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Sea Breeze Salad, 1968 – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run
I was digging through the archives this week for a yummy gelatin to whip up for a Memorial Day picnic, when I came across this post from August of 2013! Since I am making it again, I thought I would give you guys a re-run of it as well. Enjoy! This week we have a...
Rhubarb Round Up – Favorites from the Archives
Since I am hip-deep in rhubarb right now in Michigan, I thought I would do a mini-roundup of great rhubarb recipes from the blog archives! And I know I’m posting this during fresh rhubarb season, but I’ve also made these all successfully with frozen rhubarb as well!...
Rhubarb Custard Dessert –A Mid-Century Recipe Test
Here in Michigan it is now rhubarb season, so we are going to make a rhubarb dessert that is not rhubarb meringue pie! Here we have “Rhubarb Custard Dessert” This recipe is a little different from our normal recipes. It's a Clark family...
Classic Orange Jell-O – A Mid-Century Gelatin Re-Run
I was in the mood for some gelatin this week, so I decided to go strolling through the archives for a good recipe. Yes, unbelievably, there are good gelatin recipes in the archives. Anyway, I found this Orange Jell-O, and I’m happy to report it was just as good this...
Spaghetti Subs – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run
While going through the archives, I ran across this creation from May 2012. I thought it was so hilarious that I decided to share it again. Enjoy! Here is the insanity that is Spaghetti Subs! Just in case you were wondering if you were seeing things, never fear....
Alphabet Pie, 1941 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test
This week, we are making a pie with cinnamon red hot candies and alphabet noodles. This is Alphabet Pie! This pie was originally brought to my attention by a reader, and really caused me to take a closer at the book it comes from, 250 Superb...
Reader’s Easter Lamb Cake Gallery for 2016 – With Giveaway Winners And A Few Rabbits!
It was a great Easter! Thank you so very, very much to everyone who visited the blog, used the recipes, shared your recipes, commented, sent an email and especially those who submitted their lamb cake or bunny cake for this year’s gallery. Every year I am thrilled by...
Chocolate Pound Cake Lamb, 1967 – A Vintage Easter Lamb Cake Recipe Test
This year I decided to shake things up and make a chocolate lamb cake. This is Chocolate Pound Cake Lamb! This recipe is from my beloved Maid of Scandinavia Mail Box News monthly newsletters. This recipe was intended for a bunny mold, a lamb mold or several Easter...
Lime Rice Mold, 1972 – A Vintage St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Test
Since St. Patrick’s Day is rapidly approaching, I thought I would test out some green gelatin. This is Lime Rice Mold! This recipe is from the fantastic Unusual Old World and American Recipes, from the fine people at Nordic Ware, and...
Complete Easter Lamb Cake Tutorial With Tricks, Tips and Tested Vintage Recipes, Plus Lamb Cake Easter Giveaway!
Who is ready to eat some lamb cake???? It’s time for everyone to dust off their lamb and rabbit pans and get ready to make some molded cakes! To help you out, I’ve pulled together this post to make sure you get all the tips and advice that you need. If you have any...
Party Pancakes, 1959 – A Vintage Recipe Test
It’s time for pancakes! And since Alex asked really nicely, this week we are going to have a pancake party. These are Party Pancakes! Or maybe I should have named this “Mid-Century Food Hacks”, because adding flavored milk to pancake mix is a...
Beef Fudge,1967 – A Vintage Recipe Test
So, this week I listened to some crazy people on the Mid-Century Menu Facebook page and added some leftover roast beef to fudge. This is Beef Fudge! This recipe is from this book, which, in a short period of time, has also become my most...
