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From Ten-B-Low Concentrated Real Ice Cream comes this 1950s ad for a minty, green frozen treat to celebrate March 17th. Ten-B-Low was a trademarked brand that started in 1941, producing a condensed milk product that was used as a base in making any flavor ice cream at home. It was sold in cans that yielded [...]
Equally as popular as the cupcake, cake pops are “popping” up all over the place. Gourmet cake pops can cost as much as $4 each, and several online stores feature them for $20 or more per dozen. But you can make them right at home. I’ve been making these little treasures for the past year, [...]
I grew up learning that you don’t waste food, and that includes what’s left on the turkey platter at the end of Thanksgiving dinner. Surprisingly, so many people toss the bones and all the hearty meat left on them in the trash. Especially when making soup or stew is so easy. There are several methods [...]
I’ve eaten loads of turkey, and I’ve roasted plenty. As an avid cook, I’m always looking for ways to cook “smarter not harder” while also producing a great-tasting entree. I’ve tried many recipes and followed many tips for roasting turkey. Years ago I simply buttered and salted the bird heavily before roasting. I’ve tried the [...]
A traditional dish served at my family’s table for Thanksgiving is lime gelatin salad. I can’t be certain where it all started, but my grandmother passed her recipe down to my mother, who has granted me permission to share it with you all. Although this sounds like a dessert, it actually goes well with all [...]
In the spirit of Thanksgiving – and great good, over the next few weeks I’ll be posting some of my favorite recipes for my family’s traditional turkey feast. The best thing is, there’s time to watch the sales and use your freezer to save both time and money. First up is the cranberry sauce. I’ve [...]
One of the most classic sandwich treats of years past is the Fluffernutter. Traditionally, it’s a sandwich made with white bread, peanut butter, and Marshmallow Fluff (a brand of marshmallow creme). But who invented this tasty snack? And, more so, what was the inspiration for the component of gooey, sticky, sugary creme? It all started [...]
Years ago, I was your typical, broke college student. My apartment’s kitchen offered little more than a loaf of bread, a few snacks and coffee. Yes, coffee – the only necessity when it came to staying awake in class and studying late-night. On a tight budget, I’d learned early on that what wasn’t served hot [...]
Okay, so I’m game for trying just about anything. Except for things that kinda disgust me. And mayonnaise is just one of those things. That’s why this early ’60s ad for cranberry “candles” had my stomach churning, and my brain asking, “Um, why?”. Related PostsDeliciously Retro: The Layer Cake Armstrong Vinyl Corlon (1950s) Frigidaire’s Pull [...]
Anyone who cooks classic goodies like dogs, burgers and BBQ, knows the flavor is about more than the cut of meat or the vessel. Condiments can make or break a dish. In a recent quest to outfit retro gift baskets with local goodies, the Retro Planet staff relied on their own experiences. There were tons of [...]
The Singapore Sling is truly an exotic cocktail. As the name suggests, it was created in Singapore by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon (he worked at the Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel). The precise date is not known, but the creation of the concoction took place some time between 1900 and 1915. As with other [...]
There are many variations on the recipe for Planter’s Punch, but the original originated in Jamaica, one of many rum-making islands in the Caribbean. The earliest Planter’s Punch recipe is said to appear in print appeared in The New York Times in 1908.
Classic Zombie Recipe The Zombie cocktail is a combination of fruit juices and rums. Rumor has it the Zombie got its name because consuming a few will make you feel like a zombie. The original creation, made by Donn Beach of the Beachcomber restaurants fame, contained 7.5 ounces of alcohol. (A typical cocktails contain 2 [...]
American diners have long been known for their ready cup of hot coffee with an endless bottom. The reputation of diner coffee may not be living up to today’s taste standards, but you can always find a fresh brewed pot. If you are looking for upscale coffee, micro coffee roasters have created a new tradition [...]
