by RetroRuth | Aug 15, 2012 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, The BEST
Even though we still have two gelatin winners to announce, I thought we could take a break to celebrate something that is almost as good as gelatin. Blueberries!! Since it is blueberry season here in Michigan and I’ve been DYING to make Blueberry Boy Bait forever, I...
by RetroRuth | Jan 11, 2012 | Appetizers, Best & Worst, The WORST
So, I suppose we should do a quick recap: Risking almost certain powdered-soup poisoning, Tom and I decided that we were going to cook a set of four appetizers from Worldly Entertaining Party Ideas From Around The World, a “worldly” cookbook that was published by...
by RetroRuth | Jun 15, 2011 | Cake & Cupcakes, The BEST
All Hail the Tunnel of Fudge Cake! Not only does this amazing cake have a hilarious name (snicker) and an impeccable Mid-Century pedigree (it was a runner-up in the famous 1966 Pillsbury Bake-Off) but the darn thing is magic. It is the original cake that makes its...
by RetroRuth | Feb 2, 2011 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, The BEST
You know, I spend a lot of time thinking about food. I mean, mostly it’s bad food, but no matter how bad it is, it is still food. A lot of other people think about food, too. In fact, many people are obsessed with it. I mean, look at “food porn” . What in God’s name...
by RetroRuth | Jan 26, 2011 | Beef, Main Dishes, Pie
I hope I am not coming on too strong when I say there is nothing like a vintage Pillsbury Bake-Off Cookbook. Nothing. They are pretty much great from cover to cover. The awkward pictures. The hilarious food combinations. The desperate need to have “Mrs.” in front of...
