7-Up Cheese Aspic – A Mid-Century Gelatin Test

by RetroRuth | Dec 14, 2018 | Christmas, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads

I can’t even tell you how good it feels to be writing this post! So, a quick catch-up for everyone: We are in our new house and we are (mostly) unpacked! It took forever with two small kids, but what are you going to do? It is what it is. It also is taking me a long...

Marshmallow Chill, 1955 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jan 31, 2018 | Hello Jell-O

This week we are trying to figure out if the addition of lime gelatin will make marshmallows and celery taste good together. This is Marshmallow Chill! From Knudsen Recipes for Greater Food Value, 1955 (eBay link, affiliate) [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from...

Mt. Fuji King Crab Salad, 1950 – A Vintage Gelatin Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Nov 8, 2017 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, The WORST

I have a rather serious unveiling this week. A serious gelatin mold unveiling. This is how emotionally invested in this I really am. With great seriousness, I present: Mt. Fuji King Crab Salad. From "Mealtime Magic" with Fancy Japanese King Crab Meat, 1950...

Lime Rice Mold, 1972 – A Vintage St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Mar 16, 2016 | Hello Jell-O, Holiday, St. Patrick's Day

Since St. Patrick’s Day is rapidly approaching, I thought I would test out some green gelatin. This is Lime Rice Mold! From Unusual Old World and American Recipes, 1972 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from the fantastic Unusual Old World and American Recipes, from the...

Barbecue Gelatin Cheese Cracker Pie – A Vintage Pie July Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Jul 28, 2014 | Hello Jell-O, Salads, Sandwiches & Pies, Side Dishes & Salads

I hope you guys are loving Vintage Pie July! I have been looking over things in the archives and chuckling, so I thought I would re-post this crazy pie so you all could have a good laugh with me. This recipe originally ran in October of 2012, and I should have really...