by RetroRuth | Jul 10, 2019 | Hello Jell-O
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...
by RetroRuth | Jun 21, 2019 | Appetizers, Cocktail Party, Hello Jell-O
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! From The Knox Gelatine Cookbook, 1977 [cooked-sharing] So, this recipe was made as part of my...
by RetroRuth | Jun 14, 2019 | Hello Jell-O
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...
by RetroRuth | Dec 14, 2018 | Christmas, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads
I can’t even tell you how good it feels to be writing this post! So, a quick catch-up for everyone: We are in our new house and we are (mostly) unpacked! It took forever with two small kids, but what are you going to do? It is what it is. It also is taking me a long...
by RetroRuth | Jan 31, 2018 | Hello Jell-O
This week we are trying to figure out if the addition of lime gelatin will make marshmallows and celery taste good together. This is Marshmallow Chill! From Knudsen Recipes for Greater Food Value, 1955 (eBay link, affiliate) [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from...
by RetroRuth | Dec 20, 2017 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, The WORST
Back when I shared the fabulous Mt. Fuji gelatin, I told you about a second project I’d assigned to Carolyn and her scientist friends. And by “project”, I of course mean ridiculous gelatin. This Christmas week, snuggle up in your comfiest chair, grab yourself a warm...
