tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52576993376807683492024-03-11T21:34:42.538-07:001972: The Retro WW ExperimentKickin' it old school with the 1972 Weight Watchers program...cookin' up some crazy vintage recipes...and gettin' back to my happy weight.Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.comBlogger266125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-43041706419014604882017-09-25T10:11:00.001-07:002017-09-25T10:14:43.200-07:00NEW BLOG ALERT!GUESS WHAT? After 3 years -- I have decided to start a new blogging adventure!<br />
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Go check it out and discover what kind of retro recipe trouble I am cooking up now!<br />
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Just click the link below, and I will see you there!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://onceuponasalad.blogspot.com/2017/09/guess-whos-back.html">Once Upon a Salad</a></span></div>
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And so the story continues....Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-87452211275516526922014-10-29T10:02:00.000-07:002014-10-29T10:02:35.657-07:00All Good ThingsAfter four years, 266 posts, countless jello molds and one very important pair of skinny jeans - I have decided it is time to call it quits. The Retro Weight Watchers Experiment is officially OVER. <i>For realzies this time.</i> I feel pretty confident that I have done just about all I can do here. I have made my own Catsup. I have gelatinized every possible food from tuna to pimentos to beets. I have "Fluffed" a Can of Mackerel. And of course, I have Spectacular-ized a bunch if innocent Frankfurters. <br />
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It just feels like there is something I forgot to do.<br />
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Something really, REALLY important.<br />
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Oh yeah.<br />
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This never happened...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I never met Jean Nidetch. </span></div>
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I tried. I wrote letters. I did research. I sent emails. I thought about searching for Jean on a recent trip to Florida - but promptly chickened out. I just couldn't see myself as a creepy retirement home stalker.<br />
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For Christ's Sakes I even sent a letter to freaking Katie Couric begging for her assistance with meeting my idol. (Hashtag YOLO?) <br />
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In a last ditch effort, I finally tracked down the contact information for one of Jean Nidetch's family members who lives in New York City. Out of the blue, I sent this poor, unsuspecting young woman an email. Here is a carbon copy of what I wrote:<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Hello --<br />
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My name is Mimi. I hope you do not mind my reaching out to you via
email, but I would like to get a message to your Grandmother, Jean.
Here's why...<br />
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For the past 4 years, I have been working on a blogging project which is
devoted to the food and fun of the original Weight Watchers program
from the 1960's/70's. My blog,
<a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">"The Retro Weight Watchers Experiment"</a> is a tribute to the work of Jean Nidetch and the life-changing institution she created.<br />
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Over the past 4 years, I have re-created almost every gelatin mold,
frankfurter casserole and tuna/mackerel dish you could ever imagine. I
have done unspeakable things with cottage cheese. I have literally had a
BLAST learning about the history of Weight Watchers
and creating an online community of fellow "Retro WW Fanatics"...
Including my mom who actually followed the program in 1972 and lost 90
pounds.<br />
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One of my goals was to meet Jean. But unfortunately, I never made that happen. And it breaks my heart.<br />
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As I begin to wind down my project and close up shop on the blog - I
feel like I must (at the very least) contact Jean to let her know how
much she has changed my life. I lost 40 pounds on WW in 1999, and if it
weren't for WW - I never would have had the confidence
to make that happen. <br />
<br />My only hope is that she will be able to take a look at the blogging
project I have created in her honor. It is fun and silly, but there is a
lot of love and admiration behind it. And there are a lot of people who
have connected with me through this project,
because they feel the same way I do. <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"></a><br />
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If you could somehow share this message with your Grandmother, I would
be so very grateful. I do not know her current health condition, but I
very much hope she is healthy and happy.
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Thank you so much. I am currently working on the final post for my blog,
and if there is any way I could include a quote or comment from Jean -
that would truly be the cherry on the top of this marvelous journey.
Please let her know it would mean the world
to me!<br />
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Have a wonderful week and thanks so much for your time and consideration.<br />
~Mimi</span></span></blockquote>
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After a few days, I got a very nice response. It was short and sweet:<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Thank
you for your support and admiration. Congratulations on your success.
It is wonderful to hear of another person who my grandmother’s life has
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Best of luck to you on your blog and all your continued success.</span></span></div>
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Welp. I do believe THAT, my friends, is what they call in the business - <i>"The Brush Off"</i>. But its OK. I am fine. Really.<br />
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No. REEAALLLYY. Its fine. I'm over it.<br />
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If there is one thing Weight Watchers has taught me, its that the journey is everything. Its truly not about the destination. And boy oh boy, have I enjoyed this journey! I have met some unbelievably fun and talented and inspiring people on this blogging adventure. I have tried so many new things and challenged myself in so many ways. I have had a blast. And it was life-changing. Simple as that.<br />
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Funny thing is, I am sorta glad we are ending in a totally different place than where I expected. I always pictured my final post would be all about my meeting with Jean and how cool that would be. Talking about the past, and all the wackiness of the Retro days. You know...drowning in nostalgia and whatnot.<br />
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But in the end - this post is dedicated to all of US. Right now. The losers. The winners. The fighters. The Weight Watchers Warriors who are still living the dream over 50 years later, and getting better all the time.<br />
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We are pretty freaking awesome. Let's never forget that. <br />
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So here's to the <i><b>future</b></i> of Weight Watchers. What lies ahead is so exciting!<br />
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So when I got my assignment for the First Annual “Pieathalon” Retro
Blogging Challenge, I was a little disappointed in myself.</div>
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How could someone fully grasp the writings of Heidegger,
Sartre and Nietzsche -- but then stare at this recipe for <b>"Nesselrode Pie"</b>, and feel
overwhelmingly perplexed and completely baffled almost to the point of mental paralysis? In the Philosophy business,
this is what we call an “Ontological Crisis”. But I digress…</div>
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Anyway --after reading the recipe about 50 times, Googling
the word “Nesselrode” like a mofo, and then drawing a schematic diagram for
myself - I felt ready to get to work in the kitchen.</div>
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By the way – this particular Nesselrode Pie recipe is from
The Betty Crocker 1971 Card Set (you know the one with the attractive moss
green plastic box). History tells us that the Nesselrode Pie was named after Count
Nesselrode of Russia, and then became very
popular in New York bakeries in the 1950’s. It contains rum, heavy cream,
chestnuts, candied fruit, chocolate and gelatin. So I guess this is what the Retro Weight Watchers gals were eating when they fell off the wagon??<br />
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According to Wikipedia –
this Pie is officially extinct.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s
right I said EXTINCT!</div>
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<b>Well -- not anymore, Bitches!!!!!</b></div>
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I began by pulling out every single bowl and utensil in my
entire kitchen. Seriously. I needed 2 pie plates, multiple mixing bowls, a
beater, a grater, whisks, spoons, saucepans…the list goes on. Needless to say
my kitchen was a total freaking mess.</div>
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I set up work stations.</div>
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There were things happening in my kitchen that have never
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I will spare you all the gory details, but let me just say –
after a LOT of intense concentration and some horribly offensive swear words, it all came together. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wound up with two pie plates filled with
Nesselrode goodness sitting in my fridge. But I still wasn’t even close to being
finished.</div>
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<i>Jesus, Mary and Joseph</i>! I still had to let these two separate pies
chill completely for hours and then carefully place one on top of the other
without breaking the whole freaking thing into a giant pile of gelatinous goo. Not too mention the topping. <i>The God-forsaken whipped topping!</i></div>
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OK. Can I be honest? At this point, I really considered
buying a can of Redi-Whip for the topping. But these recipe challenges are
hardcore, and I couldn’t risk my fellow Retro Bloggers shaming me for not
whipping my own cream. Have I mentioned that these people are not to be messed around with? (Let's just say there's a reason I call them the "Jell-O Mafia") So I slapped
together my two Nesselrode Pie layers, and got to work on my whipped topping.</div>
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Stiff peaks and all.</div>
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So here is the finished product.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not perfect. But I did it. I FREAKING DID IT!!!!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look Ma, I made an ACTUAL Pie!</td></tr>
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As the sun set over the horizon - My husband and I sat down on the couch, and I cut us each a
huge slice. We sat there awkwardly and ate our pie together like it was our
first date or something. My husband finally looked at me and said, “This is so weird. It’s strange how we’re just sitting here eating this weird pie.”</div>
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It was very sweet and creamy. The chocolate layer was
delicious. The Nesselrode layer, on the other hand, was sketchy. To be honest,
we both felt a tad nauseated after we ate it. Maybe it was the rum soaked
fruit? Maybe it was the 3 cups of heavy cream and 6 egg yolks? Maybe it was
just the fact that we had skipped dinner, and then slammed down a giant
gut-bomb of sugar and fat in the form of a pie. Who knows? It was weird.</div>
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I want to thank Kelli from <a href="http://kelliskitchen.org/" target="_blank">Kelli’s Kitchen</a> for challenging
me to make this recipe and for pushing me out of my culinary comfort zone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I only hate you a little bit, Kelli. (just
kidding). I also want to thank Yinzerella over at <a href="http://dinnerisserved1972.com/" target="_blank">Dinner Is Served 1972</a> for organizing this whole shindig. Bloggers sent their retro pie recipe submissions to Yinzerella, she randomly assigned them to the gang and the Pieathalon was born! </div>
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If you have the time and you want to
get all up in some Retro Pie Business – go check out the other Bloggers and their recipe
challenges. Grab a slice of the Pieathalon!<br />
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Brian of <a href="http://cakercooking.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="background: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: blue; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">Caker Cooking</a> – Chess Pie</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ruth of</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><a href="http://www.midcenturymenu.com/" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="background: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: blue; font-size: 12pt; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">Mid Century Menu </a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">– Avocado Lime Pie</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Erica of</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><a href="http://retrorecipe.wordpress.com/2014/06/30/pieathalon-curried-egg-pie/" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="background: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: blue; font-size: 12pt; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">Retro Recipe Attempts </a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">– Curried Egg Pie</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jenny of <a href="http://www.silverscreensuppers.com/simone-signoret/first-annual-pieathalon-mile-high-lemon-chiffon-pie" target="_blank">Silver Screen Suppers</a> --Mile-High Lemon Chiffon Pie</span></div>
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S.S. of <a href="http://abookofcookrye.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Book of Cookrye</a> -- Upside Down Chicken Pie</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sarah of <a href="http://directionallychallengedcooking.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Directionally Challenged Cooking</a> --Simone's Pet Strawberry Pie</span></div>
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Kelli of <a href="http://kelliskitchen.org/2014/06/great-grandma-ps-butterscotch-pie/">Kelli's Kitchen</a> --Butterscotch Pie</div>
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Ashley of <a href="http://www.apinchofvintage.com/schoolteacherpie/" target="_blank">A Pinch of Vintage</a> --Schoolteacher Pie</div>
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Poppy of <a href="http://granniepantries.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Granny Pantries</a> --Black Bottom Pie</div>
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Carrie of <a href="http://gingerlemongirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ginger Lemon Girl</a> --Chocolate "Pie"</div>
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Emily of <a href="http://dinnerisserved1972.com/" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="background: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: blue; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">Dinner is Served 1972</a> --Seafoam Cantaloupe Pie</div>
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-87018238762932282622014-06-18T18:06:00.002-07:002014-06-18T18:06:50.799-07:00Another Sad PieWhen you think of Pie, what's the first thing that comes to mind?<br />
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I would imagine for the average person it would be stuff like: Boston Creme, Key Lime, Lemon Meringue or Custard. Maybe a great big Apple Pie a la Mode. Or even Pizza Pie or Chicken Pot Pie if you're feeling hungry. <i>Am I right?</i><br />
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But if you hear the word "Pie", and instantly think: Salmon! Canned Peas! Button Mushrooms!<br />
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Well then, you might be a Retro Weight Watcher...<br />
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You might think the "Salmon Pie" will be filled with delicious fresh Salmon. But alas! The Salmon Pie has a CRUST made of Salmon. <i>Canned</i> Salmon. Mixed with bread crumbs and canned mushroom liquid.<br />
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And the filling is made from a can of peas and a can of mushrooms. <br />
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But the entire Pie is one serving! <b><i>Come on</i></b>. When does that ever happen?<br />
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What are we waiting for? Grab a fork and dig in!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-41035833340640352922014-06-10T13:35:00.000-07:002014-06-10T13:35:05.083-07:00Life of PieAs I mentioned in <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2014/06/pie-month.html" target="_blank">my last post</a>, there will be a HUGE Retro-Blogging Challenge at the end of June called "Pieathalon". This involves a bunch of Retro Food Bloggers each choosing a Vintage Pie Recipe which will then be randomly assigned to another blogger, and each blogger must then bake it and write a post about his/her assigned pie recipe.<br />
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Initially, I was really excited about this challenge.<br />
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Then I got my assignment, and realized: <i>I have no clue how to bake a real pie.</i><br />
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No clue.<br />
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You see, I am a Retro Weight Watchers gal - and here is an example of the type of pies we make on the Retro Weight Watchers plan:<br />
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They don't have a crust. They don't have fillings or toppings. They really don't resemble a pie at all.<br />
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But they typically involve my two favorite ingredients in the world:<br />
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And they often contain instructions like:<br />
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"Soften gelatin with beverage in pie pan", or</div>
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"Bake for 30 minutes. Pie will be browned but runny."</div>
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Seriously. What in the actual Hell?<br />
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So you will make this brown, runny pie. You will slice it up. It will be sad and very upsetting. You will tell yourself, "It's not that bad I guess". You will eat a few bites, and life will seem a little bit better.<br />
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You will then realize when you hold it up, it kind of resembles plastic vomit.<br />
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You will throw the rest of it in the trash, and just eat an apple.<br />
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<b>This is how we do pie in the Retro Weight Watchers world.</b></div>
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I have no idea how to make a real pie. I don't even know where to begin. But something tells me it is going to be an emotional experience for us all.<br />
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Oh, and a special note to the blogger who was assigned my Retro WW "Pie" submission: <i>I am so very sorry.</i>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-11383456023516578602014-06-02T11:11:00.001-07:002014-06-02T11:11:24.811-07:00PIE MONTH<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back IN!"</i> - The Godfather Part III</div>
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I haven't posted anything on this blog since March. (Has anyone even noticed?) At the time, I kinda made a half-assed "grand-finale" post and then disappeared into obscurity for a while. To be honest, I basically just lost my blogging mojo.<br />
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But a few weeks ago, my friend <a href="http://dinnerisserved1972.com/author/yinzerella/" target="_blank">Yinzerella</a> sent out an email to my little circl<span style="font-size: small;">e of </span>retro blogging pals (AKA The Jello Mafia) asking if anyone wanted to participate in a NEW Retro Blogging Challenge. This would be similar to the <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2012/02/knoxapocalypse-is-here.html" target="_blank">Knoxapocalypse</a> or the Church Lady Cooking Challenge or the <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-vincent-price-halloween-cookalong.html" target="_blank">Vincent Price Cookalong</a>. But this one would have a new theme: PIES. And it would be called PIEATHALON.<br />
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So here I am. And not only will I be participating in the Cross-Blog Retro Pie-Baking Challenge on June 30th, but I have decided to devote the entire month of June to RETRO WW PIES!<br />
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So....Here's a quick walk down memory lane at some of the Retro WW Pies I have made over the years. (Click on the title above photo to visit the posts):<br />
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<a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2013/02/carrot-pie.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">CARROT PIE </span></a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Totally Not Worth the Effort</td></tr>
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<a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2010/06/this-ones-for-boys.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">FRANKFURTER PIE </span></a></div>
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<a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2012/02/almost.html" target="_blank"> </a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2012/02/almost.html" target="_blank">ALMOST A PIE</a></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almost but Not Quite</td></tr>
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<a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2012/10/frankenpie.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">"FRANKENPIE"</span></a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quite Possibly the Worst Pie EVER Made</td></tr>
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But there are oh-so-many-other Pies to be had. And I shall begin my Pie Extravaganza later this week.<br />
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In the meantime--please do tell, what is YOUR favorite pie?Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-15543511380832985832014-03-24T05:28:00.000-07:002014-03-24T05:28:08.620-07:00In Which I Finish What I StartedHere's the deal.<br />
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It has taken me over a month to conjure up the desire to finish writing about the "Retro WW Rules".<br />
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And with only one lousy rule left, you'd think I could just suck it up, slap together some scary recipe and get it over with. But Oh. My. GAWD. I don't wanna. Like I really don't wanna. <i>AT ALL.</i><br />
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<b>RULE #9: MILK - You must use your daily allotment of milk. Women and men 16 ounces. Skim milk or buttermilk may be used interchangeably and at any time.</b><br />
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So I was going to make this thing called "Milk Ice" where you take a packet of Knox Gelatin and put it in the blender with some dehydrated milk, vanilla extract, water and fruit. No doubt it would have been awful. And smelly. And ridiculous. <b>AND OHMIGOD I JUST CANNOT DO IT.</b><br />
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So instead, I am just gonna sit here and drink some reconstituted dehydrated non-fat milk powder straight from a Pyrex measuring container. As a punishment. Cause that's all I got left in me to give, folks.<br />
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After 4 years of blogging about Retro Weight Watchers food, I think I have finally hit the proverbial wall. <br />
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<b><i>What does this mean?</i></b></div>
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I have no idea. But stay tuned, because this thing has to end somewhere. <i>Somehow.</i><br />
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And you are all in this with me. Whether you like it or not. </div>
Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-64960375882357034742014-01-27T06:46:00.000-08:002014-01-27T06:46:05.694-08:00Rules for Using FruitThere's a LOT to cover with this rule. So let's get right to it.<br />
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<b>RULE #8 : FRUIT - Select one Vitamin C fruit - orange or grapefruit - each day. Otherwise, vary selections. Fruits may be eaten raw or cooked. One-half cup equals 1 fruit, except where otherwise marked. </b></div>
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<b>No bananas, cherries, dried fruits, grapes or watermelon. </b></div>
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<b>Women: 3 fruits daily. </b></div>
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<b>Men: 5 fruits daily.</b></div>
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Keep in mind--this rule comes directly from the ORIGINAL Weight Watchers cookbook, 1966. The fruit rule was later revised to allow ONE serving of banana, cherry or grape per week. So calm down, banana lovers.<br />
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The fruit recipes provided in the Original WW Cookbook include a TON of gelatin molds. They also often involve strange combinations with other foods like celery, pimentos, onions, green peppers, and the list goes on. Cottage cheese makes many appearances, too.<br />
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And I never in my life realized there were so many different ways to prepare a grapefruit!<br />
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But...One fruit recipe in particular caught my attention. Mainly because it had "cheese balls" in the title. Anytime you mention cheese balls, I am SOLD. So here we go...<br />
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I have to admit, I am not a fan of mixing sweet and savory flavors together in my salads. Call me a prude, but I think it goes against the rules of salad making. A salad should either be ALL fruit or ALL vegetables, in my opinion. Once you start putting apples in your garden salad, things get crazy! The next thing you know there are pecans in there. And raisins. And OH my GAWD, the humanity!<br />
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Anyway -- this Retro WW Salad goes against all of my OCD salad rules. But here it is. Apples and celery and pimentos and all. God help me.<br />
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What's your take on fruit salads? Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-17327025128073544822014-01-05T15:53:00.000-08:002014-01-05T15:53:35.219-08:00Toasting the New Year Happy New Year! Lordy, I have so many resolutions for 2014, but for now I just need to get through these last few gosh-danged Retro WW RULES. So here we go...<br />
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<b>RULE #7: Limited Vegetables - Select any one of the following vegetables and use at dinner only. Only one serving, or 1/2 cup, permitted. Vary your selections from day to day.</b></div>
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<b>artichokes </b></div>
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<b>bamboo shoots</b></div>
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<b>brussels sprouts</b></div>
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<b>carrots</b></div>
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<b>eggplant</b></div>
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<b>okra</b></div>
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<b>onion</b></div>
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<b>oyster plant (WTF?) </b></div>
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<b>parsnips</b></div>
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<b>peas</b></div>
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<b>pumpkin</b></div>
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<b>scallions</b></div>
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<b>squash</b></div>
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<b>tomato</b></div>
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<b>*tomato juice</b></div>
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<b>turnips</b></div>
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<b>* Tomato juice may be taken at any time. Limited to 12 oz daily.</b></div>
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So there you have it. The vegetables with which we must be ever so vigilant. God forbid you eat an extra beet or something.<br />
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Since I eat enough carrots to choke a rabbit, I could never follow this rule. But in the spirit of celebrating the New Year, I decided to find a nice healthy vegetable juice "cocktail" recipe to help me toast 2014. Which, by the way happens to be the year I plan to complete this insane experiment. <i>What does that mean?</i> I don't know. But this has to end somehow. Right?<br />
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Anyhoo--I boiled it down to a choice between 2 recipes: "Cucumber & Tomato Cocktail" and "Carrot Milk". After a very deep conversation with myself about how I might feel after drinking warm, cooked carrots blended with skim milk - I opted for the "Cucumber Tomato Cocktail"<br />
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It was a good choice! Just pop a few ice cubes in a blender with some dill, 3/4 cup tomato juice and 6 slices of cucumber, and you've got yourself a very refreshing glass of Retro WW deliciousness! CHEERS!<br />
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I hope the New Year brings lots of good health and happiness to all of my fabulous readers! I love you all! I would also like to dedicate this post to a very terrific lady who was recently taken from our world too soon. Heidi from "kitschenfeast" was one of the first people who inspired me to start blogging, and although we never met in person, I feel like we became friends through this crazy world of writing and retro cooking. I will miss her "voice" every day. <br />
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Here's a truly awesome <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2011/01/guest-post-9-kiss-my-aspic.html" target="_blank">guest post</a> Heidi wrote for the Retro WW Experiment a few years ago. Rest in Peace, my friend.Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-91749100011533970292013-12-23T09:59:00.002-08:002013-12-23T09:59:58.323-08:00Christmas WishesMerry Christmas to all my Retro Weight Watchers friends! I wish you all a happy and healthy holiday filled with everything you love!<br />
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As for me, I am very busy preparing for a festive week with my family and friends! But I wanted to take a break to send you a holiday greeting and a very helpful Retro WW hint...straight from Jean Nidetch herself!<br />
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For us guys and gals who worry about those pesky "food pushers" at our holiday gatherings, here's a diagram from the 1964 Weight Watchers Program Cookbook showing us exactly how to respond...<br />
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Reminder! Celery is an unlimited vegetable! Alcohol is strictly prohibited! So enjoy your sad crudité with a lame-ass sparkling water and have a BLAST! <br />
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Merry Christmas to you and yours, from me and mine...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yeah I take my puppy to visit Santa. What of it?</td></tr>
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I promise to post more in 2014. It's my New Year's Resolution! See ya next year!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-9689590278435551462013-11-17T15:26:00.000-08:002013-11-17T15:30:03.157-08:00Unlimited VegetablesBetween the <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-vincent-price-halloween-cookalong.html" target="_blank">Vincent Price Cookalong</a> and the <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2013/10/one-brave-follower.html" target="_blank">Meat/Gelatin Guest Post</a> extraordinaire, I almost forgot that we are supposed to be right smack dab in the middle of a full-blown overview of the Retro WW Rules. I apologize if it seemed I had lost my way. I think we are back on track now.<br />
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For those keeping score, we are now onto Rule #6 of the Retro Weight Watchers program guidelines overview. And I can't even contain my excitement about this one...<br />
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<b>RULE #6 - Unlimited Vegetables. You may eat all you want of the following vegetables:</b></div>
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<b>asparagus</b></div>
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<b>broccoli</b></div>
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<b>cabbage</b></div>
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<b>cauliflower</b></div>
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<b>celery</b></div>
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<b>cucumber</b></div>
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<b>endive</b></div>
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<b>escarole</b></div>
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<b>peppers</b></div>
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<b>kohlrabi</b></div>
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<b>lettuce</b></div>
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<b>mung bean sprouts</b></div>
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<b>mushrooms</b></div>
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<b>pickles</b></div>
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<b>pimentos</b></div>
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<b>radishes</b></div>
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<b>rhubarb</b></div>
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<b>sauerkraut</b></div>
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<b>spinach</b></div>
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<b>squash (green)</b></div>
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<b>string beans</b></div>
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<b>water cress</b></div>
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I'm sorry. But when someone tells me I can "EAT ALL I WANT" of something, I just get really REALLY happy. I don't even care what it is. For example -- just the other night, I ate 2 entire bunches of celery just because I could. <i>I am not even kidding.</i> I have been known to polish off an entire jar of kosher pickles in one sitting. <i>Seriously. </i>Two-pound bag of frozen broccoli? <i>Bring it.</i> Gigantic vat of french green beans? <i>No problem.</i> <br />
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I am what the experts call a "volume eater". That is a label I wear with pride.<br />
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So my love for vegetables comes in really handy. In fact, one time I even wrote a <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2010/03/for-love-of-celery.html" target="_blank">blog post about my undying love for celery</a>. Luckily my body is well-trained and can handle mass quantities of cruciferous vegetables and soluble fiber without any negative consequences. If you cannot say the same for yourself, I would recommend you tread lightly when it comes to this rule. It takes time to work up to the super-human level of digestive prowess which I have achieved.<br />
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To celebrate the joy of unlimited vegetable consumption, I made myself a heaping bowl of bean sprout soup today. You know, it's just chicken broth mixed with a can of bean sprouts. <i>What's that you say?</i> Oh you don't think that sounds very good?<br />
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<b>COME ON! IT'S FREAKING UNLIMITED, PEOPLE!!!! </b></div>
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<b>YOU CAN EAT AS MUCH AS YOU WANT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!!! </b><br />
<b>SUCK IT DOWN!!!! </b></div>
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Sorry. I got crazy excited for a second there. Anyway...Here is a super appetizing picture of my Bean Sprout Soup. You should totally try it!<br />
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I'm curious....What's your favorite "unlimited vegetable" on the list, and how will you prepare it this week?Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-79910391519065613882013-11-04T02:20:00.000-08:002013-11-04T06:40:13.073-08:00The Vincent Price Halloween Cookalong!'Twas the night before Halloween. And I was kickin' it old school with half a chicken fryer, a bottle of Angostura bitters and some classic horror cinema.<br />
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Yes, friends. Thanks to my pal Jenny over at <a href="http://www.silverscreensuppers.com/" target="_blank">Silver Screen Suppers</a>, my Halloween Eve was spent preparing for the Vincent Price Halloween Cookalong!<br />
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Did you know Vincent Price was a culinary master as well as a creepy movie star extraordinaire? Well, now you do! And I was invited to prepare a dish from the twisted mind of this charming superstar, and serve it up for my Halloween dinner. Then reveal it to the world, right here on my blog -- TODAY!<br />
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My assignment for this blogging/cooking challenge was pretty easy: <i><b>Vincent Price's Chinese Chicken</b></i><br />
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The recipe comes from an advertisement Vincent did for Angostura Aromatic Bitters from 1971. And it sounded pretty good, actually. <br />
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It called for 6 chicken fryer halves, but I decided to go with just one. Because the thought of six raw chicken fryer halves made me almost throw up a little bit. Honestly - can you imagine? What the Hell was I supposed to do with that much chicken carcass?<br />
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One was bad enough...<br />
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I salted and garlic rubbed the poor little guy and then moved onto the marinade.<br />
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It was a tangy combo of tomato sauce, pineapple juice, grated onions, butter, and of course -- aromatic bitters. I boiled it and brushed it all over that creepy little chicken body. Then into the oven he went. For an hour.<br />
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Vincent recommended I sip on a "New Fashioned" cocktail while I waited. And really. Who am I to argue with Vincent Price for Heaven's sake?<br />
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So the "New Fashioned" is a fancy drink containing a sugar cube, some club soda, whiskey, a twist of lemon, a cherry and of course -- aromatic bitters. On the rocks. <i>Smooth.</i><br />
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As I sipped my cocktail and cued up my movie choice for the evening, I suddenly became very disappointed that I never sent away for the "FREE COOKBOOK" which is referenced in the advertisement. I certainly could have used those mysterious 82 recipes. That "Authentic Chutney" would have gone great with this. Dammit. I've never been good at planning ahead.<br />
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Anyway -- Here is my Chinese Chicken in full glory. I served it with some quinoa and broccoli on the side. I'm sure Mr. Price would have preferred a nice fried rice or something, but I just couldn't make that happen. Whatever. Take it or leave it.<br />
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We actually really enjoyed the chicken. We sliced it up and watched The House on Haunted Hill. In the dark with candles lit. We even dressed up as our favorite characters. It was a whole big thing. <br />
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Sometimes you just gotta pick a theme and go wild with it. Am I right? HAPPY BELATED HALLOWEEN!<br />
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I have to warn you...this blogging challenge is really freaking huge! Seriously, this thing is WORLDWIDE, people! But if you have some time, take a tour through the internet of my blogger buddies who also celebrated their Halloween in Vincent Price Style, and lived to tell about it:<br />
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Brian of <a href="http://cakercooking.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caker Cooking</a> – Fish Fillets Nord Zee</div>
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Cathy of <a href="http://battenburgbelle.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Battenburg Belle</a> – Deviled Shrimp and Rice</div>
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Sally of <a href="http://mycustardpie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Custard Pie</a> – Deviled Rib Bones</div>
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Ruth of <a href="http://www.midcenturymenu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mid Century Menu </a>– Unwealthy Wellington</div>
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Angela of <a href="http://uk-mg42.mail.yahoo.com/neo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glamorous Glutton</a> – Steak Moutarde Flambe</div>
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Lauren of <a href="http://www.thepastonaplate.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Past on a Plate </a>– Ayrshire Poacher’s Roll</div>
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Emily of <a href="http://dinnerisserved1972.com/2013/11/03/the-vincent-price-halloween-cookalong-beef-heart-stewed/" target="_blank">Dinner is Served! 1972 </a>- Beef Hearts Stewed</div>
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Carol of <a href="http://craftypantscarol.com/" id="yui_3_13_0_1_1383506744361_8666" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craftypants Carol</a> – Deviled Crab</div>
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Erica of <a href="http://retrorecipe.wordpress.com/" id="yui_3_13_0_1_1383506744361_8665" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Retrorecipe </a>– Cucumber Crocodile and Melon Monster</div>
Susie of <a href="http://uk-mg42.mail.yahoo.com/neo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bittersweet Susie</a> – Carolina Deviled Clam<br />
Please go visit <a href="http://www.silverscreensuppers.com/" target="_blank">Silver Screen Suppers</a> for a complete rundown of everyone who participated in this fun and freaky Vincent Price Halloween Cookalong. And a GREAT BIG SPOOKY shout-out to Jenny (the author of Silver Screen Suppers Blog) who organized the entire thing and welcomed us all into the Inscrutably Delicious world of Vincent Price Cooking!<br />
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Signing off with a .......Mwaaahhh Haaaaa Haaaaaaaa Haaaaaa (Vincent Price demonic laugh) Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-382679279163814522013-10-22T17:11:00.001-07:002013-10-22T17:11:41.713-07:00One Brave Follower...<i>One day, on Facebook, I <strike>begged</strike> asked for volunteers to do a guest post for my very special meat & gelatin recipe from 1978 - and out of HUNDREDS of followers, only one brave lady stepped forward. </i><br />
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<i>My dearest Cynthia G. -- you are a true Retro WW warrior and a hero. I salute you. I am proud to call you my Facebook friend and Retro WW Soul Sister.</i><br />
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Isn't this beautiful? So exciting to prepare a tasty, visually appealing Weight Watchers recipe for Mimi!<br />
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Oops, sorry gals. These gorgeous vegetables would be in a 2012 Weight Watchers recipe...<br />
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This is 1972:The Retro Weight Watchers Experiment. You don't really expect colorful, do you?<br />
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Here are the ingredients for<i> Chicken Sandwich Loaf,</i> submitted by Donna Naugle in 1978. Clearly Donna was half-starved to come up with a recipe with these ingredients:<br />
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First, in keeping with the bland and colorless theme, I poached the chicken breast in water. No low fat spray, olive oil, butter. Just water. Amazingly enough, the chicken had it's own fresh, sweet taste. Let's see if we can change that. <br />
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The next step was to sprinkle the Knox gelatin over 1/2 cup water until soft. <br />
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Easy enough...<br />
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Now we're getting creative. I couldn't find onion bouillon at any of my local grocery stores, and Lipton Onion Soup mix contained actual pieces of actual dehydrated onions, and sugar, and flavor, so I rebelled a bit and used two chicken bouillon cubes instead of one. <br />
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Hypertension in overweight individuals was not apparently a concern in 1972.<br />
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Now for the really spooky part of this recipe! Here we have a tender, nicely cooked and naturally flavorful chicken breast. Today we would eat it as is. In 1972, we do something completely different: BLENDERIZE it. <br />
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Here I'm pouring the chicken bouillon-plain gelatin concoction into the blender with the poached chicken....<br />
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And now I am pouring the glop into my vintage gelatin mold. (Mom made many a lime gelatin with cottage cheese and pineapple in this!)<br />
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Looks like hummus; smells like the chicken sandwich meat you buy in the deli.<br />
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Well, there it is in all it's glory. Now to chill it. And eat it.<br />
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Impressions: Color is underwhelming and not at all appealing, especially when I took my fork and attempted to pick off a bite. Rubbery, but not tough. I finally pegged what it reminded me of. Have you ever had Hormel's canned chicken spread? THAT'S what it tastes like, only low fat. Rubbery, low fat, congealed Hormel's canned chicken spread. </div>
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-91102543012349855022013-10-08T14:10:00.001-07:002013-10-08T14:10:17.746-07:00Meat FAILI told you I was going to struggle with this damn MEAT rule.<br />
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OK. So it has taken me over a month to summon up the courage to post something about meat.<br />
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And I am now here to tell you that I have officially "chickened out" -- no pun intended. OK. Major pun intended.<br />
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After a month of screwing around, I am happy to report that I have found a <strike>poor sucker</strike> brave and wonderful person to do a guest post for my Retro WW meat recipe! Now I don't have to do it! Hooray! <br />
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The recipe our guest poster will be making is a little treasure from 1978 called "Chicken Sandwich Loaf", and it was inspired by one of my favorite Weight Watchers Icons of all time.<br />
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The One. The Only...<br />
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FLORINE MARK!!!! I love this woman. Everytime she walks into a room, I imagine a horn section following her around just to announce her entrance with a "TA-DA!!!" She is classy and coiffed and professional. Florine is one of the leading WW Franchise Owners in Weight Watchers history. She talks the talk and walks the walk. <br />
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Get ready for a Florine-inspired meat & gelatin combo that will make your hair curl and your butt clench. Stay tuned...<br />
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Also--I am very excited to be participating in yet another Retro Blogging Challenge. And this one has a HALLOWEEN THEME! <i>Later this month..... </i><br />
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Oh yeah. It's a Vincent Price Cookalong, baby! My friend Jenny over at <a href="http://www.silverscreensuppers.com/" target="_blank">Silver Screen Suppers</a> has organized a creepy & crazy blogging challenge involving all recipes from Retro Vincent Price Cookbooks. Who knew this could even be a thing? Let me tell you...This challenge is HUGE. And awesome. In fact, Vincent Price's freaking daughter is even going to participate. I KNOW, RIGHT!?!?<br />
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And since my assigned VPC recipe for the challenge involves Chicken. I guess we will be sticking with the meat & poultry thing a bit longer. More meat. More fun. More retro love.<br />
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And to think, I was dreading this meat chapter.Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-90271934380155812832013-09-09T08:50:00.000-07:002013-09-09T08:50:15.936-07:00Meat and PoultryI don't want to write this post. I don't want to do this rule. I don't want to make these recipes.<br />
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Select a maximum of 5 weekly meat meals (luncheon or dinner) from <i>Group A</i> (Chicken, Turkey, Pheasant, Organ Meats, and Rabbit) and/or select a maximum of 3 weekly meat meals from <i>Group B</i> (Beef, Frankfurters, Lamb) </div>
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Portion control is KEY here. For luncheon, 4 ounces of cooked meat may be selected. For dinner, 6 ounces is permitted. It is advised that you weigh your portion. I repeat. WEIGH YOUR PORTION. Do not screw around with this.<br />
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Remove all visible fat. Broil, boil, bake or roast ONLY. And for the love of all that is holy --- NO MEAT AT BREAKFAST!<br />
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Oh - and lest we forget. Liver is REQUIRED once per week. So figure out when you are gonna fit that into your repertoire. <br />
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If I had my druthers, I would completely skip this chapter. I would be perfectly happy without the meat. Without the liver. Without the frankfurters. But - since it is the longest chapter in the book (40 pages), I assume this is an important rule. So onward we go...<br />
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As I work up the courage to prepare my next meaty recipe, please enjoy a few Retro WW meat photos.<br />
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Why can't we just grill up a nice chicken breast on the Retro WW Program? Why not just a simple frankfurter on a bun? Why must we do horrifying, traumatic things to our meat? I will never understand this.<br />
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We may need more than one week to explore this rule. Just sayin'.Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-42007252423095968822013-09-02T03:29:00.000-07:002013-09-02T03:29:24.704-07:00Knoxapocalypse II - The SequelIn a world...(<i>Note</i>: it works best if you say this part in the voice of legendary movie voiceover guy Don LaFontaine, so go ahead and start over)...<i><b>IN A WORLD</b></i> where gel cookery is a competitive bloodsport, six retro food bloggers challenged each other to a full-blown gelatin recipe dare. The stakes were high (not really), and the pressure was almost unbearable (this is a slight exaggeration).<br />
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The Bloggers (Erica, Emily, Ruth, Brian, Susie, Jenny and of course - yours truly, Mimi) all submitted a recipe. But not just any recipe. Oh no. It had to be creative, crazy and of course...containing GELATIN. Then they randomly swapped recipes, and got to work. (OK--you can stop with the voice now)<br />
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My assignment: <b> Molded Avocado and Tuna</b> (Courtesy of Brian at <a href="http://cakercooking.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Caker Cooking</a>)<br />
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Well my friends, it should come as no surprise to you that I am not a stranger to Tuna Molds. As a Retro WW Gal, tuna is my middle name. And FYI - it is also not my first time at the double-decker gelatin mold rodeo. <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2011/04/vlog-getting-jiggly-with-it.html" target="_blank">Remember that time I vlogged about it?</a> So yeah. I was feeling pretty confident going into this challenge.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLm5fzs6J-6Kh6bDD-uvQVMZz9-vtUdgFx7cRt6HW_bxJoDjdF0jmbco5gls0RgWpNVnzj1ZH8rjwTrdmKHjTnITj4o8HLjxg6pblCE0RcOdYy2aK_dQWOMeuB1oGzerXTuo6LPPVgpKn/s1600/SCN_0123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLm5fzs6J-6Kh6bDD-uvQVMZz9-vtUdgFx7cRt6HW_bxJoDjdF0jmbco5gls0RgWpNVnzj1ZH8rjwTrdmKHjTnITj4o8HLjxg6pblCE0RcOdYy2aK_dQWOMeuB1oGzerXTuo6LPPVgpKn/s200/SCN_0123.jpg" width="150" /></a>But here's the catch: I have never made a recipe from the Gel Cookery "Bible". ..Or as I like to call it - "The Big Show". That's right. My recipe challenge comes from The SACRED <i>Knox On-Camera Recipes: A completely new guide to Gel-Cookery, 1961</i>. So I knew right away, I better not screw it up, or else the Goddesses of Gelatin would curse my copper molds forever.<br />
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Since I was already familiar with the process of making a double decker gelatin mold, I knew I would need to set aside a nice long chunk of time to complete my challenge. Like 8-10 hours. <i>No shit. </i>By the way, it amazes me to think about the women who actually prepared this type of food on the reg. How did they have so much time on their hands? How did they do anything else?<br />
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So--long story short. The top layer goes in first. So it looks like the bottom layer now. But, you know. You're going to flip it over later. So this will all make sense at the end.<br />
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The tricky part of this whole project is TIMING. The consistency of the gelatin must be JUST RIGHT or else it all falls apart. So when you add the bottom layer (It will look like the top layer now. But you get it), the top layer can't be completely firm, but it also can't be too soft either. So you find yourself checking the mold 20 or so times to make sure it is exactly the right moment before you pour in the next layer. <br />
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You are like some crazy OCD mental patient in a fancy apron, jumping up every five minutes, running to the fridge and sticking your finger in the gelatin to test the firmness. It really is bizarre.<br />
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So now you have both layers chilling until completely firm. My advice? Go out for cocktails. Go shopping. Go to bed. Otherwise you will just obsess over the damn thing.<br />
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Now comes my favorite part. No seriously. It is one of my favorite things on Earth to do. After hours and hours of waiting. And then a few more hours after that...You get to UNMOLD.<br />
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I soak mine in a little lukewarm water, run a knife around the edges and then flip it over onto a plate. The moment of release when it makes that sound -- <i><b>THWAPPPHH</b></i> --- is quite possibly the greatest triumph any human being can experience. <br />
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Look at it.<br />
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No really look at it.<br />
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I hate the thought of even slicing it up and eating it. To me, a gelatin mold is more a work of art than an edible meal. But a major part of this challenge is actually taking a taste, and reporting our results.<br />
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So I gingerly took a small bite. And it wasn't too bad. So I ate some more. Maybe 3 or 4 big bites. It was cool and refreshing. It was creamy and crunchy. A perfect balance. I took two more bites. And then I instantly got heartburn. Like full-on GERD. Oh boy, my body did not like this combo one little bit. Ooof.<br />
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When my husband snapped this picture, his exact words were, "Congratulations on another disgusting, inedible slab of crap, honey!"<br />
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So there it is. Another masterpiece. Or slab of crap. Whatever you want to call it. Either way, I am glad it is over. Until next time....I ask myself will there be a Knoxapocalypse III - The Trilogy??? Only time will tell.<br />
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If you have a hankering for some more gelatin, and you want to keep this party going, please visit the other bloggers posts to see what they came up with. But I warn you. Tread lightly...You are dealing with the Jello Mafia. It could get ugly.<br />
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Emily at <b>Dinner is Served 1972</b> – <a href="http://dinnerisserved1972.com/" target="_blank">Olive Wreath Mold</a></div>
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Erica at <b>Retro Recipe Attempts</b> – <a href="http://retrorecipe.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Betty Davis’s Mustard Ring</a></div>
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Brian at<b> Caker Cooking</b> – <a href="http://cakercooking.com/" target="_blank">Maple Fluff</a></div>
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Susie at <b>Bittersweet Susie </b>– <a href="http://bittersweetsusie.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Melon Mousse</a> - <i>A Retro WW Recipe submitted by ME!!!</i></div>
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Jenny at <b>Silver Screen Suppers</b> – <a href="http://www.silverscreensuppers.com/" target="_blank">Turkey In Aspic</a></div>
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Ruth at <b>Mid-Century Menu </b>– <a href="http://www.midcenturymenu.com/" target="_blank">Pickle and Pineapple Salad</a></div>
Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-35706717227154082422013-08-28T06:53:00.001-07:002013-08-28T06:53:25.450-07:00Five Fish MealsWell, here it is.<br />
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The most talked-about and most notorious rule of the Retro Weight Watchers Plan. If you can make this happen, you are a Retro WW Superhero. <br />
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<b>RULE #4: FISH</b> - You must eat a minimum of 5 weekly fish meals (luncheon or dinners). </div>
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This does not preclude your having fish more often, and at breakfast also. </div>
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Follow your Menu Plan,and change frequently.</div>
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There are 2 groups (Group A and Group B) to choose from, and you must adjust weights for cooking and bones. But I won't confuse you with all that. Let's just say: you need to eat a TON of fish. So you better get started now.<br />
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Can you do it? Can you be a FISH MASTER? <br />
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By the way....I need to tell you that I am really excited about the timing of this rule. It coincides perfectly with Labor Day, and I plan to whip up a doozy of a moldy fish dish.<br />
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Come back next Monday when I will reveal my post for the <i><b>"Knoxapocalypse II Cross Blog Challenge"</b></i>. If you have been a long time follower of this blog, you will recall a few years back when I participated in this crazy gelatin-filled smackdown where me and some of my fellow Retro Food Bloggers challenged eachother to make some really awful jell-o molds. <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2012/02/knoxapocalypse-is-here.html" target="_blank">We called it Knoxapocalypse</a>. It was EPIC.<br />
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Well. We are doing it again. And it is bigger, bolder, and jigglier.<br />
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You are all invited to a Retro Labor Day Gelatin-Encrusted Picnic you will never forget! See you there!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-40883994229264893782013-08-24T18:23:00.001-07:002013-08-24T18:23:37.399-07:00More CheeseHey everyone. I didn't have time to put together a full-blown post for you.<br />
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But I did make another cheese recipe this week.<br />
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Oh. And FYI -- it just so happens to be the MOST REQUESTED RECIPE in the history of this blog.<br />
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I don't really have time to write anything witty and/or clever. In fact, I am heading out of the door as I type this. So I have created a sort of "recipe storyboard" for you involving a series of awful pictures and some random comments.<br />
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Enjoy.<br />
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So there you have it! The ever popular Austrian Breakfast Pancake for your viewing pleasure. Give it a whirl! By the way. I didn't like it very much, but let me know what you think. I'll take a good old fashioned <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2010/04/have-legal-easter.html" target="_blank">Terrace Tempter</a> over this catastrophe any day!<br />
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OK--I am heading out for a nice long weekend, so please don't panic if there isn't a new Retro WW Rule posted on Monday. I will be sure to post the next Rule as soon as I get home! And believe me, its a BIG ONE. Omigosh Omigosh Omigosh....I seriously can't wait to tell you!<br />
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Until next time...<br />
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-2074189949190628142013-08-19T09:38:00.000-07:002013-08-19T09:53:14.743-07:00Cheese Time!I am soooo excited about this next rule. In fact, I do believe it is the best part of being a Retro WW Gal.<br />
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It's the CHEESE!<br />
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<b>RULE #3</b>: CHEESE - Cheese is only allowed at breakfast or luncheon, not at dinner. </div>
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At breakfast, 1 oz. hard cheese or 1/4 cup cottage cheese or pot cheese may be used, following your Menu Plan. At luncheon, 2 oz. hard cheese or 2/3 cup cottage cheese or pot cheese may be used.</div>
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FYI - Hard cheese includes: Cheddar, American, Asiago, Edam, Gruyere, Muenster, Parmesan, Provolone, Romano, and Swiss to name a few. Farmer Cheese and Pot Cheese are also legal.<br />
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But the cheese that gets top billing in my book is the one...the only...<br />
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Anyway. To prepare myself with all the information I needed for this week's Cheese "Rule", I decided to go to the Master.<br />
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So I called my mom.<br />
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Back in the day, my mom's favorite Retro WW lunch treat was a toasted <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2010/03/twofer-madness.html" target="_blank">"twofer"</a> topped with a legal serving of Farmer Cheese and a packet of Sweet n' Low, placed under the broiler for a few minutes. According to my mom, it tasted just like cheese cake.<br />
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Alrighty then.<br />
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I didn't have Farmer Cheese, and I wasn't about to repeat the great <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2010/03/twofer-madness.html" target="_blank">Twofer Debaucle of 2010</a>. But I did make myself a nice little "cheesecake" treat with some light wheat bread and cottage cheese. And it wasn't too bad. Who else out there is going to give it a try? Hit me up in the comments section and let me know how you liked it!<br />
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OK. Listen Up. Ohmigosh you guys...Get this. Later this week, I will be whipping up another cheesy concoction, and you will not want to miss it. Why? Because it is the <b><span style="color: red;">NUMBER ONE READER REQUESTED RETRO WW RECIPE OF ALL TIME!!!!</span></b><br />
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That's right. I know you are all trembling with anticipation. And I will be making it for the first time EVER. This week. I am way more excited than I should be. <br />
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YAY CHEESE!!!!!!!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-39613094865585773052013-08-12T17:23:00.000-07:002013-08-12T17:23:33.635-07:00Bring It OnWell. It's Monday.<br />
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Are you ready?<br />
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The Original Weight Watchers Program had 12 "Rules". Count 'em.... TWELVE.<br />
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Starting today, we are gonna bust out the "Rules", one-by-one and in correct order; from start to finish until we get through them ALL.<br />
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I should warn you up front. Some Rules are easier than others. Some are just plain silly. And some are FREAKING RIDICULOUS. We will devote a week or two (or three) per each Rule, and I might even throw in a recipe or two. <br />
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I dare you to follow along. And please do share your thoughts in the comments section. I will share mine too. Don't be shy!<br />
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So here we go:<br />
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This Post will include the first TWO RULES!!!<br />
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<b>RULE #1</b>: Eat ONLY the foods listed in your Menu Plan, in the quantities specified </div>
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What does this mean? In short: DO NOT SCREW AROUND. Rule #1 Simply means... follow the freaking rules. And don't complain about it. Next?<br />
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<b>RULE #2</b>: EGGS - Limit them to 4-7 per week. </div>
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They may be taken only at breakfast or luncheon, not at dinner.<br />
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So this week, we conquer Eggs. It's simple, really. Don't over-do it, and don't eat them at dinner. Got it? Good.<br />
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To begin my journey, I whipped up an egg recipe from the <i>1966 Weight Watchers Program Cookbook</i>...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speedy Summer Breakfast</span></div>
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2 Envelopes Sugar Substitute</div>
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Yea, I just drank a raw egg and some buttermilk. And didn't throw up. So I am pretty much ready to take on the world! Cheers!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-12024600524810225582013-08-09T18:39:00.000-07:002013-08-09T18:39:16.090-07:00Beginning Again... AgainWow. Is it August already?<br />
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When last we met, I do believe I stated that I am TERRIBLE at blogging in the Summer. Well, it's true. And apparently I am also terrible at eating healthy and following any kind of weight loss program during the Summer too. But I discovered that I am really good at eating ice cream every day and sitting on ass in the sun.<br />
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Ouch.<br />
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So it's back to the drawing board again. <i>Again.</i><br />
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That's right. You heard me. We are going BACK TO BASICS. And I am dragging all you bitches back on this Retro WW wagon with me.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Here's the deal:</b></i></span><br />
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We are starting with Chapter One and working our way through the "RULES" of the original Weight Watchers plan. One by One... Page by Page... Recipe by Recipe.<br />
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Every Monday, I will unveil a new "RETRO WW RULE" and a corresponding recipe (or two) throughout that week. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">Now, here's where you come in, my lovely friends, followers and readers....YOU get to join in the fun by following the RULES along with me. Don't be a chicken! Its only one per week, so it will be nice & easy. And you can share your thoughts and feedback in the comments section. I promise to respond to any and all comments with my own experience as well.</span><br />
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We are all in this together. Misery loves company. Go Team Retro WW!<br />
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So enjoy your weekend, because starting Monday - we get back on track. And there's no room for crybabies on this Retro WW Bandwagon. Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-65011608743204331802013-06-17T05:52:00.001-07:002013-06-17T05:52:19.011-07:00Summer Lovin'One of my favorite movies EVER is "Rushmore". Have you seen it?<br />
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No matter. Anyway -- there is a great dialogue between two of the main characters that happens to be one of my favorite movie scenes of all time. It goes like this:<br />
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<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000195/?ref_=tt_trv_qu"><span class="character">Herman Blume</span></a>:
What's the secret, Max? <br />
<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005403/?ref_=tt_trv_qu"><span class="character">Max Fischer</span></a>:
The secret? <br />
<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000195/?ref_=tt_trv_qu"><span class="character">Herman Blume</span></a>:
Yeah, you seem to have it pretty figured out. <br />
<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005403/?ref_=tt_trv_qu"><span class="character">Max Fischer</span></a>:
The secret, I don't know... I guess you've just gotta find something you
love to do and then... do it for the rest of your life. For me, it's
going to Rushmore.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source: IMDb</span></i></blockquote>
So what does all this have to do with my blog and the Retro WW Experiment?<br />
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Well. You may have noticed I haven't been posting much lately. In fact, it has been over a month since my last post. And a full two months since I have cooked up any Retro WW dishes.<br />
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I have received a few emails, Facebook messages and Tweets asking about the blog and wondering where I have been. A few people actually said they miss my posts. That made me feel really warm & fuzzy inside.<br />
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So I felt compelled to check in and let everyone know that all is well. And the posts are not going away. This blog is not going away. I am not going away.<br />
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I am just REALLY bad at blogging in the Summer. Seriously.<br />
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But here's the thing.<br />
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Even though you may not see me here for a few weeks or months, it doesn't mean I have "fallen off the wagon" or given up on Weight Watchers -- Retro or otherwise.<br />
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I am a Weight Watchers lifetime member. I am a Weight Watchers leader. I am a Weight Watchers ambassador. I am a Weight Watchers blogger.<br />
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I love Weight Watchers, and I plan to do it for the rest of my life.<br />
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<b><i>It's MY Rushmore.</i></b><br />
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Here's to a wonderful Summer vacation for us all! I probably won't be posting much on the blog, but please do look me up on Twitter or Facebook so we can stay in touch! Otherwise, "I'll See You in September" as they say. In the meantime -- Here's a final thought from Jean Nidetch circa 1966...<br />
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-47195597913448280832013-05-05T17:20:00.000-07:002013-05-05T17:20:39.071-07:00Retro WW Hits the Big Time!Hey guys! This month, Weight Watchers celebrates its 50th Anniversary.<br />
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And guess what? They released a kicky new cookbook to celebrate 50 years of eating like a Weight Watcher. The cookbook puts a modern twist on many of our favorite Retro WW classics, and even contains tons of history about the program and how the food plan has changed through the years.<br />
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No. They didn't ask for my input. Yes. That was a bummer.<br />
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But, the good news is -- I did get a chance to go on a local morning show here in Pittsburgh to talk about the new book and all things Retro Weight Watchers! I even got to show off some of my Vintage Pyrex and a few items from my Retro WW collection!<br />
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<i>I know, RIGHT?!? </i><br />
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Check it out...<br />
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Now promise to meet me back here all throughout the month of May as we celebrate this momentous occasion! New recipes! Fun facts! Fifty is nifty! Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-40796666288361415362013-04-13T04:49:00.001-07:002013-04-13T04:49:32.113-07:00Coming Out of HibernationIf you follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/RetroMimi" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, then you probably know that I have been incessantly complaining about the weather here in Pittsburgh for about 5 months now. Let me explain something: <i><b>I despise Winter</b></i>. Like it makes me evil and murderous. Couple that with the fact that my job forces me to spend a lot of time shlepping around outdoors, and the fact that this has been one of the worst Winters we have seen in ages. Well. Let's just say - Mimi has not been a happy person.<br />
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My basic attitude about everything in life has been...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Ain't nobody got time for that. I'm too freaking cold!"</td></tr>
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But this week, things are looking up. We even had a few days reach 80 degrees! I was ecstatic!<br />
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So I pulled out my Weight Watchers Magazine from Summer 1970 and found the perfect Warm Weather Delight!<br />
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This recipe combines two of my favorite ingredients: Knox Unflavored Gelatin and Nonfat Dry Milk. It also involves one of my favorite hobbies in the world: PUTTING THINGS IN MY BLENDER. Yahooo!<br />
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After ten minutes of spinning all of the ingredients with the Knox gelatin, a burning smell started coming from my blender, so I had to stop. But I was pleased to find that my Warm Weather Delight had really come together nicely. It was thick and smooth and creamy.<br />
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Like mayonnaise.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It kept GROWING and getting thicker by the minute.</td></tr>
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I have to admit -- It did taste pretty good, though. Full disclosure: Since I didn't have any black walnut extract on hand, I used almond extract instead. Which was good, because I love me some almond flavoring. <br />
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I am hoping the warm weather is here to stay. Although as I type this post, I am wrapped in my fleece blanket and wearing my fuzzy slippers. I hear the high temperature today in Pittsburgh is going to be 50 degrees.<br />
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Uh oh. Better stay off Twitter.Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257699337680768349.post-56931712747879324972013-03-29T05:31:00.003-07:002013-03-29T08:22:54.597-07:001982The year was 1982.<br />
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E.T. was phoning home. Olivia Newton-John was Getting Physical. I was lacing up my roller skates and scooting around in my fuzzy leg warmers.<br />
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And Weight Watchers re-released their infamous "Recipe Cards".<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1982, baby!</td></tr>
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The 1982 version of the recipe cards is not really much different than the original 1974 set. I suppose they just felt it was time for an update. You know - with it being a new decade and all.<br />
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Since I recently acquired a set of these "NEW" cards from my totally awesome WW pal, I thought I'd highlight some of the changes I noticed while comparing my two sets.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">#1 - The Name Changes</span></b><br />
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When you grow up, sometimes you want a new identity. Like a new name or a fresh new look.<br />
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I get it. When I was a kid, everyone called me Mary-Margaret, and now I go by my shorter, more grown-up moniker: "Mimi".<br />
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So it doesn't surprise me that Weight Watchers kept many of the same recipes in the set exactly the same, but just changed the names to reflect a more mature, modern image. For example - <a href="http://www.theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2011/08/un-holy-mackerel.html" target="_blank">"Fluffy Mackerel Pudding"</a> is now simply called "Mackerel Pudding". <i>I mean really</i>. No one really wanted to think of mackerel being fluffy anyway, did they?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Fluff is Gone</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2011/01/guest-post-2-are-you-inspired.html" target="_blank">"Inspiration Soup"</a> is now "Quick Vegetable Soup". <i>Not nearly as groovy.</i> And <a href="http://www.theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-rosy-perfection.html" target="_blank">"Rosy Perfection Salad"</a> is now "Sweet n' Sour Cabbage Mold". <i>Yawn.</i> "Fish Balls" are now "Gefilte Fish". <i>Much more appropriate, actually.</i><br />
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Another update that caught my attention was the change from<a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2010/07/theres-something-about-mackerel.html" target="_blank"> "Snappy Mackerel Casserole"</a> to "Mackerel 'n' Cheese". <i>That's just lame, but whatever. </i><br />
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But the name change that shocked me most of all was the switch from "Frankfurter Spectacular" to "Hawaiian Frankfurter Platter". <b>What the hell?!?</b> Frankly, I am outraged. In my mind, <a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2011/06/frankfurter-spectacular.html" target="_blank">Frankfurter Spectacular </a>shall always and forever remain: SPECTACULAR.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blasphemy</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">#2 - The New Kids</span></b><br />
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In 1982 there is pizza! Tofu! Manicotti! Pasta!<br />
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And apparently an emerging and very disturbing trend of serving fish on a platter with its head still attached. And dressing it up to look all pretty.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Something is Fishy About This</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">#3 - The Omissions</span></b><br />
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In 1982, we said good bye to the following dishes which no longer appear in the WW Recipe Set.<br />
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They are gone, but not forgotten... <br />
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<a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2010/05/mother-of-all-retro-ww-roasts.html" target="_blank">Crown Roast of Frankfurter</a><br />
<a href="http://www.midcenturymenu.com/2012/02/liver-pate-en-masque-a-retro-gelatin-dare/" target="_blank">Liver Pate En Masque</a> -- in fact all liver dishes? Gone. Buh-Bye.<br />
Melon Mousse<br />
<a href="http://theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2012/05/breakfast-of-champions.html" target="_blank">Jellied Tomato Refresher</a><br />
Mexican-Orange Shrimp Salad<br />
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Oh, and with 1982 also came the demise of the quotation marks. No more <a href="http://www.theskinnyjeansproject.blogspot.com/2011/01/guest-post-8-time-for-dessert.html" target="_blank">Chocolate "Brownie" Dessert</a> or Cherry "Pie". <br />
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The beat goes on, I guess.<br />
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So now I suppose you are all wondering if the 1982 cards are just as freaky and fun as the 1974 version and if I will attempt any of the recipes here on the blog?<br />
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Well my friends. I have two words for you:<br />
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<b>POWERHOUSE PIZZA!</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See that star in the top corner? That means it's GOOD.</td></tr>
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Go ahead. Try and guess what is used to make the crust. I will have to leave you in suspense until next time...Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706090600025187909noreply@blogger.com9