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Green Room, 1960 – Vintage Cocktail Friday
I hope everyone had a good Christmas! Today we are making a cocktail that is pretty much just vermouth. This is Green Room! “How is it?” “Tastes like vermouth.” The Verdict: Vermouth From The Tasting Notes - Truthfully, we thought this would...
Never-Fail Fudge, 1959 – The Five Days of Fudge Vintage Recipe Test
This week we are posting a recipe that we know is an old favorite! This is Never-Fail Fudge! 3.2.1311 This recipe is a variation on the typical marshmallow/marshmallow fluff fudge recipe that most housewives had in their recipe box. Kraft’s...
12 Vintage Christmas Cookies For Your Holiday Plate!
My favorite time of the year is here! I thought I would gather up a bunch of good vintage cookie recipes to help with your holiday baking! Bonus recipe at the end: Vintage Fruitcake! Oh, and if you are going to make only one of these cookies, try the Chocolate-Filled...
Avocado Deviled Eggs – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday
Need to take an easy appetizer to that potluck holiday party? Try a fancier twist on a classic: Avocado Deviled Eggs. I have to confess right now, that despite managing to buy an avocado, I completely failed to buy pimiento or parsley. My...
Cacao Eggnog, 1965 – Vintage Holiday Cocktail Friday
This year, our Christmas gift to you is a drink that combines chocolate and eggnog. You’re welcome. “Wait, hold on. Alex is trying to get your hat.” “Well, she can’t have it.” “How’s the drink?” “Really good. She can’t have that either.” The...
Philly Fudge, 1951 – The Five Days of Vintage Fudge
It’s time for more Christmas fudge! This is “Philly” Fudge! I decided to double this recipe so it would fit in my pan, so the amount you see in the pictured below is a double recipe! This came together really fast, just like the recipe...
Orange Yam Cookies – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday
Good morning and happy Sunday, everybody! Let's have something bright and cheerfully orange. No, it isn't a mimosa -- sorry. It's Orange Yam Cookies! This fell into the category of recipes that I really don't know what to expect from. Things...
Brandied Coffolate, 1976 – Vintage Christmas Cocktail Friday
Time for some Christmas Cocktails! This is Brandied Coffolate! I am excited to start with this one. Chocolate, coffee and brandy? Ummm…yeah. Sign me up! This recipe is from a 1976 Martha Holmes Holiday Recipe book that was put out by the power company. You can see it...
Magic Chocolate French Fudge, 1973 – Five Days of Fudge Vintage Holiday Recipe Test
‘Tis the season! The season for fudge, that is. I have been setting aside vintage fudge recipes I’ve come across all year so that I can do the very difficult job of testing out fudge recipes for you guys! And because I figured Tom needs a little treat for being such a...
Sancho Panza, 1960 – Vintage Cocktail Friday
Who feels like experimenting today? Let’s try mixing tomato juice and…I don’t know. How about rum? Tomato juice and rum. This is Sancho Panza! 3.2.1311 This drink is from The Complete Rum Guide from Don Quixote Rum, which was printed in 1960....
Christmas Sandwich, 1972 – A Mid-Century Holiday Recipe Test
December is here and Christmas is coming up fast, so I thought I would make a little something to get us all into the holiday spirit. Because nothing says “Christmas” to me more than ground bologna on an English muffin! This is Christmas Sandwich! [cooked-recipe...
Quick Turkey Pie – Vintage Thanksgiving Recipe Guest Test
If your family is anything like mine, there's always some leftovers. But turkey sandwiches are so boring. Let's try some Quick Turkey Pie instead. This recipe is Mrs. Sarah O. Duff's contribution to Better Homes and Gardens. It's really a...
