by RetroRuth | Jan 29, 2014 | Appetizers, Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats
This week we have a fun recipe. This is a “1970’s does 1950’s” recipe that we found in our very awesome 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection from 1977. And it’s for an Old-Fashioned Indoor Weenie Roast! The card states: What better to go with an Old Fashioned...
by RetroRuth | Nov 9, 2013 | Vintage Cooking Kitsch on eBay
This week we have some great kitschy kitchen appliances from eBay, including the Hot Dogger, Wee Bakerie and M’sier Crepe! Vintage 1970's Presto Hot Dogger Electric Hot Dog Cooker Mint in Box Why I Want This: Hot dogs cook in seconds! No boiling water! Plus,...
by RetroRuth | Jul 10, 2013 | Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats, Main Dishes
A lot of crazy mid-century recipes are tested here, and of those some of the favorite ones are of the “mix-em-up” variety. Canned spaghetti on subs. Baked beans in gelatin. Ketchup and tuna on pizza. So when I was sorting through some newspaper clippings from the...
by RetroRuth | Jan 2, 2013 | MCMenu Fun, Tom
I think that we can all agree that Tom puts up with a lot for this blog. Just this year alone he’s had to eat a lot of horrible gelatin, a liver pate where the secret ingredient was canned green beans and a sub with canned spaghetti on it. Plus, he’s had to put up...
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...
