Retro Christmas Cookies, Betty Crocker Style

Here we have a page from a ring binder intended for Betty Crocker recipes, and clearly intended for practitioners of the home arts. These recipes and tips are for Wonderland Cookies, using Gold Medal flour, and include instructions on how to make 3D cookie tree ornaments. I have way too little time and patience to … Continue reading

Cranberry Apple Relish

I love the combination of cranberry and apple together. The tart cranberry is calmed by the sweetness of the apples, but not so sweet it hurts your mouth. In the past I made my own cranberry apple relish using canned cranberries, but now I know how easy it is to make this from scratch. The … Continue reading

Eggnog Russe

This is a holiday dessert based on the Charlotte Russe dessert invented in the 17th century for Czar Alexander I of Russia. No, it’s not just a clothing store for teens. The traditional Charlotte Russe is made with lady fingers or sponge cake lining a mould, filled with a fruit puree or custard, or alternating … Continue reading

Old-Time Fruit Cake

I don’t know the exact date of this recipe, but some other recipes that were with it were from the 50’s so it’s a good guess at the vintage. The blurb at the top says “Here’s a moist and tasty beauty designed especially for today’s families and their appetites. It slices easily and tastes better … Continue reading

Cocktail Party Food part 3

We’re going to have a great spread at this cocktail party, aren’t we? Lots of cheese too, heh. Has anyone noticed that nearly all party food has Worcestershire sauce as an ingredient? Hmm.  Here are a few final recipes to round out your menu and a nice beverage at the end. Holiday cocktail parties are … Continue reading