About the Artwork:

Cushman Parker (1915-1991) was an Austrian-born American painter and graphic designer best known for his work during the mid-20th century. Parker was recruited by the U.S. Food Administration during World War I. Posters like "Little Americans, Do Your Bit" were part of a nationwide campaign mobilizing everyday citizens, including children, to contribute to the war effort in unexpected ways.

This poster features a young boy dressed in patriotic red, white, and blue raising his right hand in a salute. His gaze is fixed on a bowl of oatmeal in front of him, a spoon held mid-air. The text reads, "Little Americans, Do Your Bit: Eat Oatmeal, Corn Meal Mush, [...] Save the Wheat for Our Soldiers" in bold letters around the image. The final line reads, "Leave Nothing on Your Plate."

Image courtesy of the Library of Congress, Washington.

About the Artwork:

Herbert Bayer (1900-1985) was an Austrian-born American graphic designer, painter, and photographer. A pioneer of the Bauhaus movement, Bayer was known for his clean, geometric style and focus on functionality. During World War II, he lent his talents to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), creating impactful posters like "Our Allies Need Eggs" to mobilize American farmers.

In the foreground of the poster, a giant, white egg is featured. The egg contrasts sharply with the background scene of a burning cityscape. Flames lick at the buildings, casting a glow on the smoke-filled sky. The text "Our Allies Need Eggs. Your Farm Can Help" appears in bold lettering.

The poster encourages increased egg production by demonstrating the devastation faced by America's allies during World War II. It serves to highlight the essential role played by American agriculture in supporting the war effort and to call on farmers to be unwavering in their patriotism and contribute to those fighting for freedom overseas.

Image courtesy of the U.S. Library of Congress.

About the Artwork:

While the specific artist behind the artwork on this advertisement card remains unknown, the print was produced by Clay & Richmond, a Buffalo, New York-based printing and publishing company that flourished in the mid-19th century. They were known for their quirky and often humorous chromolithographs, a type of colored print popular during that era.

This particular chromolithograph features a man's head, sporting a neatly trimmed beard and a serious expression, attached to the body of a plump carrot. The carrot figure is further adorned with a top hat and a monocle, the accessories of a sophisticated gentleman. The overall effect is comical while succeeding in capturing an air of elegance to the carrot gentleman.

Image courtesy of Boston Public Library via the Digital Commonwealth Collection.

About the Artwork:

Grégoire Caboche, an intriguing French artist of the 19th century, produced this artwork that illustrates a caricature of a performer from the Académie Royale de Musique, portrayed humorously as an asparagus in a vegetable-themed ballet. The painting captures her on stage, elegantly costumed in the likeness of the vegetable, complete with a slender, elongated bodice and a flared green skirt mimicking asparagus tips. The background suggests a theatrical setting with exaggerated and colorful props representing other vegetables, creating a lively and enchanting atmosphere.

Image courtesy of the New York Public Library's Digital Collections.

This heavyweight t-shirt features a unique illustration of the Wok Hei culinary technique. Crafted from premium cotton, this t-shirt is designed for both comfort and durability.

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The graphic on the t-shirt's back pays tribute to the hollandaise technique—a classic French sauce technique involving the careful emulsification of egg yolks, melted butter, and a hint of lemon juice. This delicate process requires skillful whisking over gentle heat to create a rich, velvety sauce with a bright, buttery flavor. Mastering hollandaise sauce is a rite of passage for cooks, as it embodies the precision and finesse of fine cooking.

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We're not sure what's on the other side, but hopefully it's as delicious as this two-piece deal. Our food pop art design celebrates comfort food while being poised on the edge of the unknown. 

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