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Bacon Big Boys, 1968 – A Vintage Recipe Re-Run

Bacon Big Boys, 1968 – A Vintage Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Aug 26, 2015 | Sandwiches & Pies

I was strolling through the archives recently when I found this post, which I had surprisingly forgotten about. Shocking, I know. Who could forget about so much bacon? Well, since I had, I assume all of you have as well. So I am busting this back out, mostly because...
The Food of Astronaut Wives Club Episode 5: “Flashpoint” – Behind the Scenes With Food Stylist Emily Marshall

The Food of Astronaut Wives Club Episode 5: “Flashpoint” – Behind the Scenes With Food Stylist Emily Marshall

by RetroRuth | Jul 23, 2015 | Astronaut Wives Club, MCMenu Fun

I have to say, I am loving this week’s food from behind the scenes of Astronauts Wives Club!!! Episode 5 was a heavy on hamburgers, hot dogs and deviled eggs. In fact, I was super-excited to see the hot dog loaf in Episode 5 that was inspired directly by this blog....
Frankfurter Macaroni Salad Loaf, 1955 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

Frankfurter Macaroni Salad Loaf, 1955 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Feb 4, 2015 | Hello Jell-O, Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats, Main Dishes, Salads, The WORST

So, talk about starting this year off with a bang. I bring you perhaps the most completely mid-century recipe we’ve made in a while. This one has it all: gelatin, hot dogs, lots of mayo and macaroni. AND it’s in a loaf. So it’s pretty much the complete mid-century...
Frankfurter Meat Loaf, 1965 – A Vintage Recipe Test

Frankfurter Meat Loaf, 1965 – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Oct 22, 2014 | Beef, Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats, Main Dishes

So, everyone’s been waiting for me to make a meatloaf with hot dogs in it, right? Right? Well, good news if you’ve been waiting. I’ve gone ahead and done it. This is Frankfurter Meat Loaf! Okay, before we get any farther into this post, I just want to say that any...
Labor Day Barbecue Menu – Tested Vintage and Retro Recipes From Mid-Century Menu

Labor Day Barbecue Menu – Tested Vintage and Retro Recipes From Mid-Century Menu

by RetroRuth | Aug 27, 2014 | Best & Worst, Holiday, Labor Day, The BEST

Ahh, Labor Day, where everything is last minute. Last minute back-to-school shopping. Last minute gardening. Last minute vacations. But your Labor Day Cookout doesn’t need to be last minute! Here on Mid-Century Menu we have tested hundreds of vintage and retro...
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