The Joys of Jello

Turkish Delight Take Two

2011-12-31T11:38:00.000-08:00

This isn't technically a Jell-O recipe, but since I posted my last version of Turkish Delight from the Knox Gelatin Cookbook here; I thought I'd post this one on the blog as well. This is the cornstarch variety, and a more traditional recipe. I tried it for Christmas this year, and it was good. (I made them rose and orange flavored.) But it's still not exactly what I'm looking for. This recipe was fairly easy, but it took FOREVER!!! I let them sit and dry nearly a week before covering them in the sugar mixture. It also required a LOT of stirring. My hands were actually sore from all the stirring before it was done. Overall, they were quite delicious, but next time I think I'll try a pectin based recipe. The cornstarch variety seemed too starchy.
I found my recipe here.
Enjoy!
T

Christmas Molds

2011-12-23T21:55:00.001-08:00

Here are the molds I made for the office party at work. I have a three layer Jell-O mold with plain cherry, vanilla gelatin, and lime with pears. The other mold is an orange peach agar mold for the vegetarians at work.
Enjoy!
T

Three Thanksgiving Molds

2011-11-24T13:37:00.000-08:00

To make up for the fact that I haven't made any Jell-O in a couple months now. I've made THREE molds for Thanksgiving. I just hit the wall with Jell-O eating. I still LOVE to make them. But I just couldn't eat that much Jell-O all by myself. I ended up wasting it. So I took a Jell-O sabbatical, and now I have returned with renewed Jell-O making vigor!

Here is another crown Jell-O mold, only I prefer the Food Librarian's version, to the Joys of Jell-O version.

And here is a recipe I made up on my own. You take 1 (3oz.) package apricot Jell-O and 1 envelope plain gelatin and dissolve in 1 cup boiling water. Then you add 1/2 can of condensed milk and a few drops of almond flavoring. Let chill until slightly thick. Add 1/2 can pineapple tidbits, 1 small can of mandarin oranges, and about 1/2 cup slivered almonds. Beat into Jell-O mixture with electric mixer. Whip until light and frothy. Pour into mold and chill until set.

And here is a boring plain red Jell-O lobster. Because some people like their Jell-O pure and unadulterated.

Happy Thanksgiving!
T

Jellied Fruit Mold

2011-08-21T17:39:00.000-07:00

This recipe is from the 1930's, "The Greater Jell-O Recipe Book." As usual I can't quite follow a recipe as it's written out. For this one I substituted peaches for the pineapple, but otherwise I made it exactly how it is written. It turned out absolutely delicious! This is a nice easy one to try if you're new to making Jell-O molds.
Enjoy!
T

Mandarin Orange Gelatin Delight

2011-07-31T21:37:00.000-07:00

Originally, this is the first Jell-O mold I ever tired making. It was the one that made me fall in love with Jell-O molds. And it's still one of my favorite recipes. It's from Betty Crocker's "Dinner for Two" cookbook. Of course I can never follow a recipe to the "t" so I always add an extra envelope of plain gelatin, and I threw the mandarin oranges into the Jell-O instead of serving them on the side. But still this recipe is great and you can't really go wrong. You can also try it with different flavors of Jell-O and icecream.
Enjoy!
T

Patriotic Molds

2011-07-09T09:47:00.001-07:00

I know I should have posted these last week, but it's better late than never!
Here are the two patriotic molds I made for The Fourth of July.

The USA mold is strawberry, 2 pkg. plain gelatin, 1 1/2 cups boiling water, and 1/2 cup condensed milk, with a dash of vanilla. And I forgot how hard it is to get Jell-O out of a plastic mold! I definitely prefer the metal and glass ones.

The star mold is 3 pkg plain gelatin, 3 cups boiling water, 1/2 cup sugar, and a few drops of LoAnn's flavoring oil. I used peach and orange oil for this one. I think that's my favorite combination.

I hope everyone had a fantastic fourth!

Enjoy!
T

Griesmeel Pudding

2011-04-05T21:27:00.000-07:00

Here's another dutch pudding delicacy.
Griesmeel Pudding!
Translated: Semolina Pudding
Dictionary: sem•o•li•na |ˌseməˈlēnə|
noun
the hard grains left after the milling of flour, used in puddings and in pasta.

So basically, it's similar to eating a tapioca-grit like cookie flavored dessert!
It's different, but not bad.
Enjoy!
T

Redbean Mushroon Mold

2011-03-22T22:13:00.001-07:00

Don't worry there's not actually any mushrooms in my redbean mushroom mold. And I was able to use my cute new copper mushroom mold that I got for my birthday! I have to say, this was a very interesting jelly mix I got at uwajimaya. It's pretty good, but I'm not entirely sure what to compare it to. It sort of reminds me of pumpkin pie. It's also made with agar (seaweed) instead of gelatin. Those recipes are always fun to try out, but I'm still working on my liquid to agar ratio.
Enjoy!
T

Coconut Pineapple Mold

2011-02-19T21:37:00.000-08:00

Here is the coconut pineapple mold I made last week. It turned out amazing! To make it mix 1 box lemon Jell-O with 1/2 cup boiling water. Mix until dissolved. Add 1 5.6oz can of coconut milk. And chill until partially set. Whip with electric mixer until stiff and foamy. Fold in pineapple tid-bits and chill until set. (This would also be good with rum, but I didn't have any.)

Enjoy!
T

Peach Jellies

2011-01-16T14:56:00.000-08:00

Sorry! I forgot to take pictures of the Christmas Jell-O Molds, and by the time I remembered there was only one little smidget left.

But I did get a picture of these delicious peach jellies made from peach jam, peach juice, gelatin and sugar. They turned out fantastic! Not like the Applet and Cotlet type recipe I've been searching for but more like Boston Fruit Slices. I will definitely be making these again.

I got the recipe from Everyday Food and hardly changed it at all. The only thing I did differently was I didn't bother pouring it through a fine-mesh sieve. I don't have a dish washer, and I just couldn't see it being worth trying to clean that sticky mess out of my sieve. And I'm not sure they would have been any better if I had strained it anyhow. They seemed perfect as is.

See recipe here.

Enjoy!
T

Triple Layer Mold

2010-11-24T21:31:00.000-08:00

Here's the magnificent mold I will be presenting for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow... funny they always ask me to bring Jell-O... It's a triple layer mold.

The top layer is almond gelatin:
3 packages gelatin
1/2 cup sugar
1 T. almond flavoring
2 cups boiling water.
Mix all until dissolved. Pour half of your gelatin into your mold and let it chill until partially set. Then arrange fruit, pour in remaining gelatin. Chill.

Middle layer:
1 package lemon Jell-O
1 package gelatin
1/2 jar coconut gel
1/2 cup coconut gel liquid
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 T. condensed milk
Mix all until dissolved. Chill until partially set. Pour in mold. Chill.

Bottom layer:
2 packages orange Jell-O
1 package gelatin
4 cups boiling water
mandarin oranges
4 T. condensed milk
Mix all until dissolved. Chill until partially set. Pour in mold. Chill until firm.

Enjoy!
T

Dutch Jelly

2010-10-30T11:10:00.000-07:00

I know, I've been a Jell-O making slacker the past few months. But one of these days I'll get caught up, and until then I've got Dutch Jelly! Recently my friends went on a trip to Amsterdam and brought me back all types of Dutch and European jelly and puddings! Thanks! Here's the first one I've tried complete with the poorly translated instructions.

1: Bring a half liter water to cook.

2: Joint the contents of the bundle and rudder these by the ebullient water to that the powder has been entirely solved.

3: The pudding in haircuts or in an already too high pudding form does not pour.

4: Late the jelly pudding cool down and place these afterwards at least 2 hours in the frigidaire.

Tip: YOU get a nice fresh dessert by the haircuts or the pudding form strawberries or other fresh fruit to fill. Furthermore you follow above construction manner.

Enjoy!
T

Blackberries 'n Cream Mold

2010-08-19T21:12:00.000-07:00

One thing I love about this time of the year, is that there are blackberries growing along every country road and in every empty lot. They are just waiting there, ripe for the picking. This year I stole them from the used car lot behind the apartments. I have to admit that this is the first thing I have ever stolen from a used car lot, and they certainly are delicious!

Here's the recipe:
1 box of 6oz blackberry Jell-O
2 cups boiling water
Mix until dissolved. Pour a little into your mold and arrange blackberries. Chill until set. Pour a little more into the mold and chill until nearly firm. Add...
1 can of condensed milk
...to the remaining Jell-O. Chill until very thick but not set, for those of you who make pudding I would describe this as "trace." Fold in blackberries and pour into mold. Chill until firm.

Cheers!
T

Strawberry Coconut Cake

2010-07-31T12:39:00.000-07:00

This recipe was a request from Zack. It is an excellent selection, thanks!

(It reminds me of a giant pink snow ball!)

I pretty much followed this recipe word or word, but I wished I had mixed it for about five minutes longer. The gelatin makes it nice and fluffy, so the cake turns out supper moist. I used a strawberry Jell-O mix with white cake mix, but I can also see lemon being delicious in a yellow cake mix, or raspberry in a chocolate cake mix for a swell red velvet cake. The coconut is also a nice addition to hide all my mistakes in frosting it. Overall I'd say this is an excellent quick and easy cake recipe.

Adding wax paper to the bottom of your cake pan really helps to keep it from sticking. I do this when I bake all my cakes.

This would also be good with sliced strawberries on top if you're not a coconut fan.

Enjoy!
T

Fouth of July Jell-O

2010-07-03T21:38:00.000-07:00

Wishing everyone a "sane and safe" 4th of July one day early... unless of course you're a pyromaniac... in which case I hope you enjoy tomorrow to the full extent... and mange to keep all your fingers in the process.
Enjoy!
T
I basically made a stained glass mold with whipped cream and stripes instead of chunks.
(Recipe Here)

The GSS Jell-O Mold Competition

2010-06-22T09:48:00.000-07:00

Oh, I wish I lived near New York!
Unfortunately I don't, but if you do, than I highly suggest entering or at the very least attending The GSS Jell-O Mold Competition in Brooklyn New York. And if you're there be sure to check out the creation of my fellow Jell-O blogger The Jell-O Mold Mistress of Brooklyn, which I'm certain will be AMAZING! Check out the link to see what the created last year, and remember "Keep Calm and Wobble On!"
T

p.s. I know I've been a bad Jell-O blogger lately, but I'm working on Jell-O marshmallows and I don't want to post the series until they're complete. I'll also promise a post on "Glow in the Dark" Jell-O in the near future.

Banana Nut Ring

2010-05-15T09:26:00.000-07:00

And yet another delightful recipe from the 1963 "Joys of Jell-O" cookbook, the Banana Nut Ring. This one is simple and easy to make, plus there's nothing too dangerous in it like mayo or pimentos, it's just a straightforward, tasty recipe. I didn't switch it up too much, I did add some vanilla to the Jell-O and I used walnuts in stead of pecans, but I pretty much followed the recipe this time around. But next time I make it, I want to try it with banana flavored Jell-O.
Enjoy!
T

Avocado Strawberry Ring

2010-04-08T22:06:00.000-07:00

mmmm...
I really wanted to make this recipe in a ring, but I didn't want to make that big of a mold, since I was counting on not really liking it. But I must confess it's MUCH better than I thought it would be, espeically with the strawberries. In fact the strawberries are what make this mold so extremely tasty. Instead of throwing half of it away, I'll probably end up eating the whole thing. I guess it's not such a bad flavor combination after all. This recipe is also found in The Joys of Jell-O cookbook ©1963.
Enjoy!
T

Peach & Cheese Salad Mold

2010-03-22T21:14:00.000-07:00

I apologize, I've been a very bad Jell-O blogger lately. But here I am, back at it again, with this delicious Peach & Cheese Salad Mold. Many of you may be thinking, this looks horrific, but actually, it's quite delightful. However, I'm one of those strange people who really likes cottage cheese and peaches for dessert, so this mold wasn't that much of a stretch for me. Anyhow I located this recipe from The Joys of Jell-O cookbook ©1963 and I've posted it below for you consideration.
ENJOY!
T

retro jello commercial time

2010-03-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

Such a hard choice! But I do LOVE her glasses!
Enjoy!
T

Turkish Delight

2010-02-28T11:28:00.000-08:00

I've been trying to find the perfect Applets and Cotlets/Turkish Delight recipe for a very long time now, so I was ecstatic to see this recipe in my new 1943 Knox Gelatin Cookbook. I tried making an apple pate de fruit this Christmas, but it took FOREVER, and it was sort of a flop. It just didn't have the Applets and Cotlets texture I was looking for. This recipe, like my last, was also not exactly what I had in mind. This one tastes... well a lot like Jell-O, or more like a gummy candy with walnuts. They're very good, and they were really easy to make, they just weren't the traditional variety I had hoped for. Next time I think I'm going to try a cornstarch version like the recipe here.

For a change, I followed this recipe word for word. The only thing I did differently was grease my meat loaf pan with butter as a precaution, since this recipe has so much more sugar than what I normally use. But I don't think that it was necessary, since it came out of the pan quite easily. I also used fresh squeezed orange and lemon juice, no silly concentrates, this recipe needs the real thing.

The cover of my new 1943 Knox Gelatin Cookbook.

And if you're feeling brave you can try this Knox Butter Spread recipe. Make your butter go farther with milk, salt, and gelatin... I have a feeling this would be a very sorry substitute for the real thing. But perhaps if I'm bored one day, I'll give it a try.

Enjoy!
T

Strawberry Lemon Jell-O Mold

2010-02-23T19:06:00.000-08:00

I based this Jell-O mold on the 1910 recipe for Lemon Jell-O with Strawberries. I had to add an extra layer of strawberry Jell-O to fill the mold, and I also ended up using condensed milk instead of whipping cream. But apparently it turned out pretty good, because it was completely gone at the potluck I took it too before I even had a chance to try it.

Enjoy!
T

Vintage Jell-O Boxes

2010-02-19T07:00:00.000-08:00

I'm sure these are WAY past the expiration dates, but I'd LOVE to try them. Especially the "salad" flavored one. I wonder if "salad" flavor will ever make a come back?
For sale here and here from Retro Eclectica.
Enjoy!
T

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2010-02-15T07:00:00.000-08:00

When IS Vegetables in Jell-O Week? I can't wait to make my Garden Patch Salad!
Enjoy,
T

Jell-O Fruit Salad

2010-02-14T09:45:00.001-08:00

...because one small banana just isn't enough.
T

Orange Shortbread Tart

2010-02-06T11:07:00.000-08:00

This recipe is basically adapted from Martha Stewart's Everyday Food recipe for "Fresh Orange and Yogurt Tart." Only, I didn't think her crust sounded that great, so I used shortbread instead. And since I don't like plain Greek yogurt, I substituted orange flavored yogurt instead. Also the next time I make this, I'm going to skip the plain gelatin and just use a box of orange Jell-O. With all those changes, it's a really delicious, simple and easy recipe:

Crust:
1/2 cup soft butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup flour

Mix together and pat into a pie plate.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 7 minutes or until edges are very lightly brown.
Let this cool to room temperature BEFORE starting the filling. Otherwise your filling will set before it's time to pour it on top.
(This crust would also rock with some super finely chopped walnuts added to it, about a 1/4 cup.)

Filling:
2 packets of gelatin OR 1 – 3oz box of orange Jell-O
1/2 cup half-n-half OR 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 whipping cream OR 1/2 cup milk
2 – 6oz packages of orange OR vanilla yogurt
2 or 3 medium navel oranges

If you're using gelatin, sprinkle it over about 3T. cold water in a medium bowl, and let it blossom while you're boiling your cream. If you're using Jell-O don't worry about it.

In a small pan bring your cream or milk to a gentle boil. Don't just scald your milk, let it actually start to boil before you take it off. It will need to be hot enough to dissolve the gelatin. Just don't let it burn on the bottom.

Add your hot cream to your gelatin or Jell-O, and mix at least 2 minutes until dissolved.

Whisk in yogurt.

Pour over your cooled shortbread crust.

Slice the rind off of your oranges, and slice oranges into about 1/4 inch slices. Place on top. (I was hungry when I made this and ended up eating one of my oranges before I finished it. Unfortunately, it would have turned out better with more orange slices on top.)

And if you're feeling extra motivated you can make candied orange peel with your leftover orange peels.

Enjoy!
T

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2010-02-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

Enjoy!
T

Homemade Gummie Candies

2010-01-24T12:07:00.001-08:00

mmm... Now you can make your own homemade gummie candies with Skip To My Lou's wonderful instructions here. I can't wait to try this one.

Photos by Skip To My Lou.

and if you're wondering what to do with all of your leftover gelatin packets you can try making your very own lick-n-stick stickers here!

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2010-01-15T07:00:00.001-08:00

Enjoy!
T

Macaroon Velvet Jell-O Mold

2010-01-11T17:44:00.000-08:00

I first saw this recipe in my 1910 Jell-O recipe book, then later in the 1931 Greater Jell-O recipe book and also in the 1963 Joys of Jell-O recipe book. And I figured if it's been in the Jell-O recipe book for over 60 years, it has to be a pretty good recipe.
Strangely, It's not in the 1975, The New Joys of Jell-O recipe book. I guess by then people had gotten tired of it, or perhaps people just didn't know what macaroons were anymore. But now that macaroons are once again gaining popularity, perhaps this recipe will be in style again. And since macaroons are one of my new favorite cookies, I decided to try this recipe with my hand full of leftover macaroons from Christmas.

I ended up using the 1931 recipe only I used strawberry Jell-O instead of cherry, I added 1 envelope gelatin, I decreased the amount of water by 1/4 cup and I toasted the almonds in 1T. of butter before I added them. Personally, I think it's the butter that made this recipe so good.

The 1910 Recipe:

The 1931 Recipe:

The 1963 Recipe:

Enjoy!
T

Squirrel Monkeys and Jell-O

2010-01-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

(If there were sound...)
'Yeah! Feeding time!" "Look here he comes with the tray!" "Wait a minute... what's that on the tray? I've never seen anything like that before!" "Hey, all these perfectly good blue berries are stuck in this weird blue force field?!?" "What are they trying to feed us?!?" "Oh look! It's all wiggly and when I shake it really hard, some of those little blue berries fall out!" "I just need to rip it apart... Wait! Yours looks better!" "Slippery, Slipping... eek!" "But the berries are stuck!!!" "Hold on, I think... I think I can eat this stuff that the berries are stuck in!" "Hey, it's not that bad..."
Enjoy,
T

Cherry Cola Jell-O Mold

2010-01-03T21:49:00.000-08:00

This mold needed a lot of updating from the original recipe.
It is also the only one that I ever thought smelled gross.
Smells must really trigger memories, because this one reminded me of when I was a kid and my mom used to mix cherry cough syrup into cola to get me to take it. YUCK! Actually, I don't remember her doing that, but I can remember the taste, so she must have at some point. Luckily, this tastes nothing like that, it's actually very good. But I think I would modernize it a little bit more.
Here's the original recipe:

But I made mine as follows:
1 can cola
1/2 cup water
1 package 3 oz cherry Jell-O
1 envelope gelatin
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
(I tried dates as suggested, but I would have preferred cherries.)

Bring water and half a can of cola to a boil. Mix cherry Jell-O with gelatin in a glass bowl. Pour in boiling cola and water and mix until the gelatin is dissolved. Mix in the other can of cola. Chill until slightly thickened. Fold in nuts and cherries. Chill until firm and unmold. Makes about 3 cups.

Enjoy!
T

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2010-01-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

Enjoy!
T

Ham and Celery Loaf

2009-12-28T16:12:00.001-08:00

I realize that there might be something wrong with my taste buds. I finally tried making a Jell-O meat loaf, and I actually LIKED it! Perhaps it's an acquired taste. It reminds of eating a giant crunchy sweet pickle with chunks of ham. Or a celery salad with a lemon-lime vinaigrette and chucks of ham and sweet pickles mixed into It. I actually ate a whole bowl full of it. I got this recipe from my new "The Greater Jell-O Recipe Book" from 1931. It seems the older the recipe book, the more unique the recipes. I can't wait to try some more. Next I'll be making the Coca-Cola date and nut mold...
p.s. I made this with HAM not SPAM, big difference. And I followed the recipe exact, except I added an envelope of plain gelatin, and I decreased the boiling water by 1/4 cup. I like my Jell-O thicker than most.

Enjoy!
T

Christmas Jell-O Mold

2009-12-19T14:51:00.001-08:00

I made a broken glass Jell-O mold for the Christmas party today and it turned out perfect. I think this is one of my favorite Jell-O recipes. Only I added more gelatin this time and I liked the consistency better.
Merry Christmas!
T

I hate #%^¡~ kiwis!

2009-12-16T12:40:00.000-08:00

Sorry, I've been a very bad Jell-O blogger lately. I've been much too busy with Christmas and Crafty Wonderland to make much Jell-O lately. And these Jell-O molds I've been meaning to post since Thanksgiving! I promise I will do better after Christmas.

Alright, despite the fact that I practically have the entire Joys of Jell-O cookbook memorized, I must confess, I never read the instructions on the box. I mean what could possibly be printed on the box that's not in the cookbook? Well, the problem with the Joys of Jell-O cookbook is that it's a little outdated. It says not to add fresh or frozen pineapple, figs, mangoes or papayas unless they're cooked or canned because they contain an enzyme that keeps Jell-O from setting. The good old Joys of Jell-O cookbook doesn't even mention kiwis. I guess kiwis weren't a very popular fruit in 1950's kitchens. If only I had read the box I would have learned that you cannot add fresh or frozen pineapple, kiwi, gingerroot, papaya, figs, or guava as well. When will I learn?

And here it is! The first Jell-O mold I made for Thanksgiving with the unspeakable horrible kiwis! This picture was taken just before the entire thing collapsed. Although, the layers with strawberries instead of kiwis held firmly together.

And this is the second Jell-O mold I made for Thanksgiving. I gathered all that was left of my Jell-O supply and made this delicious orange/strawberry/icecream fish instead. Everybody loves fished shaped Jell-O!

How to orange/strawberry fish:
2 or 3 strawberries
1 3oz box lemon Jell-O
2 3oz box orange Jell-O
1 3oz box strawberry Jell-O
4 envelopes gelatin
4 cups boiling water
1 cup plain vanilla icecream
(If you use vanilla bean, it will look like there's dirt in your Jell-O.)

Dissolve 1 box lemon and 1 envelope gelatin in 1 and a half cups boiling water. Chill until slightly thickened and arrange sliced strawberry that have been cut in half length wise to resemble scales. Chill until set. Next dissolve 1 box strawberry, 2 box orange, and 3 envelopes of gelatin in 3 and cups boiling water. Add 1 cup icecream and mix. Pour on top of lemon layer and chill until firm.

Enjoy!
T

Amazing Jell-O Molds

2009-12-10T07:00:00.000-08:00

Check out these amazing Jell-O molds made by Victoria Belanger on Flicker. Beautiful work!
T

Molded Tomato Relish

2009-12-05T07:00:00.000-08:00

Here is an amazing mold from The Joys of Jell-O Project. Another remarkable site dedicated to making and trying the recipes from "The Joys of Jell-O" cookbook. Here is the recipe she tried for Molded Tomato Relish. I can also see a Molded Pickle Relish version of this recipe and perhaps even a Molded Hot Dog Relish version, with all the ingredients of your favorite Ball Park hot dog glistening inside.

See complete recipe here.
photo by The Joys of Jell-O Project.

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2009-12-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

Jello... with sound effects.
T

“THERE’S ALWAYS ROOM FOR J-E-L-L-O!”

2009-11-28T07:00:00.000-08:00

Check out the portrait of Bill Cosby made entirely from Jell-O shots created in celebration of his birthday. Found VIA www.artisticthings.com
T

Molded Cranberry Fruit Salad

2009-11-23T13:34:00.000-08:00

This lovely cranberry salad is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table.
Recipe and photo from allrecipes.com.
Enjoy!
T

Dehydrated Jello Apples

2009-11-20T07:00:00.000-08:00

Try this new trick for drying apples with Jell-O.
Recipe and photos from Heather's Happy Haven see recipe here.
Enjoy!
T

Old Fashioned Aspic Salad Recipe

2009-11-17T07:00:00.000-08:00

Now you too can preserve meat longer encased in gelatin!
Visit www.jellorecipes.net to get the full recipe and many more.
Photo from www.jellorecipes.net.
Enjoy!
T

retro jello commercial time

2009-11-15T07:00:00.000-08:00

Pudding on a stick! What will they thick of next.
Enjoy,
T

Complete 1910 Jell-O Cookbook

2009-11-13T07:00:00.000-08:00

Under the Sea Jell-O Salad

2009-11-09T16:29:00.000-08:00

(my Jell-O molds)

• • • • • • • • • • •

(Original molds from The New Joys of Jell-O cookbook and The Joys of Jell-O cookbook.)

Here they are! The Under the Sea Jell-O molds. I ended up with a double batch since I only have small meat loaf pans, but that's alright, I'm sure I can part with one of these. And they're surprisingly tasty too. They remind me of a pear-pistachio salad my mom used to make.
Enjoy!
T

Candy Corn Jello Mold

2009-11-05T07:00:00.000-08:00

I wished I had found this post a few days ago. It's made by the wonderful Food Librarian. (I'm always excited to see the next grand thing that's going to pop out of her kitchen.) And this month was no disappointment. Visit her blog here to view the full recipe.
Photos by Food Librarian.

retro jello commercial time

2009-11-01T11:39:00.000-08:00

Buy Jell-O gelatin or "The Ruler of The Universe" will vaporize you!
Enjoy,
T

Creepy Jell-O

2009-10-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

Jell-O's not always the happy fun colorful dessert you think it is. Sometimes Jell-O can be downright scary and I'm not talking about The Swedish Salad Mold. I'm talking about freaky and creepy Jell-O.

Here's the undead Jell-O found by Geekologie. You'll need to eat it before it eats you... or I guess you could always just kill it with fire. You can find this mold here at Think Geek. (You can also try brushing on some red food coloring when it's out of the mold for an extra bloody effect.)

Of course if you are a zombie, you might prefer the brain Jell-O mold. I'm assuming Jell-O is a bit more appetizing than actual brains. You could also try filling this mold with the "pink salad" to make it extra revolting.
Found at The Daily Dairy and you can buy a brain mold of your own here at Think Geek. (You can also fill your Jell-O mold with some spaghetti to make it look extra brainy.)

While we're on the subject on internal body parts, you might want to consider trying an anatomically correct heart. Nothing says "I love you!" like giving that special someone a still beating heart... or at the very least a Jell-O mold shaped like a real heart. Found here at Sick Kitchen and you can buy the mold here at Anatomical Chart Company. (I would highly suggest using the bleeding heart recipe.)

Enjoy!
T

Citrus Surprise with Whipped Jell-O

2009-10-24T20:34:00.000-07:00

Really there's nothing surprising about this Jell-O mold. Which is exactly why it tastes so good. It doesn't have eggs, or veggies, or vinegar, or spam. It's made with just plain old Jell-O and canned fruit. It was also surprisingly easy to make. The top layer is simply whipped Jell-O, that you make by taking the stiff Jell-O and beating it like egg whites until it's thick and frothy. Then the bottom layer had orange Jell-O and fruit. I used Mandarin oranges for mine.
See the recipe below:

p.s. I know I've been a bad Jell-O blogger lately. But I just got two amazing new Jell-O cookbooks, so there will be more to come soon!

retro jello commercial time

2009-10-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

If it were there... you'd eat it.
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How to: Encase a Stapler in Jell-O

2009-10-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

Oh, I have no patience!
I've been saving this post for April Fool's Day, but I just can't wait!

Do you have a Dwight in your office?

Now you too can encase his personal belongings in Jell-O!

See the complete instructions here on The Office Fan Site: The Jell-O Stapler.

Here are some of the examples from their site:

Enjoy!
T

pink salad and chicken pie

2009-10-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

When I think about Jell-O one of the first things that comes to my mind is, tomato sauce. I'm not quite sure what the connection is... perhaps tomato aspic? But tomatoes and gelatin most certainly belong together.

First off we have this delightful recipe for "Pink Salad." Now I've made lots of pink salads before, strawberry ice cream, raspberry whipping cream. But I've never tried a recipe quite like tomatoes and mayonnaise before.

Next up we have this avant-garde recipe for Cardinal Chicken Pie.
I bet you've never tired a pie like Cardinal Chicken Pie.
You can make it with chicken, tuna, crabmeat or lobster!

Enjoy!
T

From American Home Magazine article "Take a Can of Tomato Sauce." – 1954

Experimenting with Agar

2009-10-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

This was my experiment with Agar. I can't say it was a success, but it wasn't really a failure either. But it definitely was a learning experience. I learned that Agar is very clear, much more so than gelatin. And it's perfect to use as a clear casing for fresh fruits. But wherever I read that Agar is a lot stiffer than regular Jell-O, well, perhaps it depends on what brand you're buying, but this box was much more... unstable. My previous experience with Agar has been with coconut gel, which is several times more firm than regular Jell-O, but this particular mix was not that solid. For my under layers, I tried mixing this mix with almond milk, which didn't set up at all. Thus I learned, you don't mess with the ratios when cooking with Agar. And I learned that when trying something new, I should always follow the directions. Not that I ever do... but it's good to be reminded of that once in awhile.
Enjoy!
T

retro jello commercial time

2009-10-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

I want a choir to repeat everything I say!
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Jell-O Goods

2009-09-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

Here are some wonderful Jell-O finds I found on Etsy this week.

Vintage - 1929 - The Complete Jell-O Recipe Book - Full of Wonderful Illustrations and Recipes

just crabbin' vintage copper mold

Vintage 1928 Jell-O Jello Recipe Book (What can you do with Jell-O? ANYTHING!)

Knox On Camera Recipes-A completely new guide to Gel-Cookery
(Only I just bought it!)

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Perfection Salad

2009-09-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

Alright! I'm not the only one with the courage to try a veggie mold! Retro Life took heart and created the Perfection Salad for a party. Although I thought The Trio-Veggie Mold was sort-of tasty, she didn't care for her's much. That's okay, at least she tried it.
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(Photo by Retro Life.)

Jell-O Land by Train

2009-09-20T07:00:00.000-07:00

sophie's retro cranberry Jell-O mold

2009-09-18T07:00:00.000-07:00

Visit the Northern Arizona University for this tasty glistening salad mold.
See recipe here.
Enjoy,
T

(Photo by Diane Rechel.)

retro jello commercial time

2009-09-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

Yes, I'm sorry, he does love the jello cheesecake more than you.
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fall fruit salad

2009-09-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

Without this jello mold, your dinner is like a paper cut-out.
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eggs in aspic

2009-09-08T07:00:00.000-07:00

Looking for a cheap and easy dinner? Try "Eggs in Aspic." Don't worry this recipe is "Family Approved."

"Red and yaller, catch a feller" might as well have been a name for our Eggs in Aspic recipe.

Well golly sakes! I bet that's why I can't seem to find me a man! I just don't have the nerve to try making this recipe. I guess all the good men are wasted away on the girls who cook "Eggs in Aspic."

Did you ever get deflated by the expression on your man's face as you proudly served a pretty molded salad or dessert?

ALL THE TIME! I just can't understand what's wrong with my fancy Jell-O molds!

The molded creation was no doubt a sight to behold – but so was his face, for most men do not react well to what they consider food "fit for the girls." Yes we gals rightly feel that all the advantages of such dishes warrant our serving them!

Yes, we do!!!

Therefore a compromise is needed. To satisfy the men, let's first catch their eyes with their old favorites, red and yaller; and then let's see to it that it's a filling kind of aspic, not one with nine-tenths gelatin to one-tenth food!

You mean there should actually be FOOD in Jell-O?

Then from the gal's angle, make it in the cool of the morning, unmold, garnish well in advance of serving. No matter how steaming hot the day turns out to be, we have tempting food for our family, without wondering what we can cook a the last minute, without cooking the cook! A variation of this recipe is to devil the eggs, then put them in the aspic.

Add Mayonnaise! Great idea!

But that's not all there is about this recipe, for, believe it or not if you are still meek and timid about attempting fancy molds, this one is for YOU. It is truly a good one for beginners, for all that it looks so out-and-out professional. So better get busy members.

Hear that? It's easy! I think I'm going to try this one for dinner tonight.

And there you have it the actual column about "Eggs in Aspic" from American Home Magazine – 1953. Italicized

is this real!!!

2009-09-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

Story found on "Amazing stories: University of Puget Sound Arches alumni magazine."

Fabled Bill Cosby Jell-O sculpture is real …
and it ’s still intact after 29 years!
Flash back to March 1978. Comedian and longtime Jell-O spokesman Bill Cosby is performing at Memorial Fieldhouse. An art student from Pacific Lutheran sculpts a likeness of Cosby in raspberry Jell-O and appears backstage to present it to him. Cosby, at first speechless, finally finds his voice and politely declines to take the Jell-O with him, saying it would be difficult to carry on the plane home. A kind-hearted university staff member says he’ll hold on to the work of art until Cosby can make it back to Tacoma. That was 29 years ago. The staffer, who wishes to remain anonymous, confirms that the Jell-O safely sits to this day in a refrigerator at an undisclosed site. Which causes us to wonder: What is the shelf-life of Jell-O?

P.S. Ok, we can tell you’re skeptical, but we swear the Cosby Jell-O mold lives. We saw it ourselves. It even smells a little like raspberry. Still don’t believe us? You can read about it in the Tacoma News Tribune’s March 16, 2001, article or in Jell-O: A Biography by Carolyn Wyman (page 67; Harcourt Publishers).

All I can say is, if someone gave ME a portrait of myself made out of Jell-O... I'd FIND a way to get it on the plane!
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retro jello commercial time

2009-09-01T13:13:00.000-07:00

Oh yeah! Getting the groove on with jello!
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castle o'jello

2009-08-28T13:55:00.000-07:00

Please note:
Sand castle toys make excellent Jell-O molds... provided they're clean.
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(Photo by Nareshe on Flickr.)

up close and personal with Jell-O

2009-08-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

Need some colorful backgrounds? Try scanning Jell-O.
Photos by Magda Wojtyra * RNA Studio.

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The LILEKS Gallery of Regrettable Food

2009-08-20T07:00:00.000-07:00

I don't know why I haven't posted this sooner. I've wasted away so many hours of my life gleaning the negligible benefits of this site. Ah... It's a standard of snarkiness I dream of living up to. The LILEKS Gallery of Regrettable Food and The LILEKS Official Institute of Cheer... Behold the brilliance found within!
First let us travel to "Knox Gelatin – As Seen on TV!"

Explore the depths of Gel-Cookery with LILEKS and Knox Gelatin in little tiny step by step television screen shaped instructions.

Here is an example of a real life TV star making a Knox Gelatin Mold. If she can make a Gelatin Mold under all these burning hot lights, and under the extreme stress of being on television, and in those high-heel shoes, without even an apron... Yes, then even you too at home can create one of these masterpieces.

Here's an example of the little TV screen instructions. It's JUST like watching a REAL cooking show!

And finally here is an example of what exactly you can make in this cookbook. Barf encased in gelatin! You make this one last after the other salads in the book have made you sick.

Alright, I suppose that's enough. I don't want to spoil the end. If you want to see more and read the LILKES hilariously funny comments you must visit the site for yourself.

Enjoy!
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retro jello commercial time

2009-08-15T13:25:00.000-07:00

Mr. Wiggle save us! Poor Mr. Wiggle, later he was to be replaced by Jell-O Man and Wobbly.
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AHHH! Tidal Wave in Jell-O Land!

2009-08-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

vegan Jell-O

2009-08-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

If you don't know what gelatin is really made from, you may not want to know. It's really just as gross as those recipes with the Spam in it because gelatin is basically made from meat. Yes, it's true. So if you a vegetarian, Jell-O may not be the thing for you. But never fear, there are alternatives to gelatin that are almost as gross as collagen derived from animal bones that they make gelatin with. Seaweed! Yes seaweed, it's been used in Asian countries to make Jell-O for years. And it's specifically called Agar. (I'm not sure where to get this yet, but I'm going to try this recipe as soon as I find some.) I heard it can make clear Jell-O and I loved the coconut gel I tried which someone made from it.
Anyhow, I found this recipe from September Pixie and you can try it here.
It's the best looking vegan Jell-O recipe I've found yet... and it's such a pretty color of pink!

Enjoy!
T
(Photo by September Pixie.)

How to: Encase live flowers in Jell-O

2009-08-08T08:38:00.000-07:00

This is in response to an earlier post "How to: Give a sick friend both Jell-O and flowers simultaneously."

Encasing live flowers in Jell-O has the same steps as encasing anything in Jell-O including: remote controls, cell phones and staplers. I'll go over those another time.

Step One: Find your flowers.
One important thing to remember is: NOT ALL FLOWERS ARE EDIBLE. Here is a list of edible flowers. It is also important not to use flowers that have been sprayed with nasty pesticides or chemicals. Most large grocery stores carry packages of mixed edible flowers, just look by the fresh herbs. (I've seen these at Safeway.) I used nasturtiums that I grew myself. Unfortunately however, the flavor of most flowers don't go so well with the flavor of Jell-O. And unless you're making a salad mold with lots of veggies and vinegar, there will be a definite flavor clash.

Step Two: Wash your flowers.
Just run them under COLD water and shake them off. If they're a little wet, it really doesn't matter. You just don't want to squish them.

Step Three: Make your Jell-O.
Your flowers will show up best in a light colored Jell-O. I would suggest yellow.
Use my basic Jell-O mold recipe:
2 - 3oz boxes of Jello (or 1 - 6oz box)
2 envelopes of Knox plain gelatin
2 cups boiling water
First mix Jell-O and gelatin in glass bowl.
Add boiling water, and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.
Chill until it's just a little warmer than room temperature. But NOT until set.

Step Four: While your Jell-O chills, prepare your mold.
Instead of a mold I used tea cups.
You'll need: String, tape, scissors, flowers and some type of container.
First, tie the string around the base of the flower. Leave a few inches of string on both sides. Then, tape the strings to the sides of your container and tighten. Make sure your flower is suspended inside the container. It shouldn't be touching the edges anywhere. Next tie a string to the flower, perpendicular to the first one. Tape the strings to the container and tighten.

Step Five: Pour Jell-O into mold.
Make sure your Jell-O is cool enough to pour. DO NOT POUR HOT JELL-O OVER YOUR FLOWERS! They will wilt. Pour Jell-O slowly from all sides. I used a turkey baster so I'd make less of a mess. Don't fill the container completely full. Leave about a half to three-quarters of an inch at the top...

...or skip "Step Four" and pour about a half inch of Jell-O into your container. Place flower face down on top and chill. When mostly set pour more Jell-O on top completely covering the flower.

Step Six: Chill.
Chill until set.

Step Seven: Trim off the tops of the flowers and take off the strings.

(Steps 8-9 are optional.)

Step Eight: Make white base.
(This will make the flower stand out more.)
Add 1/4 cup cold water to 2 envelopes of plain gelatin, wait until it blooms. Add 1 cup boiling water, stir until it dissolves. Add 1 cup condensed milk or icecream and stir. Let this chill until it is about room temperature but not set.

Step Nine: Pour white base over Jell-O.
Pour your chilled white base over the Jell-O, completely cover your flowers, and fill the remaining space in the container. Chill overnight or until completely set.

Step Ten: Remove from container or mold.
Moisten tips of fingers in warm water and gently pull gelatin away from top edge of the mold. Dip your Jello mold just to the rim in lukewarm water for about 10 seconds. (Only use hot water if you're using a glass or a plastic container.) Lift from water and shake gently to loosen from edges. Moisten the top of the gelatin. Place lettuce around the edges and hold in place with plate. Then invert mold and plate together. Lift mold off.
If your Jell-O is stuck, and it probably is, see more detailed notes here.

And there you have it! Live Flowers Suspended in Jell-O! Amaze your friends and relatives!

Enjoy!
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lichee jelly

2009-08-07T18:06:00.000-07:00

I found these tasty little treats at my last trip to Fubonns, the Asian market near me.
They're lichee jellies made from Agar, (seaweed) instead of gelatin. I also bought some agar powder when I was there, that I'm excited to try.
I've never thought of putting Jell-O in a bag, but I suppose that would work if it had a waxed lining.

Also, "Please chew carefully and swallow slowly, so as not to be choked."
I love Jell-O warning labels.
Enjoy!
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sunshine special

2009-08-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

Creamed corn, milk, green peppers, carrots, gelatin... Doesn't this sound delicious?
Friends and family will both agree, this is simply the most unique recipe for creamed corn they've ever seen!
Enjoy!
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(Found in an American Home Magazine from 1952 in the "Take a Can of Corn" section.)

retro jello commercial time

2009-08-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

Even Nazi's love jello!
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gold fish bowl

2009-07-28T12:31:00.000-07:00

Food wears a disguise... Why yes! Food should wear a disguise. I wish food would hold costume parties more often. Here is the Jell-O goldfish bowl that Sartorial Stitch made for her Food Costume Party and I think it turned out simply amazing! The mint leaves were a stroke of genius!
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(Photo by Sartorial Stitch.)

summer supper

2009-07-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

Look! It's every food group rolled into one Jell-O mold! It's a meal in itself! This Chicken and Vegetable Aspic Salad is sure to impress the whole family! Don't forget to add the Lemon Mayonnaise.
Enjoy!
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blue sky Jell-O

2009-07-21T11:44:00.000-07:00

I found this recipe here on MyFamilyLovesIt.com and thought it was a fabulous idea! It's so simple that it works. You can get the complete instructions here at the Huber Hof Academy's blog.
Enjoy!
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(Photo by MyFamilyLovesIt.com.)

tough Jell-O

2009-07-18T07:00:00.000-07:00

See Jell-O isn't the sissy-whimpy food we always thought it was. Jell-O is tough! It's strong! And it's X-treme!
If you need proof, just visit Bloghungry and try his recipe for X-treme Jell-O Salad.
It's an awesome Jell-O salad recipe (without veggies) that will leave your guests wanting more... instead of cowering in the corners with fear.
Enjoy!
T

(Photo by Bloghungry.)

retro jello commercial time

2009-07-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

Perk up your menu, jello salad make the meal!
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Broken Glass Jell-O... Again!

2009-07-11T17:03:00.000-07:00

Here's the recipe for Broken Glass Jell-O I tried from The Food Librarian. It turned out good, but I was hoping it'd be a thicker consistency, more like Jigglers. It turned out thicker than regular Jell-O, but you're still going to need a spoon to eat it the way it was.

I think next time I make it, I'll make it like this:

For each color:

1 – 3oz box of Jell-O
1 envelope gelatin
1 cup boiling water
Mix Jell-O and gelatin, add boiling water. Stir until dissolved. Chill in meat loaf pan. After they're set. Cut into small cubes with a knife that's been run under hot water and arrange in a metal 9x13 pan or Jell-O mold.
(It's easier to get out of metal pans.)

For white stuff:

1 can of condensed milk (NOT the evaporated stuff.)
4 envelopes gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 1/2 cups boiling water

Add 1/2 cup cold water to gelatin, wait until it blooms. Add 1 1/2 cups boiling water, stir until it dissolves. Add condensed milk and stir. CHILL but not until it's set, just to about room temp. If it's not chilled enough when you pour it over the other cubes the colors will run. Pour it over the cubed Jell-O and chill overnight.

Enjoy!
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a mold to behold!

2009-07-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

I found this little marvel at Eliz-a-bites blog and I was completely blown away. It's just so amazing! This really makes me want to play around some more with gelatin and creating clear Jell-O.
Enjoy!
T

(Photo by Eliz-a-bites.)

Jell-O Mold Competition Winners!

2009-07-09T12:04:00.000-07:00

Behold!
Below are the winners of Gowanus Studios Jell-O Mold Competition.

GRAND PRIZE WINNER:
Jell-O Cocktail Trumpery
Kandice Levero and Julia Greene

Runner Up for Creativity:
Jell-ROE
Design Glut, (Kegan Fisher and Liz Kinnmark)

Runner Up for Aesthetics:
Jiggly-Wrap©
Hugh Hayden and Savinien Caracostea

Runner Up for Structural/Sculptural Integrity:
Rotational Jell-O Mold
Daniel Harper

And the rest:

See more photos here!
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cabbage and apple salad

2009-07-07T11:07:00.000-07:00

Why eat sauerkraut, when you can enjoy the remarkable flavor of Jell-O's Cabbage Apple Salad? It'll be a snap to make and it's sure to please everybody!
Enjoy!
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Happy 4th of July!

2009-07-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

red and blue ice cream Jell-O

2009-07-03T07:00:00.000-07:00

Here's a recipe from Just Jenn Recipes for how to make tasty ice cream Jell-O treats just in time for the Fourth of July.
Enjoy!
T
(Photos by Just Jenn.)

retro jello commercial time

2009-07-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

Too busy? Being attached by scribbles? No problem! Try Instant Jell-O Puddling!
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broken glass Jell-O

2009-06-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

Here's a colorfully fun Jell-O treat perfect for the little kiddies, brought to us by The Food Librarian. Get the complete instructions here.
Enjoy!
T

(Photos by The Food Librarian.)

chocolate green tea cheese cake

2009-06-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

This Jell-O cheese cake from AddALittleLove has the most wonderful green glaze I've seen yet. Mmmm... cheese cake.
Get the complete recipe here.
Enjoy!
T

(Photos by AddALittleLove.)

orange county pie

2009-06-22T07:00:00.000-07:00

Behold!
The most delicious looking orange jello pie yet.
The Food Librarian brings us this fabulous (yet fake) treat. But nowhere on her blog can I find the actual recipe. hmmm...
As far as I can tell, it's one box of lemon jello mixed with a tub of cool whip. With orange jello chunks mixed into that and all poured into a no-bake pie crust. I suppose if you were feeling extra lazy you could buy pre-made orange jello cups too. Anyhow, it's a lovely pie.

(Photo by The Food Librarian.)
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bridge to Jell-O land

2009-06-20T12:04:00.000-07:00

Alright, so it's not really a bridge to Jell-O Land, but it is a bridge made out of Jell-O. I also don't think it's advisable to drive over this bridge...
Made by Scott Designworks.

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retro jello commercial time

2009-06-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

Remember kids LOVE jello instant pudding.
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can'o jello

2009-06-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

By golly! You really ARE smarter than pancakes!
This is brilliant! Now why didn't I think of that?
Complete instructions here.
(Photo by smarter than pancakes.)
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neptune salad mold

2009-06-10T18:32:00.000-07:00

By Jove!
May the gods strike down the creators of this Jell-O recipe and smite them into the dust of the earth! There again, I must be forgiving and not judge them too harshly. They either don't have a highly developed palate, or who knows, this could actually be quite delicious. I wouldn't know. I haven't the courage to try this one.

I found this recipe in one of my American Home Magazines from 1954 under the headline "Take a Jar of Mayonnaise." Unfortunately, someone cut out a recipe on the opposite side of the page and now I'm left with only half the recipe. So we will never be able to make it the way it was originally intended. However, I have been able to scrap together at least part of the recipe and I've filled in the blanks as best I can. Here it is as follows:

1 pkg. lime-flavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups hot water
5 T. vinegar

Add hot water to gelatin; Stir until dissolved. Add vinegar. Chill until slightly thickened. Pour small amount of gelatin on the bottom of the mold. Arrange cucumbers and pepper slices and add the rest of the gelatin. Chill until set. When cool... (This is where things start to get cut off.)
It appears that the rest of the ingredients are:

1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. something I can't make out for the life of me
7-oz. can of chucked... something... crab meat? tuna? salmon? take your pick.
1/3 cup? finely sliced cucumbers
1/4 cup? minced onions
1/4 cup? thinly sliced pimintos
1 cup? mayonnaise.
Honestly, I'm surprised it doesn't call for a whole jar.

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup hot water

Lettuce

Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Add mayonnaise stir. Add remaining ingredients. Cool. When slightly thickened, turn onto firm gelatin in mold. Chill until firm. Unmold on lettuce leaves.

Serves 8 • 170 cal. per serving • Source of vitamins A, B, D

And there you have it.
The Neptune Salad Mold, as close as I can get it to the original recipe.

Enjoy!
T

p.s. Don't forget to garnish this with your leftover mayonnaise and lettuce!

where to buy jello

2009-06-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

If I lived in Appleton, Wisconsin, this is were I'd shop.

Woodman's Grocery Store. Appleton, Wisconsin.

See photo here. From doozer4200's Flickr photostream.

jello pops

2009-06-05T11:59:00.000-07:00

Jello's not just for molds you know. Try jello pops!
Perfect for warm summer nights.
See For the Love of Food's recipe here.
(Photo by For the Love of Food.)
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iced tea gelatin salad

2009-06-03T18:44:00.000-07:00

I originally saw this idea here on Instructables but I'm not very good at following instructions so I made up my own recipe.

This mold turned out pretty good, but a lot darker than I thought it would. My idea was to cube a light color of iced tea gelatin and add it to the darker color of iced tea gelatin to make them look like ice cubes. Only now you can't even see the lighter colored cubes unless you hold the mold up to a light. Next time I think I'll reverse them. Cube the dark and add it to the light.

I used a peach ginger green tea and a blackberry blueberry black tea.

My made up recipe is:
2 envelopes of plain gelatin to every 2 cups strong tea
I also added about a 1/4 cup of sugar or sugar to taste

To cube gelatin, I poured the boiling tea into the gelatin mixed with the sugar and stirred until it was dissolved. Then I poured it into a meatloaf pan and chilled. Later after it was set, I popped it out of the pan and sliced it into cubes with a knife run under hot water.

Then I chilled the other gelatin until partially set and mixed the cubes into it. Finally I poured it all into a mold and let it all chill until set.

It's a lovely warm summer evening dessert.

Enjoy!
T

retro jello commercial time

2009-06-01T19:00:00.000-07:00

Wow! You don't see commercials like this anymore.
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pretzel jello

2009-05-30T14:34:00.000-07:00

Here's a perfect warm summer evening jello recipe.
Pretzel jello! Sweet n' salty crust, cheese cakey filling, and strawberry jelloish top.
Delightful!
Recipe and photo from Satisfying My Sweet Tooth see here.
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destroy the blob!

2009-05-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

How to "finish off"* jello without eating it.

*or subsitiute one of the following to fit your own personal taste:
• eliminate
• wipe out
• annihilate
• exterminate
• mow down
• polish off
• liquidate

See this and other foods get "blown away" on fotofrog's flickr photostream.
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the search for molds

2009-05-27T07:00:00.000-07:00

bird and bunny . . . vintage copper molds by THL Vintage – $7.00

1950s miniature plastic jello molds by pacha mama vintage – $5.00

YUM YUM... VINTAGE - COPPER FISH JELLO MOLD from Retro Heaven's Shop – $9.50

VINTAGE THREE COPPER TONED JELLO OR PUDDING MOLDS 1950s from Vintagous – $5.00

Vintage Set of 4 Copper Tone Jello Molds Animal Shapes by Kimaroo's – $4.99

Get organized...vintage Jello molds for studio storage by The Merry Magpie – $5.75

Vintage Copper Tower Mold from Sweet Rice – $10.00

Here's a wonderful selection of Jell-O molds from Etsy vintage. Some of these are a very good price, and some of these are priced higher than they're worth. But all are great for making Jello. (And some of these you could use for Bundt cakes too.) The colorful plastic ones are for individual salads, and the little ones are perfect for puddings. This really makes me want to add to my collection.
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