by RetroRuth | Apr 3, 2020 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
So, since schools here in Michigan are closed for the rest of this school year, let’s drink. This is Flapjack Cocktail! So, since this has been a heck of a day, we decided to get crazy and use maple syrup instead of just simple syrup. Simple syrup is basically sugar...
by RetroRuth | Oct 4, 2019 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
Welcome to a cocktail post! I know it has been forever, but I am very happy to bring these cocktail tests to you, AND to kick off a fun week of cocktail recipes from the blog that will be running on our Facebook page! This is a fun post because you are getting three...
by RetroRuth | May 3, 2019 | Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, Cocktail Party, Holiday
Happy early Cinco de Mayo! This year, I am happy to bring you guacamole. And not any old guacamole, either. This week we are making Boris Karloff’s Guacamole!!! [cooked-sharing] Aaaaaaaand….it’s also the same color as the Grinch! Okay, I’ll stop. So, if you follow my...
by RetroRuth | Oct 1, 2014 | Casserole, Fish, Main Dishes
This week we are opening cans, dumping them together, adding vermouth and calling it a casserole! This is Salmon Vermouth Casserole! From 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection [cooked-sharing] I haven’t taken a prep photo in a while, but I just had to share...
by RetroRuth | Feb 6, 2013 | Desserts, Hello Jell-O, Pie
Guess what? It’s pie time here on Mid-Century Menu! I love pie time. Mostly because most of the pies we make here turn out pretty well. And they almost never have vegetables in them. See? Not a vegetable in sight. This recipe for Sherry Almond Pie was sent to us by...