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Nibble Bait, 1968 – A Vintage Recipe Test
This week we are going to do a quick popcorn topping recipe. This is Nibble Bait! This is another recipe made by Carolyn at my house. She brought the popcorn, and we slathered it with buttery toppings. This was a really easy one, so that was...
Franko Snack, 1956 – A Vintage Recipe Test
This week we are conquering this little snack I’ve been wanting to make for a long time. Just a little snack. A little Franko Snack! This recipe is from a book titled Party Plans For Food And Games, which was published by Swift in 1956....
Surprise Dip–A Vintage Recipe Test
So, Alex has gone back to school. And I am totally having a “Momma Moment” over it. Which was a surprise to me, because I never really had my “Momma Moment” when she went to kindergarten! So, because of that surprise, this week we are having some Surprise Dip....
Gelatin Recipes From The Jell-O Museum And Gallery – DIY Recipe For Jell-O 1-2-3!
Now, I know what you are thinking: "Haven't we talked about the Jell-O Museum enough yet?" And the answer is: Never. I will never stop talking about the Jell-O Museum. There were just so many cool things to learn and see and buy. Like these great recipes! Some of...
Cucumber Rings, 1970 – A Vintage Recipe Test
This week we have a really fun little appetizer that you can make in a few minutes. And it’s a great way to trick your kids into cooking! These are Cucumber Rings! This recipe is from the Michigan Consolidated Gas Holiday Cookbook that was...
Drawing the Jiggle – Jell-O Illustrators from 1902 to the 1960’s
It’s another nerd out on Jell-O history week, and this week we are going to be looking at the different Jell-O advertisement Illustrators from 1902 to the 1960s. I have the Jell-O Gallery & Museum to thank for all of this information. There is no way I would have...
Peanut Butter Spread – A Vintage Recipe Test
This week we get to mix peanut butter, mustard, vinegar and sugar together to make a dip for Ritz crackers. Like regular peanut butter isn’t good enough on it’s own. This is Peanut Butter Spread! This lovely recipe is from The Peanut...
The Timeline of Jell-O Flavors From 1897 to 1997
This post has actually been a long time in the making. Ever since I started Mid-Century Menu, I have wanted to have a Jell-O flavor timeline on the blog, but I could never nail down the dates well enough to feel comfortable with my information. Part of the problem was...
French Poodle Hero Sandwiches – A Vintage Recipe Test
You know, I was trying to come up with some really clever intro for this post, but as I was editing these photos, I realized I don’t have to be clever. I already did all that work. Because I made sandwiches in the shape of dogs. These are French Poodle Hero...
Thousand Island Salmon Spread, 1977 – A Mid-Century Gelatin Test
After yapping about the Jell-O Museum last week, I thought it was only fair to show you a test gelatin mold this week. So, ta-da! This is Thousand Island Salmon Spread! So, this recipe was made as part of my girls’ party a few months ago....
Quick Video Tour of The Jell-O Museum And Gallery in LeRoy, New York
It is now time to talk about everyone’s favorite jiggly vintage dessert – Jell-O!! I recently went to the Jell-O Museum and Gallery in LeRoy, New York, and it was a lovely and tingly-all-over experience that pretty much fulfilled my fantasies. I am going to post a...
Nancy Drew Savory Deviled Eggs And Double Deviled Eggs
This week I thought I would post about the Deviled Eggs I made for Easter. And since these are from the Nancy Drew Cookbook, there is mystery meat involved. Because you can’t have Nancy Drew without a mystery. Here are Savory Deviled Eggs and Double Deviled Eggs!...
