Mystery Pecan Pie – A Mid-Century Thanksgiving Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Nov 21, 2012 | Best & Worst, Desserts, Pie, The BEST

Well, it’s the day before Thanksgiving and let me tell you that I am cooking up a storm! But I just had to get this post up, because I think this may be the most delicious pie I’ve made on the Mid-Century Menu. If you are struggling to find an easy, interesting...

Glazed Tea Cakes – A Mid-Century Gelatin Test

by RetroRuth | Nov 14, 2012 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, Hello Jell-O

Hooray for gelatin!! Today we have another recipe that was submitted for our Gelatin Contest, but I have to admit that this is one that I was very excited to see because I have been dying to try this recipe for ages. These adorable little things are Glazed Tea Cakes....

My Top 5 Vintage Christmas Cookie Recipe Picks From 2011- Tested And Husband-Approved!

by RetroRuth | Nov 7, 2012 | Best & Worst, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, The BEST

So, do you guys think it is too early for Christmas cookies??? Maybe?? Nah. I have to say, it is never too early for cookies around here. I’ve already started diving into my notes from last year and digging around in my cookbooks to plan the great Christmas cookie...

Banana Spook Cake – A Vintage Halloween Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Oct 31, 2012 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts

Happy Halloween!! Since this is a day of thrills, chills and tons of candy, I thought it would be appropriate if I told you all a Halloween tale today. This is a tale of mystery, magic, mashed bananas and heroism.  This is the tale of: THE BANANA SPOOK CAKE! Once...

Goblin Franks, Halloween Punch And Cocoa Marshmallow Bars – A Retro Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Oct 17, 2012 | Beverages, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats, Main Dishes

Is it just me, or is it starting to get a little spooky around here?? This post is from our archives from Halloween of 2011, but I thought it would be fiendishly appropriate to trot this one out again. ‘Tis the season, and all that jazz. In addition, who wouldn’t want...

Apple Cider Upside-Down Cake – A Retro Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Oct 10, 2012 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, The BEST

Fall is here and it is time for apples!!! Since I have been hungry for this cake and will probably make it this week, I thought it appropriate to trot this recipe out from the archives so that you could all make it, too. This was an amazing cake that lasted hardly any...