by RetroRuth | Jun 18, 2014 | Bread and Pastries, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts
By RetroRuth This week’s recipe was all about what I had laying around the house. I was out of cheese and tuna, which knocked a whole bunch of mid-century recipes off my radar. But what I DID have was sour cream and bananas, so I did what any self-respecting...
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 Erica | Jun 8, 2014 | Cake & Cupcakes, Guest Bloggers
I think this recipe’s name is rather bizarre. It sort of ruins the surprise when you explain all the ingredients, doesn’t it? Apricot Angel Cake Surprise – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday Ingredients 1 (10-inch) angel food cake 1 cup syrup from canned...
by Erica | Jun 1, 2014 | Desserts, Guest Bloggers, Salads
This recipe has it all. Cutesy title, vintage brand-name product, and gelatin. What could go wrong? Can Do Salad – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday Author: Tillie Lewis Tasti-Diet Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) Cling Peach Slices 1 package (1 tablespoon) unflavored...
by Erica | May 25, 2014 | Desserts, Guest Bloggers
One of the (few) positive things about gelatin salads is that can be formed into pretty shapes, a glistening centerpiece for a festive table. Unfortunately, this pastel dessert salad came out a little less pretty and a little more blobby… Pastel Dessert Salad...
by Erica | May 11, 2014 | Cookies & Bars, Guest Bloggers
Well, my kids are no longer “vacation-bored,” but they still complain there’s nothing interesting to do at home. Apparently, we should eliminate weekends. So we decided to have a “rewarding experience” with a fun “session in the...
