by Erica | Dec 29, 2013 | Desserts, Guest Bloggers
Sometimes you get a recipe that you know will be doomed to failure. And then there are recipes like Dessert Pancakes, which shouldn’t be bad… but then you try making it… Dessert Pancakes Author: Libby’s Ingredients 8 small thin pancakes 2...
by Erica | Dec 15, 2013 | Cookies & Bars, Guest Bloggers
When Retro Ruth emailed me this advertisement, I literally whooped with joy. It’s rare that a retro recipe looks like a winner from the beginning — but how can you go wrong with butter, sugar, chocolate, and pecans? Assuming there’s no nut allergies....
by Erica | Dec 8, 2013 | Guest Bloggers, Sandwiches & Pies
Hey guys! RetroRuth here, and I just wanted to introduce you to a new feature here on Mid-Century Menu! Over the last couple of months, I have become aware of two things: 1) Taking care of a baby takes up a lot of time. 2) I have more recipes in my collection than I...
by RetroRuth | Dec 7, 2013 | Vintage Cooking
Cookie time is almost here, so this week I decided to celebrate a great vintage kitchen tool, the cookie press or cookie gun. Even though Mirro is the most recognizable of all the cookie presses, there were many different companies that made their own presses for...
by RetroRuth | Nov 23, 2013 | Vintage Cooking, Vintage Cooking Kitsch on eBay
Welcome to another week of eBay kitsch! This week we are going to learn that the way to a man’s heart is through vintage cooking! Vintage Men's Esquire Cook Book 1955 Lesson: The Way To A Man’s Heart is Through Cuteness VTG 1940s Mary Lee Taylor's...
by RetroRuth | Nov 9, 2013 | Vintage Cooking Kitsch on eBay
This week we have some great kitschy kitchen appliances from eBay, including the Hot Dogger, Wee Bakerie and M’sier Crepe! Vintage 1970's Presto Hot Dogger Electric Hot Dog Cooker Mint in Box Why I Want This: Hot dogs cook in seconds! No boiling water! Plus,...
