Snowflake Spritz – The 10 Days of Vintage Christmas Cookies

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What would a mid-century Christmas cookie plate be without some spritz cookies? I was thrilled when I found this recipe for Snowflake Spritz in the April 1969 issue of Mail Box News because…well…I have this vintage cookie gun…. It’s the Cookie-Chef Trig-A-Matic Pastry Gun. Isn’t that the best name ever? When I say it I feel like Ralphie telling Santa what BB gun he wants for Christmas. And let me tell you, this Cookie-Chef is awesome. Any excuse I can {Read More}

Carousel Orange Pie – 1976

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From Create A Circus Spectacular Recipe Book from Borden, 1976 « Previous It’s A Gelatin Round-up – ALL of the Winners In Our Recent Gelatin Contest   Next » Carrot and Pineapple Salad – A Gelatin Recipe Test

Baby Orange Babas – 1969

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Petite cakes – just the ticket to refreshment on a hot summer evenings. Baby Orange Babas play a double role – serve while still warm in winter. From Shortcut Cooking, 1969. « Previous Blueberry Boy Bait – A Retro Recipe Test   Next » Rough and Ready Barbecue – 1972

Citrus Salad Artistry From Famous Florida Chefs – 1966

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A few of the many interesting and glamorous salads which can be created with sections of Florida grapefruit and oranges are shown on this page. Since the ingredients are clearly shown in these photos – the picture can serve as the recipe to guide you in creating your own salad combinations. Florida Fruit Bombe Black Eyed Susan Florida Citrus Salad Florida Supreme From Famous Florida Chefs’ Favorite Citrus Recipes, 1966 « Previous And The Grand Prize Winner Of The Glistening And {Read More}