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Frosted Cranberry Squares, 1965 – Vintage Thanksgiving Recipe Test

Frosted Cranberry Squares, 1965 – Vintage Thanksgiving Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Nov 12, 2014 | Best & Worst, Desserts, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, Side Dishes & Salads, Thanksgiving, The BEST

It’s the final countdown to turkey time, so Tom and I decided to break out some vintage recipes to test! These are Frosted Cranberry Squares! From Mr.s Lorry L Mudge, Better Homes & Gardens, November 1965 [cooked-sharing] These are doubly appropriate for us, since...

Sea Breeze Salad – A Mid-Century Gelatin Test

by RetroRuth | Aug 14, 2013 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, The BEST

This week we have a gelatin that is decidedly NOT gross. Sea Breeze Salad! This thing is basically jelled lemon pie filling with pineapple in it. Nothing bad here. Surprising, isn’t it?  Well, we were invited to a picnic earlier last month where I knew there would be...
A Patriotic Gelatin Mold For Fourth Of July – A Vintage Gelatin Test

A Patriotic Gelatin Mold For Fourth Of July – A Vintage Gelatin Test

by RetroRuth | Jul 3, 2013 | Best & Worst, Fourth of July, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, The BEST

   I have been keeping a secret from you guys, and it is pretty major. Are you ready? Here we go: I may have scored the greatest gelatin mold of all time. I’m serious. I got my grubby little mitts on this thing probably 10 or so months ago, and I have been...
Lime Jell-O Salad – A Vintage Gelatin Recipe Test

Lime Jell-O Salad – A Vintage Gelatin Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jan 30, 2013 | Contests, Hello Jell-O

Yes, we are still posting gelatin recipes! This lovely layered extravaganza was submitted to our Glistening and Jiggly contest by Kelly. Kelly writes: Hello Ruth, I am submitting my contest entry at the last minute, but am sure it’s a winner. It is an old family...
Carrot and Pineapple Salad – A Gelatin Recipe Test

Carrot and Pineapple Salad – A Gelatin Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Sep 12, 2012 | Hello Jell-O, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads

  This week we have a recipe test that is, thankfully, short and sweet. Since we tested out a TON of recipes for our recent Gelatin Contest, I have a bunch of gelatin recipes stacked up and ready to go for you guys.  Which is kind of weird since I am used to...
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