Tag: Vintage
McCall’s Great American Recipe Collection
In the mid-1970s, Bicentennial fever swept the nation which celebrated the 200th anniversary of the United States becoming an independent nation. There were special quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins minted between 1975 and 1976. Cities around the country had celebrations and fireworks. Museums such as the Smithsonian had special exhibits. Even Queen Elizabeth and … Continue reading McCall’s Great American Recipe Collection
Gelatin Diaries: Raspberry Jell-O Salad
The next recipe I am making in my Jell-O journey is called Raspberry Jell-O Salad. I found it in one of my vintage metal recipe boxes inside a little 38 page booklet called Salad Treats. I don't know if it was a handmade version of a charity book or if a bunch of friends got … Continue reading Gelatin Diaries: Raspberry Jell-O Salad
Carnation Instant Milk Ad (1975)
Swanson TV Dinner with Blueberry Muffin Ad (1967)
Kellogg’s Pep Bran Flakes Ad (1929)
Skippy Peanut Butter Ad (1967)
1963 Thanksgiving Menu: The Appetizers
As I explained last Friday, I am making a whole Thanksgiving menu from the 1963 Better Homes and Gardens Birthdays and Family Celebrations. First up on this menu, or any menu really, are the appetizers. On this particular one, they were the tomato starter - hot or cold, curried wheat bites, melon pickles, and assorted olives. … Continue reading 1963 Thanksgiving Menu: The Appetizers
1963 Thanksgiving Menu
For November, well at least for the next two weeks, I am going to be doing something kind of different. This is the month of Thanksgiving and to celebrate it, I followed a complete menu from one of my vintage cookbooks. This is something I have always wanted to do. One of my favorite things … Continue reading 1963 Thanksgiving Menu
Cinema and Canapes: I Married A Witch (1942)
For the month of October, I decided very obviously to watch something Halloweenie (completely an official term....). I decided to rewatch a favorite. Well actually I did a witchy double header with I Married a Witch (1942) and Bell, Book and Candle (1958) but I will spare you and only talk about I Married a … Continue reading Cinema and Canapes: I Married A Witch (1942)
Quaint Cooking 