Cooking Across the Ages Season 1 Episode 23 America's Can-Opener Cookbook

Discover the 1954 Can-Opener Cookbook, a reflection of the mid-century focus on all things convenient: a time when having a can on the pantry shelf was considered easier, more dependable, and more hygienic than fresh food. Follow the recipes to create quick crab meat Lorenzo, jambalaya, and a light blancmange made with instant vanilla pudding mix.