Tomato Aspic Mold – 1968

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From Christmas Recipes Consumer’s Power, 1968 « Previous Christmas Morning Tree – 1968   Next » Coach House Platter – 1971

Barbecue Cheese Cracker Pie – A Vintage Gelatin Recipe Test

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Well, I threatened to show you guys the rest of the tested recipes from the gelatin contest, and if you know me at all you know that I always make good on my threats. Wait. Promises. I mean, I always make good on my promises. Anyway, this freaky looking pie is Barbecue Cheese Cracker Pie, and it was submitted by both Cat and Yinzerella. Who apparently both hate me. Or maybe they hate Tom. Cat writes: Hi Ruth! I am so excited {Read More}

Pineapple Olive Salad – Glistening And Jiggly Finalist #2

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Wow. I just…wow. That’s really all I have to say about the next finalist. In my opinion, this is really the epitome of a bad gelatin salad. Is it possible to have a perfect worst gelatin salad? Do you say it’s “perfectly terrible”? Or that is the “perfect food storm”? All I know is that this recipe was a pip. And by “pip” I mean it was terrible. Meet Pineapple Olive Salad. This jiggly abomination was sent to us by {Read More}

How To Eat It: Olives & Pickles

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Remember, no cleaning stones in the mouth!!! From Everyday Etiquette, 1956 « Previous Tuna Pizza – Tuna Contest Finalist #2   Next » Borden’s Chocolate Ice Cream

Olives Are Just As Good As Eyes

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The pimentos help them see in the dark. From Fish And Shellfish Over The Coals, approx 1965 « Previous Pineapple Cream Cheese Squares   Next » How To Eat It: Bacon