by RetroRuth | Apr 13, 2016 | Desserts, Pie
This week, we are making a pie with cinnamon red hot candies and alphabet noodles. This is Alphabet Pie! From 250 Superb Pies and Pastries, Culinary Arts Institute, 1941 [cooked-sharing] This pie was originally brought to my attention by a reader, and really caused me...
by RetroRuth | Feb 5, 2016 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
Even though it’s only February, we were in the mood for ice cream this week. An ice cream soda, to be specific. This is Adult Soda! From Discover Gold, Galliano, 1969 [cooked-sharing] The only difficultly we had with this one was a very determined toddler who wanted...
by RetroRuth | Apr 15, 2015 | Desserts, Pie
So, I think I’ve kinda jumped the gun a bit over here by starting to test summer recipes. But hey, the weather was really nice this weekend, so I decided to make pie. This is Raspberry Pie! From Better Homes & Gardens, 1941 [cooked-sharing] I was mostly excited...
by RetroRuth | Jun 11, 2014 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, The BEST
So, this year I was really happy that everyone was so enthusiastic about the 2014 Lamb Cake Gallery, because at the time I was less than pleased with the whole molded-cake scene. Why? Well, here is my chocolate bunny cake: Doesn’t look much like a bunny, does it?...
by RetroRuth | Jul 22, 2013 | Desserts, Pie
It’s been soooo darn hot. Who is in the mood for a nice, light lemon pie? This pie comes from Colonial Cookery, a church cookbook from 1960. Lemonade Fluff Pie With A Coconut Crust Author: Colonial Cookery, 1960 Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatine ½ cup cold...
