by RetroRuth | Aug 29, 2013 | Holiday, Labor Day
Ahh, Labor Day, where everything is last minute. Last minute back-to-school shopping. Last minute gardening. Last minute vacations. But your Labor Day Cookout doesn’t need to be last minute! Here on Mid-Century Menu we have tested hundreds of vintage and retro...
by RetroRuth | Aug 28, 2013 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, Labor Day, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, The BEST
I hope everyone is looking forward to Labor Day! I know I am. And it preparation for all the cookouts and picnics that you will be going on, I decided to dig into our collection and pull out something I know will be a big hit on everyone’s Labor Day menu: It’s potato...
by RetroRuth | Jul 5, 2013 | Beverages, Cocktails, Fourth of July, Holiday
Happy late Fourth of July, everyone! This week we have a themed cocktail from a book called The Merry Mixer that was published in 1940. Here is July Kraker! July Kraker Author: The Merry Mixer, 1940 Ingredients 1 dash grenadine 1/2 Lemon juice 2/3 whiskey 1/3 creme de...
by RetroRuth | Jul 3, 2013 | Best & Worst, Fourth of July, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, The BEST
I have been keeping a secret from you guys, and it is pretty major. Are you ready? Here we go: I may have scored the greatest gelatin mold of all time. I’m serious. I got my grubby little mitts on this thing probably 10 or so months ago, and I have been...
by RetroRuth | Jul 1, 2013 | Best & Worst, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Fourth of July, Holiday, The BEST
If you love S’mores, you are going to love this fun version made with brownies! We are trying to get in the patriotic spirit here on Mid-Century Menu, so I thought I would bust out this easy recipe from last July and share it again. It even has colored marshmallows!...
by RetroRuth | Apr 10, 2013 | Contests, Easter, Holiday, Lamb Cakes & Frostings
I got some amazing lamb cake submissions from you guys this year. Looks like everyone had a rocking Easter! But enough talking, let’s get to the lambs. This lamb comes from Cathy N., who writes: Dear Ruth, Thank you so much for your Website with 8 days of lamb cakes....
