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Double Pear Salad – A Vintage Gelatin Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jun 5, 2013 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, The BEST

Who’s in the mood for some gelatin?? This week we have a fun, and strangely Christmas-y, gelatin mold to present to everyone. Behold, Double Pear Salad! Now, I know what you are thinking (or at least I claim to know what you are thinking so that I can move this...
Lime Jell-O Salad – A Vintage Gelatin Recipe Test

Lime Jell-O Salad – A Vintage Gelatin Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jan 30, 2013 | Contests, Hello Jell-O

Yes, we are still posting gelatin recipes! This lovely layered extravaganza was submitted to our Glistening and Jiggly contest by Kelly. Kelly writes: Hello Ruth, I am submitting my contest entry at the last minute, but am sure it’s a winner. It is an old family...

Mystery Pecan Pie – A Mid-Century Thanksgiving Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Nov 21, 2012 | Best & Worst, Desserts, Pie, The BEST

Well, it’s the day before Thanksgiving and let me tell you that I am cooking up a storm! But I just had to get this post up, because I think this may be the most delicious pie I’ve made on the Mid-Century Menu. If you are struggling to find an easy, interesting...

Grand Finale Peanut Butter Pie – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Sep 26, 2012 | Desserts, Pie

It’s time for pie!! And not just any pie. This is a no-bake peanut butter cheesecake in an Oreo crust. Nice, huh? Before we even start this recipe, I would like to point out the lone Oreo in the center of this pie. This pie was originally suppose to have Oreos ringing...
Glistening And Jiggly Gelatin Finalist #1 –Tomato Ham Salad Loaf

Glistening And Jiggly Gelatin Finalist #1 –Tomato Ham Salad Loaf

by RetroRuth | Jun 6, 2012 | Best & Worst, Contests, Hello Jell-O, The WORST

This is it! This is IT! It’s finally here. Out of over 50 submissions, I’ve tested 28 gelatins and Tom has tasted every single one.  We took pictures, we made notes and we even fought about who the finalists were. So it has come down to this: Not only are we ready to...
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