Vintage Food Blog and Shop
Mid-century recipes, retro shop, and kitchen inspiration from the 1940s–1960s
We’re here for the collectors, 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
Classic Roadside Diner Lunch Ideas!
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because vintage charm doesn’t stop at the stovetop dive into DIYs, décor, and old-school homemaking
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Spin Through the VBTB Recipe Rolodex
From casseroles to cocktails our rolodex is packed with:
150 + retro recipes featured throughout the vintage food blog & shop.
Nine Pages of Everyday Vintage Recipes
Over 1,600 vintage recipes on my VIP Pinterest Board Grandma’s Recipe Box.
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Appetizers
Vintage appetizers bring a sense of nostalgia and charm to any gathering.
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Vintage Breakfast
Classic breakfast dishes have been passed down through generations.
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Cocktails
These recipes often contain classic ingredients like whiskey, rum, brandy, and vodka.
Perfect Old Fashioned Cocktail
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Desserts
Vintage dessert recipes a great way to experience a taste of nostalgia.
Retro Jello Pudding Ice Cream Pie
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Main Dish
Made with classic ingredients and preparations that have stood the test of time.
Kraft’s Cheesy Fish Stick Recipe
Southern Dinner Retro TV Style
Cherry & Orange Glazed Baked Ham
Kellogg’s 1960’s Oven Crisped Chicken
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Beverages
Vintage recipes often contain unique combinations of flavors and ingredients that are not commonly found in modern recipes.
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Reviews and Comments
Review of Campbell’s Tomato and Grilled Cheese Soup
Blog Comment Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful vintage recipe. I made it many times for my children and grand children over the years. Unfortunately, I lost the recipe, and I was thrilled to find your blog with the original recipe.
Blog Comment This sounds like a fun idea for me as grandma to share with the kids this summer. Gotta be current with the times to be a cool grandma. Thanks for these recipes.
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Vintage Side Dishes
Retro sides and salads evoke the flavors of a bygone era.
VBTB Vintage Recipe Rolodex
