Here we are…it’s already December! And that means we’ve now completed an entire year of Vintage Menu Plans. I hope you’ve enjoyed this series. Please let me know if you’d like me to do another series like this. Perhaps from a different era. I think it’s really interesting to see how people ate in different…
Vintage Menu Plans ~ November
Cold weather descended upon Oklahoma a few days ago so hearty foods finally sound appealing. This month’s vintage menu plans include cozy winter meals such as beef stew, baked ham and of course, a traditional Thanksgiving menu. Sweet potatoes, cranberries and acorn squash are a few of the seasonal items you’ll find in our November…
Vintage Menu Plans ~ October
We are now fully into the fall season here in the Northern Hemisphere and that calls for hearty meals. Sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and acorn squash are in season so they are good choices to feature in our Vintage Menu Plans this month. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate…
Vintage Menu Plans ~ September
It’s still pretty warm here in Oklahoma but mornings are cooler. I’m definitely getting a few Autumn vibes. And that means we’ll begin to see fall produce replace summer varieties. Our vintage menu plans will start to feature seasonal fruits and vegetables such as apples, pumpkins, pears, cabbage and sweet potatoes, for instance. This post…
Vintage Menu Plans ~ August
I hope you’ve been enjoying these vintage menu plans. To me, they are like a little time capsule from a different era, one in which meals were eaten together at the table and much care went into the planning and preparation. Times change and while we might not always have time for meals like these,…
Vintage Menu Plans ~ July
Summer is well and truly upon us, at least here in Oklahoma. We have seen temperatures in the upper 90s and heat indexes well over 100 this past week. Honestly, about now I’d be happy to skip cooking and settle for sandwiches. But our vintage housewives didn’t resort to this very often and I try…
Vintage Menu Plans ~ June
It’s June and that usually signals a change in our menus. For those in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is upon us and that often means lighter fare, more fresh produce and perhaps some grilled meals. Let’s see if that approach applied with vintage menu plans, as well. This post may contain affiliate links and as…
Vintage Menu Plans ~ May
It’s a new month and that means it’s time for another installment of our ongoing series – Vintage Menu Plans. I’ve got some rather tasty sounding meals to share for May and hopefully some inspiration for us all as we plan our own menus. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate…
Baked Lima Beans ~ A Vintage Recipe
I’ve been sharing vintage menus and offering to try some of the starred recipes on request. One of those requests was for Baked Lima Beans from the January edition of Vintage Menu Plans. Lima beans aren’t generally on our menu but I was game to give it a try. Here is the recipe and my…