William A. Mitchell

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: From Mom With Love . . .: A Complete Guide to Indian Cooking and Entertaining by Pushpa Bhargava Amazon Price: $18.45 Customer Review: Wow! The recipies I've tried are amazing! The spices are the right blend of taste. The only frustrating part is that the ingredients are out of order and you really have to look at everything and follow each step of cooking to not miss anything. Othe...   Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really... by Ina Garten Amazon Price: $23.10 Customer Review: The book was received in excellent condition---it looked brand new! And the service was outstanding! I ordered the book on June 23rd, and received it on June 28th!   Fun & Original Character Cakes by Maisie Parrish Amazon Price: $15.63 Customer Review: I love this book. The photos are colorful and easy to see details, the font is easy to read, and the directions are thorough. It's great for anyone wanting to make an incredible looking whimsical cake. It really inspires creativity!   The Everything Kids' Cookbook: From mac ?n cheese to double chocolate chip c... by Sandra K Nissenberg Amazon Price: $8.95 Customer Review: My son was mildly intrested in this book (No Pictures) and the recipes were just ok. I make just about everything in here with my own recipes and mine are 10times better and healthier. Has great holiday recips. which its great but there rest is ok. T...   Gorgeous & Gruesome Cakes for Children: 30 Original and Fun Designs for Every... by Debbie Brown Amazon Price: $14.36   Newsfeed display by CaRP

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