by RetroRuth | Mar 7, 2018 | Best & Worst, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, The BEST
Who is ready for a huge, floofy fluffball of a dessert? This is Cherry Chocolate Ice Box Dessert! From Favorite Recipes of Home Economics Teachers, Desserts, 1963 This recipe is from the Desserts Volume of the Favorite Recipes of Home Economics Teachers recipes...
by RetroRuth | Dec 20, 2017 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, The WORST
Back when I shared the fabulous Mt. Fuji gelatin, I told you about a second project I’d assigned to Carolyn and her scientist friends. And by “project”, I of course mean ridiculous gelatin. This Christmas week, snuggle up in your comfiest chair, grab yourself a warm...
by RetroRuth | Dec 6, 2017 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Holiday, The BEST
I seriously love this time of year. It is time for cookies! And these are Cracker Jills! From Wisconsin Electric Holiday Cook book, 1971 Super, super cute name on these. I was interested to see if they would taste like Cracker Jack! This recipe is from the most...
by RetroRuth | Nov 8, 2017 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, The WORST
I have a rather serious unveiling this week. A serious gelatin mold unveiling. This is how emotionally invested in this I really am. With great seriousness, I present: Mt. Fuji King Crab Salad. From "Mealtime Magic" with Fancy Japanese King Crab Meat, 1950 Can you...
by RetroRuth | Sep 12, 2017 | Best & Worst, Cocktail Party, Holiday, The BEST
Just in case you needed one last fix for Luau week – I decided to spend most of my weekend chopping fruit. This is the Wheelbarrow Ice Bar! From How To Become A Cookout Champion, 1959 This lovely is from How To Become A Cookout Champion, which was published in 1959....
by RetroRuth | Sep 6, 2017 | Best & Worst, Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies, The BEST
This week we are combining luaus AND back to school in one neat little sandwich. This is Luau Lulu! From The Bold Sandwich with Mr. Mustard, 1960 This little stunner comes from a pamphlet called The Bold Sandwich with Mr. Mustard, from 1960. It you are wondering,...
