Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
Today is National Chocolate Chip Day! I can't think of a better culinary item to celebrate. Chocolate chips have been a mainstay in my home all of my life – during childhood, when my children were young and through to today. I always have semi-sweet chocolate chips in their regular size. Sometimes I purchase the... Continue Reading →
Happy National Apple Pie Day! I don't make a lot of pies because it seems like a lot of work for only 8 servings. But I decided to give this recipe a go, especially since it had a special title. The word ‘impossible’ caught my attention. Presumably, it’s called impossible because the pie makes its... Continue Reading →
In looking through local church cookbooks for great recipes to make, it has been a delight to find names of people who have been a part of my life. Usually it is a female, but in this case it is a man -- WWII vet Dick Beitler of Berne, Indiana. I'll explain. In 2012, I... 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 →
When I began researching vintage recipes and cookbooks 18 months ago, I did it for fun and comfort. Stress was a big part of my life (and continues to be) and thinking of my mom and grandmas (people who had loved me) made me happy. Sadly, all of these wonderful women are gone now, but... Continue Reading →
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 →
I made this recipe in memory of Mom who would have celebrated her 96th birthday recently. As you can see from this photo, she looked good in the color. I thought creating one of her recipes which she handwrote for my sisters and me (she had beautiful handwriting) in red would be appropriate. I remember... 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 →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 