amylsacks' photos with the keyword: grapefruit

Was this product cross-marketed with the Grapefruit Diet? Seems like a logical pairing, kind of.

Yeah, I know it's all text, but I shared it to prove that I'm not superstitious. ;)

If they returned to calling it "Shaddock" or "Pomelo," I bet grapefruit would regain a lot of its lost prestige.

Front and back covers of a 32-page promo published by Mutual Orange Distributors of Los Angeles/Redlands, California. I'm really unsure of the year, but a 1942-43 edition of Who's Who In California says that Bruce McDaniel (mentioned inside) became General Manager of this growers collective in 1943. So that's what I'm going with for now.

Front of a promotional fold-out published by... well, you know. Sorry if these images take forever to load. I wanted so much for the Miracle™ to be seen in its full, unclipped (possibly maiden) glory.

I kind of think that 5-Minute Grapefruit Mayonnaise speaks for itself. :/

"...Foods for the gods, indeed! The gods of the good green earth... Unsurpassed in their ability to build the human tower to its finest fruition-- they help to make us Titans of the modern world..." Hey, Dr. Frank! Ayn Rand just called and suggested that you might want to tone it down, just a tiny bit, okay? Front and back covers of 32-page promotional published by Florida Citrus Exchange, Tampa, Florida.

"Grapefruit halves can be broiled-- loosen sections, add a little sherry flavoring, if desired, sprinkle with brown sugar and nutmeg and brown to a golden crustiness. Or turn them into a dessert by decorating them with meringue and browning slightly..." Also shown: Canapes, Brown Stock ("May be used as a consomme'. For variation, place a half section of thinly sliced orange or lemon in bottom of each cup and pour consomme over it.") , and Chicken Croquettes.

Tomorrow, let's all try pouring booze on our breakfast fruit! Whadaya' say? From the March issue of Sports Afield.