by RetroRuth | Sep 24, 2014 | Best & Worst, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, Tom
Do you guys remember when we made clam gelatin? No? Well, neither does Tom*, so I thought I would bust this one out of the archives so we can relive all the clammy moments. *I’m being serious here. He really didn’t remember. And I think when someone makes clam...
by Erica | Aug 31, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Hello Jell-O, Salads
Why are so many gelatin salads so… pink? Nothing about this looks like applesauce, except perhaps the lack of cohesive structure. Applesauce Mold Author: The Seattle Times Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) cherry flavor gelatin 1 cup boiling water 2/3 cup (6...
by RetroRuth | Aug 20, 2014 | Best & Worst, Holiday, Labor Day, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, The BEST
I posted this hilariously delicious concoction last year in preparation for Labor Day, so I thought I would bust it out again. It pretty much has everything you need for any party, mid-century themed or not. It has drama, garnishes, gelatin and pimento. Which I think...
by Erica | Aug 3, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Vegetables
This is what happens when I let Buzz help pick the recipe. “Oooh, make that one!” “What, seriously? It’s just Grape-Nuts on broccoli.” “YES! That one!” So we’re having Broccoli with Crunchy Topping. Broccoli with Crunchy...
by RetroRuth | Jul 28, 2014 | Hello Jell-O, Salads, Sandwiches & Pies, Side Dishes & Salads
I hope you guys are loving Vintage Pie July! I have been looking over things in the archives and chuckling, so I thought I would re-post this crazy pie so you all could have a good laugh with me. This recipe originally ran in October of 2012, and I should have really...
by Erica | Jun 29, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Side Dishes & Salads
This recipe name sounds like a weird way to avoid swearing. “Sweet tater balls, Nellie, them durn cows done broke through the fence again!” Oh, but it gets weirder. Wait until you see what they looked like frying. Sweet Potato Balls Ingredients 1 can sweet...
