Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
Do you feel confident sharing your food with others? I have done so on several occasions, only to discover later some dishes were somewhat less than I had hoped for in taste and appearance. Cases in point: The lemon quick bread I gave to a relative was in thanks for help on a project. Unfortunately,... 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 →
Happy Birthday to me! This week I celebrated my birthday with family and friends. It was a great day but the first one without my husband. If you follow this blog, you’ll know that I have talked about life following my husband’s death last year. It has been tough. Actually, as I’m sure most widows... 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 →
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 →
I know, I know. Another cookie recipe. Really, though, is anyone complaining about too many yummy cookie recipes? I don't think so. It must have been my imagination. This week I’m posting a vintage recipe from 1959 for a cookie made even more special because of whom I served them to -- A very special... Continue Reading →
Puff Pastry Pinwheels A wintry weekend is the perfect impetus to begin working with the most elegant of pastries – puff pastry. What is puff pastry, you may ask? (my cousin did) It is a simple mixture of flour and water and butter rolled before forming it into a variety of shapes. This process of... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 