Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
Thanks to all of you who have reached out in response to earlier posts in which I shared thoughts about my grief journey after losing my husband last year. It was a risky step putting such personal stuff out there. I don't feel I have any advice to share so if you’ve not read any... 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 →
While re-creating vintage recipes, I’m teaching myself to use spices that are new to me. Curry is a favorite. Having made Creamy Chicken Curry a year ago, I was happy to find another good Chicken Curry recipe to try. Success! This one came from Nashville Seasons, a Jr. League Cookbook. I have quite a few... Continue Reading →
I’ve been re-creating vintage recipes long enough now to know not every one is a keeper. Some recipes, while sounding good and made satisfactorily, just didn't strike true with our household tastes. That is not true of Meatball Stew. (Those other recipes don't make it to this blog. I love the recipes I post.) In... Continue Reading →
During Christmas, one of my three kids placed something in my pantry that had never claimed a position there before (none will confess although I have a strong inkling who is guilty). Indeed, it was something I had never heard of, nor could I imagine what to do with it -- a 24-ounce plastic jar... Continue Reading →
If you’re still looking for a sweet dessert to make for your Sweetie on Valentine’s Day, I recommend this recipe for French Madeleines. Don't let the title throw you. Madeleines sound fancy and are traditionally made in special pans with a fanlike appearance so they look elegant. But you don't need special pans to turn... Continue Reading →
Today is National Pizza Day! It’s also Super Bowl Sunday. This latter fact makes no difference to me as I’m not a football (or any sport) fan. But I do like pizza! Even if I don't like sports, I don't begrudge others who do. Everyone knows pizza is the No. 1 food on this given... Continue Reading →
Today is National Dark Chocolate Day. Having survived one of the worst Januarys, due to weather, I decided to celebrate February and this fairly unknown foodie holiday with a vintage recipe of 40 years ago. Full disclosure: I’m not a fan of dark chocolate. The reason is due to an unfortunate experience I had in... Continue Reading →
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 →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 