by RetroRuth | Jul 9, 2014 | Best & Worst, Desserts, Pie, The BEST
This week we have another fun pie for Pie July! This is Chocolate Topping Pie! Chocolate Topping Pie Author: Baker’s Chocolate, 1952 Ingredients Chocolate Topping: 6 T butter 6 T confectioner’s sugar 1 1/2 squares Baker’s Unsweetened Chocolate,...
by RetroRuth | Jun 11, 2014 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, The BEST
So, this year I was really happy that everyone was so enthusiastic about the 2014 Lamb Cake Gallery, because at the time I was less than pleased with the whole molded-cake scene. Why? Well, here is my chocolate bunny cake: Doesn’t look much like a bunny, does it?...
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 | Jul 1, 2013 | Best & Worst, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Fourth of July, Holiday, The BEST
If you love S’mores, you are going to love this fun version made with brownies! We are trying to get in the patriotic spirit here on Mid-Century Menu, so I thought I would bust out this easy recipe from last July and share it again. It even has colored marshmallows!...
by RetroRuth | Dec 22, 2012 | Best & Worst, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, The WORST
This is it! The 10th Day! And on the 10th Day of Vintage Christmas cookies, I gave to Tom… Fancy Layer Cookies!! I was actually really excited to make these bars. The recipe is from a 1959 Pet Milk Pamphlet entitled, “Cookies, Cookies”. With a name like that, the...
