How long does Jello take to set? Plusthe surprising speed trick that actually works
How long does Jello take to set? It depends on the stage — here’s a handy vintage chart plus a speed-set method that cuts the time way down.
Vintage food & drink
“I’d like to buy the world a Coke”: The brilliant 1971 ad that turned a jingle into a hit song
The monumentally-successful ‘I’d like to buy the world a Coke’ ad campaign was heard all over the world back in 1971. See the commercial here!
22 divinely delicious classic deviled egg recipes
The devilied egg is truly an American innovationHere are 22 different old-fashioned and divinely delicious deviled egg recipes for you to try!
Retro Easter candy from the 70s80s & 90s remains some of the greatest candy of all time
Retro Easter candy has a surprisingly short history. See vintage ads for Brach’sM&M’sCadbury & more from the 1970s–’90s!
Elderflower & elderberry recipes: 12 brilliant vintage ideas for jamjellycobblerwine & more
Hereget old-fashioned elderberry recipes for wineelderberry jam & jellycobblerpie and more delicious vintage- treats!
The original Rice Krispies treats recipe from 1940 & its delicious history
The original Rice Krispies treats were invented in the 1930s. By 1940the recipe was known across the country — and their popularity has hardly waned since. Hereget the original version of the treats recipealong with some modern variations!
Decorating Easter eggs through the decades: Fun ideas from the 50s to the 90s
As you prepare for your Easter celebrationcheck out these vintage Easter egg decorating ideas! There are probably a few you remember… and maybe one or two you haven’t seen!
New Coke’s legendary flop: How Coca-Cola shocked America and accidentally won the cola wars (1985)
New Coke lasted just 77 days before America revolted. Here’s the real story behind the most infamous product launch of the 1980s.
Baked ham gets a stunning retro makeover with this genius 1965 glazing trick
This retro recipe for a cold glazed baked ham is coated with a version of chaud droidthen decorated with pimientogreen pepper and olives.
Pineapple upside-down bundt cake: The brilliant 1970 Dole recipe worth making today
Here’s a delicious pineapple upside-down bundt cake — an easy-to-make pound cake dessert with a crushed pineapple glaze.
Popular 1970s restaurants we loved – and how fast food culture began
Explore 1970s restaurants: fast food boomsit-down spots with flair and photos showing how America dined in the ’70s.
Grocery budgeting: Smart food shopping habits from the 1950s
See how families managed the grocery budget in the 1950sand what their practicaleveryday habits reveal about shoppingsaving and running a midcentury kitchen.
Tangthe retro orange drink mix astronauts & Florence Henderson made famous (1960s-80s)
Tang orange drink mix was advertised as a ‘new breakfast drink discovery’ when it was introduced in the ’50sand went on to become a part of pop culture history – especially once NASA and Mrs Brady got in on the action.
Where did the candy hearts with sayings come from? The romantic history of these sweets
Everyone knows the pastel little Valentine’s Day sweets that say Hug MeCutie and more. Where did those candy heart sayings come from? Look back here!
Try one of these 14 decadent Valentine’s Day desserts & celebrate love!
What better way to celebrate love than with delicious Valentine’s Day desserts?
These oatmeal bread recipes from 1973 proves simple still works
Bake a taste of the past with this oatmeal bread recipes from 1973straight from Quaker Oats’ vintage kitchen files.
Sprouting grains at home kicked off an exciting new organic food shift in 1970
Grains sprouting in jars and dense homemade bread were signs that organic food was gaining ground in 1970 — see how it all started.
Apple and spice roast magic: Why this retro recipe from 1979 still works
Apple and spice roast with lambbeef or pork adds a vintage twist to dinner with warm spices and honey-simmered apples from a 1979 recipe.
The old-school packaged cookies we grew up with: HydroxFig Newtons & forgotten favorites (1940s-90s)
Take a look back at old-school packaged cookies like HydroxChips AhoyAlmost HomeLorna Doone and more — some still aroundothers long gone.
Try this easy cream cheese frittata with potatoeszucchini & tomato from 1982
This cream cheese frittata is packed with potatoeszucchinitomato and green onions — and it’s finished with creamy cubes of Philly cream cheese on top.
Retro made-to-order pancake recipe from 1962 with fun add-ins & fast prep
This retro pancake recipe from 1962 lets you add fruitbaconchocolate chips or even sliced hot dogs right into the batter. Quickeasy and still fun to make.
7 hot rum drinks from 1971 that are comforting treats for winter nights & holiday parties
Try these hot rum recipes for winter drinks made with cidercoffeetea or eggnog. Easy to make and good for cold nights or holiday gatherings.
These 4 old-fashioned New Year’s cake recipes are so simple and delicious: Cocoa marbleorange & more (1950)
A New Year wish you can make come true! To bake the most luscious New Year’s cakes you ever tastedfollow these four easy recipes from the ’50s.
Philly cheese bells: The perfect retro appetizer for your Christmas party (1981)
Philly cheese bells from the 1980s shaped a cheddar and cream cheese spread into festive molds. Easy to prepeasy to serveand good with crackers.
The famous Bacardi rum cake recipe: Find out how to make the classic 1970s dessertstep-by-step with photos
This exceptional Bacardi rum cake is a pudding cake baked in a ring panand flavored with Bacardi dark dry rum. You may be surprised at how easy it is to get an elegant cake – perfect for the holidays!
A dozen delicious classic apple pie recipes (1960s)
Here are 12 amazing classic apple pie recipescollected from newspapers published across the US throughout the ’60s!
How to make a festive shrimp Christmas tree appetizer for your holiday party the retro way
A shrimp Christmas tree appetizer is a scene-stealer and a real buffet beautycertain to cast a special charm over any holiday party – yet so easy to do! Here’s how.
Vintage Ovaltine through the decades: How this wellness drink became a favorite over the last 60 years
Ovaltine promised better sleepmore energy and extra nutrition in vintage ads from the 1920s to the 1980s — see how this chocolate drink made its case.
Easy ways to make classic caramel candy at home (1958)
Found: The perfect recipe for the classic caramel candythat everyone can enjoy making — and eating.
This sweet recipe for Christmas cane cookie buns from 1963 is the ultimate vintage treat
Make these vintage Christmas cane cookie buns from 1963 with a clever no-rise dough and festive fruit filling shaped like candy canes.
The best classic rolled sugar cookie cutouts recipe
Try this tasty and easy recipe from the early 1960s for old-fashioned rolled sugar cookie cutoutsaccompanied below by step-by-step photos!
Easy & fun paintbrush cookies deserve a comeback for your next holiday baking day (1956)
Paintbrush cookies from Betty Crocker’s 1956 promotional booklet let you paint edible designs before baking. A funcolorful twist on traditional cut-outs.
Thanksgiving historyfrom the Pilgrims’ First Thanksgiving to the strange way turkey day became a holiday
Thanksgivingnow held each year on the fourth Thursday in Novemberhas long been a controversial holidayHerelook back at Thanksgiving history as it played out over more than three centuries.
This pecan pumpkin pie recipe from the 80s is possibly the best dessert mash-up for the holidays
Pecan pumpkin pie adds the rich flavor of pecans in a crunchy top layer. Corn syrup is combined with canned pumpkin and eggs for a fastsmooth custard filling.
Carnation’s famous pumpkin pie: The traditional Thanksgiving dessert recipestep-by-step with pictures
Though many have triedno cook has ever been able to improve upon the taste of traditional pumpkin pie. Carnation’s famous pumpkin pie recipe is a Thanksgiving classic – and we have the ’50s recipe right here.
6 ways to make old-fashioned marshmallow sweet potatoes for a special Thanksgiving side dish
To many Americans living south of the Mason-Dixon linesweet potatoes must be made with marshmallows! Here are 6 ways to make old-fashioned marshmallow sweet potatoes for a Thanksgiving side dish!
The First Thanksgiving: Recipes for an amazing & tasty traditional Thanksgiving dinner (1975)
Traditional Thanksgiving dinner food served at the original First Thanksgiving feast in 1621 provides a tasty menu for holiday tables today. Get some great recipes here!
Libby’s pumpkin pie: This famous pumpkin pie recipe is the greatest of all time
More than goodLibby’s pumpkin pie is smoothgently spicyand perfect! Get the classic pie you love – the original vintage recipe is right herewith our very own step-by-step photos to guide you.
The perks of vintage coffee: How a cup of joe became the most popular drink all across Americaplus old-fashioned ways to make it (1950s)
Take a nostalgic look back at how Americans have loved coffee for generations – plus get some great old-fashioned ways to brew a delicious cup of vintage coffee.
Pumpkin cookie bars with a bright twist on classic cream cheese frosting (1987)
These delicious classic pumpkin cookie bars are sort of like a denser pumpkin breadand pair perfectly with a tasty orange-y cream cheese frosting. Get the retro recipe from the 80s here!
Pumpkin pancakes with big fall flavor from this retro 1989 recipe
Make breakfast feel like fall with these vintage pumpkin pancakes from 1989made with real pumpkinwarm spices and easy pantry staples.
80s candy: See 35 most excellent retro favoritesincluding chocolate & fruity sweets
A lot of 80s candy endures to the presentbut you’re still going to love these retro ads & packages from back in the day! Which were your favorites?
Late autumn fruits: 5 delicious apple dessert recipes (1960s)
These classic apple dessert recipes from the 1960s bring all the best fall flavors to the table — maplespicehoney and more.
Happy jack-o’-lantern carving tips from 1959 that still hold up
When jack-o’-lantern carving time rolls aroundconjure up your own designsor try one of these that use pumpkins or squash!
Teen Halloween party inspiration: Fun recipes & games straight from 1963
Explore teen Halloween party ideas from 1963 featuring spooky gameshandmade decorations and festive food for a night full of fun.
History of Pepsi-Cola: See the popular soda brand over the years
Pepsi-Cola history began in a North Carolina drugstore in 1893 and grew through decades of quirky slogans and everyday moments across America.
Halloween Oreo pie is an easy & fun frozen holiday treat (1993)
This Halloween Oreo pie made the rounds in 1993offering a cold and colorful twist on the classic cookie crust dessert. It’s a simple freezer pie made
Dream Whip: Look back to when this powdered whipped cream first came out in the 50s
Dream Whip topping debuted in the late 1950sand told customers that it was low in cost and low in calories – plus that it came a boxstayed fresh on a shelfand needed no refrigeration.
Schlitz beer through the decades: A look back at old ads & big claims (1880s-1970s)
See how Schlitz beer shaped American culture through vintage ads from the 1880s to the 1970sfrom purity claims to backyard party scenes.
Grilled ham & cheese sandwiches just got way more fun thanks to this vintage idea from the 1960s
Grilled ham & cheese sandwiches get a retro spin in this 1960s foil-wrapped Hamcheezers recipe made for cookouts and easy weeknight meals.
Cracker Jack: The sweet history behind Cracker Jack prizes & the popular old popcorn treat
Cracker Jack became a pop culture icon with its caramel popcornpeanuts and surprise prizes. See how this vintage snack won America’s heart.
Smothered chicken with a smart & easy retro twist you’ll want to try tonight (1962)
Smothered chicken gets the retro treatment with this clever 1962 recipe using dry soup mix and evaporated milk for a smoothrich sauce.
12 easy Spam recipes & meal ideas your (great) grandparents swore by (and you might too)
What can you make with Spam? According to these retro Spam recipes – what *can’t* you make with it?! Check out these easy vintage how-tos here.
Instant Quaker oatmeal: How this warm & easy breakfast became a family favorite (1965)
In 1965Instant Quaker Oatmeal hit grocery store shelvesand so was born a popular hot breakfast cereal that has lasted more than 50 years.
Retro paper plates are the fun party staple that never went out of (1960s and beyond)
Retro paper plates took off in the 60s and haven’t disappeared since. See how these colorful classics shaped party tables then and now.
Delmonico’s restaurant was a Gilded Age legend: How it fed the rich & made food history (1800s & 1900s)
Delmonico’s during the Gilded Age helped turn fine dining into a spectacle Starting in the 1820s as a modest downtown confectioneryNew York City’s legendary Delmonico’s grew
Ruby Slipper bundt cake recipeplus how to make an easy orange jello pound cake (1978)
Ruby Slipper Jello bundt cake is a retro 1970s dessert with raspberry swirls baked in for flavor and funtopped with a simple powdered sugar finish.
Vintage Breakfast Squares made mornings easier in the 70s (and were basically dessert)
General Mills’ vintage Breakfast Squares from the 70s promised a complete meal in two frosted bars — though sugar and shortening topped the ingredient list.
Vintage McDonald’s: See 5 decades of the worlds’ most famous fast food chain
Step back in time with vintage McDonald’s photosmenus and ads from the 1950s through the 1990scapturing decades of classic fast food history.
Easy meals from 1917 that turned 4 foods into 12 classic dinners & kept mealtime interesting
See how home cooks 100 years ago made easy meals from just 4 foodscreating 12 different dinner menus with classic recipes and smart planning.
Dr Pepper history: How the famous soft drink made a big name for itself starting in 1885
Explore Dr Pepper history from its quirky origin story to its fizzy rise as America’s oldest major soft drink.
This delicious Italian zucchini crescent pie won $40,000 in 1980 and totally earned it
This Italian zucchini crescent pie from 1980 won $40,000 at the Pillsbury Bake-Off and still holds up as a fasthearty retro dinner favorite.
Incredible Edibles maker: The wild toy that let kids cook bugs and eat them (1960s)
Incredible Ediblesthe candy-making Thingmaker counterpartsaid that their Sooper Gooper would mold sugarless liquid Gobble Degoop into chewy gumdrop-like morsels in 4 flavors. Here’s how it worked.
Vintage Burger King through the decades: A unique concept & engaging ads (1950s-90s)
Burger King — the nation’s fastest-growing chain of self-service restaurants — is so delightfully differentno wonder it has caught America’s fancy!
Fun summer party menu from 1970 with cheese foodpickles & a side of romance
This summer party menu from 1970 features vintage recipesthemed dishes and party planning tips that turned teen cookouts into charming events.
Spaghetti Romano with meatballs: One panbig flavorno fuss (1989)
Homemade meatballsspaghetti and a rich red sauce make this delicious pasta dinner: Vera’s favorite Spaghetti Romano recipe from the ’80s.
The history of root beer & popular old brands: From healing tonic to a favorite soda
Who would’ve thought humble rootsherbsand bark could spin such an effervescent tale? The history of root beer is both intriguing and surprising – take a look!
Here’s how to have a festive 4th of July with a vintage vibe!
Here are some fun ideas and recipes to give your 4th of July a truly retro vibeplus a look back at the history of Independence Day!
Patriotic Jello desserts: Fun flag & Americana parfaits (1999)
Patriotic Jello desserts from the ’90s with redwhite and blue layers are perfect for July 4Memorial DayVeterans Day or any all-American celebration.
Vintage pasta crafts: Cute & creative decorations made with dried noodlesbased on ideas from the ’60s
Here are some easyclever & cute vintage pasta crafts that you can makeincluding a pineapple that would make a great centerpieceand some pretty dried noodle trees.
Daylight time savers: Quick summer recipes that saved dinner in 1969
Quick summer recipes from 1969 bring retro charm and fast dinner fixes with soupssaladscasseroles and more from the Daylight Time-Savers cookbook.
This Caribbean coconut chicken recipe from 1974 goes big on flavor
Serve your Caribbean coconut chicken with cornbread or French breadpear-lettuce saladand a fulldry white table wine.
How to make a vintage charcuterie board: 15 cool cold cut menu ideas – with some very interesting sides
See how to make a vintage charcuterie board made with retro- cold cuts along with 1950s nibbleslike casserolesold-school salads and more.
Plan a perfect Memorial Day celebration & summer cookout
A traditional Memorial Day celebration is a mix of somber remembrancefamily togetherness & fun. We’ve gathered some ideas to help you plan a perfect holiday
Best ever BBQ sauce with bold flavor straight from the ’70s
This best ever BBQ sauce from 1973 is boldeasy to makeand better than anything in a bottle. A backyard favorite for hot dogsburgers and more.
Vintage Hostess snacks: A delicious look back at America’s favorites including Fruit PiesWonder BreadTwinkies & more (1920s-80s)
Take a fun look back at vintage Hostess snacks like Twinkiescupcakes and fruit pies — see how these classic treats became American favorites.
Whitman’s Chocolates were a big deal for Mother’s Day back in the 1940s
In the early 1940sWhitman’s Chocolates heavily promoted their product as the ideal Mother’s Day gift — and they laid the guilt on thick. “There is no hurt like forgetting.”
8 retro meatloaf recipes that range from delicious touhadventurous
Take a look at these retro meatloaf recipes from the 1960s — some delicioussome strangeand all full of vintage dinner table spirit.
Mint julep magic: 100 years of recipestricks & serious Southern pride (1862-1962)
It seems that there are almost as many old-fashioned mint julep recipes as there are people who enjoy the cocktails. Take a look at a century of the best how-tos!
Epic vintage Star Wars cake pans & candles from the 80s that kids went wild for
In the early 1980sWilton rolled out a batch of Star Wars cake pans that turned ordinary birthday cakes into mini blockbusters. Inspired by The Empire Strikes
Holy guacamole! This bold ’80s guacamole recipe makes a divine dip
A wonderful play of taste and texturethis Holy guacamole recipe combines avocadossavory herbs and spicesand just a dash of imagination.
General Foods International Coffee turned a spoonful of instant coffee into a whole delicious mood (1970s & 80s)
General Foods International Coffee ads from the ’70s and ’80s had cozy vibessweet flavors and a jingle you still can’t get out of your head.
Tastee-Freez memories: How this roadside stop became a summer staple in the 1950s
Tastee-Freez was the go-to spot in the 1950s for fast food and frozen treats. See what made this ice cream chain a summertime favorite.
How much did you love this Brach’s Easter candy from the 60s? Bunnieschickschocolate eggs & more
Brach’s Easter candy from the ’60s included chocolate malt & chocolate creme eggsmarshmallow-filled chicks and rabbitsand tiny jelly bird eggs.
Paint decorated Easter cookies to look like colorful eggs using this easy and clever technique
Make decorated Easter cookies a part of your holiday tradition with this cute Easter egg design. Why should Christmas have all the cookie fun?
These 40 vintage TV dinners look even better than we remember
Remember vintage TV dinners — shiny foil trays filled with delicious-looking dinner delightswaiting in the freezer for a special night? Plus find out the history of TV dinners!
10 sensational old-fashioned savory mushroom recipes (1912)
Mushroom recipes from 1912 show how home cooks turned humble mushrooms into heartyflavorful dishes using simpletime-tested methods.
This sunburst chicken stir-fry recipe from 1985 turns simple ingredients into something amazing
Not only is pineapple amazing on its ownit also can be a delicious ingredient in lots of recipes — like this sunburst chicken stir-fry recipe from the 80s.
Metal ice cube trays: The coldhard truth about old-school ice-making (1950s)
Before plastic traysmetal ice cube trays were a daily struggle — until a clever lever changed everything. Here’s how they shaped vintage kitchen life.
McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes: The story of how a simple shake became a holiday tradition (1970s & 80s)
McDonald’s shamrock shakes have been a St. Patrick’s Day favorite for decades. Here’s the surprising history behind this minty green fast-food classic.
Original Grasshopper Pie: Get this amazing recipe direct from the sourceplus find out how it was invented in 1966
This original Grasshopper Pie recipe creates a delicious and refreshing no-bake dessertmade up of a chocolate mint cream filling (with alcohol) in what’s basically an Oreo crust.
5 vintage chipped beef recipesincluding the military’s famous SOS recipe
Creamed chipped beef – dried beef with white gravy – is also known as “s**t on a shingle” (SOS)and was often served to troops during World War II.
These vintage pots and pans from the 70s may seem kitschy nowbut they were bold decor statements back then
In the 70sstainless steel or copper cookware wasn’t enough – people wanted retro pots and pans for their kitchen in all of the latest colors and patterns. Take a peek inside those old kitchen cabinets!
Weird retro ways to serve pineapple (and a few good ideastoo) from the 1940s-90s
From meat glazes to unique salads and totally vintage- jello moldsthe most iconic tropical fruit can make itself useful in so many ways. Here are some weird – and some good – retro ways to serve pineapple.
Hot Dr Pepper was a cool thing in the world of warm winter drinks (1960s)
Warm up like it’s the 1960s with hot Dr Pepper! This retro drinkserved with a slice of lemonis a unique and cozy twist on the classic soda.
Onion soup mix recipes: 15 easy ways to make mealtime magic
After an outdoorsy afternoonbring the party inside. Settle down to something warming. Any of these delicious dishes will do fine. They’re super easy because you make them with onion soup mix.
100 snapshots of 1970s supermarkets: Vintage vibes & prices we can only dream of today
What were vintage 1970s supermarkets like – and how do they compare to today’s grocery store options? Take a look back several decades to see!
Remember these? 60+ of your favorite vintage breakfast cereals from the 60s
In the ’60svintage breakfast cereals became really populargaining millions of fans – especially kids. What was your favorite? See all the best retro brands here (many of which aresadlylong gone).
