Blog Search
A Lost Palm Springs Recipe from Don the Beachcomber
This Don the Beachcomber sweet and sour pork recipe from 1979 is a classic example of vintage tiki-style dining, recreated for today’s home cook.
Lemon Syrup the Soda Fountain Way
This vintage-style lemon syrup brings bright, clean citrus flavor to drinks and desserts. Learn how to make it at home and use it in soda, iced tea, and simple spring treats.
Make The Perfect Palm Springs 1970s Margarita!
Recreate a 1970s Palm Springs margarita inspired by Gene Autry’s hotel smooth, lightly frothy, and full of old-school restaurant flavor.
Kitschy 1950s Easter Omelet with Ham & Pineapple
A cheerful 1950s Easter omelet filled with ham and pineapple, this sweet-and-savory breakfast dish captures the bright optimism of the postwar kitchen.
Kitschy Orange Sugar Cookies
Looking for something different? These kitschy goldfish-shaped sugar cookies put a playful spin on a classic cut-out cookie, finished with a soft orange icing and made in a small batch perfect for sharing.
Mediterranean Pasta Soup
This homemade Mediterranean pasta soup is a simple mid-century classic, made with everyday ingredients and a light, lemon-chicken broth. Comforting and practical, it’s the kind of soup that feels right at home on a 1950s table, especially when served with warm cornbread.
1950s Cheesy Tuna Toasties
1950s Cheesy tuna toasties are a classic mid-century favorite, and this 1958 Good Housekeeping recipe proves just how practical vintage entertaining could be. These warm little sandwiches are easy to make, easy to serve, and surprisingly versatile.
Vintage Holiday Ribbon Dessert
This Holiday Ribbon Gelatin dessert by the glass is a vintage-inspired dessert rooted in mid-century entertaining. Layered red and green gelatin with creamy ribbons make it festive and eye-catching, while the small-batch, by-the-glass format keeps it easy and practical for today.
Buttery Pecan Toast
Start your day the vintage way with this golden, buttery toast topped with brown sugar and pecans a sweet mid-century breakfast that feels right at home on a 1950s table.
Vintage 1960s Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Take a step back into the swinging ’60s with this flavorful Chicken Cacciatore recipe. Simmered in a rich tomato and bell pepper sauce, this mid-century favorite is simple, comforting, and perfect served over a bed of rice.
Two Ways To Shop
Each shop has its own secret stash of vintage-inspired exclusives