Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
I had never made sandwich cookies in my long history of cookie-baking. They had always seemed like a lot of work with the extra challenge of making a filling. Plus the cookies have to be pretty similar in size to form a nice-looking result. Now that I use a small ice cream scoop to make... Continue Reading →
If you have/had a loving grandma who has made cookies for you, count yourself blessed. I’ve come to realize not everyone has that blessing in their lives. I was lucky enough to have three loving grandparents in my life— Dad’s mom and Mom’s parents (above). I loved them all. I especially have good memories of... Continue Reading →
If you want to talk about cookies that have maintained popularity over the years (centuries!), I nominate Hermits. Granted, the title could possibly make you question the validity of my choice. People Hermits are thought to be somewhat unpopular beings who elect to be alone. Why would anyone choose that name for a cookie that... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! I hope you had a good Christmas and special times with family and friends. I traveled across the country to spend time with family. While I would have preferred to be home for Christmas, it was all special and great. Highlights: Participated in my first official ‘Christmas Golf Cart Parade’ Walked on... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
There’s not much glamour in a name as simple as ‘Everything Cookies.’ But these little nuggets live up to their name. They have a number of tasty ingredients that many of us have in our pantries: oatmeal, chocolate chips, coconut and chopped pecans. They also have a delightful surprise: Rice Krispies. This is the first... Continue Reading →
So you want to do something for Mom but don’t have much time. What to bake? Oatmeal Chocolate Chippers has been my go-to recipe for decades. The batch can be assembled in one bowl and baked in less than one hour. It includes items I usually have on my shelf (oatmeal, chocolate chips, etc.). The... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 