The Thanksgiving season season is upon us again. In a year where large gatherings often don’t work out, we might be looking forward to something like a normal get-together around the holiday. As long as you’re doing things a little bit differently anyway, why not try a new turkey recipe? This delicious Roast Turkey made […]
If ever there were a year when everyone needed an easy way to get into a better mood, 2020 is that year. Sipping one of these Cranberry Spritzers ought to do the trick. Great for Groups These Cranberry Spritzers are the perfect family friendly beverage for any holiday gathering. No matter the size of the […]
This year’s Halloween is certainly going to be one of the strangest. We’ll all be wearing masks anyway, but how will trick-or-treating work? Giving the kids a special spooky Halloween might be more important than ever. Bags of candy might not happen, but you can still creep them out with this Spider’s Nest with Worms […]
Is there a treat that says “enjoy autumn” more than a caramel apple? What about a caramel apple punch? Large gatherings might be out this year, but this caramel apple punch is perfect for getting the family into a festive autumn mood. With just a few simple ingredients, including Seagram’s Ginger Ale for a little […]
Although we’ve touched briefly on the history of the Coke bottle here, we’d like to examine the iconic object further. Read on for a brief but enlightening explanation of how the Coke bottle came to be. Fountains Only From its invention by John Stith Pemberton in 1886 until 1899, Coca-Cola was available only as a […]
With school starting back around the Rock Hill area, whether in person or virtually, easy weeknight dinners have once again become a priority. These Dr Pepper Carnitas Street Tacos definitely fit the bill. They are as easy as can be and make enough for a large, hungry family. You’ll have plenty for leftovers, making another […]
The Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company may be based in South Carolina, but that doesn’t mean we can’t draw inspiration from other areas of the south. This month’s recipe comes to us from a little farther west. These Mississippi pot roast sandwiches are crowd pleasers and make a great simple weeknight meal. If you’re only […]
Up to this point, our focus on Coca-Cola paraphernalia has aimed almost exclusively on long-lasting items. Throughout the last century the Coca-Cola Company distributed thermometers, clocks, coolers, and vending machines designed to last. Festive Festoons Now we shift our attention to some items that are perhaps more interesting for the opposite reason: they were meant […]
In this crazy year when everyone stayed home for weeks and months on end, many folks took up new hobbies. Quite a few turned to baking as a way to productively pass the time. They learned new and exciting ways to turn out bread products. Sometimes, though, the fancy and sophisticated way of serving up […]
The last time we looked at Coca-Cola paraphernalia, we examined the history of retail coolers. That discussion led directly to this month’s topic: Coca-Cola vending machines. Although a few of the later cooler models were coin-operated, they didn’t actually vend anything. Customers would plop in a coin, open the cover and grab a bottle. To […]