Sherry-Almond Chiffon Pie – A Vintage Gelatin Recipe Test

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Guess what? It’s pie time here on Mid-Century Menu! I love pie time. Mostly because most of the pies we make here turn out pretty well. And they almost never have vegetables in them. See? Not a vegetable in sight. This recipe for Sherry Almond Pie was sent to us by Godzilaw for our gelatin contest. You might remember Godzilaw as the one who also sent us the recipe for Ham Mousse Imperial, but we won’t hold that against her {Read More}

Ham Mousse Imperial – A Mid-Century Gelatin Test

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There are a lot of things that we need every week to make the Mid-Century Menu. Some of those things are tangible. Most weeks we need things like a recipe, the proper cookware, an oven and stovetop, and ingredients (which usually includes lots of gelatin). But a lot of the things that go into the Mid-Century Menu are intangible. Courage. Fortitude. Endurance. And, most importantly, you have to learn to ignore your little voice. You know the one I’m talking {Read More}

Cider Eggnog Pie – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

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It’s Fall! I love fall. It’s the season of pumpkins and Halloween. The season for butternut squash, fresh chestnuts and bushel baskets of tomatoes. But, most importantly, it’s the season for apples. And even more important than apples? Apple. Cider. Oh yes. Apple cider, the great fall love of my life. Every time we go to the Farmer’s Market, I beg Tom for apple cider. Of course, since Tom is Tom, I don’t have to beg very hard. “Oh look! {Read More}