In case you're tired of leftover turkey

This is why people are afraid of clowns...

Thought it was time to lighten the mood from all that self-analysis. So, I welcome the return of the Betty Crocker recipe cards!

A red letter day...

I found something that not even the promise of bacon would tempt me to eat...

By the way, I do have a new blog post kicking around in my head, talking about my first real massage ever...  So, be prepared.  I also will be returning to my gratitude list soon now that I'm in a much better frame of mind (despite the above picture trying to spoil it for me...).

Ahoy!

Well, thanks to a good friend and a long talk today, I'm feeling a little less hopeless.  Every little bit helps...  So, this is just for you (but I'm also happy for anyone who might follow my blog to enjoy, as well... )  Raise a patriotic mug of beer...

Everything goes better with Jello!

Or does it?

More Men's Favorites...

Hahahahahaha... No further comment needed.

Sardine?

Hurry up folks, picnic season's almost over!

Wot! Behind the rabbit?

The breakfast really doesn't look all that horrible. I'm more intrigued by the addition of the ceramic rabbit...

Ugh...

I found the most revolting recipe in the Betty Crocker box last night. Words escape me.  I don't even have the ability to come up with a fun title.  The horror, the horror...

Wherein Alex revisits recipes that will most likely never be found on Pinterest.

I have to say, these Betty Crocker recipe cards were a goldmine.  Today we visit, Recipes Children Can Make.

Now, I'm pretty sure no child likes meatloaf in the first place.  I never did, and it was a universally acknowledged truth that my mother made the best meatloaf ever.  I cannot understand who would think it would be a good idea to wrap the meatloaf around hard boiled eggs.

This disproves the theory that anything with bacon is edible.  Maybe the horror of this picture is due to the poor lighting, but I don't believe it.  I believe there are cheese nightmares in my future.

I'm sure the cookies are good. However their presentation with the scary Poltergeist clown kind of ruins it for me...  

I think I may revisit more man friendly recipes next.  After all, men love their potatoes...

It's got raisins in it. You like raisins.

Today at work I found a horrifying collection of Betty Crocker recipes circa 1971.  So horrifying... they're awesome.  So, I had to rifle through and take a few shots.

Mmm... nothing says dinner like Crusty Salmon Shortcakes.  The olive garnish on top is an especially nice touch.  This is supposed to be a memorable treat to wow your party guests. I agree that it will certainly leave an impression.

But, what about a nice apertif? Let's look under Men's Favorites...

This is some sort of cocktail called Pow! Yes, the exclamation point really is part of the name.  To make a glass of Pow! requires 2 cans of beef broth, 1 cup water, 1 1/4 teaspoons horseradish and 1/4 teaspoon dill weed.  Add a celery "swizzle stick" for garnish and you've got yourself a nice man pleasing mug of meat juice.

Wow they even manage to make ice cream look revolting...

Stay tuned for Part 2 - Stuff to make with kids...