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Cole Slaw And Dressing, 1967 – Vintage Recipe Test

Cole Slaw And Dressing, 1967 – Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jun 5, 2020 | Side Dishes & Salads, Tested Recipes

I’m sick of mayonnaise. I never thought it would happen, but eating a ton of sandwiches and macaroni salads has finally taken it’s toll. I can hear the mayo-haters out there saying “Hallelujah!”, and for the rest of you, you get to benefit as...
Hellmann’s Frosty Slaw Man Salad – A Vintage Christmas Recipe Test

Hellmann’s Frosty Slaw Man Salad – A Vintage Christmas Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Dec 20, 2017 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, The WORST

Back when I shared the fabulous Mt. Fuji gelatin, I told you about a second project I’d assigned to Carolyn and her scientist friends. And by “project”, I of course mean ridiculous gelatin. This Christmas week, snuggle up in your comfiest chair, grab yourself a warm...
Old-Fashioned Indoor Weenie Roast – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

Old-Fashioned Indoor Weenie Roast – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jan 29, 2014 | Appetizers, Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats

This week we have a fun recipe. This is a “1970’s does 1950’s” recipe that we found in our very awesome 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection from 1977. And it’s for an Old-Fashioned Indoor Weenie Roast! The card states: What better to go with an Old Fashioned...
Aspic Supper Salad Challenge

Aspic Supper Salad Challenge

by RetroRuth | Mar 9, 2011 | Hello Jell-O, Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats, Main Dishes

Well, we are bringing you a slight change from our regularly scheduled program. This week, we take on a dare.  Not a dare from a reader, or even from taunting or disbelieving family members.  Nope, this week the dare comes from CNN.  Maybe not CNN as a whole, but...
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