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Bluebarb Jam, 1959 – A Vintage Recipe Test

Bluebarb Jam, 1959 – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jul 20, 2016 | Best & Worst, The BEST

It’s time for some delicious jam! This is Bluebarb Jam. From Farm Journal's Country Cookbook, 1959 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook, which is a real winner if you can pick up a copy! Blueberry season is in full swing here in...
Mystery Salad, 1977 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

Mystery Salad, 1977 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jul 13, 2016 | Side Dishes & Salads, Vegetables

So, the garnish on the top probably gives it away, but guess what the mystery ingredient in this salad is? That’s right, it’s bananas. Because this is Mystery Salad! From The Dole Banana Bonanza, 1977 [cooked-sharing] This glorious recipe comes from The Dole Banana...
Brownie S’mores With Easy Red, White and Blue Marshmallows – An Independence Day Vintage Recipe Re-Run

Brownie S’mores With Easy Red, White and Blue Marshmallows – An Independence Day Vintage Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Jun 29, 2016 | Best & Worst, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Fourth of July, Holiday, The BEST

If you love S’mores, you are going to love this fun version made with brownies! We are trying to get in the patriotic spirit here on Mid-Century Menu, so I thought I would bust out this easy recipe from a few years ago and share it again. It even has colored...
Gumdrop Jumbos: The Secret Ingredient is Ketchup! – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

Gumdrop Jumbos: The Secret Ingredient is Ketchup! – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Jun 22, 2016 | Cookies & Bars

I know, I know. Another recipe from the archives! But I just made these cookies this week for Alex. I added an extra 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and used red, white and blue gumdrops and they were delicious. And patriotic for the upcoming Fourth. So I thought I would...
Chocolate Topping Pie, 1952–A Midcentury Recipe Re-Run

Chocolate Topping Pie, 1952–A Midcentury Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Jun 15, 2016 | Best & Worst, Desserts, Pie, The BEST

I was digging through the archives for a good pie and I came across this chocolate frosted wonder.  Since I’m making it again, I thought you guys may want the recipe as well. This is Chocolate Topping Pie! From Baker's Chocolate Advertisement, 1952 [cooked-sharing]...
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