by RetroRuth | Feb 7, 2014 | Appetizers, Beverages, Cocktails
Are you ready for a Clover Club Cocktail? This one is a cocktail we have been meaning to try for a long time, mostly because of the raw egg white in it. Clover Club Cocktail Author: The Joy of Cooking, 1943 Ingredients 1 part gin juice of 1/2 lime 1 tablespoon...
by RetroRuth | Feb 5, 2014 | Cookies & Bars, Desserts
Feeling lazy? Do you want to make a plate of cookies for this Valentine’s Day, but the thought of turning on the oven turns you off? Then have I got the recipe for you! No-Bake Butterballs! Chocolate and Vanilla No-Bake Butter Balls Author: Quaker Oats – 1959...
by RetroRuth | Jan 31, 2014 | Appetizers, Beverages, Cocktails
Happy Friday! Let’s have a drink! Old Fashioned Author: 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection, 1977 Ingredients 1 lump sugar 1 dash Angostura bitters 1 1/2 jiggers blended whiskey Instructions Place sugar lump in Old Fashioned glass and sprinkle with bitters; if...
by RetroRuth | Jan 29, 2014 | Appetizers, Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats
This week we have a fun recipe. This is a “1970’s does 1950’s” recipe that we found in our very awesome 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection from 1977. And it’s for an Old-Fashioned Indoor Weenie Roast! The card states: What better to go with an Old Fashioned...
by RetroRuth | Jan 24, 2014 | Appetizers, Beverages, Cocktails
Who’s ready for a Monte Carlo? Bonus on this one, we get to break out the Benedictine! Monte Carlo Author: 2-in-1 International Drink Cards, 1977 Ingredients 11/2 jiggers blended whiskey 1/2 jigger Benedictine 1 dash Angostura bitters Instructions Shake well with ice...
