Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
Right now, while typing this post, I’m wrapped in a woolen cap, sweater, yoga pants, socks, shoes, and fuzzy blanket. I slept during the night covered by a quilt made by my great-grandmother (handsewn and in great condition --I love it!) and a flannel blanket made by my daughter-in-law (I love her!). In case you... 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 →
This is a special blog post for me. I’ve not blogged for several months. The reason is that my husband of 44 years, John, died from prostate cancer in October. We fought the battle with that awful disease for 17 months until his poor body succumbed peacefully. I took this photo of him last year... Continue Reading →
Moving Week is here! My head is full of details for Saturday’s big day when we move from one home to another. Approximately 20 people are expected to volunteer to help us move boxes, furniture, and other items to our new home. We are moving only one-half of a mile, but it is our first... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Vintage Eats! Cookies were part of my baking routine in the 1980s and 1990s when my kids were growing up. I must have created thousands using different recipes, though mostly chocolate chip. When my mother-in-law gave me Air Bake cookie sheets, it opened me to a world of fewer burnt cookies in our... Continue Reading →
This is the week of our country’s independence, starting in 1776! Happy birthday, America! We are a patriotic family and so I try to show my support for our patriotic holidays as often as possible. This Fourth of July I’m focusing on showing my patriotism through my baking. After looking online and in magazines for... Continue Reading →
I was in the mood to do some baking this week (surprise, surprise). Cookies were my first option (again, no surprise to those who follow this blog as I've shared several in the past). Then I thought of the time that cookies took – mixing the ingredients, preparing cookie sheets (usually 4), waiting for each... Continue Reading →
Here is what I promised – a second vintage recipe using the remainder of the cabbage from last week’s Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. Quick and Easy Fruit Slaw is a delightful, surprising take on the traditional coleslaw made with a cream or vinegary dressing. This recipe offers healthier choices like yogurt. I’ve only learned to like... Continue Reading →
It’s always fun to find a quick and easy vintage recipe that sparks the taste buds! This recipe made with fresh blueberries (frozen can be used if thawed, drained) is moist and tastes much like cake. Every crumb packed a wallop with blueberry goodness! As with most quick breads, it is simple and quick to... Continue Reading →
On social media people like to share recipes from their ancestors – mothers, grandmothers, others who wrote down tried-and-true favorites. My mother wrote some of her favorite recipes for us to have, so I’m thrilled to have her beautiful penmanship on recipe cards. Upon examining a spiral-bound cookbook in the Indiana Room of the Wells... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 