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“In 1951, Aerojet provided an employee cafeteria that featured roast prime rib of beef (seventy-five cents) on Thursdays, New York steaks (eighty-five cents) on Wednesdays and lobster (seventy-five cents) on Friday.” quote by Maryellen Burns
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““In 1951, Aerojet provided an employee cafeteria that featured roast prime rib of beef (seventy-five cents) on Thursdays, New York steaks (eighty-five cents) on Wednesdays and lobster (seventy-five cents) on Friday.””

Maryellen Burns

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A cafeteria offered affordable meals: prime rib, steak, and lobster on specific days.

In simple terms: Cheap meals served on set days.

Key Takeaway

Plan meals around specials.

Themes

food affordability history culinary community

Mood

nostalgic informative practical

Type

Food:1 Steaks:1 Prime Rib:1 Cafeteria Featured:0 Rib Beef:0 Steaks Eighty:0

When to use this quote

  • college budgeting
  • employee benefits
  • menu planning
  • historical research

Key Concepts

economics social history hospitality management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How did pricing affect employee satisfaction?
  • What modern equivalents exist?
A Different Perspective

Limited variety may affect nutrition.

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