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Category Archives: 1970s
National Shrimp Day!
Yes, it’s true. May 9th celebrates the little crustacean known as the shrimp. Today, let’s observe the holiday by looking back on 3 shrimptastic dinners from the DiS! card set. Click on the photos to read more! 108. Baked Stuffed … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Brunch, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged brunch, Chinese, Chinese food, Creole, Halloween, Paul Lynde, Shrimp, Sweet and Sour Shrimp
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Wiener Wednesday: 115. Hot Appetizers
So I threw myself a birthday party! (over 2 months ago) So sue me. I don’t remember every detail of the party or have photos of everything–it was my party after all. And I had, like, 10 people over. So I … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Food, Jell-O, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged anchovy, anchovy dip, appetizers, bacon, beef piroschki, birthday party, birthdays, Britney Spears, cake, Canned clams, cheese, clam, cocktail party, cream cheese, dessert, dip, dough, fondue, frankfurters, frosting, Ground Beef, Hors d' oeuvres, hot dip, hot dogs, Jell-O, party, sherry, snacks, Wieners
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Fishy Friday Flashback: Baked Stuffed Bass
In the spirit of the season (and by the season I mean Lent) I’m offering you a dinner fit for a meatless Friday. This is from all the way back in June 2011, so I know that this will be … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Dessert, Fish, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged almonds, Brian, broccoli, Canada, dessert, fish, Kids in the Hall, Lemon, Lifetime Movie Network, margot kidder, Superman, tomato sauce, trout
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BH&G Fish and Seafood Cook Book: Crab-Deviled Eggs and Smoked Oyster Puffs
The ladies’ holiday cocktail party continues! I’ve already shared with you the wiener part of the evening and the sparkling punch, but here are the remaining delicious dishes, Crab-Deviled Eggs and Smoked Oyster Puffs. Both recipes come from the Better Homes and … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Eggs, Fish, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged better homes & gardens, cheese, Christmas, cocktail party, crab, deviled eggs, eggs, food, holiday food, oysters, party, Pittsburgh, Sarah Palin, swiss cheese, Wine
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117.Othello Cake (Happy 2nd Birthday, Dinner is Served!)
Something amazing happened last week–Dinner is Served turned TWO! I can’t believe it. My mind is completely blown. I am gobsmacked that I’m still doing this, let alone that there are people other than my parents reading it. Well, to … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Dessert, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Baking, Brian, cake, chocolate, coconut, cream, custard, Danish food, dessert, eggs, glaze, holiday food, icing, macaroon, Pudding, sauce, sherry
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Wiener Wednesday: Kraft Dinners
During the economic crisis in 1977-1979, Kraft came out with a series of magazine and newspaper advertisements heralding Kraft dinners as the solution to America’s diminishing grocery budgets. And it’s true, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese dinner is inexpensive, as it … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Brian, cheese, frankfurters, hot dogs, Kraft, macaroni, pasta, Wieners
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National Drink Wine Day: New Year’s Eve Bubbly
Well, let’s face it–every day is drink wine day for me. But that doesn’t mean that today shouldn’t be celebrated! Here is a little libation from a shindig that me and my mum hosted over Christmas break (yes, I’m still … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Beverages & Cocktails, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged chambord, champagne, cherries, Cocktails, ice ring, pinot grigio, punch, Ramona Singer, Real Housewives, sherry, vintage cocktails, Wine
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National Jell-O Week: Sunken Treasure
The very mysterious-sounding Sunken Treasure comes to us from Amazing Magical Jell-O Desserts: 72 Gelatin & Pudding Recipes Your Kids Will Enjoy (1977). My co-worker, Donna, gave this to me for Christmas after finding it at a thrift store–you know, … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Dessert, Jell-O, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged dessert, fruit, fruit cocktail, Jell-O, National Jell-O Week
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30. Lamb in Wine With Mushrooms
This is another dinner that I made so long ago that I almost completely forgot it. The only reason I know that I made this dinner and that I had to eventually write about it is because I have been … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Dessert, Food, Jell-O, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Baltimore, dessert, football, fruit, Jell-O, Lamb, Lemon, mushrooms, old bay, Ravens, Ray Lewis, Rice-a-Roni, Shrimp, snow peas, sour cream, Steelers, Super Bowl, tomato, Wine
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87. Veal Parmigiano (Veal Cutlets Parmesan)
So, I picked up a guy at jury duty. No, really. I shit you not. Yeah, I was called in back in October (yes, that’s how far behind I am with the blog). It’s not the best way to spend … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged 1980s, antipasto salad, cheese, dating, fruit, Italian, oranges, Oregon Trail, Rice, risotto, salad, Veal, video games, Wine
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