by RetroRuth | Sep 28, 2016 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, The BEST
This week I felt like making something sparkly and pretty, so I remade this Ginger Ale Salad recipe that I originally tested for Glory Days Magazine. Because what’s more sparkly than a gelatin? This is Ginger Ale Salad! From The Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer,...
by RetroRuth | Sep 21, 2016 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, The BEST
It’s apple cider time! I think I run this post every year, but this cake is seriously that good and we make it all the time. Since it is apple season here in Michigan and I am breaking out the tested and delicious apple recipes from my collection, I thought I...
by RetroRuth | Sep 14, 2016 | Hello Jell-O
This week we are going to cut through the bull and lay it right on the table: I made this vintage aspic because I wanted to see what it tasted like. Because that is what we do here on Mid-Century Menu. That’s it. End of story. Will 7-Up and canned consommé in a...
by RetroRuth | Sep 7, 2016 | Best & Worst, Breakfast, The BEST
I pulled this week’s recipe from the archives because ’tis the season for yummy fruit here (blackberries, last of the peaches, start of the apples, pears and so on) and pretty much all fruit tastes amazing when served on these waffles. Make sure to smother...
by RetroRuth | Aug 31, 2016 | Holiday, Labor Day
Since it’s Labor Day is coming up, it’s time to trot out the old BBQ standbys here on Mid-Century Menu: The loaf of grilled hot dogs, the potato salad with gelatin in it, the spiced lemonade and the chocolate cake made with tomato soup. These are all...
