by RetroRuth | Jun 10, 2021 | Tested Recipes
Whew! Thanks for sticking with me. The contest took soooooo long to finally wrap up this year. It’s been plagued with all kinds of techical difficulties and site issues. I am sorry for everyone who couldn’t get the gallery to load or who wasn’t able...
by RetroRuth | Jul 10, 2019 | Hello Jell-O
This post has actually been a long time in the making. Ever since I started Mid-Century Menu, I have wanted to have a Jell-O flavor timeline on the blog, but I could never nail down the dates well enough to feel comfortable with my information. Part of the problem was...
by RetroRuth | Oct 25, 2017 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts
This week we don’t have a recipe so much as a cutting and frosting challenge. Which are always the best kinds of challenges. This is Hallo Witch! This recipe is from the classic pamphlet, Baker’s Cut-Up Cakes, which is actually a brillant little pamphlet that is a...
by RetroRuth | Aug 23, 2017 | Cookies & Bars, Desserts
For quite some time I’ve been wanting to do a series of desserts made with meat or meat drippings. This were very common, everyday “make do” recipes that lots of housewives would make for every day desserts, especially during tough times. I’ve...
by RetroRuth | Aug 31, 2016 | Holiday, Labor Day
Since it’s Labor Day is coming up, it’s time to trot out the old BBQ standbys here on Mid-Century Menu: The loaf of grilled hot dogs, the potato salad with gelatin in it, the spiced lemonade and the chocolate cake made with tomato soup. These are all...