by RetroRuth | Jul 10, 2019 | Hello Jell-O
This post has actually been a long time in the making. Ever since I started Mid-Century Menu, I have wanted to have a Jell-O flavor timeline on the blog, but I could never nail down the dates well enough to feel comfortable with my information. Part of the problem was...
by RetroRuth | Aug 13, 2014 | Best & Worst, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Hello Jell-O, The BEST
These cookies are so cute, fast and fun, and they would be a great end-of-summer treat for kids before they had to head back to school! This recipe originally ran in July 2012 and was part of our Glistening and Jiggly recipe contest. I dug this recipe out of the...
by RetroRuth | Jul 8, 2013 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts
I don’t know about you guys, but I got a TON of rhubarb in my garden this year. So, I decided to make some mid-century desserts with it! Here is a lovely piece of cake that I made from a vintage handwritten recipe card that I got with a recipe collection I recently...
by RetroRuth | Aug 29, 2012 | Contests, Hello Jell-O, Sandwiches & Pies
Well, here we have it, guys. The last big winner from our totally fun gelatin contest. And, I have to admit, in some ways, we saved the best for last. These are Herb-Glazed Sandwiches. They consist of an open faced sandwich smothered with a layer of lemon gelatin that...
by RetroRuth | Aug 8, 2012 | Best & Worst, Contests, Hello Jell-O, The BEST
This is it!!! Tom and I tasted a TON of recipes, and finally, FINALLY, we are able to bring you the absolute best gelatin recipe that we tested. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Raspberry Rhubarb Salad!!! This recipe was sent to us by Pat, who is officially Tom’s new...
