I use the term ‘recipe’ rather lightly here, but in many of my vintage magazines I often find these ads. They seem to always be at the outs...

I haven’t shared any chicken news with any of you lately. If you recall, back in January I ordered a dozen fertile French Copper Maran eggs....

This year I am excited to re-watch (well for 1957 me it will be the ‘first viewing’) of the Tracy and Hepburn movie “The Desk Set”. I ador...

The other day my first chicks began to hatch. If you may recall, I had ordered a dozen French Maran Eggs to hatch. I want to have a small f...

I thought I would start today with this lovely ad from my 1956 Better Homes and Gardens. It is for an Armstrong floor. First of all, to som...

Last night, the 6th of January 1957, was Elvis’ third and final appearence on Ed Sullivan. He did a number of songs including “Hound Dog,” ...

I often get asked about meals, meal planning, and shopping. How to make lists or plan meals. I think, in many ways, this needs to be a pers...

I actually received a few questions about my coffee cake. Two people, overseas readers, asked how I made the recipe without yeast and lettin...

Well, folks, here in 1956 it is Blackberry Season! Here you can see a lovely handful of these delicious fruit. I have bushes I have plante...