by RetroRuth | Aug 16, 2017 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, The BEST
So, this week we are doing a pity recipe. If you read last week’s post, you know I recently had some jaw surgery. Which wasn’t fun. At all. So I decided to make myself some cake. And I picked a beer cake, because nothing goes better with pity than beer. This is...
by RetroRuth | Feb 28, 2017 | Best & Worst, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Holiday, Mardi Gras, The BEST
Happy Fat Tuesday! This week we are going to celebrate Mardi Gras, and our return to health after a horrible, 10-day flu, with some lemon bars. These are Lemon Mardi Gras Squares! From 4th Pillsbury Bake-Off [cooked-sharing] Like many, many recipes that pop up on...
by RetroRuth | Feb 17, 2016 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Easter, Halloween, Holiday, The BEST, Valentine's Day
Today we have a bit of a recipe mash-up between vintage and modern, but since it involves cookies I am sure everything is going to be just fine. Adapted (slightly changed) from Betty Crocker New Picture Cookbook [cooked-sharing] These are Butter Cookie Cut-Outs! A few...
by RetroRuth | Feb 5, 2014 | Cookies & Bars, Desserts
Feeling lazy? Do you want to make a plate of cookies for this Valentine’s Day, but the thought of turning on the oven turns you off? Then have I got the recipe for you! No-Bake Butterballs! Chocolate and Vanilla No-Bake Butter Balls Author: Quaker Oats – 1959...
by RetroRuth | Dec 13, 2013 | Beverages, Cocktails
To celebrate the end of this week, we are making a vintage classic! Hot Buttered Rum! Hot Buttered Rum Author: The Merry Mixer, 1940 Ingredients 2 tsp sugar 2 T hot water 1 jigger rum butter Instructions In warm tumbler, melt the sugar into the hot water. Add in the...
