random stuffs mostly vintage and found
Anise Cookies 1/3 cup anise seeds 3 2/3 cups all purpose flour (sifted) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 cup butter (softened) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar (packed) 1 egg 3 tbsp light molasses 1/2 cup undiluted evaporated milk With a sharp knife, chop anise seeds very fine. Sift flour with […]
Mincemeat Filled Cookies 1 1/2 cups shortening 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 4 1/2 tbsp milk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted) 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 tsp soda 1 can mincemeat pie filling 1/2 cup orange marmalade Cream shortening and sugars together until fluffy. Add egg, milk […]
Today Yesterday was one of those depressing days one has while thrifting. I love the look of MCM furniture but just don’t have the room for it. It is even more painful when the furniture is being sold for a total steal. This is an utterly amazing Karlit piece. Such amazing Swedish MCM design. It […]
From “Meet the Millers”, January 15, 1957 Party Goulash 1 cup onion (sliced) 1 pound beef (cubed boneless) 1 pound veal (cubed boneless) 1/2 pound pork (cubed) flour (for coating meat) 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound sauerkraut 1 tablespoon paprika (Hungarian) 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 cup consomme 1/4 teaspoon bay 1/8 teaspoon thyme […]
Walnut Slices ¾ cup brown sugar 1 ½ cups butter 3 ¼ cups flour Mix sugar and butter. Add flour and pack in pan. Bake at 300° F until slightly brown. Cover with topping and bake at 275° F until puffed. Topping 2 cups brown sugar 6 tablespoons flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 […]