On Oct 4, 6:29*pm, "Gregory Morrow" > wrote:
> From the "Plan 59" website:
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *http://www.plan59.com/blog.htm
>
> "? Fritos Outdoor Cooking Ideas: 1957
>
> Most everything tastes better outdoors -- where the men are cooks (and the
> women are glad of it). Take a lazy summer evening, bring out your portable
> grill, or ready your outdoor fireplace. Soon you'll sniff the smoky aroma of
> food sizzling over charcoal as it cooks to perfection. Most enjoyable of all
> is the wonderful flavor that comes only from food cooked over an open fire.
> . . . *It is wise to keep your outdoor menus simple -- meat or fish, a hot
> casserole or vegetable, a salad and bread, then dessert and coffee. Of
> course, no cookout is complete without Fritos. King-Size Fritos, the
> extra-large ones, served with your favorite dip, make tasty
> waiting-for-the-coals appetizers. Serve 'em right along with the meal, too.
> The bright, fresh flavor of crisp, crunchy Fritos is especially flattering
> to foods cooked outdoors *. . ."
>
> [Plan 59 comment: From 1957 we have this little 16-page pamphlet that came
> clipped to your package of Fritos. The front and back covers are reproduced
> below; click to enlarge. And bon appetit! ]
>
> Front:
>
> http://www.plan59.com/av/av541.htm
>
> Back:
>
> http://www.plan59.com/av/av542.htm
>
> --
> Best
> Greg

I love it! Retro items like this are the best.

BTW, Fritos are quite good at cool weather outdoor events when served
with chili - just scoop it up & pop into mouth.

IMHO,
Kris