Butterfudge B Side

Welcome back for the back side of our Butterfudge Creations recipe sheet from Betty Crocker. Can I say, right off the bat, that recipe number one up there – Butterfudge Mallow Cake – does not sound at all appetizing to m? It’s the marshmallow frosting. Not to say that I despise marshmallows, but they are … Continue reading

Butterfudge creations

This is the “top” portion of the slip that also included the savings coupon and often a regular coupon a homemaker could use at the store, like so: This particular coupon expired in 1966, so don’t try it at the local Vons, and they definitely won’t double it! So anyway, one side of the  slip … Continue reading

Caramel Pecan Rolls – 1965

Here’s one of the recipes from the flour sack. I like how they give the “new” instructions on how to measure flour. Flour used to be much more predisposed to clumping which is why we used to sift. Today, sifting isn’t necessary, but it does give your baked goods a more fluffy and light texture … Continue reading

Savings coupons

Back in the day merchants and manufacturers gave out coupon incentives to housewives to encourage brand loyalty (and of course they still do today). These particular ones from General Mills were part of the Gold Medal flour package. A 5 pound bag included a Betty Crocker coupon worth 2 coupons, and a 10 pound bag … Continue reading

Stuffed Green Peppers

We saw stuffed green peppers at the butcher’s counter last night which reminded me of this recipe. I can’t say as I’ve had stuffed peppers because they don’t sound good to me, but clearly they were and continue to be popular. I think if I made stuffed peppers