by RetroRuth | Dec 14, 2016 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Holiday, The BEST
It’s Christmas time, so let’s make some cookies! And since we are making vintage cookies here, let’s pull out my family’s favorite: Coconut Top Hats! From Wisconsin Energies, 1977 [cooked-sharing] These are pretty much my mom’s signature Christmas cookie. I made...
by RetroRuth | Feb 24, 2016 | Best & Worst, Candy, Desserts, The BEST
So, this week I listened to some crazy people on the Mid-Century Menu Facebook page and added some leftover roast beef to fudge. This is Beef Fudge! From Mrs. Florence E. Weist - Poll-Ette Hostess Cookbook, 1967 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from this book, which,...
by RetroRuth | Dec 9, 2015 | Best & Worst, Candy, Christmas, Desserts, Holiday, The BEST
Who needs an easy and delicious vintage fudge recipe for the holiday? This is one of my favorite candy recipes for Christmas and makes a fantastic addition to any cookie plate! This week we are posting a recipe that we know is an old favorite! This is Never-Fail...
by RetroRuth | Dec 24, 2014 | Best & Worst, Candy, Christmas, Desserts, Holiday, The BEST
This week we are posting a recipe that we know is an old favorite! This is Never-Fail Fudge! From Farm Journal Country Cookbook, 1959 [cooked-sharing] 3.2.1311 This recipe is a variation on the typical marshmallow/marshmallow fluff fudge recipe that most housewives...
by RetroRuth | Dec 12, 2014 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Cocktail Party, Cocktails, Holiday, The BEST
Time for some Christmas Cocktails! This is Brandied Coffolate! I am excited to start with this one. Chocolate, coffee and brandy? Ummm…yeah. Sign me up! This recipe is from a 1976 Martha Holmes Holiday Recipe book that was put out by the power company. You can see it...
