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Lunch Nostalgia

The "Nostalgia" section of The Lunch Pro is more than a mere walk down memory lane; it's a culinary time machine that brings the treasured tastes of yesteryear into the present day.
Jon Simon
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About the Heritage Series

The Heritage Series revisits the places that shaped how we ate: Murray's, the department-store lunch counters at Eaton's and Woolworth's, neighborhood institutions like Piazza Tomasso, and the comfort food cooked in between. Each recipe is reconstructed from the originals and refit for the way we cook now.

Published January 9, 2024 · Updated June 10, 2026

The Middle of Your Yesterday

Revisit Childhood Places and Flavours

Here, we rekindle the essence of those unforgettable dining experiences, breathing new life into articles like “Retro Lunch Spots Reminiscent of Childhood” and “Lunch Recipes from Grandma’s Kitchen.” We’re not just cooking; we’re time travelling—minus the questionable fashion choices and perms. Imagine the comforting dishes from Woolworth’s lunch counter, now recreated with a contemporary flair, made simpler and healthier without losing the essence that made them special. We’re reworking the originals to fit today’s lifestyle, utilizing tools like the electric pressure cooker to streamline cooking without sacrificing those nostalgic flavours.

Retro styled family having-breakfast together
Hearty Vegetarian Soups in wooden bowl
Vegetarian Soups | 9 Easy Instant Pot Recipes
Golden, crispy smashed potatoes with herbs.
Crispy Smashed Potatoes | 45-Minute Side Dish Recipe
Beef and Noodles
Easy Beef and Noodles Recipe | Fork-Tender in 2.5 Hrs
Easy Lighter Alfredo Sauce in wooden bowl.
Lighter Alfredo Sauce | No Heavy Cream, 15 Minutes
slice of the easy apple cake recipe
Easy Apple Cake Recipe | Classic & Moist
Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes
Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes | 9 Weeknight Meals
Eaton's Wheat Germ Muffins
Eaton’s Wheat Germ Muffins Healthy Copycat Recipe
Steamed fruit pudding with smiling people
Murray’s Steamed Fruit Pudding | Authentic Canadian Recipe
Murray's Restaurant on Ste-Catherine Street Montreal 1959
Murray’s Restaurants History : The Heart of Canadian Comfort Food
hearty carrot lentil soup
Carrot Lentil Soup | Creamy, Vegan & High-Fibre
Murray's Restaurants logo and people
Murray’s Restaurants: The Enduring Taste
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Childhood Memories of Lunch with Your Grandparents
Pork Chop Casserole
Pork Chop Casserole | Easy Comfort Food Dinner
Freshly baked bran muffins
Murray’s Bran Muffins | Legendary Copycat Recipe
Lunch with Grandparents spending time together in summer morning. Family sitting in the garden and enjoying the conversation.
Lunch with Grandparents: Ideas, Activities & Memories
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Heartwarming Recipes From Grandma’s Kitchen to Cherish
Classic duxelles recipe
Duxelles Recipe | Keto French Mushroom Filling in 15 Min
Tiramisu dessert. Delicious Italian dessert on a white plate with a sprig of mint.
Low-Carb Easy Tiramisu | Keto & Diabetic-Friendly
strawberry shortcake lunch cups
DIY Strawberry Shortcake Cups: A Lunch Box Favorite
A three generation family at home eating together is one of them reading The Lunch Pro?
Comfort Food | How Every Generation Reinvents It
Neiman Marcus Chicken
Neiman Marcus Chicken | Keto & Diabetic-Friendly Casserole
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Jon Simon
Jon Simon is a home cook, food historian, and editor of The Lunch Pro, with 50+ years in the kitchen. He personally tests the heritage recipes reconstructing dishes from vanished North American restaurants like Murray's, and edits a keto,diabetic and low-carb collection built for everyday life.

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