by RetroRuth | May 18, 2016 | Desserts
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!...
by RetroRuth | May 11, 2016 | Cookies & Bars, Desserts
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” From Tom's Mom's Recipe Box [cooked-sharing] This recipe is a little different from our normal...
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 | Mar 23, 2016 | Best & Worst, Desserts, Lamb Cakes & Frostings, The BEST
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...
by RetroRuth | Mar 9, 2016 | Desserts, Easter, Holiday, Lamb Cakes & Frostings
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...
by RetroRuth | Feb 24, 2016 | Best & Worst, Candy, Desserts, The BEST
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! From Mrs. Florence E. Weist - Poll-Ette Hostess Cookbook, 1967 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from this book, which,...
