Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
Last week, I gave my debut presentation of ‘Cooking Through the 20th Century.’ It was a zoom presentation for an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) group in Fresno, CA. I presented one recipe from each decade of the 20th century, based on recipes found in cookbooks I own. I showed photos of the cookbooks and... Continue Reading →
I love finding gems in my vintage cookbooks – especially those that are more than 100 years old! Butterscotch Squares should be renamed ‘Pecan Butterscotch Squares’ because the pecans add so much flavor. The recipe is in a hardback 350-page volume called ‘Modern Priscilla Cook Book.’ The cover also states that it includes “One thousand... Continue Reading →
Our temps are back in the 80s this week so it’s off with the oven for the evening meal. This stove-top chicken dish is easy to fix and you probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry or refrigerator. The décor in the photo of the finished recipe is from my daughter. She helped... 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 →
This is my new favorite vintage dessert recipe! I had never cooked with plums. Truth be told, although I liked the taste of plums eaten raw, I didn't purchase them often. Finding two bags on sale at the grocery inspired me to pick them up and try them in a recipe. Wow! This Italian Plum... Continue Reading →
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a cookies recipe. They are my favorite thing to make so I try not to overdo it by posting them every other week, although I could easily do so! Cookie cookbooks are my downfall! This recipe is unusual for me because it has a secret ingredient I’ve never... Continue Reading →
Are you a gardener who feels like zucchini is growing out your ears because it is so plentiful? If so, pass it on. I’m enjoying trying multiple recipes with zucchini. The wonderful thing about zucchini is that it can be used in everything from appetizers to entrees to vegetarian and vegetable to desserts! Plus, I... Continue Reading →
(That is how the recipe in the cookbook spells what we spell as 'Lasagna') With a slight break in the hot temperatures (the high is only 84 degrees!), I finally turned on the oven to make a baked pasta dish. It’s been a while for us to have such a filling dish. But school has... Continue Reading →
It’s a cooler day this morning in my part of the Midwest – 68! But the temps are supposed to get sweltering again by the end of the week. We had several incidents of rain over the weekend which really helped with our crops and gardens. Thank God for that! As it is not yet... Continue Reading →
I’m challenging myself to try healthy foods that are new to me. That includes cabbage. This is not necessarily an unusual food in the culinary world, just in my diet. My grandma grew cabbage in her garden. Mom didn't serve it often, probably because she knew my sisters and me always turned up our noses... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 