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Whipped Fudge Frosting And Larry, The Chocolate-Prune Lamb

Whipped Fudge Frosting And Larry, The Chocolate-Prune Lamb

by RetroRuth | Mar 26, 2021 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, Easter, Holiday, Lamb Cakes & Frostings

Here he is! Larry the Lamb. Larry is full of prunes and covered with soft fudge frosting, but who’s judging right? Oh, that’s right. The whole internet is judging him, aren’t they? Anyway, here is Whipped Fudge Frosting! From Rawleigh Recipe Gems,...
Chocolate Prune Cake, 1933 – A 1930’s Recipe Test

Chocolate Prune Cake, 1933 – A 1930’s Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Mar 20, 2021 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, Easter, Holiday, Tested Recipes

Well, hello! This week we have a recipe that I kind of tested, but also may have had to substitute 1/3 of the ingredients for other stuff. Because that is how I prepare, apparently. This is Chocolate Prune Cake!!! From Prunes For Epicures, 35 Intriguing Recipes -...
10th Lambieversary Lamb Cake Contest – Tips, Recipes, The 10th Annual Reader’s Lamb Cake Gallery and Giveaway!

10th Lambieversary Lamb Cake Contest – Tips, Recipes, The 10th Annual Reader’s Lamb Cake Gallery and Giveaway!

by RetroRuth | Mar 12, 2021 | Easter, Holiday, Lamb Cakes & Frostings, Tested Recipes

Guess what time it is?? That’s right, it’s Lamb Cake Time!   It’s the 10th Lambieversary of the Lamb Cake Contest! Can you believe it? The 10th year! Ten! That’s crazy and so amazing. This year we are celebrating ourselves, our ability to...
Frosted Chicken Loaf – A Vintage Recipe Guest Post

Frosted Chicken Loaf – A Vintage Recipe Guest Post

by RetroRuth | Jan 22, 2021 | Casserole, Chicken, Holiday, Main Dishes, Thanksgiving

Welcome back to the blog, and welcome to 2021. In true 2021 spirit, I didn’t make anything this week. But don’t worry. Thanks to reader Jessica, we still have a post! This is Jessica’s Frosted Chicken Loaf! From Knudsen Dairy [cooked-sharing]...
Cranberry Candle Salad – A Vintage Hellmann’s Recipe Test

Cranberry Candle Salad – A Vintage Hellmann’s Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Dec 1, 2020 | Christmas, Holiday, New Years, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads

Welcome to Thanksgiving 2020, the one where we had to stay home and make our own fun. Or, have someone make our fun for us. My crazy friend Carolyn made me something for the holidays, and it is my pleasure to share it with all of you.  This slumped pile is Cranberry...
Star Fruit Mold, 1970 – A Vintage Gelatin Recipe Test

Star Fruit Mold, 1970 – A Vintage Gelatin Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jul 3, 2020 | Fourth of July, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, Tested Recipes

I hope you are all prepared for your holiday parties and potlucks! As for me, I couldn’t help but whip out a gelatin mold. And because apparently I don’t like anyone in my family to actually enjoy eating gelatin, I decided to use a recipe from Miracle...
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