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Testing & preserving mid-century recipes from the 1940s–1970s

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.

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Start With Mid-Century Favorite Recipes

The Diane Blogs - New Series

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.

Retro Beverages

4 Retro Raspberry Drinks to try

Retro Cola Floats

Vintage Desserts & Toppings

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Rum Sauce & Strawberries Over Ice Cream

Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

Homemade Caramel Sauce

Vintage Jell-o Ribbon Dessert

brown sugar caramel sauce

Nostalgic Breakfast & Lunch

Mid Century Easter Omelet

Zesty Chicken Salad Sandwich

1950s Cheesy Tuna Toasties

Toad in the hole

paprika retro french fries

Series Features

Check out curated everyday vintage recipes from mid-century classics and sweet retro desserts to nostalgic drinks in the vintage recipe library.

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