by RetroRuth | Nov 26, 2014 | Holiday, Thanksgiving
The Big T-Day is almost upon us! Do you know what you’re making? How about giving your table a mid-century twist with one of our tested Turkey Day recipes? Gelatin and Cranberries Frosted Cranberry Squares, 1965 The Verdict: Cranberry Crack From The Tasting Notes...
by Erica | Nov 23, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Pie, Thanksgiving
We’re going to detour quickly to dessert with this guest test. Mystery Pecan Pie is a classic Thanksgiving recipe, and this week we’re going to see if Sarah’s Pumpkin Pie is a suitable accompaniment. From Newspaper Clipping [cooked-sharing] Sarah has...
by RetroRuth | Nov 19, 2014 | Pie, Thanksgiving
I know, I know. I have re-run this recipe before, but this pie is just So. Dang. Good. Seriously! This recipe has everything. It is vintage, it has a little bit of magic (the ingredients re-arrange themselves in the oven) AND it tastes amazing. What more can you...
by Erica | Nov 16, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Thanksgiving, Vegetables
The sweet potato is a very American ingredient, and so it’s understandable that it’s commonly found on the Thanksgiving table. Let’s sample some Sweet Potato Scallop! From Newspaper clipping [cooked-sharing] Notice the “Vitamin A”...
by RetroRuth | Nov 12, 2014 | Best & Worst, Desserts, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, Side Dishes & Salads, Thanksgiving, The BEST
It’s the final countdown to turkey time, so Tom and I decided to break out some vintage recipes to test! These are Frosted Cranberry Squares! From Mr.s Lorry L Mudge, Better Homes & Gardens, November 1965 [cooked-sharing] These are doubly appropriate for us, since...
by Erica | Nov 9, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Thanksgiving, Vegetables
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and it’s time to start taste-testing possible side dishes. Of course you need a turkey or ham or even a Tofurkey — but what does the aspiring Retro-Chef serve to go with? Let’s try some Corn Pudding! From...
