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Roast Lamb & Kale Curry a la Leftovers (with chutney Jell-O)
Every year for Easter I have a big ol’ roast leg of lamb. And then every year I end up with a whole mess of leftovers. But that’s not a bad thing because every year I make lamb curry. This … Continue reading
Posted in Etc., Food, International Cuisine, Jell-O, Recipes, Rice
Tagged almonds, Bollywood, British food, chutney, Curry, gelatin, Indian, Jell-O, kale, Lamb, peppers, Rice, roast lamb, roast leg of lamb, Salman Khan, tomato, tomato sauce
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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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National Jell-O Week: The Thrilling Conclusion!
I’ve had so much fun with National Jell-O Week that I don’t want it to end. And it doesn’t have to!!! Ms. Surly at Vintage Recipe Cards just threw down the gauntlet and double-dog dared me to make this dish, … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Jell-O, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Jell-O, National Jell-O Week, salad
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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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Wiener Wednesday: Banana Wobbler
Oh. My. Gawd. What does one do when National Jell-O Week collides with Wiener Wednesday? Well, if I had known that this was National Jell-O Week, I would have a frankfurter mold for you right now. But instead I have … Continue reading
Posted in Etc.
Tagged 1980s, banana, dessert, fruit, Jell-O, joys of Jell-O, National Jell-O Week, peanut butter, RuPaul, RuPaul's Drag Race, Wiener Wednesday
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National Jell-O Week: Jell-O 1-2-3
National Jell-O Week continues! I have such fond memories of Jell-O 1-2-3. I have no clue as to why General Foods would discontinue making it. I mean, there are petitions to try to bring it back. Maybe it caused cancer? But … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Jell-O, Recipes
Tagged Cool Whip, dessert, Jell-O, Jell-O 1-2-3, Lemon, National Jell-O Week
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National Jell-O Week!
I really need to mark the 2nd week of February on my calendar because this is the second time that National Jell-O Week has snuck up on me! I am woefully unprepared. Again. I will attempt to make numerous jiggly treats this week … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Food, Jell-O, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged gelatin, Jell-O, mandarin orange, salad
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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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A Very Merry Wiener Wednesday!
Season’s Greetings, darlings! As of today at 5pm I will officially be on holiday break. And boy does that feel good. But perhaps I’m not feeling as good as Sausage Santa, here. Is Mr. Skogman making a friendly offering of … Continue reading
Posted in Beverages & Cocktails, Food, International Cuisine, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Cocktails, gelatin, Jell-O, jellied meat, sausage, Sweden, Veal, Wieners, Wine
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The Joys of Jell-O: Raspberry Chantilly
While I was on Labor Day holiday back in Pittsburgh, my mum hosted a dinner for one of my oldest and dearest friends, Dillon, and her new husband, Chris. My mum did the normal Labor Day fare: ribs, macaroni salad, etc. … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Food, Jell-O, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged dream whip, gelatin, holiday food, jam, Jell-O, mango, peaches, Pittsburgh
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