Your Friendly photographer and vintage recipe collector.
About & FAQs
✦ Shelly | Vintage by the Bite ✦
Fun fact: I had an amazing time managing a 1950s malt shop in an antique mall with a soda fountain, swivel stools, and all!
Now 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.
Meet Vintage by the Bite
We’re a small but mighty niche site 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.
✦ Vintage by the Bite features over 150 nostalgic recipes on the blog and recipe library + more than 1,800 vintage recipes tucked inside Diane’s Retro Recipe Box on Pinterest.
✦Vintage Vibes Not Vintage Values
Everyone is welcome!
Inside Vintage By The Bite
Recipes, Printables & Retro Living from the 1940s–1960s
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
Diane’s Mid-Century Life: Step into 1960 Southern California through Diane’s eyes.
Hollywood-Inspired Recipes: Cocktails and dishes with a dash of Old Hollywood glamour.
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: The recipes on the blog are a mix of authentic mid-century classics meaning the original recipe stays intact so you can decide if you’d like to make any updates along with occasional vintage-inspired recreations. Every recipe is tested, photographed, and styled with the recipe source noted.
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.
