Reader Jason’s Mid-Century Menu Dinner Party with Pictures!

by RetroRuth | Jun 4, 2014 | Guest Bloggers

By RetroRuth This week we have some GREAT pictures that were sent to me by reader Jason. They are of a dinner party, but not just any dinner party. It’s a Mid-Century Menu themed dinner party! Jason writes: Good evening. I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your...

Can Do Salad – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday

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...

Pastel Dessert Salad – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday

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...

Salmon Pie – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday

by Erica | May 18, 2014 | Fish, Guest Bloggers

Have you ever gone to a party and thought, “Gosh, this salad just doesn’t seem festively fishy enough”? Nothing says “party time” like mayonnaise and gelatin. Salmon Pie Author: Best Foods (1976) Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin...

Popcorn Caramel Roll – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday

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...

Lemon Sour Cream Sauce – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday

by Erica | May 4, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Side Dishes & Salads

This week we’re trying a pretty simple sauce. It’s so simple it goes on either broiled fish OR baked potatoes. I somehow don’t find that combination to be particularly reassuring. Lemon Sour Cream Sauce – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday...