by RetroRuth | Sep 14, 2016 | Hello Jell-O
This week we are going to cut through the bull and lay it right on the table: I made this vintage aspic because I wanted to see what it tasted like. Because that is what we do here on Mid-Century Menu. That’s it. End of story. Will 7-Up and canned consommé in a...
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...
by RetroRuth | May 25, 2016 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, The BEST
I was digging through the archives this week for a yummy gelatin to whip up for a Memorial Day picnic, when I came across this post from August of 2013! Since I am making it again, I thought I would give you guys a re-run of it as well. Enjoy! This week we have a...
by RetroRuth | Apr 27, 2016 | Hello Jell-O, The BEST
I was in the mood for some gelatin this week, so I decided to go strolling through the archives for a good recipe. Yes, unbelievably, there are good gelatin recipes in the archives. Anyway, I found this Orange Jell-O, and I’m happy to report it was just as good this...
by RetroRuth | Mar 16, 2016 | Hello Jell-O, Holiday, St. Patrick's Day
Since St. Patrick’s Day is rapidly approaching, I thought I would test out some green gelatin. This is Lime Rice Mold! From Unusual Old World and American Recipes, 1972 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from the fantastic Unusual Old World and American Recipes, from the...
by RetroRuth | Oct 21, 2015 | Halloween, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, The WORST
To top off our Halloween countdown, I bring you creepy gelatin. First of all, I just want to put it out there that I am in no way – no way – advocating serving a hideous mid-century gelatin to your party guests this Halloween. Because, come on. It would be ridiculous....
