Vintage Friday: Candy Time 1960

Candy to a young child in the early 1960s was doubly sweet. Not only did you get a nickel or two to spend as you wanted, but you also got a treat to take with you to school the next day to munch on during recess. I fondly remember my friends and I lounging on… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Candy Time 1960

Vintage Friday: Irish Chocolate Cake 1950

IRISH CHOCOLATE CAKE You can’t beat a super moist, old-fashioned chocolate cake. The “Irish” in this one comes from mashed potatoes—another use for leftovers in the frugal 1950s. The cake retains its succulent texture for several days when covered and stored—if you can keep the kiddies from sneaking it! Ingredients: ½ cup milk, 3 squares… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Irish Chocolate Cake 1950