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A food scientist at General Foods for 35 years, Mitchell held over 70 patents on products as diverse as Cool Whip, instant Jell-O and Tang. And he invented a substitute for tapioca when supplies ran low in World War II. But he'll be best known as the inventor of a new candy when he was actually trying to develop an instant soft drink by mixing flavoring and carbon dioxide: Pop Rocks. He did it in 1956, but the candy wasn't introduced until 1975, when it became an instant hit. It died as quickly after false rumors spread that eating the candy and washing it down with soda caused deadly "stomach explosion". Mitchell retired in 1976, and spent years trying to dispel the rumor. He died July 26 in Stockton, Calif., from congestive heart failure at 92. From This is True for 25 July 2004 Suggestions for further reading:
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From casual get-togethers, such as the Pizza Party--which includes recipes for Caesar Salad with Pancetta, California Pizzas that your guests can assemble themselves, and Ice-Cream Sodas--to the elegant Academy Awards dinner--where your guests will enjoy Raspberry Vodka, Rori's Potato Chips with Caviar Dip, Smoked Salmon with Mesclun, Filet of Beef with Gorgonzola Sauce, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, and Chocolate Ganache Cake--Garten's parties are well thought out and well organized. Divided by season, you'll look forward to Summer's Outdoor Grill, which starts with Real Margaritas, followed by Endive and Avocado Salad, Grilled Herb Shrimp with Mango Salsa, Spaghettoni al Pesto, Tomato Fennel Salad, and Peach Raspberry Shortcakes for dessert. Autumn brings beautiful menus like the one where you cook with your guests and end up with a feast of Potato Pancakes with Caviar, Salad with Warm Goat Cheese, Rack of Lamb, Orzo with Roasted Vegetables, and Apple Crostata. 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