by RetroRuth | Jul 23, 2014 | Beef, Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies
I hope you guys are enjoying Vintage Pie July, because I am having a great time doing this. Who knew there were so many fun vintage pies? And vintage pies made out of meat! This is Rice Pie With Meat Crust! Rice Pie with Meat Crust Author: Mrs. Dean E Parker, 1953...
by RetroRuth | Jul 18, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
It’s time for a green cocktail! This is Mint Highball. Mint Highball Author: John De Kuyper’s Complete Guide to Cordials, 1965 Ingredients 2 ounces Crème De Menthe (green) Soda Instructions Pour liqueur over ice cubes in short high-ball glass. Add soda to fill....
by RetroRuth | Jul 16, 2014 | Desserts, Pie
This pie originally ran in September of 2012, but I think it has potential, so I am breaking it out again for Vintage Pie July! After all, who doesn’t like a peanut butter pie, right? Unless it is a peanut butter pie with a bunch of lemon juice in it. Then...
by RetroRuth | Jul 11, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
Who’s ready for a drink? This week we have Curacao Cocktail from John de Kuyper’s Complete Guide to Cocktails from 1965. I seriously love this book. It has a whole section of “dessert recipes” which mostly consist of alcohol poured over ice cream, desserts you can set...
by RetroRuth | Jul 9, 2014 | Best & Worst, Desserts, Pie, The BEST
This week we have another fun pie for Pie July! This is Chocolate Topping Pie! Chocolate Topping Pie Author: Baker’s Chocolate, 1952 Ingredients Chocolate Topping: 6 T butter 6 T confectioner’s sugar 1 1/2 squares Baker’s Unsweetened Chocolate,...