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Brian Theis
Jul 2, 20221 min read
Janet Leigh's Individual Cheese Soufflé
Instead of an open-faced ham sandwich, Norman might have whipped up two of these tasty cheese soufflés for he and Marion that night at...
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Brian Theis
May 9, 20222 min read
Carolyn Jones' That Fish Thing
From The Celebrity Cookbook, 1966. From Frank DeCaro: "She was a knockout, wearing mod clothes and dripping with jewels, as Marsha, Queen...
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Brian Theis
Oct 25, 20213 min read
Pumpkin Carving Tips 'n Tricks
I researched pumpkin carving for you and here's what I came up with! First, a terrific video that shows you the basic process and all the...
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Brian Theis
Oct 25, 20211 min read
Cooking with Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Corn on the Macabre! Bloody Mary Poppins! These aren't real recipes, but you'll forgive me, it's Halloween and time for dark magic....
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Brian Theis
Oct 25, 20212 min read
Marie Laveau's Voodoo Maque Choux
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...
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Brian Theis
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Vincent Price's Crocodile Cucumber
Vincent Price, spook-tacular star of thrilling, chilling cinematic fame, was also a major foodie and chef. I came across his recipe for...
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Brian Theis
Oct 21, 20211 min read
The First Book of Holidays, 1955
The First Book of Holidays, by Bernice Burnett, pictures by Marjorie Glaubach, 1955. Here is the Halloween chapter from a charming book...
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Brian Theis
Jun 3, 20211 min read
Collecting Vintage Swizzle Sticks!
I don't have a huge collection of vintage souvenir swizzle sticks, but it's a collection I really enjoy. I keep it out at the beach,...
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Brian Theis
Dec 10, 20204 min read
Rally 'Round the Cheese Ball!
They come in all shapes and sizes, AND nationalities. Around the cheese ball at a party is where the action is and I've been making them...
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Brian Theis
Oct 29, 20201 min read
Vampire Loaf of Salmon
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...
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Brian Theis
Oct 29, 20201 min read
Southern Living Holiday Cookbook, 1972
The Halloween Chapter! In my vintage cookbook collection, Halloween is a holiday most books give short shrift to. But not this one!...
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Brian Theis
Oct 28, 20202 min read
Hallowe'en Magic!
Here are some great "Tips and Tricks" for Hallowe'en from the Foodarama Party Book! Or was that, Tricks or Treats?! Anyhoo, here's how to...
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Brian Theis
Sep 8, 20201 min read
Great Pumpkin Soup
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...
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Brian Theis
Aug 25, 20201 min read
Foodarama Party Book 1959 !!
One of my very favorite things! I have a huge collection of cookbooks and cookbooklets, from roughly 1945 to 1965, and I go back to the...
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Brian Theis
Aug 13, 20202 min read
Mock Turtle Soup 🎭 🐢 🥣
(Turtle in Costume) From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis,...
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