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Betty Crocker's Party Book, 1960
One of Betty's spiral-bound charmers. Highlights from the Christmas chapter include: door decor, wreaths, tree-trimming, a "cooky" swap...
Brian Theis
Dec 17, 20201 min read
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Gala Holiday Ham & Noodle Ring
One ring to rule them all. A nod to the zany ring molds of yore, this gala treat has a velvety texture and exciting, full-flavored...
Brian Theis
Dec 16, 20203 min read
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Rally 'Round the Cheese Ball!
They come in all shapes and sizes, AND nationalities. Around the cheese ball at a party is where the action is and I've been making them...
Brian Theis
Dec 10, 20204 min read
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Consumers Power Christmas Recipes, 1967
In my mid-century cookbook collection I have a trove of "cookbooklets," or elaborate, soft cover recipe pamphlets. Frequently used for...
Brian Theis
Dec 9, 20201 min read
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BH&G Treasury of Christmas Ideas, 1966
Full title: Better Homes and Gardens Treasury of Christmas Ideas, 1966 This is an unusually ambitious book full of Christmas decorating...
Brian Theis
Dec 3, 20201 min read
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Forgotten Cookies
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...
Brian Theis
Dec 3, 20201 min read
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Make Your Own Christmas Village
I am a person that loves miniature things. I also love Christmas. So naturally I'm someone who loves miniature Christmas villages. 🎄 🏡...
Brian Theis
Dec 3, 20204 min read
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Christmas Morning French Toast
Through the years we all will be together If the Fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough 🌟 And have yourself a merry...
Brian Theis
Nov 12, 20201 min read
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Betty Crocker's Hostess Cookbook, 1967
Hostess Cookbook?! Hey, what about us hosts? In 1967 the idea that the male of the species might be the one having friends over for the...
Brian Theis
Oct 21, 20202 min read
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The Arnaud's Special, and Dubonnet Rouge
The Arnaud's Special is a creation of Arnaud's Restaurant in the French Quarter, New Orleans. It was the house cocktail there in the...
Brian Theis
Sep 17, 20201 min read
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Creole Crawfish 'n Cornbread Dressing
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...
Brian Theis
Sep 7, 20202 min read
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Maids of Honour ENGLAND
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...
Brian Theis
Sep 3, 20202 min read
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Spritz Cookies (Spritzgebäck) GERMANY
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...
Brian Theis
Aug 27, 20201 min read
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Foodarama Party Book 1959 !!
One of my very favorite things! I have a huge collection of cookbooks and cookbooklets, from roughly 1945 to 1965, and I go back to the...
Brian Theis
Aug 25, 20201 min read
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Remarkable Fudge 1959
Better Homes & Gardens Holiday Cook Book, 1959 Remarkable Fudge Just velvety—wonderful! And so foolproof, you can make a big batch like...
Brian Theis
Aug 9, 20201 min read
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Christmas Party Meatballs
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...
Brian Theis
Aug 4, 20201 min read
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