by RetroRuth | Mar 16, 2016 | Hello Jell-O, Holiday, St. Patrick's Day
Since St. Patrick’s Day is rapidly approaching, I thought I would test out some green gelatin. This is Lime Rice Mold! From Unusual Old World and American Recipes, 1972 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from the fantastic Unusual Old World and American Recipes, from the...
by RetroRuth | Mar 9, 2016 | Desserts, Easter, Holiday, Lamb Cakes & Frostings
Who is ready to eat some lamb cake???? It’s time for everyone to dust off their lamb and rabbit pans and get ready to make some molded cakes! To help you out, I’ve pulled together this post to make sure you get all the tips and advice that you need. If you have any...
by RetroRuth | Mar 2, 2016 | Breakfast, Main Dishes
It’s time for pancakes! And since Alex asked really nicely, this week we are going to have a pancake party. These are Party Pancakes! From A News Style Show of Wonderful Eating, Pancakes "Unlimited", Aunt Jemima, 1959 [cooked-sharing] Or maybe I should have named this...
by RetroRuth | Feb 24, 2016 | Best & Worst, Candy, Desserts, The BEST
So, this week I listened to some crazy people on the Mid-Century Menu Facebook page and added some leftover roast beef to fudge. This is Beef Fudge! From Mrs. Florence E. Weist - Poll-Ette Hostess Cookbook, 1967 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from this book, which,...
by RetroRuth | Feb 17, 2016 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Easter, Halloween, Holiday, The BEST, Valentine's Day
Today we have a bit of a recipe mash-up between vintage and modern, but since it involves cookies I am sure everything is going to be just fine. Adapted (slightly changed) from Betty Crocker New Picture Cookbook [cooked-sharing] These are Butter Cookie Cut-Outs! A few...
