Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
As we near the end of 2025, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite recipes from the year and what I love about them. This is my favorite OLD recipe from 2025. In fact, it is the oldest recipe I’ve ever re-created with success. It is delicious! The recipe name labels it a ‘bread’, but... Continue Reading →
If I could confess to one culinary weakness, it is bread. I love all types – rolls, muffins, sliced, baguettes, yeast, quick, whatever. Knowing carbs from bread can convert to sugar in the bloodstream, I do try to limit myself somewhat, due to a familial history of diabetes. But, when I find a power bread... Continue Reading →
Among my purchases from an online auction was a cookbook entitled “20th Century Cookbook.” While the title is not exactly auspicious, the title page (first page inside front cover) provided more information: “A Feast of Good Things, A Careful Compilation of Tried and Approved Recipes, The Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church, Monroeville,... Continue Reading →
Scotch Shortbread has to be one of the easiest, most delicious – and historic – foods in a cook’s repertoire today. It contains only a handful of ingredients and bakes quickly to provide a satisfyingly lightness that is a delight. As for its history, shortbread was brought into Scotland by Mary Queen of Scots, when... Continue Reading →
As Easter approaches, I’m in the mood for carrots. So for the month of April, I’m focusing on recipes with carrots as an ingredient. Maybe not as the main ingredient as in this recipe for ‘Quick ‘N Easy Carrot Bread’, but they will play a part in each dish. Stay tuned! Remember, Bunny Rabbit on... Continue Reading →
Looking for a quick, tasty bread to serve for tonight’s St. Patrick’s Day dinner? This recipe fits the bill. I couldn't believe how simple it was to assemble. It only needed one bowl, a little handmixing, and was ready to pop into the oven in 15 minutes max! I found this recipe in a cookbook... Continue Reading →
It’s always fun to find a quick and easy vintage recipe that sparks the taste buds! This recipe made with fresh blueberries (frozen can be used if thawed, drained) is moist and tastes much like cake. Every crumb packed a wallop with blueberry goodness! As with most quick breads, it is simple and quick to... Continue Reading →
This week’s post is a two-for-one vintage recipe, including a simple, delicious baked good that will become a staple in your baking! The reason for the bonus is because I was blessed to be part of a big cooking adventure this past weekend which included my setting a new record in the number of people... Continue Reading →
Some recipes intimidate me. Sourdough breads – let’s be honest, most yeast breads intimidate me, though yeast is on my shelf with every intention of seeing use in my kitchen. Pastry. Period. French Onion Soup. I always order French Onion Soup in a restaurant when it’s on the menu because I love it so much.... Continue Reading →
This recipe is so simple that I kept checking the wording to make sure I didn't miss a step. Nope! Start to finish before popping it into the oven took under 15 minutes with a minimum of clean up! That includes the 1 minute (yes, only 1 minute!) of kneading. This very basic loaf gets... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 