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...
by RetroRuth | Jan 11, 2019 | Christmas, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Holiday
This week we have another cookie that I made for my friend Carolyn’s holiday open house. Since she made a 7-Up Cheese Gelatin I felt like it was only fair to make her lots of cookies for her sacrifice. These are Maple Syrup Drop Cookies! From Favorite Christmas...
by RetroRuth | Dec 28, 2018 | Christmas, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Holiday, The BEST
This week we have a fun recipe that almost everyone already has, but I thought it would be fun to feature it anyway. Because Christmas. These are Peanut Butter Blossoms! From Tom's Mom's Recipe Collection! Thank you to Tom’s mom for bringing her famous version and...
by RetroRuth | Dec 14, 2018 | Christmas, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads
I can’t even tell you how good it feels to be writing this post! So, a quick catch-up for everyone: We are in our new house and we are (mostly) unpacked! It took forever with two small kids, but what are you going to do? It is what it is. It also is taking me a long...
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 | Dec 6, 2017 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Holiday, The BEST
I seriously love this time of year. It is time for cookies! And these are Cracker Jills! From Wisconsin Electric Holiday Cook book, 1971 Super, super cute name on these. I was interested to see if they would taste like Cracker Jack! This recipe is from the most...
