Cheese Artichoke Mold – A Mid-Century Gelatin Test

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More gelatin this week! This recipe is another gem from our Gelatin Contest which was submitted by Mary G. I was very excited when I saw this recipe come in, because not only is it strange-sounding, but it also contains American cheese, Tom’s least favorite food in the whole world! Mary G writes: Hi Ruth! I saw your contest on your blog and immediately set to my pile of lovely vintage cookbooks to find you a great one! This comes {Read More}

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

Tuna Tomato Royale – 1954

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Tuna Salad gets handsome treatment with a tomato combination! From Mary Dahlke’s Salad Book, 1954 « Previous Pineapple Olive Salad – Glistening And Jiggly Finalist #2   Next » Molded Sea-Food Salad – Glistening And Jiggly Finalist #3

Glistening And Jiggly Gelatin Finalist #1 –Tomato Ham Salad Loaf

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This is it! This is IT! It’s finally here. Out of over 50 submissions, I’ve tested 28 gelatins and Tom has tasted every single one.  We took pictures, we made notes and we even fought about who the finalists were. So it has come down to this: Not only are we ready to start announcing winners, but we are going to be picking more winners. And we can do that. I can do it because it’s my blog, and Tom {Read More}

Tuna On Toasted English Muffins

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No! No! No more tuna! From Dinner Is Served, 1972. « Previous Tuna Pie – A Mid-Century Recipe Test   Next » Box Lunch Picnic With Gay Dixie Plates