by RetroRuth | Aug 28, 2019 | Appetizers, Cocktail Party
So, Alex has gone back to school. And I am totally having a “Momma Moment” over it. Which was a surprise to me, because I never really had my “Momma Moment” when she went to kindergarten! So, because of that surprise, this week we are having some Surprise Dip. From...
by RetroRuth | Aug 7, 2019 | Appetizers, Cocktail Party, Side Dishes & Salads, Vegetables
This week we have a really fun little appetizer that you can make in a few minutes. And it’s a great way to trick your kids into cooking! These are Cucumber Rings! From Michigan Consolidated Gas Holiday Cookbook, 1970 This recipe is from the Michigan Consolidated Gas...
by RetroRuth | Jul 17, 2019 | Appetizers, Cocktail Party
This week we get to mix peanut butter, mustard, vinegar and sugar together to make a dip for Ritz crackers. Like regular peanut butter isn’t good enough on it’s own. This is Peanut Butter Spread! From The Peanut Cookbook of Plains, Georgia, 1976 This lovely recipe is...
by RetroRuth | Jul 3, 2019 | Best & Worst, Cocktail Party, Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies, The BEST
You know, I was trying to come up with some really clever intro for this post, but as I was editing these photos, I realized I don’t have to be clever. I already did all that work. Because I made sandwiches in the shape of dogs. These are French Poodle Hero...
by RetroRuth | Jun 21, 2019 | Appetizers, Cocktail Party, Hello Jell-O
After yapping about the Jell-O Museum last week, I thought it was only fair to show you a test gelatin mold this week. So, ta-da! This is Thousand Island Salmon Spread! From The Knox Gelatine Cookbook, 1977 So, this recipe was made as part of my girls’ party a few...
by RetroRuth | Jun 7, 2019 | Appetizers, Cocktail Party, Easter, Eggs, Holiday
This week I thought I would post about the Deviled Eggs I made for Easter. And since these are from the Nancy Drew Cookbook, there is mystery meat involved. Because you can’t have Nancy Drew without a mystery. Here are Savory Deviled Eggs and Double Deviled Eggs! From...