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Nightmare, 1978 – Vintage Cocktail Friday
This week we have a scary cocktail. Behold, the Nightmare! It looks a lot scarier in the picture. Ours just ended up looking like apple cider. Maybe we should have gotten a light for the inside of our cocktail, too. Nightmare Author: 2-in-1 Recipe Cards, 1978...
Peanut ‘n’ Ham Spread – A Mid-Century Recipe Test
This week we are making something incredibly easy and meant to drink with RC Cola. This is Peanut 'n' Ham Spread! Peanut 'n' Ham Spread Author: RC Cola, 1952 "Enjoy RC with this smart party snack! It's delightfully different and delicious." Ingredients Equal...
Apple Bread Pudding – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday
Buzz loves bread pudding. If he was on a desert island and could only bring along one food, I would guess this would be it. So bread pudding with fruit? YES PLEASE. Apple Bread Pudding – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday Ingredients Apple Bread Pudding 8 slices...
El Presidente, 1940 – Vintage Cocktail Friday
Who is ready for a cocktail? This week we are making El Presidente from The Host’s Handbook, which was published in 1940 by the National Distillers Product Corporation. El Presidente Author: The Host's Handbook, 1940 Ingredients 1/2 Don Q Rum (White Label) 1/2 French...
Heath Brunch Coffee Cake – A Mid-Century Recipe Test
Today we are taking a break from all the gross, and we are making a coffee cake. This is Heath Brunch Coffee Cake, because why wouldn’t you put candy on a coffee cake? Seriously. I’m asking you a question. Why haven’t you done this yet? Heath Brunch Coffee Cake...
Wiener Bean Bowl – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday
You know that old jingle, the one that goes: "I wish I was an Oscar Mayer Wiener, that is what I'd truly like to be, 'cause if I were an Oscar Mayer Wiener, everyone would be in love with me!" This dish is what happens after you've been dating the beloved Oscar Mayer...
Gelatin Glazed Tea Cakes – A Mid-Century Gelatin Re-Run
I just had to get this recipe out of the archives last week to fill a reader’s request, so I thought I would post it again so you could all see the glory of gelatin mixed with cake. This recipe was originally posted in November of 2012 after our Gelatin Contest that...
Swiss Chocolate Crunch – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday
Ever had one of those days where you just needed chocolate? If you're in the mood for pudding and cake mix, then you're in for a treat. Swiss Chocolate Crunch – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday Author: Duncan Hines (1968) Ingredients 1 package Duncan Hines Swiss...
Smirnoff White Fizz, 1971 – Vintage Cocktail Friday
Happy Vintage Cocktail Friday! This week we are diving headfirst into shallow waters with a great book we recently purchased called the Smirnoff Brunch Book from 1971. It’s hard to put into words how awesome this book is, probably because my idea of “awesome” is...
Spaghetti Subs – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run
We are dipping into the archives this week and pulling out one of the most hilarious recipes that Tom and I have ever made. This post originally ran in May of 2012, and since then this sub with canned spaghetti poured on it has been the butt of many jokes around our...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Mid-Century Menu!
a From Better Homes & Gardens Holiday Cook Book, 1959
Fried Celery Hearts – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday
I saw this recipe and just started laughing. Celery is one of the lowest-calorie vegetables out there, and we're deep frying it. WHY NOT! Fried Celery Hearts – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday Author: Elvira C. Larson Ingredients 3 tablespoons flour 1 egg,...
