Freaky Friday

Welcome to Freaky Friday. I happen to be the lucky owner of a set of recipe cards from 1973, a lot of recipe cards, and most of them are a bit freaky! I thought I'd share some of my thoughts and possible ways to update these recipes. Some cards are just too far gone and can't be fixed but hopefully, at least I can get you laughing. Now don't be afraid because some of these recipe cards have a good foundation for creative recipe ideas. We have come a long way baby...

Oh, card # 20 you are so ugly. I am failing to see anything perfect or Rosy about this "salad," actually I give it a big YUCK!!

Really people, Jello and cabbage how is that going to feel in your mouth?  Again Yuck!

I was going to post this on Halloween because I thought it looked like a brain!  I do love cabbage and was determined to get my daughter (and husband) to love it.  This would not be my recipe of choice to introduce a strong  flavored veggie to my loved ones.

Rosy Perfection Salad
1973:
Old School
1 envelope unflavored gelatin

1 1/4 c cold water

Artificial sweetener to equal 1/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 c vinegar

1 tbs lemon juice

2 c finely shredded red cabbage
1 c chopped celery

1 tbs chopped pimiento

Parsley to garnish




2009:
Update Suggestions...

If you want Jello just put some fruit in it and forget the veggies.

Or...

Hide cabbage in egg rolls

Add to lo mein or fried rice

Mix into pot stickers

Make coleslaw

Top brothy soup with some raw cabbage

Sauté shredded cabbage in olive oil until just wilted. Season with extra virgin olive oil and salt.

Mix with lettuce and top tacos

Freaky Friday

Welcome to Freaky Friday. I happen to be the lucky owner of a set of recipe cards from 1973, a lot of recipe cards, and most of them are a bit freaky! I thought I'd share some of my thoughts and possible ways to update these recipes. Some cards are just too far gone and can't be fixed but hopefully, at least I can get you laughing. Now don't be afraid because some of these recipe cards have a good foundation for creative recipe ideas. We have come a long way baby...

You can't really go wrong with a cupcake but these seem to have gone really wrong. It is not Halloween yet but these sure are spooky!

Maybe it's the dried leaves they are sitting in, or the creepy faces, or the dangerous fire sticks positioned to burn off all your arm hair as you grab for one. These are perfect for your next front yard séance, don't forget the fire extinguisher.


1973:
Old School

Cupcakes
unsweetened chocolate
flour
baking powder
salt
margarine
sugar
eggs
milk
vanilla
walnuts
1 pkg fluffy white frosting mix
licorice laces
candy corn
lifesavers
Chocolate chips
chocolate sprinkles


2008:
Update Suggestions...

Cupcakes
1 package organic cupcake mix, chocolate
assorted candies and some free time

Homemade Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
4 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon orange peel (optional)

Combine cream cheese and butter; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar and grated orange peel.

Freaky Friday

Welcome to Freaky Friday. I happen to be the lucky owner of a set of recipe cards from 1973, a lot of recipe cards, and most of them are a bit freaky! I thought I'd share some of my thoughts and possible ways to update these recipes. Some cards are just too far gone and can't be fixed but hopefully, at least I can get you laughing. Now don't be afraid because some of these recipe cards have a good foundation for creative recipe ideas. We have come a long way baby...

I wouldn't want to eat one of those pool balls thinking it was a cherry tomato!!

Hot Tuna and Egg Buns
1973:
Old School

Tuna

stuffed green olives

cheddar cheese cubes

hard cooked eggs, (the overcooked kind with the green ring)

mayonnaise or cooked salad dressing 

sweet pickle relish

chopped onion

salt 

frankfurter rolls

2008:
Update Suggestions...

Easy Tuna Melt

Tuna

olive oil or mayonnaise (just a bit)

good quality cheese, Swiss or Provolone

grated Parmesan on top

leftover hot dog or hamburger bun

Black olives on the side

Broil cheeses over tuna serve.

Remember buy dolphin safe tuna and don't eat it too often.

More on safe fish to eat go here too.

Freaky Friday

Welcome to Freaky Friday. I happen to be the lucky owner of a set of recipe cards from 1973, a lot of recipe cards, and most of them are a bit freaky! I thought I'd share some of my thoughts and possible ways to update these recipes. Some cards are just too far gone and can't be fixed but hopefully, at least I can get you laughing. Now don't be afraid because some of these recipe cards have a good foundation for creative recipe ideas. We have come a long way baby...



1973:

Old School

ground beef, raw

lemon juice

garlic

egg yolks, raw

sour cream

catsup

chili sauce

brandy

capers

onion

rye bread

2008:

Update Suggestions...

My vote,  let's just pretend we never saw this and move on.

Freaky Friday

Welcome to Freaky Friday.

I am the lucky owner of a set of recipe cards from 1973, a lot of recipe cards, and most of them are a bit freaky!  I thought I'd share some of my thoughts and possible ways to update these recipes. Some cards  are just too far gone and can't be fixed but hopefully, at least I can get you laughing.  Now don't be afraid because some of these recipe cards have a good foundation for creative recipe ideas.  I am always up for suggestions and comments.

We have come a long way baby...

As you can see this card is marked as "children's favorites," hmmm maybe not.

It may have been a good snack after recorder practice in 1972 but let's talk about how we can make it better. 

1973:

Old School...

Dressing:

heavy cream

mayonnaise

honey

banana

apple

walnuts

canned pineapple

lettuce cups

buttered toast

2008:

Update suggestions...

Dressing:

Honey

plain yogurt

lemon juice

banana
apple

grapes
wheat germ or flax for sprinkling

Serve in silicone cupcake cups or foil cupcake papers