Prior to Dee leaving home, the everyday objects in her household were just that- everyday objects. She took no special notice of any of them. However, once she returns home, all of these objects represent great culture significance to her. She is incredibly enthused about how great the wooden benches and old quilts are because she thinks it is in-style to be in touch with her own culture.
Someone who guides tours, is in charge of the specific position at all times
I think that people believed that processed foods made life easier,in the 1950's and that is why it became the Golden Age of Food Processing. Foods like chicken pies or frozen fruit or vegetables or canned goods were fast and easy to prepare and with the stress of modern life of working and looking after a family there was less time for from scratch food preparation.
It basically means someone who’s really stubborn and is firm in their belief
