Step back in time with this fascinating original Kroger Grocery and Baking Co. "Thought for FOOD" recipe sheet, dated March 20, 1939. This vintage ephemera offers a glimpse into household culinary trends and marketing from the late 1930s, featuring "Deep-Sea Treasures" and Lenten menu suggestions. The front showcases charming illustrations of a fisherman and a large fish, alongside a "Kroger Food Foundation Seal of Safety" logo, emphasizing quality and tested recipes. Recipes include "Shrimp Creole with Rice" and a complete "Luncheon Menu for Lent!".

The reverse side, titled "let's talk it over BY Jean Allen," presents further culinary advice and recipes such as "Salmon-Rice Balls," "Tuna Croquettes," and "Dill Pickle Sauce." This piece provides valuable historical context for grocery store promotions, food advertising, and home cooking during the pre-WWII era. It's a unique collectible for enthusiasts of vintage cookbooks, advertising history, ephemera, and Kroger memorabilia, originating from The Kroger Food Foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. Discover the flavors and food culture of 1933s America.