Jellied Cottage Cheese And Tomato Salad – A Vintage Gelatin Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jun 19, 2013 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, The WORST

Want to see something scary? Behold! Jellied cottage cheese and tomato sauce served over coleslaw! It looks…horrible. Like a melting monster face with a green pepper tongue. Appetizing, huh? This recipe was sent in by Rachel for our gelatin contest, and she was nice...

Double Pear Salad – A Vintage Gelatin Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jun 5, 2013 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, The BEST

Who’s in the mood for some gelatin?? This week we have a fun, and strangely Christmas-y, gelatin mold to present to everyone. Behold, Double Pear Salad! Now, I know what you are thinking (or at least I claim to know what you are thinking so that I can move this...

Cheese Artichoke Mold – A Mid-Century Gelatin Test

by RetroRuth | Apr 24, 2013 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, The WORST

More gelatin this week! This recipe is another gem from our Gelatin Contest which was submitted by Mary G. I was very excited when I saw this recipe come in, because not only is it strange-sounding, but it also contains American cheese, Tom’s least favorite food in...

Best Lamb Cake – Nun’s Golden Butter Cake With Fluffy Frosting

by RetroRuth | Mar 30, 2013 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, Easter, Holiday, Lamb Cakes & Frostings, The BEST

If you are looking for a lovely lamb cake with a soft, light texture and a great crumb, then I suggest this cake! This recipe came from a 1968 issue of Mail Box News from Maid of Scandinavia, and it is excellent. Look at how delicious this looks! The cake is moist...

Best Easter Lamb Cake – Pope Family Lamb Cake With Creamy Whipped Frosting

by RetroRuth | Mar 29, 2013 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, Easter, Holiday, Lamb Cakes & Frostings, The BEST

This lamb cake is very, very good. It has a caramel and butter flavor and is dense but moist. It also has a great pound cake texture! This recipe was sent in by Natalie Pope, and it has been made successfully by the Pope Family for many, many years. And we can see...

Best Easter Lamb Cake – Renalde Lamb Cake With Vintage Birthday Cake Frosting

by RetroRuth | Mar 28, 2013 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, Easter, Holiday, Lamb Cakes & Frostings, The BEST

If you are looking for a light, bouncy lamb cake with a good texture that pairs well with coconut, this is the cake for you! This recipe comes from Martha K. She was a total sweetheart and sent the lamb cake recipe that was originally included with the vintage Renalde...