by RetroRuth | Jun 18, 2014 | Bread and Pastries, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts
By RetroRuth This week’s recipe was all about what I had laying around the house. I was out of cheese and tuna, which knocked a whole bunch of mid-century recipes off my radar. But what I DID have was sour cream and bananas, so I did what any self-respecting...
by RetroRuth | Jun 13, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
Happy Friday! It’s time for a cocktail! This week we made Pink Pussycat, mostly because we had pineapple juice on hand. Pink Pussycat Author: 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection Ingredients 1 1/2 jiggers vodka 1 tsp maraschino liqueur Pineapple juice 1/2 tsp...
by RetroRuth | Jun 11, 2014 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, The BEST
So, this year I was really happy that everyone was so enthusiastic about the 2014 Lamb Cake Gallery, because at the time I was less than pleased with the whole molded-cake scene. Why? Well, here is my chocolate bunny cake: Doesn’t look much like a bunny, does it?...
by RetroRuth | Jun 6, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
By RetroRuth Welcome back to Vintage Cocktail Friday! This week we are finishing up our Wallbanger vs. Harvey Wallbanger comparison by making and drinking a Harvey Wallbanger! If only more of life’s challenges could be solved by having a drink. Harvey Wallbanger, 1970...
by RetroRuth | Jun 4, 2014 | Guest Bloggers
By RetroRuth This week we have some GREAT pictures that were sent to me by reader Jason. They are of a dinner party, but not just any dinner party. It’s a Mid-Century Menu themed dinner party! Jason writes: Good evening. I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your...
