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Overnight Hot Dog Sandwich – A Retro Hot Dog Recipe Test

Overnight Hot Dog Sandwich – A Retro Hot Dog Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jan 7, 2021 | Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats, Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies, Tested Recipes

I hope that everyone had a happy holiday. And I also hope you are all ready for a hot dog sandwich! This is Overnight Hot Dog Sandwich! Overnight Hot Dog Sandwiches - The New Hot Dog Cookbook, 1970 [cooked-sharing] Honestly, this is less of a sandwich and more of a...
French Poodle Hero Sandwiches – A Vintage Recipe Test

French Poodle Hero Sandwiches – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jul 3, 2019 | Best & Worst, Cocktail Party, Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies, The BEST

You know, I was trying to come up with some really clever intro for this post, but as I was editing these photos, I realized I don’t have to be clever. I already did all that work. Because I made sandwiches in the shape of dogs. These are French Poodle Hero...
Cocoa Sandwiches, 1925 – A Vintage Recipe Test

Cocoa Sandwiches, 1925 – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Sep 20, 2017 | Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies

Ever just want to have a chocolate sandwich for lunch?  Well, this week we have you covered. From A McNess Cocoa Pamphlet, approx 1925 [cooked-sharing] Now, this one isn’t mid-century. This recipe is from a cocoa pamphlet from McNess from about 1925. But seriously, I...
Luau Lulu, 1960 – Back To School With Mid-Century Menu

Luau Lulu, 1960 – Back To School With Mid-Century Menu

by RetroRuth | Sep 6, 2017 | Best & Worst, Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies, The BEST

This week we are combining luaus AND back to school in one neat little sandwich. This is Luau Lulu! From The Bold Sandwich with Mr. Mustard, 1960 [cooked-sharing] This little stunner comes from a pamphlet called The Bold Sandwich with Mr. Mustard, from 1960. It you...
Bologna And Prune Sandwich, 1958 –Back To School With Mid-Century Menu

Bologna And Prune Sandwich, 1958 –Back To School With Mid-Century Menu

by RetroRuth | Aug 30, 2017 | Best & Worst, Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies, The WORST

It is officially school time again! Alex will be headed back to pre-school soon, and I am sure most of the kids out there are already back in school. And to help your little ones concentrate and be their best, I’ve dug out some mid-century lunches for you to whip up...
Christmas Sandwich, 1972 – A Mid-Century Holiday Recipe Test Re-Run

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

by RetroRuth | Dec 24, 2016 | Christmas, Holiday, Sandwiches & Pies

Since we are having some fun, festive snacks for Christmas Eve, I thought I would re-run this sandwich with the hopes that this will spark some Christmas memories out there for some reader. Tell us, is this Christmas Eve food? I’m guessing it was, but I would...
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