Historical clue formulations

• If POST & SCHICK merged and became a kitchenware company, they would sell ___ — 2025-08-24
• Restaurant pick-up option? — 2023-05-07
• Eating utensils that might come wrapped in red paper — 2022-04-11
• Cuts up little bloodsuckers? — 2016-02-09
• "___, please" (diner's request) — 2009-08-26
• Picker-uppers — 2003-06-21
• Rookie pianists' duet — 1999-11-23
• Elementary piano tune — 1996-05-07