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Cacao Eggnog, 1965 – Vintage Holiday Cocktail Friday

Cacao Eggnog, 1965 – Vintage Holiday Cocktail Friday

by RetroRuth | Dec 19, 2014 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Cocktail Party, Cocktails, Holiday, The BEST

This year, our Christmas gift to you is a drink that combines chocolate and eggnog. You’re welcome. [cooked-sharing] “Wait, hold on. Alex is trying to get your hat.” “Well, she can’t have it.” “How’s the drink?” “Really good. She can’t have that either.” The Verdict:...
Philly Fudge, 1951 – The Five Days of Vintage Fudge

Philly Fudge, 1951 – The Five Days of Vintage Fudge

by RetroRuth | Dec 17, 2014 | Candy, Christmas, Desserts, Holiday

It’s time for more Christmas fudge! This is “Philly” Fudge! [cooked-sharing] I decided to double this recipe so it would fit in my pan, so the amount you see in the pictured below is a double recipe! This came together really fast, just like the recipe promised,...
Brandied Coffolate, 1976 – Vintage Christmas Cocktail Friday

Brandied Coffolate, 1976 – Vintage Christmas Cocktail Friday

by RetroRuth | Dec 12, 2014 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Cocktail Party, Cocktails, Holiday, The BEST

Time for some Christmas Cocktails! This is Brandied Coffolate! I am excited to start with this one. Chocolate, coffee and brandy? Ummm…yeah. Sign me up! This recipe is from a 1976 Martha Holmes Holiday Recipe book that was put out by the power company.  You can see it...
Magic Chocolate French Fudge, 1973 – Five Days of Fudge Vintage Holiday Recipe Test

Magic Chocolate French Fudge, 1973 – Five Days of Fudge Vintage Holiday Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Dec 10, 2014 | Best & Worst, Candy, Christmas, Desserts, Holiday, The BEST

‘Tis the season! The season for fudge, that is. I have been setting aside vintage fudge recipes I’ve come across all year so that I can do the very difficult job of testing out fudge recipes for you guys! And because I figured Tom needs a little treat for being such a...
Christmas Sandwich, 1972 – A Mid-Century Holiday Recipe Test

Christmas Sandwich, 1972 – A Mid-Century Holiday Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Dec 3, 2014 | Appetizers, Christmas, Cocktail Party, Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies

December is here and Christmas is coming up fast, so I thought I would make a little something to get us all into the holiday spirit. Because nothing says “Christmas” to me more than ground bologna on an English muffin! This is Christmas Sandwich! From Christmas...
Quick Turkey Pie – Vintage Thanksgiving Recipe Guest Test

Quick Turkey Pie – Vintage Thanksgiving Recipe Guest Test

by Erica | Nov 29, 2014 | Casserole, Guest Bloggers, Thanksgiving

If your family is anything like mine, there’s always some leftovers. But turkey sandwiches are so boring. Let’s try some Quick Turkey Pie instead. From Better Homes & Gardens, December, 1963 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is Mrs. Sarah O. Duff’s...
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