Vintage Food Blog and Shop
Mid-century recipes, retro shop, and kitchen inspiration from the 1940s–1960s
We’re here for the storytellers, home cooks, memory keepers, and anyone who loves a good tuna casserole served with a wink and a gingham tablecloth.
Start With Some Mid-Century Favorites
Seasonal Spotlight - Holidays
Seasonal Spotlight - Fall
Vanilla Pumpkin Milkshake
Retro Maple Bacon Cheez Whiz Bites
Meatloaf with Apple Cider Glaze
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Bell Bottoms Optional - Party Like It’s 1975
Step Into Diane’s World - Journal Entries Filled With Recipes, Home Projects, Storytelling and Snapshots of Mid-Century Life. After All, It’s Not Nostalgia If You’re Living It.
The Diane Blogs - New Series
Beverages
White Chocolate Raspberry Dirty Soda
Caramel Apple Shake
Old Fashion Cocktail
Shirley with a Shot of Vodka
Vintage Desserts & Toppings
Homemade Caramel Sauce
Bon Bon cookies
Banana Split Cake
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
Main Course
Buttery Pecan Toast
Zesty Italian Chicken Salad Sandwich
1940s 7-up Biscuits
Kraft’s 1950s Fish sticks
1950s Pineapple Chicken
Meatloaf with Apple Cider Glaze
Lipton’s Onion Soup Hamburger
Vintage Apple-Glazed Ham
Recipe Preservation Links: Appetizers, Beverages, Salads & Sides, Main Dish, Desserts, Breakfast, Retro Snacks, Vintage Ration & Depression Era
