by RetroRuth | Oct 3, 2014 | Best & Worst, Cocktail Party, Cocktails, The BEST
Who wants a lovely after-dinner drink? This is the Velvet Hammer! From 2-in-1 International Recipes Cards, 1977 [cooked-sharing] “Whew, this smells strong.” “Does it?” “Yeah. I can smell the velvet. And the hammer.” “This is amazing.” The Verdict: Amazing From The...
by RetroRuth | Sep 24, 2014 | Best & Worst, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, Tom
Do you guys remember when we made clam gelatin? No? Well, neither does Tom*, so I thought I would bust this one out of the archives so we can relive all the clammy moments. *I’m being serious here. He really didn’t remember. And I think when someone makes clam...
by RetroRuth | Sep 3, 2014 | Desserts, The BEST
Hey all! This is just going to be a short post this week. I’ve had several request from readers to share my recipe for Plum-Raspberry jam, so I thought I would shoot a few pictures and post it up! This recipe is from an old issue of Farm Journal from 1959, and they...
by RetroRuth | Aug 27, 2014 | Best & Worst, Holiday, Labor Day, The BEST
Ahh, Labor Day, where everything is last minute. Last minute back-to-school shopping. Last minute gardening. Last minute vacations. But your Labor Day Cookout doesn’t need to be last minute! Here on Mid-Century Menu we have tested hundreds of vintage and retro...
by RetroRuth | Aug 22, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails, The BEST
Need a nice, refreshing drink for these long, hot end-of-summer days? Try this! Seriously, try it. It is surprisingly light and delicious. I pulled this recipe out for the third or fourth time last night for Tom to mix up after the little one toddled off to bed. Mix...
by RetroRuth | Aug 20, 2014 | Best & Worst, Holiday, Labor Day, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, The BEST
I posted this hilariously delicious concoction last year in preparation for Labor Day, so I thought I would bust it out again. It pretty much has everything you need for any party, mid-century themed or not. It has drama, garnishes, gelatin and pimento. Which I think...
