Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
If you want to talk about cookies that have maintained popularity over the years (centuries!), I nominate Hermits. Granted, the title could possibly make you question the validity of my choice. People Hermits are thought to be somewhat unpopular beings who elect to be alone. Why would anyone choose that name for a cookie that... Continue Reading →
If there is one cookie/dessert I wish I had grown up with because I now love it so much, it is shortbread. I’m actually surprised that Mom never made it, nor did I have it at family reunions or church potlucks. It is one of the easiest and quickest treats I’ve ever made. Just a... Continue Reading →
I debated whether to feature these little gems because my efforts at decorating them were not great. But then I thought that maybe other people feel that way about their cooking/ baking efforts and we should not put ourselves down for less-than-perfect results. After all, these brightly-frosted petite cookies tasted fine. I just may have... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 