by RetroRuth | Sep 24, 2014 | Best & Worst, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, Tom
Do you guys remember when we made clam gelatin? No? Well, neither does Tom*, so I thought I would bust this one out of the archives so we can relive all the clammy moments. *I’m being serious here. He really didn’t remember. And I think when someone makes clam...
by RetroRuth | Sep 17, 2014 | Vintage Cooking
By RetroRuth Exciting news!!! You may have already seen this magazine or seen the post I did about this on my other blog, but I am pretty excited so I am repeating myself. I was interviewed for a little blurb in the current Flea Market Style magazine! It is just a...
by RetroRuth | Sep 12, 2014 | Beverages, Cocktail Party, Cocktails
This week we used clam juice to make a drink. This is Clam-Juice Cocktail! Clam-Juice Cocktail Author: Playboy’s Bar Guide, 1971 Ingredients 4 ozs clam juice 1/2 oz catsup 1/4 oz lemon juice 1 dash Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper celery salt Instructions...
by RetroRuth | Sep 10, 2014 | Breakfast, Desserts
This week we were in the mood for waffles! Spicy Party Waffles Author: Better Homes & Gardens, 1963 Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp...
by RetroRuth | Sep 5, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails, Desserts
This week we are mixing ice cream with our alcohol! And by “mixing” I mean, “pouring everything into a glass”. This is Crème De Menthe parfait! Creme De Menthe Parfait Author: Arrow Cordials, 1960 Ingredients 1 oz crème de menthe Vanilla ice...
