The powdered beverage Postum is now a thing of the past. Oregon resident and Postum-lover Ellen Mandel talks to Scott Simon about the drink's 100-year run as coffee's caffeine-free cousin. Before the ...
In the 1970s, my parents subscribed to the myth that coffee would stunt my growth. My mom said she carried this knowledge ...
Letters from listeners include reaction to Kraft Foods' announcement that it will stop making the frothy coffee substitute Postum, and our recent interview with pianist Van Cliburn. SIMON: First, a ...
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A: C.W. Post first stirred up Postum, the cereal-based drink of roasted grains and molasses, in Battle Creek, Michigan, more than 100 years ago. It became the drink of choice for those seeking ...
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This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. ELLEN MANDEL: Not very well at all. I ...