by RetroRuth | Jul 2, 2014 | Desserts, Pie
So, I was really excited about the recent First Annual Pieathalon Blogger Challenge. It was crazy, and fun and great and I LOVED it. So much so, that I decided to make this whole month just about pie. And only pie. Sweet and savory, fruity and fun, this is Vintage Pie...
by RetroRuth | Jun 30, 2014 | Desserts, Pie
It’s time for pie!! And not just any pie! This week I am lucky (meh?) enough to be participating in the First Annual Pieathalon, which is basically just a bunch of bloggers who got together and decided we were going to swap vintage pie recipes. Mostly to torture each...
by RetroRuth | Jun 27, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
Whew! Was this a long week, or what? I could use a drink! This is Missionary’s Curacao! Missionary’s Curacao Author: Arrow, 1972 Ingredients 1 part pineapple juice 1 part curacao Instructions Mix well and serve over ice. 3.2.1303 Bonus: Simple directions for a...
by RetroRuth | Jun 25, 2014 | Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies
Who is ready for a disgusting-looking sandwich?? This ugly little guy is Tuna Sandwich Bake. Tuna Sandwich Bake Author: Hunts, 1957 Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 12 slices bread 2 (6.5 oz) cans of tuna, drained 1 cup chopped celery 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 (8 oz) cans Hunts...
by RetroRuth | Jun 20, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
It’s Friday and it’s time for a vintage drink! Sloe Tequila Author: Playboy’s Bar Guide, 1971 Ingredients 1 oz tequila 1/2 oz sloe gin 1/2 oz lime juice 1/2 cup crushed ice cucumber peel Instructions Put tequila, sloe gin, lime juice into blender and blend for...
