This recipe comes from an undated page torn from a small booklet (?). The other side reads “General Foods Kitchens Grand big savings with lots of valuable coupons inside”. No date. Dreamy Pastel Whip 1 package (3 oz.) Jell-O Gelatin, any flavor 1 cup boiling water 1 cup cold water 1/2 cup cold milk 1/2 […]

I have a charming little recipe booklet from Pillsbury that measures approx. 5 1/4″ wide by 2 1/4″ high. The title is: 12 New Cake Recipes MADE WITH PILLSBURY’S SNO SHEEN CAKE FLOUR The back cover reads: “I BELIEVE YOU’LL LIKE SNO SHEEN A LITTLE BETTER THAN ANY OTHER CAKE FLOUR YOU’VE EVER USED … […]

This is a recipe card that I suspect may have been distributed by Crisco. The cookies are pictured on the front of the card, recipe on back. There is a signature: Loretta Lynn. Probably the country singer? No date on card. BROWN EYED SUSANS 4 dozen cookies Dough: 1 cup Crisco 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar […]

Published Nov 12, 2006 in Pastries

This is an old magazine clipping, date unknown. Nice and easy instructions for making cream puffs. Recipe follows image below. Cream Puffs by DORIS TISDALE HOME SERVICE CENTER Cream puffs are a delicate brown fraud. They look complicated–actually they’re quick and easy when you latch on to the trick of them. Puffs are luscious with […]

Recipes for sweet dough, swedish tea ring, irish refrigerator rolls and more are included in this small pamphlet with the following information: No. 24 in a Series of Mary Alden’s Famous Recipes Yeast Rolls and Tempting Coffee Cakes Special Recipe Service For special recipes or other baking help, write to Mary Alden’s Test Kitchen, Box […]

Here are three recipes from Woman’s Day Kitchen dated October 1943. Saucepan Cocoa Brownies, Small Popcorn Balls and Burnt Sugar Fudge. Recipes follow image below: SAUCEPAN COCOA BROWNIES Costs 51 cents (October 1943) Makes 16 squares Woman’s Day Kitchen 1/2 cup shortening 6 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 3/4 cup […]

This is a clipping from Parade Magazine dated November 6, 1960. Onion Rolls, made the quick no-knead way, are so delicious that you’re sure to eat one the moment you take them out of the oven. Try them with a savory stew or casserole dish. Onion Batter Rolls 1 package active dry yeast 1 1/4 […]

Published Sep 03, 2006 in Cakes, Extras

This is a little pamphlet from Cream Corn Starch with a few recipes plus instructions on how to make your own cake flour. Instructions follow the graphic below: Cream Corn Starch to make your own cake flour Cake Flour contains more Starch and less Gluten than Bread Flour in order to insure lighter, more tender […]