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 | 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...
by RetroRuth | Aug 30, 2017 | Best & Worst, Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies, The WORST
It is officially school time again! Alex will be headed back to pre-school soon, and I am sure most of the kids out there are already back in school. And to help your little ones concentrate and be their best, I’ve dug out some mid-century lunches for you to whip up...
by RetroRuth | Jan 11, 2017 | Best & Worst, Side Dishes & Salads, The WORST
This week we all have Tom to thank for this recipe. Apparently he isn’t getting enough Worcestershire sauce in his diet. These are Worcestershire Apple Halves! From B. C. Apples Recipe Book, 1955 [cooked-sharing] This recipe comes from The B.C. Apple Recipe Book,...
by RetroRuth | Aug 10, 2016 | Cocktail Party, The WORST
I am reposting this drink that ran last year because…well…I guess I am still puzzling it out in my mind. I was given some great suggestions in the comments about what less-sweet vintage soda we could have used in this (Wink and B1 were suggested as alternatives), but...
by RetroRuth | Jul 27, 2016 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, The WORST
This week I felt like mixing together some ketchup and some cherry gelatin. Just because. This is Cherry-Catsup Salad! From Favorite Recipes From Home Economics Teachers, Salads - 1964 [cooked-sharing] This nut-job of a recipe comes from a great book, Favorite Recipes...
