Vintage Ad: Life Savers (1951)
Vintage Ad: Milky Way Candy Bar (1948)
Vintage Halloween Cupcake Decorations
One thing that has always been a favorite to me in the world of vintage is the arts and crafty look that a lot of the party decorations had. They didn't have the internet showing them the sacred path to beautiful professional looking parties by pointing them to YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram. They didn't have … Continue reading Vintage Halloween Cupcake Decorations
Gelatin Diaries: Halloween Triple Treat Parfait
It is October and of course the month of Halloween so I figured I would feature a few holiday themed treats. Today I made the Triple Treat Parfait from the 1977 children's cookbook Amazing Magical Jell-O Desserts. Why is it called "Triple Treat"? Well because it includes three layers: gelatin, whipped cream and pudding. The … Continue reading Gelatin Diaries: Halloween Triple Treat Parfait
Vintage Ads: 5th Avenue Candy Bar (1965)
Vintage Ad: Tootsie Roll (1953)
Edward G. Robinson’s Baked Noodles
Edward G. Robinson was an actor who had a career spanning over 50 years as well as a political activist. He is most known for his gangster roles in movies. He has quite an impressive filmography that includes such movies as Key Largo, Soylent Green, Little Caesar and Smart Money. Double Indemnity is my favorite … Continue reading Edward G. Robinson’s Baked Noodles
The History of Sloppy Joes
Unlike many of the other recipes that I have delved into the histories of, such as chicken Divan, chicken a la king, or mock apple pie, this is a meal that was very popular in my household growing up. I chose specifically to talk about it in October because it was often made by my mother before going … Continue reading The History of Sloppy Joes
Quaint Cooking 