Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
This recipe is of great interest to me, first because I love pasta. Second, it reminded me of a dear friend who was a true patriot during World War II. I’ll explain. This recipe was published in a cookbook called “Recipes on Parade: Dining Travelers at Home and Abroad—Favorite Recipes of Military Officers’ Wives.” It... Continue Reading →
Another cool day in the Midwest (frost warnings!) had me hunting for a warm meat dish recipe. Upon finding a package of stew meat in the freezer, I thawed it and used it for this recipe for Beef Stew and Dumplings. I can't deny it was a bit of babysitting for this recipe (3 hours),... Continue Reading →
I know this is a day I should be talking of something green that comes from my kitchen. But I have a more exciting occasion to celebrate than a national holiday – my daughter’s wedding! Yes, recently I was proud to see my daughter marry a man whom she loves and who I’m certain loves... Continue Reading →
Winter may be nearly over for those of us in the Midwest (crossing fingers and toes). We’re not quite there yet with temps in the 30s this week, but at least the snow is gone. It’s departure could not be more welcome. I feel like I’ve emerged from the land of Narnia from ‘The Chronicles... Continue Reading →
If you’re stuck in the Midwest with (still) tons of snow outside, you may be thinking – It’s Narnia all over again (from ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ by C.S. Lewis). We’re never going to be released from this curse of the White Stuff. Ok, enough of my dramatics. One positive note is that a big American... Continue Reading →
Today is National Pie Day! What a great food to celebrate! To be honest, I’ve not made many pies in my life. When my kids were growing up, I made cakes that offered more slices per recipe for my hungry crowd. With a pie each person would only get a single slice and it would... Continue Reading →
If there was one food that appeared at my childhood home’s kitchen table regularly, it was potatoes. Mostly in the baked form, but often with cheese and from a box, such as manufactured by General Foods. After church on Sundays, Mom popped one of these prepared boxed mixes of various flavors of potatoes in the... Continue Reading →
Have you ever made a mistake in the kitchen and not known it was a mistake until after you’ve eaten the item –and it tasted delicious? I have. In fact, I may have created a new recipe – all with a mistake born of ignorance. Let me explain. It has to do with persimmons. I... Continue Reading →
If sugary treats threaten to disable your health restrictions or caloric goals this Christmas season, Hot Spiced Fruit is a good recipe to come to your rescue. It is a wonderfully luscious combination of fruits with no or little sugar involved. Frozen berries which are plentiful throughout the year are often packed sugar-free. Plus, it... Continue Reading →
“A easy-to-mix cookie with a soft interior made festive with red icing sugar” As an American Midwesterner, I live near a sect of people who call themselves Amish. The region around me has possibly thousands of people who have chosen to adopt a simple way of living in what some of us would consider the... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 