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Tag Archives: Lemon
Mad Men Canadian Clubhouse Punch
Greetings, friends! We are on the cusp of another season of Mad Men. I believe that it has been clearly documented in this blog how much I enjoy what might be one of the greatest television series of all time. … Continue reading
Posted in Beverages & Cocktails, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged brandy, Canadian Club, cocktail party, Cocktails, Don Draper, Fat Betty, fruit, Ginger Ale, holiday food, Lemon, Mad Men, party, punch, vintage cocktails, whiskey
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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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Beverage Bonus: The Sidecar
Hi, kittens. Here’s a little pick-me-up for your Oscar Monday. Saturday night I attended a speakeasy-themed party that benefited a Maryland historical something or other. So it’s nice that I am helping conserve some Baltimore historical shit, but the best … Continue reading
Posted in Beverages & Cocktails, Recipes, Retro Recipes
Tagged 1920s, Baltimore, brandy, Cocktails, Flappers, Lemon, Oscars, triple sec, vintage cocktails
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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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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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74. Tongue (Italian Style)
I know, I know, I know. Two weeks in a row without a Wiener Wednesday. But I’m giving you the only thing that could replace a Wednesday wiener, and that is tongue. I can’t even apologize for how dirty that … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Beef cuts, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Beef, cake, carrots, cauliflower, Italian, Lemon, offal, pineapple, potato, Relay Foods, tomato sauce, tongue, vermouth
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Friday Fail: Caesar Salad Parmesan Cups
Don’t get too excited. I didn’t make those, but aren’t these just the cutest things ever? Caesar Salad in a crispy Parmesan shells! I love Caesar Salad so these piqued my interest immediately. The dish was sold as easy and … Continue reading
Posted in FAIL, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Baking, cheese, Crystal Hot Sauce, david lynch, dirty dancing, FAIL, Gaslight, Lemon, Patrick Swayze, salad
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104. Pineapple Fruit Bowls
Hello Darlings. I hope that you all had a lovely Easter and enjoyed some ham, lamb, or whatever it is that is your tradition. I know that Ruth over at The Mid Century Menu ate 1000 lamb cakes. I decided … Continue reading
Posted in Brunch, Food, Fruit, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged banana, brunch, eggs, fruit, Lemon, Marshmallow Fluff, pineapple, sauce
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Happy Easter!
Darlings! Happy early Easter! I hope that you get big ol’ baskets full of eggs and jelly beans and chocolate bunnies. My mum sent me an Easter package with a note that read, “nothing says Easter like chocolate crosses and … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged chocolate, David Duchovny, easter, holiday food, Lamb, Lemon, mint, Nic Cage, Peas, Soup, white wine, Wine, X-Files
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Friday Frozen Fish Flashback: Baked Fish Fillets in White Wine
Hello Darlings! I am sure that you woke up this morning and thought, “crap. It’s Friday. I’m not supposed to eat meat. Whatever will I do?” Well, here’s something you can do. It’s fuss-free and uses a lot of frozen … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged artichokes, asparagus, Bette Davis, fish, Lemon, Pudding, Raisins, Rice, sherry
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