random stuffs mostly vintage and found
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Hallowe’en Apples 2 ½ cups Staley’s Crystal White Syrup 2 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons butter 18 small red apples 18 wooden sticks Boil syrup, sugar and butter together to 270° F. or until a few drops tried in cold water become brittle. Put sticks firmly into cores of apples. Dip them in syrup, […]