by RetroRuth | Feb 10, 2016 | Appetizers, Cocktail Party, Holiday, Valentine's Day
This year for Valentine’s Day, I think you need to give your sweetie a big heart full of ham dip. This is Heart-and-Dart Dip! From Ten P.M. Cookbook, Good Housekeeping Magazine, 1958 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from the ever-fabulous Ten P.M. Cookbook, which was...
by RetroRuth | Feb 3, 2016 | Appetizers, Best & Worst, Cocktail Party, The BEST
Since the first Super Bowl was in 1967, I would say that it’s totally appropriate to throw a vintage Super Bowl Party. To help you plan your party, I made some dip. This is Philly Hostess Dip! From "Philly" Dip Party Handbook, 1950 [cooked-sharing] This dip is from a...
by RetroRuth | Jan 11, 2016 | Sandwiches & Pies
Who is in the mood for some turquoise sandwiches? This lovely loaf was made by reader Genevieve for a recent party. She was kind enough to share the pictures so I could bask in this loaf’s perfection. Since I have a soft spot for a good party loaf, I thought I would...
by RetroRuth | Nov 18, 2015 | Best & Worst, Desserts, Holiday, Pie, Thanksgiving, The BEST
I know, I know. I have re-run this recipe before, but this pie is just So. Dang. Good. Seriously! This recipe has everything. It is vintage, it has a little bit of magic (the ingredients re-arrange themselves in the oven) AND it tastes amazing. What more can you...
by RetroRuth | Nov 4, 2015 | Appetizers, Cocktail Party
This week we have a very exciting recipe installment from the Master of Horror himself, Vincent Price. These are Crab Puffs! Bwahahahahah!!!! That’s…supposed to be an evil laugh. Not nearly as good as Vincent’s! From A Treasury of Great Recipes, Mary and Vincent Price...
