Whether it’s the “90s butter mom” aesthetic, the “handmade” Halloween, or the “Little Women” Christmas–“vintage” is definitely “in” these days.
However, I loved “vintage” before it was cool. Maybe it was all those old movies I watched growing up, but I’ve always been crazy about anything retro.
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with retro cooking.
There’s something magical about making an old recipe. It feels like you’re bringing a piece of the past to life. My favorite cookbooks are the ones that have been marked up by their previous owners. The more dog-eared pages and handwritten notes, the better!
One of my favorite cookbooks is one I found at my favorite consignment shop in town. It’s called “The Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipes from Famous Eating Places” by Simon & Schuster, first published in 1950.
According to my research, copies of these cookbooks were sold at Ford dealerships as well as some traditional bookstores. The collection featured recipes from popular “local eats” and celebrated regional flavors from all over the country. How cool is that?
This week, I’m making a corn pudding recipe from the “Buckhorn Inn” (just outside of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.) I’ll let you know how it turns out!
For Halloween, I tried my hand at a 1930s Snow Ghost Chocolate Pie. Boy was it delicious. It took some patience waiting for the pie filling to thicken, but it was worth it. It would probably look cuter (and maybe make more sense) with a Christmas Tree on it? I can’t wait to bring this to a Christmas party!
Dear Reader, I NEED YOUR HELP!
I’m planning a “Forgotten Foods” series this winter, where I dig up vintage after-school snacks and party foods and try them out every week. I would love your suggestions and recipes! Comment Below!
Thanks for reading!
Christa
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