Kohlrabi Soup (Karalábéleves)

Kohlrabi Soup Karalábéleves 1 small cut-up chicken 4 young kohlrabi 1 1/4 tsp salt 2 Tbsp chopped parsley 4 Tbsp butter or lard 3 Tbsp flour 2 egg yolks ½ cup cream Cook the chicken for 30 minutes in salted water to cover. Peel the kohlrabi and cut into fine strips. Add to the chicken … Read more

#tbt (more) History from St. Ann’s Boy Scout Troop 118

Boy Scout Troop 118 Seneca district

The History of Troop 118 St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church Buffalo, NY circa 1937 On February 28th 1927, a charter was presented by Rev. E.J. Meekel, SJ to a group of 8 boys and 10 scouters known as Boy Scout Troop 118 of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church. Mr. John Pfeiffer was appointed scoutmaster and … Read more

Coloring books at Leisure Arts

**This post contains affiliate links/ advertising/ blah blah blah… basically if you buy something I get a few cents to fund my vintage cookbook habit** Leisure Arts is the leader in Adult or Grownup Coloring. We offer 9 beautifully illustrated titles, that will soothe and relax you as you color your stress away. Buy all … Read more

Betty Crocker’s Absurd, Gorgeous Atomic-Age Creations – The New York Times

The iconic brand’s midcentury recipes evoke the era’s peculiar optimism, encased in gelatin and smothered in mayonnaise. Source: Betty Crocker’s Absurd, Gorgeous Atomic-Age Creations – The New York Times   I may own two boxes of these cards. There is something weirdly wonderful about these cards and there are times I’m tempted to make a … Read more

Vintage buttons and snaps oh my!

    I love finding old carded buttons (and other sewing supplies) at the thrifts. The packaging alone is usually a work of art & they often are examples of our old retail landscape. In today’s finds I found old Twin Fair and Hens & Kelly tags- along with a cursive Sears logo. Who else … Read more

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