Amy Alessio

“Cook Your Own Frankfurters” and Apple Panky

Amy Alessio — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:05:47 +0000

This menu is supposed to be served “After Bowling,” according to the 1965 Today’s Woman Entertainment Cook Book. I was especially intrigued by the cabbage with frankfurters on skewers in it. Here are the instructions if you wanted that thing … Continue reading →

Retro Crafting Friday: Three Dimensional Painting on Glass

Amy Alessio — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:52:08 +0000

This craft is from a 1971 booklet I have in my collection. It reminds me a bit of shadow boxes. How did this get popular? I couldn’t do it for sure, but it’s always interesting how trends emerge. Did the … Continue reading →

Easy Solo Fruit Cobbler

Amy Alessio — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:33:40 +0000

One more recipe from my 1976 Solo pamphlet cookbook. If you are new to making cobbler, or need a fast and easy one, this might be a fun one to try. 1 (12-oz) can SOLO Blueberry Filling 1 (12 oz) … Continue reading →

Handwritten Recipe Wednesday: Cheese Kolacky?

Amy Alessio — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:22:36 +0000

I put the question mark as I think this is for a Cheese Kolacky. The directions are pretty scant on this one but it sounds delicious. 4 cups flour 2 eggs 1/2 C. Sour Cream 1/2 tsp. salt Warm water … Continue reading →

Seven-Layer Blueberry Delight

Amy Alessio — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:14:48 +0000

This recipe reminds me of the mushy cookie pudding my family loves. It is another recipe from the “World of Desserts and Delicacies From Solo,” 1976. The caption on this one is “A rich, luscious dessert, not meant for the … Continue reading →

Retro Crafting Friday: Kids Crafts

Amy Alessio — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:33:03 +0000

Longtime readers here know I’m not keen on Mother’s Day. While I have two wonderful boys, an amazing Mom and a terrific MIL, the years of enduring that day while going through miscarriages and failed infertility attempts made me realize … Continue reading →

Lemon Bars

Amy Alessio — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:32:18 +0000

I’m finally putting up a good recipe from the Solo “World of Desserts and Delicacies,” 1976. I don’t know that they have Solo Coconut Flakes anymore, but other brands would work of course. 1/2 cup butter 1 cup flour 1/4 … Continue reading →

Handwritten Recipe Wednesday – Mysterious 1955 “Dessert”?

Amy Alessio — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:42:05 +0000

While I love a good mystery, I’d love to see what this is actually supposed to make before I try it. Is this like my vanilla wafer/Jello pudding icebox cake? Is it a pie crust? At least, it has no … Continue reading →

Molly MacRae Mondays: I Yam What I Yam

Amy Alessio — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:50:14 +0000

Amy’s Note: Oh, Molly. Not this ingredient again! And – I got 2 karate trophies this weekend at my first tournament, a 1st place in form and a 2nd in self-defense. Just thought I’d mention that in case you are … Continue reading →

Retro Crafting Friday: Prom Wrap

Amy Alessio — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:13:36 +0000

This may not be a retro pattern, but I used a pattern that has been around for a while to make my niece a wrap for her prom. Her dress is navy with pretty jeweled flowers on the bodice. I … Continue reading →