Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
If you are a mystery lover, you’ve probably run across cozy mysteries that are food-centered and include recipes at the end for the reader to try, based on their mention in the text. This was true upon my reading of ‘Murder with Ganache’ by Lucy Burdette. The characters make the Greek dish Spanakopita -- translated... Continue Reading →
What better activity to do on a wintry day than make a delicious, vintage recipe? I struck gold with "Apple and Squash Bisque." A good friend, Susan Connelly, had given me a butternut squash last fall from her garden. “It will keep for several months,” she said. I took her at her word and stored... Continue Reading →
Meat is an important part of my family’s diet. We love beef, pork, fish, and other varieties. But, I'm resolved in 2025 to try meatless dishes which I'm exploring. Finding a package of pork chops in the freezer set me to thinking. I could do my traditional preparation of slicing Gala apples over the tops... Continue Reading →
It’s funny how the name of a recipe can attract your attention. This recipe for ‘Yorkshire Beef’ was in a Betty Crocker cookbook from 1983 (General Mills). I read through it, thinking I’d find out how the recipe got its British sounding name. Nothing. In fact, it was quite like a lot of casserole dishes... Continue Reading →
Right now, while typing this post, I’m wrapped in a woolen cap, sweater, yoga pants, socks, shoes, and fuzzy blanket. I slept during the night covered by a quilt made by my great-grandmother (handsewn and in great condition --I love it!) and a flannel blanket made by my daughter-in-law (I love her!). In case you... Continue Reading →
It’s a new year and I can't wait to see what this year has in store with exciting prospects, especially in the kitchen! This winter I’m organizing my new kitchen for ease and practicality. After moving into this home in August, I had a hard time acclimating to the kitchen. Part of the reason was... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 