Welcome to the Mid-Century Menu Monday Archive! Here you can find my mid-century menus: dinners from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.
I just love cooking from vintage recipes. My collection includes cookbooks, magazines, and advertising pamphlets from as early as the 1900s, all the way up to the 1960s. Most of my favorite menus, though, are mid-century menus from 1945-1959, when food was plentiful, and the shift to convenience foods and housewives working outside the home was just beginning. (But I have been known to take on WWII rationed meals, and even Great Depression meals on occasion!)
The third week of December is here! O antiphons, Christmas Countdowns for the home and housewife, and all of the last full week before Christmas. For most, it’s also the last week of school before the Christmas vacation. Here’s a vintage meal plan for this week. 1940s Vintage Menus For December Although I love to […]
Vintage Meal Plan for the Week Before Christmas | Very Vintage Christmas Read More »
December is only getting busier! Christmas pageant rehearsals, cookie exchanges, and school performances vie for attention with making Christmas magic. A good plan for housekeeping and meals helps. Here’s my vintage meal plan for wintertime. 1940s Vintage Menus For Early December Although I love to cook 1950s menus, I usually use 1940s and 1930s recipes
Vintage Meal Plan for the Middle of December | Very Vintage Christmas Read More »
December can feel like a whirlwind. Between decorating, shopping, holiday parties, and keeping your family’s usual routines afloat, planning meals often gets pushed aside. Yet, you still need to serve three meals a day, even during the busy holiday season. That’s where a vintage meal plan can save you time, money, and stress. It even
A REAL Vintage Meal Plan for the First Week of December | Very Vintage December Read More »
Thanksgiving is all about the big feast. But what about breakfast and supper? Homemakers in the 1950s had a different approach. They planned wholesome, balanced meals for the whole day to keep everyone healthy and content without ruining appetites for the main event. This is the vintage meal plan that I use for the BEST
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March is a super changeable month, and this week, as opposed to last week, we have some very spring-like weather! So, this week, I’ve handpicked a springlike, Lenten 7-day meal plan directly from my 1950s menus, taking the guesswork out of your weekly dining. So rediscover the joy of cooking from scratch with these comforting
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Ah, March has arrived with a wintry chill, making it the perfect time for hearty, comforting meals straight from the oven. As we transition into this early March weather, I’ve curated a vintage meal plan to warm both body and soul. Let’s face it, planning meals can often feel overwhelming, even with a plethora of
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Let’s face it, even with ALL the recipes, planning meals can still be a daunting task. That’s why I’ve curated a 7-day vintage meal plan that takes the guesswork out of your weekly menu. This meal plan is taken directly from my 1950s menus for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. So try them and rediscover the
Vintage Meal Plan for the End of Winter | Midcentury Menus for Meal Plan Monday Read More »
Who knew that the hardest part of being a housewife is figuring out dinner every. single. day.? Apparently, vintage home ec did, because I have SO MANY cook-from-scratch dinner ideas from before 1950. WHOLE BOOKS of a dinner (and breakfast. and lunch.) for every DAY of the year. It makes planning dinner so much easier
A Week of 1950s Menus for Late February | Midcentury Meal Plan Monday Read More »
This week continues the late winter comfort food, served up in three hearty, stick-to-your-ribs, home-cooked square meals every day, but with a twist! This week, we begin a season of fasting in preparation for the joy of Easter, and you will see the austerity of the season reflected in the menus of the week. Step
1950s Meal Plan for Mid-February | Midcentury Menu Monday Read More »
This week is a feast of comfort food, served up in three hearty, stick-to-your-ribs, home-cooked square meals every day. Winter in a chilly climate brings the joy of vintage menus and delightful, snug tablescapes. Ensuring the entire family is not just warm, but well-fed, is a top priority for a 1950s housewife. Step back in
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