Wiener Wednesday: Mexican Franks & Eggs (1965) and Montezuma Bloody Maria (1974)

We’ve come to the end of the Summer of Franks! And let me tell you, it couldn’t come soon enough. Bring on fall! And bring on dishes that don’t include cylindrical-shaped foods! For the very last Wiener Wednesday, I turned to Click Americana and One-Dish Frankfurter Meals. I was feeling a little spicy, so IContinue reading Wiener Wednesday: Mexican Franks & Eggs (1965) and Montezuma Bloody Maria (1974)

Marguerite Patten’s Sherry Tomato Cocktail (1974)

Another Bloody Mary? Yes, please! This recipe is from Woman’s Own 365 Menu Cookbook by Marguerite Patten (1974) Marguerite Patten’s Sherry Tomato Cocktail Flavour canned or bottled tomato juice with 1 to 2 tablespoons sherry and a little Worcestershire sauce. Serve cold in cocktail glasses. OK, I know what you are thinking–this isn’t a trueContinue reading Marguerite Patten’s Sherry Tomato Cocktail (1974)

2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors D’Oeurves (1977): Bloody Mary

  How ya doing? Are your schools closed? Are you self-quarantine-ing? Deep cleaning your house? Building a bomb shelter? Panic shopping? Speaking of panic shopping, have you been to the store recently?  I went to the supermarket yesterday, which was not the best decision–the parking lot was like something out of Mad Max. Cars wereContinue reading 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors D’Oeurves (1977): Bloody Mary

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The Stouffer Cookbook of Great American Food and Drink: Bloody Mary (1973)

So this is the follow up to my Bloody Mary from yesterday–also from Stouffer, but from back in 1958. This version, from 1973, is a slightly souped-up version. Souped-up in that it’s not just 2 oz. of tomato juice–it’s however much needed to fill the glass. AND the addition of a lime wedge and Tabasco!Continue reading The Stouffer Cookbook of Great American Food and Drink: Bloody Mary (1973)

Here’s How by Stouffer’s: Pick-Me-Up Bloody Mary (1958)

  Time for me to take the first step on my trek through my cookbook collection to find the best Bloody.  Our first drink is from my 1958 copy of Here’s How by Stouffer’s. This little cocktail book belonged to my Pap Pap.   FYI, before Stouffer’s became synonymous with macaroni and cheese and FrenchContinue reading Here’s How by Stouffer’s: Pick-Me-Up Bloody Mary (1958)