Major League Rhubarb, 1957 – Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | May 20, 2015 | Desserts

I had some extra rhubarb in my garden this week, so I decided to put it to good use. And cover it with bananas and ketchup. This is Major League Rhubarb! From 57 Prize-Winning Recipes, Heinz, 1957 [cooked-sharing] Seriously? And to top it off, they suggest cottage...

Grandma’s Rhubarb Meringue Pie – Vintage Pie July!!

by RetroRuth | Jul 2, 2014 | Desserts, Pie

So, I was really excited about the recent First Annual Pieathalon Blogger Challenge. It was crazy, and fun and great and I LOVED it. So much so, that I decided to make this whole month just about pie. And only pie. Sweet and savory, fruity and fun, this is Vintage Pie...

Lemon Rhubarb Cake – A Mid-Century Cake Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jul 8, 2013 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts

I don’t know about you guys, but I got a TON of rhubarb in my garden this year. So, I decided to make some mid-century desserts with it! Here is a lovely piece of cake that I made from a vintage handwritten recipe card that I got with a recipe collection I recently...

Raspberry Rhubarb Salad – The First Place Best Winner in the Glistening and Jiggly Contest

by RetroRuth | Aug 8, 2012 | Best & Worst, Contests, Hello Jell-O, The BEST

This is it!!! Tom and I tasted a TON of recipes, and finally, FINALLY, we are able to bring you the absolute best gelatin recipe that we tested. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Raspberry Rhubarb Salad!!! This recipe was sent to us by Pat, who is officially Tom’s new...