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Peanut Butter Gelatin Squares, 1950–A Mid-Century Recipe Test

Peanut Butter Gelatin Squares, 1950–A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Sep 23, 2015 | Candy, Desserts, Hello Jell-O

Because I have nothing better to do and I enjoy hands-on gelatin research, this week I decided to mix gelatin with peanut butter. These are Peanut Butter Squares! From Candy Recipe De Luxe, Knox Gelatin, 1950 [cooked-sharing] Apparently, they are a Candy Recipe...
Apple Cider Upside-Down Cake From The Archives – Again!

Apple Cider Upside-Down Cake From The Archives – Again!

by RetroRuth | Sep 16, 2015 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, The BEST

I think I run this post every year, but this cake is seriously that good and we make it all the time! Since it is apple season here in Michigan and I am breaking out the tested and delicious apple recipes from my collection, I thought I would remind everyone how good...
Black Magic Chocolate Cake Made With Condensed Tomato Soup – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

Black Magic Chocolate Cake Made With Condensed Tomato Soup – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Sep 9, 2015 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, The BEST

So, after last week’s prune-chili sauce-gelatin debacle, I think we all need some comfort food. Since that was arguably the worst recipe we have ever made, I’ve decided to follow it up with the BEST recipe we have ever made here on the blog. If you don’t believe me,...
Sea Breeze Salad, 1968 – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

Sea Breeze Salad, 1968 – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Aug 5, 2015 | Desserts, Hello Jell-O, The BEST

I was digging through the archives this week for a yummy gelatin to whip up for a party, when I came across this post from August of 2013! Since I am making it again, I thought I would give you guys a re-run of it as well. Enjoy! This week we have a gelatin that is...
Mrs. Kahn’s Banana Sour Cream Cake–A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

Mrs. Kahn’s Banana Sour Cream Cake–A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Jul 1, 2015 | Cake & Cupcakes, The BEST

If you are looking for my Astronaut Wives Club food post, never fear!  It will post tomorrow. But for now, get ready to sink your teeth into banana cake! I had to look this recipe up recently to make banana cake for the little one, so I thought everyone else could use...
Avocado Lime Pie, 1966 – Revisiting The First Annual Pieathalon!

Avocado Lime Pie, 1966 – Revisiting The First Annual Pieathalon!

by RetroRuth | Jun 3, 2015 | Pie

Next Monday is the Second Annual Pieathalon! Are you excited? I am. Probably more excited than I should be. Teaser: My pie that I was assigned has taken hours of research, lots of advice emails and about 3 random guesses to figure out how to make it. So make sure you...
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