by RetroRuth | Nov 16, 2011 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts
So, you have to tell me the truth. Does this piece of cake: Look like it has sauerkraut in it? Does it? Well, it DOES because this week we have Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake from Recipes from the Tower Kitchen! Since 1933, when Tower Kitchen opened atop the Free...
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 | Dec 8, 2010 | Cookies & Bars, Desserts
So, I am in full-bore, pedal to the floor, “I can’t take it anymore” Christmas Cookie mode. Seriously. The list of cookies I am making this year has been referred to as “obnoxiously overacheiving”, “disgusting” and...
by RetroRuth | Jul 14, 2010 | Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats, Main Dishes, Pie
Okay, okay, first things first. Before we get to the corn/hot dog mess, I have to ask: Have you entered our Mid-Century Menu Worst Recipe contest yet? No? Then you should!!! The deadline for entry is TOMORROW at midnight! Email your entry to me at...
