Spritzers originated from eastern Europe and are a great way to lighten an alcoholic drink, making it easier to drink in hot weather and alcohol go further for a thirsty crowd. The alcohol gets cut with a sparkling beverage like…
I started this recipe with a measure of skepticism, as I always do with 1950s vegetable dishes, but even more so because of the source. This recipe came from a 1959 Del Monte canned vegetable advertisement, describing it as ‘easily…
This cocktail smacks of nostalgia and cherry coke and though the patented Cherry Coke only dates back to 1985, it was a favorite at retro soda fountains for years. Soda jerks would mix a cherry flavored syrup in to the…
This retro recipe was from a 1950s edition of the Betty Crocker Cookbook. A cross between bread sticks and biscuits, they come are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Not requiring extraneous kneading or rising…
Another recipe compiled from pre-made ingredients, this one would have been quite easy for the busy 1950s housewife. It’s hardly a recipe that has disappeared, any search will turn up hundreds of blogs using the same formula: cream of mushroom…
Though often (and mistakingly) called yams, Candied Sweet Potatoes are a traditional southern dish. Until a few decades ago you would see this throughout the year. Now it seems to be reserved only for Thanksgiving. No wonder! If the name…
Not to be confused with a Screwdriver, the Greyhound is one of the great classics that was almost lost to the sands of time. I couldn’t even find it in my Mixology textbook! I’m assuming this is because grapefruit has become such…
There is nothing so charming as retro recipes. I enjoy flipping through vintage Good Housekeeping or Better Homes and Gardens to see the difference in not just in recipes, but in food photography and styling. You find many a recipe…
I have a severe love affair with couscous. It makes the make beautiful and delicious grain and veggie bowls. This recipe has a bit of a fall flair with roasted squash, brussels sprouts, and sauteed greens. Even the dressing has…
Asian food is usually a request of Monkey Man’s. With the exception of Thai food, it’s not something you will probably ever find me cooking. When we’re sick, you’ll find a bowl of miso soup close by or Monkey Man…