by RetroRuth | Jun 5, 2013 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, The BEST
Who’s in the mood for some gelatin?? This week we have a fun, and strangely Christmas-y, gelatin mold to present to everyone. Behold, Double Pear Salad! Now, I know what you are thinking (or at least I claim to know what you are thinking so that I can move this...
by RetroRuth | Apr 24, 2013 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, The WORST
More gelatin this week! This recipe is another gem from our Gelatin Contest which was submitted by Mary G. I was very excited when I saw this recipe come in, because not only is it strange-sounding, but it also contains American cheese, Tom’s least favorite food in...
by RetroRuth | Mar 20, 2013 | Beans, Hello Jell-O, Side Dishes & Salads
Let’s see a show of hands: Who out there likes canned baked beans? I have to admit that I do enjoy baked beans, even of the canned variety. And I can understand adding a few ingredients to a can of baked beans to perk up the flavor, which is very common in mid-century...
by RetroRuth | Feb 13, 2013 | Hello Jell-O, Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats, Main Dishes
So, a little bird over on Twitter informed me that this is National Jell-O Week. I had been planning on bringing you a feast of pizza excellence this week (it is pretty hilarious), but I put that one on hold for the love of gelatin. Also, I didn’t get anything made...
by RetroRuth | Feb 6, 2013 | Desserts, Hello Jell-O, Pie
Guess what? It’s pie time here on Mid-Century Menu! I love pie time. Mostly because most of the pies we make here turn out pretty well. And they almost never have vegetables in them. See? Not a vegetable in sight. This recipe for Sherry Almond Pie was sent to us by...
by RetroRuth | Jan 30, 2013 | Contests, Hello Jell-O
Yes, we are still posting gelatin recipes! This lovely layered extravaganza was submitted to our Glistening and Jiggly contest by Kelly. Kelly writes: Hello Ruth, I am submitting my contest entry at the last minute, but am sure it’s a winner. It is an old family...
