by Erica | Mar 23, 2014 | Desserts, Guest Bloggers
Ever had one of those days where you just needed chocolate? If you’re in the mood for pudding and cake mix, then you’re in for a treat. Swiss Chocolate Crunch – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday Author: Duncan Hines (1968) Ingredients 1 package Duncan...
by Erica | Mar 9, 2014 | Cake & Cupcakes, Guest Bloggers
Technically, the name of this dessert is “Lemon Cake Top Pudding.” But I’m supposed to want to call it Super Puddin’ after I try it. I guess “Pile of Lemon Goop” wasn’t going to sell enough fruit. Super Puddin’ –...
by Erica | Feb 23, 2014 | Cake & Cupcakes, Guest Bloggers
The email that included this two-page spread of cake-casserole recipes said, “For the ‘Cake Casseroles’ I was thinking the prune one, of course.” OF COURSE. Although the fruit cocktail one looks pretty scary, too… Prune Casserole –...
by Erica | Feb 9, 2014 | Desserts, Guest Bloggers
Welcome to Recipe Guest Test Sundae! Er, Sunday. Homemade Sundae Sauce – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday Author: Royal Instant Pudding (1955) Ingredients 1 package chocolate or butterscotch instant pudding 1 cup light corn syrup water Instructions CHOCOLATE: Stir...
by RetroRuth | Feb 5, 2014 | Cookies & Bars, Desserts
Feeling lazy? Do you want to make a plate of cookies for this Valentine’s Day, but the thought of turning on the oven turns you off? Then have I got the recipe for you! No-Bake Butterballs! Chocolate and Vanilla No-Bake Butter Balls Author: Quaker Oats – 1959...
by Erica | Jan 26, 2014 | Desserts, Guest Bloggers
In Dante’s Paradiso, he describes nine spheres of heaven. The seventh is for the contemplatives, people who dedicated their lives to ascetic contemplation; as a reward, they get to live on Saturn. And, according to Del Monte, the seventh heaven also has...