Your Friendly photographer and vintage recipe collector.
About & FAQs
✦ Shelly | Vintage by the Bite ✦
Fun facts: I had an amazing time managing a 1950s malt shop in an antique mall with a soda fountain, swivel stools, and all!
Movie addict My Top 5 films I could watch on repeat: The Founder, McLintock! Blast from the Past, Funny Farm, and A Christmas Story.
Today I’m the vintage recipe preservationist behind Vintage by the Bite, The Diane Blogs, and the Vintage Everyday Recipes Club, where I explore mid-century recipes and the stories they tell.
Follow me on my new Flickr Account for recipes & photography.
Meet Vintage by the Bite
We’re a small but mighty retro food blog on a mission to keep vintage recipes alive so they don’t fade away with the pages of our old, well-loved cookbooks.
From fizzy drinks to Sunday suppers, we dish out fresh content every week on the blog, Instagram Stories, and Pinterest.
✦ Practical vintage recipes that can be incorporated into your everyday menus.
✦ Vintage by the Bite features over 150 nostalgic recipes on the blog and recipe library + more than 1,800 vintage recipes tucked inside Grandmas Recipe Drawer on Pinterest.
✦ Vintage Vibes Not Vintage Values
Vintage By The Bite Menu
A great resource for anyone interested in not just the recipes, but the full experience storytelling and nostalgia of mid -century life
Digital Downloads
Recipe binders, cards, and retro kitchen printables pulled straight from Shelly’s personal vintage collections.
Kitschy Blogs
Mid-century lifestyle posts with recipes, DIYs, and guides from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.
Recipe Preservation
Home of the Vintage Recipe Club and Retro Recipe Library — keeping recipes alive for history & education.
Subcategories
Series Features
The Diane Blogs: Step into 1960s Southern California through Diane’s eyes.
Old Hollywood-Inspired: Nostalgic spotlights on classic stars, paired with the retro cocktails and dishes they inspired.
Retro Reviews: Honest looks at convenience foods from yesterday and today.
Shop Choices
Vintage by the Bite Shop — Retro printables & binder collections.
Etsy Shop — Extended listings and small kitchen antiques.
Why Shop Vintage by The Bite?
Here, you'll find retro inspired printables designed for your recipe binders and handpicked vintage kitchen treasures ready to bring old school flair back to your countertops.
Everything here is budget-friendly and designed to make your kitchen feel like home 1950s-style.
✦ Frequently Asked Questions ✦
✦ Vintage Recipes✦
Q1: Are these recipes on the blog authentic vintage or modern interpretations?
A: Most recipes on the blog are true mid-century originals sourced from vintage cookbooks, clippings, community booklets, and brand pamphlets. When the original version is available, I keep it intact and note the source, year, or publication.
I also share vintage-inspired recipes - these are modern creations that capture the flavor, style, or spirit of the era. Every recipe (original or inspired) is personally tested, photographed, and styled here in my retro kitchen.
✨ Look for my labeling system at the bottom of each recipe so you’ll always know which one you’re reading:
✔️ “Authentic Vintage Recipe”
(Includes year + source when possible)
✔️ “Vintage-Inspired Recipe”
For modern originals that feel mid-century but aren’t from a booklet or clipping.
Q2: Can I contribute my own vintage recipes?
A: Absolutely! I love hearing from fellow vintage recipe collectors. You can share your family favorites or old cookbook gems right through the contact section on my they may even be featured in a future post or club collection!
Q3: Can I request a specific vintage recipe to be featured on the site?
A: Yes! If there’s a mid-century dish or dessert you’d love to see revived, send your suggestion through the contact form I’m always on the lookout for retro recipes worth rediscovering.
✦ Printable & Shop Help ✦
Digital Downloads
Q1: What kinds of digital downloads do you offer?
A: My shop features vintage recipe cards, retro kitchen printables, and themed binder pages all designed in the signature Vintage by the Bite style.
Q2: How do I access my downloads after purchase?
A: Once your order is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation email with an instant download link so you can start printing right away.
Q3: I love the designs, but I’m not sure how to print them.
A: No worries! I offer a Small Print Service for a small fee I’ll handle the printing and ship them ready to use. Check out the Small Print Service section for details.
