I wanted to share with you my latest vintage find, which just happens to be perfect for anyone hosting a 1950’s, 1960’s and even a 1970’s party…..

Dig That Dish-Teen-Age Party Menus & Recipes For All Occasions by Ruth Chier Rosen

Dig that dish Vintage Cookbook 1960's
Dig that dish Vintage Cookbook 1960's

BTW..I have my own Mini Guide To Holding The Ultimate 1950’s Themed Partythat will point you in the right direction for the best 1950s themed party around!


ABOUT:

Dig that Dish’ by Ruth Chier Rosen is a book on ‘Teen-Age Party Menus & Recipes For All Occasions (See perfect for your next themed party!). The version I have is copyrighted 1960 but it was gifted to a Mrs Sapoco at Christmas time in 1978 (was Mrs Sapoco a Teenage bride?).

1960s Vintage Cookbook: Dig that dish Vintage Cookbook 1960's

While doing research on this book I found out that Ruth is a very popular cookbook writer and has written around 40 books over her career (Her first book was published in 1950 and the last in 1971).  She even has a website called ‘Food of the Fifites‘ where you can learn about all that she has done, read about her life on her blog and even purchase many of her books.

1960s Vintage Cookbook: Dig that dish Vintage Cookbook 1960's Ruth Chier Rosen

Speaking of cookbooks, here are some of her cleverly named ones.

“Have Cookbook Will Marry”: 104 confidence-building recipes for the budding home chef, both brides and grooms – Published 1956.

Vintage Cookbook: "Have cookbook will marry" by Ruth Chier Rosen published in 1956.
Source: Food of the Fifties.

From Nets to You”: A Log of Fish Recipes – Published 1953.

1950s Vintage Cookbook: "From Nets To You" a collection of fish recipes by Ruth Cheir Rosen. Published in 1953
Source: Food of the Fifties

“Freeze ‘N Easy” A chest of treasured recipes and ideas for the freezer -Published 1960.

1960s vintage cookbook: "Freeze 'N Easy" A chest of treasured recipes and ideas for the freezer -Published 1960 by Ruth Cheir Rosen
Source: Food of the Fifties

Cyrano de Casserole”: A Nosegay of Casserole Recipes – Published 1955.

1950s vintage cookbook: "Cyrano de Casserole": A Nosegay of Casserole Recipes - Published 1955 by Ruth Cheir Rosen
Source: Food of the Fifties

“A Tomato Well Dressed”: 110 inventive salad and dressing recipes to tickle your palette and cinch your waistline – Published 1953.

1950s Vintage Cookbook: "A Tomato Well Dressed": 110 inventive salad and dressing recipes to tickle your palette and cinch your waistline - Published 1953.
Source: Food of the Fifties

“Masquerade the left over cook book”: 132 re-purposing recipes that help you create new meals from yesterday’s left-overs – Published 1962.

1960s Vintage Cookbook: "Masquerade the left over cook book": 132 re-purposing recipes that help you create new meals from yesterday's left-overs - Published 1962 by Ruth Cheir Rosen.
Source: Food of the Fifties

And my personal favorite…

Pop, Monsieur”: Cooking with Champagne – Published 1956 (I really need to find this one for my collection).

1950s Vintage Cookbook: "Pop", Monsieur": Cooking with Champagne - Published 1956 by Ruth Cheir Rosen.
Source: Food of the Fifties

Now lets head back to my book…..

A successful party takes ideas, organization, and your shoulder to the wheel.


When it is successful there is nothing like the satisfaction of knowing you put it across. The easiest way to do it is to set a theme, decide on the kind of food your crowd likes and provide enough space and opportunity for activity to keep the party moving.


The following party ideas can be used in combination with your own ideas and we hope they will spark some new ideas of your own. The food is all easy to prepare and you can do it yourself as part of the fun of having a party.

Here is a sampling of what you will find inside…..

The Vintage Party Themes:

1960s Vintage Cookbook / Vintage Recipes: Dig that Dish Vintage Cookbook -Teenage party menus and recipes for all occasions.

SPRING:

  • Graduation Buffet
  • Pre-Prom Dinner
  • April Fool’s Gathering
  • A Progressive Party

SUMMER:

  • Hobo Hay Ride
  • Summer Theatre Party
  • Splash Party
  • 4th of July Barbecue

FALL:

  • Record Party
  • Halloween Square Dance
  • Post Football Game Supper
  • Sweet 16 Party

WINTER:

  • Ice Skating Party
  • New Years Eve Party
  • Christmas Party
  • Valentine Party

Each theme is broken down with party ideas, overview of recipes and then detailed instructions on how to make each of them. Here are a couple of examples.

April Fool Party Ideas:

Vintage Themed Party Idea: April Fools Party from "Dig that Dish" a Vintage Cookbook from the 1960's. Party info includes Invites ideas, decorations, music and activities.

April Fool Evening Party for 20 Menu:

Vintage Themed Party Food Ideas for an April Fools Party from "Dig that Dish" a Vintage Cookbook from the 1960's.

Record Party Ideas:

Vintage Themed Party Idea: Record Party from "Dig that Dish" a Vintage Cookbook from the 1960's. Party info includes Invites ideas, decorations, music and activities.

Here is the menu for a Record Party for 10. Sounds pretty good!

Vintage Themed Party Food ideas for  Record Party from "Dig that Dish" a Vintage Cookbook from the 1960's.

Easiest recipe in the whole book….Punch for 20.

Vintage Themed Party Punch idea for a  Record Party from "Dig that Dish" a Vintage Cookbook from the 1960's.

Pretty cool right?!

Before I end there was one other goodie in the box. A letter written in July 19th, 1977 from ‘Mommie’ to ‘Lenny (?) & Precy’ from Brilon in Germany. It seems that the mother is traveling visiting friends (I think) and is gone long enough that someone is sending her money and she is buying gifts to send home.

I love when I find items like this in my vintage finds, it just brings another time to life.

vintage handwritten letter

Question Time: Have you heard of Ruth or her cookbooks? Maybe you own one or a few. If so please share with everyone what you have in your collection.

FURTHER READING:

Liz

13 Comments on Dig That Dish-The Coolest Vintage Recipe Book Around

  1. Those are awesome. I have a few, but none of those. How fun. Some of the recipes in them are strange and the 50s ones use to much canned (tinned) goods, but there are some recipes I still use.

    • I think you can totally take the canned goods request and add fresh items as long as you can figure out quantities. But I honestly don’t really know, I’m not a cook lol!!

  2. I don’t cook anymore but this book is amazing. I love books that have notes or hand written dedications. I just got a bunch of star trek books and a few have notations

    • Hi there! I actually source your blog on this post (you can see it on the post) as I found it just wonderful!

      Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing a little bit about Ruth. I simply adore this book and have enjoyed your blog very much.

      Also thank you for the kind words about my post, I really appreciate it!

      Have a wonderful day 🙂

      Liz

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