Frankfurter Loaf – 1967

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Rafted Wieners – 1969

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Circle Pups – 1969

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The Twinkie Wiener Sandwich – A Retro Movie Recipe Test

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I think that we can all agree that Tom puts up with a lot for this blog. Just this year alone he’s had to eat a lot of horrible gelatin, a liver pate where the secret ingredient was canned green beans and a sub with canned spaghetti on it. Plus, he’s had to put up with me all year. To say that he has earned a “treat” would be an understatement. So, this week we are going slightly out of {Read More}

Halloween Party Treats Tested – Goblin Franks, Halloween Punch And Cocoa Marshmallow Bars

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Happy Halloween, Everyone! Today we have a special edition of the Mid-Century Menu for you, that couldn’t wait until Wednesday. And what couldn’t wait? Well, we have Halloween Party Treats from Betty Crocker! Here is some Halloween Punch, Cocoa Marshmallow Bars and  Goblin Franks! Yeah. I was kinda disappointed to find out that the Cocoa Marshmallow Bars were just Rice Krispy Treats made with Cocoa Puffs. I hope you aren’t too let down. But then I had an excuse to {Read More}