by RetroRuth | Aug 9, 2017 | Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats, Main Dishes
Whew, welcome back after my two week absence! I had to have some surgery done on my jaw, and let me tell you it wasn’t pleasant. But, thanks to our parents and lots of Carnation Instant Breakfast, I am back on track and ready to bring you another hilarious, and...
by RetroRuth | Jul 19, 2017 | Side Dishes & Salads, Vegetables
The other day I asked Alex what she wanted for lunch. She said, “Rice, carrots and cheese.” “Okay. Do you want them separately, or all together?” “All together. A casserole, please. A big casserole.” “I can do that.” I said. “I’m sure there is a mid-century recipe for...
by RetroRuth | Jun 28, 2017 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is almost upon us, so I thought I would give you all the gift of cake. Rocket-ship cake. This is Cake Canaveral! From Birthdays And Family Celebrations, Better Homes & Gardens, 1963 [cooked-sharing] So, my friend Carolyn (of the Aspic Aquarium)...
by RetroRuth | Jun 21, 2017 | Beef, Best & Worst, Main Dishes, The BEST
This week we have a real treat. This is potato salad molded into a log and spiked with canned corned beef. Because we know how to live over here. This is Potato Salad Roll! From Newspaper Clipping [cooked-sharing] I have to admit, I was especially excited about...
by RetroRuth | Jun 14, 2017 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts
I’ve got lots and lots of rhubarb right now in my garden, so I am trying in vain to use it all up. And though I have lots of great recipes to choose from, I wanted to whip up something new. Well, new to me anyway. These are Rosy Rhubarb Swirls! From Country Cookbook,...
