Amy Alessio

Retro Crafting Friday: Fascinators

I had so much fun as usual at the Fremont Pub. Lib. Dist. last night discussing Southern Vintage Treats over red velvet cupcakes and more. But I have two more fun shows coming up this weekend: Vintage Snacks and Sweets … Continue reading →

Cheese Bites

I’m already thinking about Valentine’s Day, partially because of my new Alana O’Neill novella out. I have blogged from this 1978 gem on Thanksgiving and Christmas, but they have cute Valentine’s and birthday recipes, too. Also, I was reading a … Continue reading →

Handwritten Recipe Wednesday: Buckeyes

Jack Gantos was announced as the author of the Newbery winner on Monday morning. He visited STDL a few years ago and is one of the nicest, most talented people I’ve encountered in the publishing world. If you haven’t read … Continue reading →

Molded Pickle Salad – A Snack?

This is in the snack section of the 1956 Entertaining Six or Eight cookbook that the charming cookie recipe came from in yesterday’s blog post. This one is perhaps not so charming. And yes, those are meats around it. Snack … Continue reading →

Meltaway Chocolate Cookies

This 1956 treasure has very interesting menus for “Ladies Luncheons,” like the one pictured on the cover. I don’t want to know what that is, actually! But these sound delicious: Meltaway Chocolate Cookies Sift together and set aside: 1 cup … Continue reading →

Retro Crafting Friday: Patch-Pocket Aprons

From Good Housekeeping New Complete Book of Needlecraft, 1959, here’s an interesting looking apron. What on earth is that woman going to be doing that she needs all those pockets? The pattern is pretty complete and it is made out … Continue reading →

Fruited Turkey Roasts

This is another from the Better Homes and Gardens Recipes for Entertaining. While pineapple and cherries go well on top of a pineapple upside-down cake, I don’t know about on a turkey roast… 2 3-pound frozen boneless turkey roasts 1 … Continue reading →

Handwritten Recipe Wednesday: Punch Bowl Cookies

This is the cover from my new Valentine’s Day Alana O’Neill antiques mall mystery with recipes. Hearts and Daggers has two other wonderful novellas from mystery writers Margot Justes and Mary Welk, too. My novella is called “Blast From the … Continue reading →

Peanut Bread

Here’s another recipe from this one, though it’s not scary like yesterday’s! I love making quick breads. 1 3/4 cups sifted-all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup milk 2 beaten … Continue reading →

Sicilian Meat Roll?

This dubious creation is from the 1972 Recipes for Entertaining. I don’t know which is worse – the color photo or the photo on how to roll it. It reminds me on how to roll a jelly roll cake, only … Continue reading →