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Jean
Pearson Miller ‘59 actually has fond memories of the Crawford cafeteria
hamburgers. “They were not regular patties,” she says. “The meat was
crumbled but definitely not Sloppy Joes”. She’s hoping for a recipe. I’m
thinking memory really plays tricks on us as we age. On the other hand,
I did kinda like the Tuna Casserole.
I
always enjoy your weekly posts John, thanks again! The cafeteria food
comments reminded me that back in our day (early '60s) there were very
few if any microwave ovens, so the food was either kept warm on the
stove or steamed. I always ate in the cafeteria, and admit I liked it
most of the time. Maybe because being a growing teenager, I was always
hungry! Take care — Ralph Jungk '66
I
really liked the burgers, too. Very different; kind of steamed. Nothing
that you would be happy to get if you were expecting a REAL hamburger,
at a real restaurant, but excellent with one of those grainy "chocolate"
shakes. My very favorite, though, were the "PRONTO PUPS." Does anyone
remember these? Hot dog (no bun) with mashed potatoes and melted cheese
on top. Heavenly!! As I recall, these were also a favorite of Nancy
Calkins. I've tried to recreate the magic at home, through the years,
but cannot match the glory done by the cafeteria ladies!! And, yes, I'm
sure the age thing has something to do with it, and the sentimental
factor, but I actually do remember hankering for these culinary delights
-- at the time!! -- Cyndi Jo Mitton Means '68
Crawford
HS ‘60s burgers? At a time when Oscar's double-deckers ruled the roost,
McDonald's was an LA thing and Jack-in-the Box was just coming on line,
my recollection of Crawford's cafeteria burgers is that they were some
kind of mystery meat (pureed beef with lots of filler, reconstituted in a
burger patty) served on a white bread bun with ketchup and mustard
(only) already on them, made at 5:00 AM and kept hot in a steam table
until lunch time. No lettuce, no mayo, no onion, and no do-it-yourself
condiments. Yuck! -- Larry E. Nielsen '64
I
LOVED the cafeteria TACOS ... they were to die for!! BUT I would still
pay a fortune for the Don Jose taco meat recipe. YUM. Oh, but I DO have
the recipe for San Diego City Schools PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS. They are
delicious and sinful!! -- Debbie Rogers Park '72
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