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Surprise Dip–A Vintage Recipe Test
So, Alex has gone back to school. And I am totally having a “Momma Moment” over it. Which was a surprise to me, because I never really had my “Momma Moment” when she went to kindergarten! So, because...
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Franko Snack, 1956 – A Vintage Recipe Test
This week we are conquering this little snack I’ve been wanting to make for a long time. Just a little snack. A little Franko Snack! AuthorRetroRuthCategoryAppetizers Franko Snack - Party Plans For...
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Nibble Bait, 1968 – A Vintage Recipe Test
This week we are going to do a quick popcorn topping recipe. This is Nibble Bait! AuthorRetroRuthCategoryAppetizers From Christmas Recipes, Consumer's Power, 1968 6 cups unsalted popcorn ⅓ cup butter...
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Paradise, Pruneaux, and Albemarle Fizz – A Combined Vintage Cocktail Friday Post
Welcome to a cocktail post! I know it has been forever, but I am very happy to bring these cocktail tests to you, AND to kick off a fun week of cocktail recipes from the blog that will be running on...
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Beer-Baked Bananas–A Vintage Recipe Test
This week we are baking bananas and basting them in “juice”. Beer-filled juice. AuthorRetroRuthCategoryDesserts 12 large firm yellow bananas 1 cup beer 6 oz frozen orange juice concentrate, undiluted...
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Jellied Pate–A Vintage Recipe Test
This week we have a fun recipe that has been highly requested on the blog. This is Jellied Pate! AuthorRetroRuthCategoryAppetizers From Good Housekeeping Complete Christmas Cookbook, 1967 ⅓ cup water...
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Holiday Meat Tree – A Vintage Holiday Recipe Test
This week we have something that every holiday table needs: A Holiday Meat Tree! Feast your eyes on this “lovely” thing! AuthorRetroRuthCategoryAppetizers, Christmas, Holiday From Kooky Chow! Check it...
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Pickle Beer And Happy New Year!
I know it is the middle of January, but Happy 2020 everyone! I hope that you all have a happy and healthy year ahead of you. This year the blog is finally going to be getting its redesign I have been...
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Melon Cocktail – Vintage Cocktail Friday
Welcome to Vintage Cocktail Friday! This week we are going to make a melon cocktail that has no melon in it. This is Melon Cocktail! And no, we aren’t just drinking heavily because it’s storming out...
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Colonial Cocktail – Vintage Cocktail Friday
Somehow this week I didn’t have time to test another recipe, but I did have a grapefruit laying around, so I decided to make another drink. This is Colonial Cocktail! This cocktail is probably...
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Lamb Cake Shirts, Patreon, And Other Fun News!
Who is ready for some lamb cake shirts???? I know what your thinking. “Ruth, that’s just not edgy enough for us. We are your mid-century menu soldiers! We deserve something really amazing!” Well...
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Current Blog Plans And The Virus
Well, hello there. Guess what? Michigan is basically closed due to COVID-19. I’m not complaining, I’m just stating facts. More facts: The kids have no school for 3 weeks, and Tom will be working from...
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Appetizer Cocktail – Happy St. Patrick’s Day From Mid-Century Menu
How is everyone doing out there? How is your St. Patrick’s Day? We are doing fine here. Here inside our house. Here inside our house where we are trying to work from home and homeschool our children....
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Floridian Cocktail
Since no one is going to Florida for spring break, let’s make a cocktail and pretend. This is a Floridian Cocktail! Trying really, really hard to stay positive in all this. The thing that is mostly...
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Get Ready For Easter Lamb Cakes: Tips, Recipes, The 9th Annual Reader’s Lamb...
Who is ready for some good news? I’m ready for some freaking good news. It. Is. Lamb Cake Time!!!!! I know everyone is having a tough time right now, and most of us are stuck at home staring at our...
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Flapjack Cocktail
So, since schools here in Michigan are closed for the rest of this school year, let’s drink. This is Flapjack Cocktail! So, since this has been a heck of a day, we decided to get crazy and use maple...
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