#41: Borden’s Instant Omelets
Mastering the art of omelet-making has always been a culinary challenge, often involving considerable preparation and cleanup time. In the 1960s, Borden’s breakthrough with Instant Omelets radically simplified this process, significantly reducing the time investment for ’60s-era homemakers. This innovation offered a convenient alternative to traditional omelet preparation, marking a notable shift in home cooking practices.
Packaged omelets were a game-changer introduced by Borden in the 1960s. These Instant Omelets, heavily advertised in newspapers especially around 1964, were remarkably easy to prepare — just add water and cook! The specifics of how Borden achieved this culinary convenience remain a mystery. Nevertheless, the concept of such hassle-free preparation was unique for its time and is seldom encountered in today’s culinary products.