by RetroRuth | Jul 3, 2020 | Fourth of July, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, Tested Recipes
I hope you are all prepared for your holiday parties and potlucks! As for me, I couldn’t help but whip out a gelatin mold. And because apparently I don’t like anyone in my family to actually enjoy eating gelatin, I decided to use a recipe from Miracle...
by RetroRuth | Sep 28, 2016 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, The BEST
This week I felt like making something sparkly and pretty, so I remade this Ginger Ale Salad recipe that I originally tested for Glory Days Magazine. Because what’s more sparkly than a gelatin? This is Ginger Ale Salad! From The Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer,...
by RetroRuth | Jan 22, 2016 | Beverages, Cocktail Party
This week our drink is going to be a bit different. It isn’t going to have any alcohol! This is Orange-Peach Freeze! From Frosty Drinks, Good Housekeeping, 1952 [cooked-sharing] We’ve had a couple of requests to start throwing in some non-alcoholic mid-century drinks,...
by RetroRuth | Nov 12, 2014 | Best & Worst, Desserts, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, Side Dishes & Salads, Thanksgiving, The BEST
It’s the final countdown to turkey time, so Tom and I decided to break out some vintage recipes to test! These are Frosted Cranberry Squares! From Mr.s Lorry L Mudge, Better Homes & Gardens, November 1965 [cooked-sharing] These are doubly appropriate for us, since...
by RetroRuth | Oct 31, 2011 | Beverages, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats
Happy Halloween, Everyone! Today we have a special edition of the Mid-Century Menu for you, that couldn’t wait until Wednesday. And what couldn’t wait? Well, we have Halloween Party Treats from Betty Crocker! Here is some Halloween Punch, Cocoa Marshmallow Bars...
