10K SUBSCRIBER CELEBRATION 🎉 Ring Around Tuna Salad & FAQ

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  • čas přidán 16. 09. 2023
  • I said I would, and I did! In celebration of reaching 10k subscribers, I'm making Ring Around Tuna Salad and revisiting Teen Time Cooking; a Carnation Milk cookbook from 1959. Get ready for some 1950s cooking fun! I'm also answering some of the frequently asked questions that pop up in my comments, inbox, and DMs.
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    RING AROUND TUNA SALAD (Teen-Time Cooking, 1959)
    1Tbsp unflavored gelatin
    1/4c cold water
    1c undiluted Carnation evaporated milk
    1/4c lemon juice
    1/4tsp salt
    1/4c finely chopped onion
    1c tuna, drained
    1/2c chopped celery
    2Tbsp chopped pinmento
    1/2c drained and sliced ripe olives
    Soften gelatin in cold water in a small heat proof glass dish. Place dish in a small pan of hot water. Allow to stand in hot water for 10 minutes.
    Slowly add Carnation milk to mayonnaise in a large bowl, stirring constantly. Add lemon juice, salt, and dissolved gelatin. Fold in remaining ingredients and mix well. Spoon in to 1.5 quart mold. Chill in refrigerator until firm. Unmold on serving platter. Serves 6.
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  • @butterpecanrican_
    @butterpecanrican_ Před 9 měsíci +93

    Thank you Mr. Cooking the Books for buying your wife a camera and (kindly) pressuring her to make videos! I'm a newer subscriber, but this channel has become what I put on when I want to relax and "hang out" with a friend. It's now part of my Comfortube playlist.

  • @nancycolbert2703
    @nancycolbert2703 Před 9 měsíci +60

    I am 71 years old and your videos transport me back in time to my mother, grandmother and aunt's kitchens. Delightful memories. Thank you.

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci +6

      I love this! Thank you so much for watching. ❤

    • @betdevine
      @betdevine Před 8 měsíci +4

      I totally am on the same page as you are, Nancy!

  • @KellyRumfield-sv4vs
    @KellyRumfield-sv4vs Před 9 měsíci +35

    I must say you are a CZcams “It Girl”. There are a lot of people who post cooking videos and even quite a few that post vintage cooking videos but you are a natural in front of the camera and your beautiful personality shines through. I’m glad your husband bought you that camera now we all get to enjoy you. I predict your channel will grow quite large just because of the “IT” factor, thanks for all the videos they are a treat.

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Oh thank you so much for your kind words! ❤

    • @angelinaduganNy
      @angelinaduganNy Před 8 měsíci +4

      I started watching Tasting History with Max Miller when he had 15k. His channel grew quickly. Now he has over a million subs and his channel grew fast. I hope that Mrs Cooking's channel grows that big and fast.

  • @serenaburgdorf9543
    @serenaburgdorf9543 Před 9 měsíci +60

    The thing I love about your videos is your lack of pretense. You are honestly interested in the recipe, how it might work, and how you see a fail coming. When I first started watching I thought you might be a librarian! Your love of cookbooks is so obvious. You do a great job and I look forward to each video!

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci +14

      Oh thank you so much! I decided pretty early on that my channel was not going to be about making the BEST recipe for this or that. Not my style. 😂 I really enjoy trying new things to see if they work. I've discovered some fantastic recipes along the way!

    • @bethhelminiak5063
      @bethhelminiak5063 Před 9 měsíci +5

      I actually guessed that @CookingtheBooks was an accountant, lol!

    • @rachelmitchell2144
      @rachelmitchell2144 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Amen to that! You are so genuine and just a hoot, Anna!

  • @theprettyintellectual
    @theprettyintellectual Před 9 měsíci +107

    Congratulations on 10K and surviving the tuna mold ring. You’re an absolute gem here on the Internet.

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci +4

      Thank you so much! 😊

    • @gorgeouss79
      @gorgeouss79 Před 9 měsíci +4

      She's almost at 15k !!

    • @angelinaduganNy
      @angelinaduganNy Před 8 měsíci +5

      Now she is at over 16k. Congrats!!

    • @annalieff-saxby568
      @annalieff-saxby568 Před 8 měsíci +3

      I made a "salmon mousse" which contained gelatin - I even bought a special fish-shaped mould to make it in. I served it as a starter. It was yummy, and looked lovely on the dinner table!

    • @BeckBeckGo
      @BeckBeckGo Před 8 měsíci +1

      She is my pretend bestie.

  • @karendaley3184
    @karendaley3184 Před 9 měsíci +27

    Trust the Tupperware, Anna! Trust the Tupperware! The seal holds, and the two-piece aspect makes release really easy. 😊

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci +6

      The magic of Tupperware! 😂

    • @lyndacolvin642
      @lyndacolvin642 Před 8 měsíci +6

      I have my grandma's tupperware jello mold, it doesn't have the center bundt it has a center that has interchangeable discs, one is a christmas tree, a turkey, a heart and a flower. I don't know if there were other ones. I actually want to make this😅. I make a vegetable lime jello that most people in my family like and sunshine jello that has carrots in it.
      I love the tupperware measuring cups and spoons. My mom had those when I was little.

    • @katkat521
      @katkat521 Před 7 měsíci +2

      I have that exact same mold. I bought it back when it was new, and used it to make ice molds for punchbowls at parties.@@cooking_the_books

  • @anneoestreicher7333
    @anneoestreicher7333 Před 9 měsíci +29

    We lost our 18-year-old cat about a month ago and everything you said about your dog resonates with me so much.

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci +4

      Very sorry for your loss. ❤ It's so incredibly hard.

    • @Miniver765
      @Miniver765 Před 8 měsíci +3

      ​@@cooking_the_booksIt's a loss that people who don't have pets can't fully understand. You're never ready to say goodbye. ❤
      I was crying with you. Hold on to the love you and Dottie shared.

    • @michellebrowning6139
      @michellebrowning6139 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Sorry for your loss. We lost a 17 year old and 18 year old kitty last year, very close together. Miss them so much

  • @mirandamom1346
    @mirandamom1346 Před 9 měsíci +12

    I dressed as Betty Crocker one Halloween. My husband was Mr Clean.

  • @AprilAiteen
    @AprilAiteen Před 9 měsíci +30

    I started my very own, albeit tiny, collection of vintage cookbooks BECAUSE of you and your channel.

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci +5

      That's awesome!! So glad you found inspiration from my channel. 😊

  • @donnakenny9345
    @donnakenny9345 Před 9 měsíci +9

    I came for a recipe and stayed because of your personality. Sometimes I actually laugh out loud at some of your little comments. Congratulations on your achievement!

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci

      Oh thank you so much! Sometimes I can't help but say how I feel in the moment...and it's definitely gotten me in trouble at times. 😂

  • @lynnries7729
    @lynnries7729 Před 9 měsíci +7

    I love the way you talk about Betty Crocker as if she is real and I always assumed you knew she wasn't...lol. The Santa Claus comparison in spot on. I also collect vintage sewing books and paid $30 for one (and happy to pay it) through an online used book store. Then a couple weeks later, at an estate sale, found the same book, in better condition, for $1.00!! Definitely more exciting to find them in the wild. Congrats on your continuing growing channel...so entertaining.

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Thank you! It never even occurred to me that people would think I didn't know about Betty Crocker. Imagine my surprise when I started getting comments about it! 😂

    • @deendrew36
      @deendrew36 Před 4 dny +1

      @@cooking_the_booksit says a lot more about those people than it does you! 😂

  • @silversiamese
    @silversiamese Před 2 měsíci +3

    I absolutely love how good natured and respectful you are of recipes that aren’t appealing to you (or me) but could be to another person. You are kind, positive, and encouraging, and I don’t think we have enough of that in the world.

  • @littleblackcar
    @littleblackcar Před 7 měsíci +2

    My last dog lived to be about 17; she was a rescue at 3-4 years old and we had her for 13 1/2 years. She finally became so arthritic and confused (chronic vestibular syndrome, which is like "dog Alzheimer's") that nothing could make her comfortable and we had to let her go. It's been 12 years and we still miss her. We were lucky to have her that long and that she was like a young dog until the last 6-8 months. It's never enough time.

  • @ilianexsisojourner1704
    @ilianexsisojourner1704 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to Dottie. She was adorable! It's never easy. Big hugs!

  • @TuckerSP2011
    @TuckerSP2011 Před 9 měsíci +16

    Congratulations 🎉 Anna! I was so excited when I heard the release of the mold. Thanks for the Q and A. I'm sorry about Dottie. You're right, we never have enough time with our beloved pets.

  • @AprilAiteen
    @AprilAiteen Před 9 měsíci +15

    Congratulations! You’ve hit 10K and shot right past!
    I felt your pain when you talked about Dottie. Been there too many times. My heart goes out to you.

  • @maryannhasbrook9525
    @maryannhasbrook9525 Před 9 měsíci +2

    You are the BEST! I’m getting on people’s nerves by insisting they watch you. Thank you for such a fun group of videos.

  • @MeMe-Moi
    @MeMe-Moi Před 9 měsíci +12

    So, trick from another "I don't like crunchy onions or celery" person: grate the onion on either the smaller side of the box grater or on the zester side of the box grater. And you can get the flavor of celery without the texture by adding a pinch of ground celery seed.

  • @jwho4840
    @jwho4840 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Bless you! You are such a dear soul and it is a privilege to watch your videos! You remind me of myself when I'm in the kitchen.. a messy funny klutz! 😊❤ I certainly teared up when you spoke of Dottie, my dear cat of 11 years passed away a couple weeks ago suddenly, I like you have no kids and our pets are our kids. ❤🌈. But here's to many more subscribers!

    • @melissalambert7615
      @melissalambert7615 Před 9 měsíci +2

      So sorry about the sudden lost of your kittie. Saw your post on Anna's video. I'm a kittie mom.

    • @jwho4840
      @jwho4840 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@melissalambert7615 oh you're so sweet. Thank you for that my fellow Kitty mom 💕

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you. ❤ and so very sorry for your loss. It's incredibly hard.

  • @wiseraven2000
    @wiseraven2000 Před 8 měsíci +2

    My wife recently passed away a couple years ago about. two years ago. and she did all the cooking I worked two jobs my whole life. I'm in my 50s. and I never really learned how to cook. I want to say thank you for putting on these videos. I find it relaxing to watch your video. Read your recipes. Hence I'm learning how to cook. I have to say my grandma used to make this jello ring. and it was really good. I think she used lemon jello, though. I could be wrong. but I always wondered how she made it. So thank you for this video. It's very nostalgic. I appreciate everything you do. God bless and thank you for the great meals.

  • @huggalon
    @huggalon Před 9 měsíci +3

    I like to think Betty Crocker was real *in a way*. She is an amalgamation of all those women in the test kitchen and on the radio show.

  • @bethroberts674
    @bethroberts674 Před 9 měsíci +9

    My mother’s women’s group at church had potlucks. I have eaten this; my favorite is the lime jello, mayonnaise, pineapple, cottage cheese and I think nuts jello salad. I love your videos and your channel.

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Oh I think I could go for the lime jello & cottage cheese version! Sounds like a great combo. Thank you for watching!

    • @pammienakh
      @pammienakh Před 9 měsíci +2

      Me too !! Loved it!

    • @pammienakh
      @pammienakh Před 9 měsíci +2

      Great vid Anna ! Enjoy many of the same interests as you - and you have such an enjoyable format to relate them! Dotty was a dream and her participation was a plus. ❤️ Continued success! 🎉🎉

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci +1

      @pammienakh Thank you!

  • @b.prairie2357
    @b.prairie2357 Před 8 měsíci +4

    You’re so calm, I love it. On my end it says you posted this just 3 weeks ago and as of today you are at 25k!!! So happy for you, love the videos!

  • @faepage5157
    @faepage5157 Před 9 měsíci +25

    So sorry for your loss! 🐶 🙏🏻 Congratulations on reaching 10 thousand subs! I always look forward to seeing your new videos pop up. 🙂

  • @r1verman
    @r1verman Před 7 měsíci +2

    I have been watching and enjoying your videos for the past few months. I'm in Southern Ohio. I loved seeing Dottie in the videos and am heartbroken to hear if her passing. She was just adorable. I am an animal lover and inherited my mother's dogs as well as my aunt's dog before/when they passed. Since then i have lost several of them. You're correct. No matter how long they live, it's never long enough. Sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing the wonderful Dottie with us.❤

  • @JasonVermillion
    @JasonVermillion Před 8 měsíci +2

    I'm so sorry about Dottie, she was a cutie. My cat Kitt, my best friend for the last 13 years, passed away on the 5th of this month at age 17. He moved with me from Dallas to Austin and back, to Western Kentucky, and here outside of Tulsa. You're right, it's never long enough with them. It sucks. But cheers to the good times!

  • @cathlynballard8409
    @cathlynballard8409 Před měsícem

    I’m 70. In my childhood house, we kids ate tuna mold ONLY spread on saltines. Adults ate it on a lettuce leaf. Once I left home, I never had it again!

  • @ellenriddick2461
    @ellenriddick2461 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Our fur babies are family members. ❤❤❤ always remember she lived her best life with you.

  • @rebeccajustis8826
    @rebeccajustis8826 Před měsícem +1

    When my sister & I were young, my mom made plain tuna in tomato aspic. No one would eat it, so we teased her about it. Well, she got mad & forced us to eat a big helping. I still remember watching 'Mr. Ed' & choking down tuna jello! I have the same mold w/removable center--it makes the release kind of magical.

  • @mindy7165
    @mindy7165 Před 8 měsíci +2

    So sorry about Dottie. I’ve been watching your old videos and I didn’t realize she was gone. It is so hard to lose our furry family. I lost one of my cats to cancer a year ago and I still struggle with it sometimes. 😢

  • @tommyschwanfelder5285
    @tommyschwanfelder5285 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I applaud you SOOOO much!! I think my favorite bit of dialogue was, "this is pretty low stakes"... I, literally, laughed out-loud!

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you for being there and cheering me on from the very start of my channel! ❤

  • @cindytrayer4279
    @cindytrayer4279 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love dogs more than most people. I grew up with them and had them my whole life. It brought tears to my eyes listening about Dottie. I loved seeing the Dottie breaks. I know exactly what you went through and how you feel. There’s nothing harder than losing a loyal friend who is literally with you 24/7. They leave the biggest imprint on your life and the biggest loss when they are no longer with us. No amount of time is ever long enough to have them-that’s the hardest part of having a fur baby. God Bless Dottie and you for loving her and giving her a wonderful 16 years. She was so beautiful. ❤🐾🌈

  • @daniellepyle5844
    @daniellepyle5844 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Lol, when I’m cooking with Betty, I talk to her. Like, geesh Betty, what were you thinking. I’ve always replaced her books when I’ve worn them out. Thanks for being real.

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci

      Exactly! See, you get it. Betty had some uh...interesting ideas!

  • @creativcat
    @creativcat Před 9 měsíci +2

    She is solid...hahahahaha.. loved that. But I watched the whole video, and when you talked about keeping your positive comments in a folder and you read them when you have a bad day. I related. I look at my scrapbooks all the time, the trips I have documented the places I have been, people say to me "you scrapbook oh that sounds like a waste of time and money". But they bring me such joy...I always wanted to teach scrapbooking on youtube but feel like no one will watch or everyone will leave bad comments, don't think I can handle that rejection. I love watching you cook these old strange recipes and you eat them, it fascinates me, I love cook books so I am here for the long run, keep up the good work! I will be watching and waiting for the next big fancy recipe!!!

  • @debbieostrander9067
    @debbieostrander9067 Před 4 měsíci +2

    OK, I discovered you about 8 months ago, and after the first video, I did, OF COURSE, subscribe. One thing I loved was that you are so real. Julia Child made mistakes, and kept on truckin'. You do too! I hate to go there, but I must. I miss Dottie. We had to put down our Lizzie (Borden) a year ago. She started having seizures, so I relate to your situation. She was with us for 15 years, and I "hear" her still today. I feel your pain, Anna. SO...don't make any more gelatin molds! (Kinda sounds like an Aspic?) Love you, and keep on truckin'!!!

  • @steverino474
    @steverino474 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Heres too a 100k subscribers. One of my favorite channels.

  • @louiseeiffel1014
    @louiseeiffel1014 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I don't use recipes often, but when I do, it's because I find one that intrigues me. "Wonder how this will turn out? What will it look like? What will it taste like?" You seem to pick recipes the same way. Also, CZcams says this video was posted 1 month ago and you were celebrating 10,000 subscribers. Now, one month later, you are almost at 30K. Congratulations!

  • @tiamotzz
    @tiamotzz Před 9 měsíci +1

    Absolutely! The joy of finding treasures in 'in the wild'.

  • @timibecker
    @timibecker Před 7 měsíci +1

    By the way I’m super super sorry about the loss of Miss Dottie 😢 losing a pet is a terrible terrible thing one of the most horrible feelings in the world!!! All my pets right now are getting up there our cat is 14 and the other is 7 then the dogs are 12 and 11 we just lost our rat Zen last year it was horrible it never gets easier… pictures talking about them and just knowing you gave them all the love in the world and receiving their love is the best… just know you did the very best thing you could for her … very selfless and beautiful ❤

  • @philipmarlowe8763
    @philipmarlowe8763 Před 9 měsíci +6

    New subscriber here…. LOVE your energy - love your channel - love how real you are & adore your laugh and smile. From one furry family to another, so sorry for your loss… although new to the channel, loved seeing Dottie breaks. Thank you for your content.
    And by the way, I think Betty Crocker is real…. Just like Santa! 😉

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Oh thank you so much! And so glad you understand the way I like to think of Betty Crocker. ☺

  • @cherrywilson6267
    @cherrywilson6267 Před 8 měsíci

    I’m crying here. We had to make the choice to let our Bella finally rest after 14 years of love and joy. It’s been a year and I still cry. When I felt her heart stop, mine truly froze and I lost a part of me. I once went back into our burning house to save her she was our baby.

  • @mgb5170
    @mgb5170 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I'm sorry about Dottie. I hope you feel better soon. Grief with pets can be deep.

  • @margaretgorski7947
    @margaretgorski7947 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I cant believe anyone thought you didnt know betty was made up! That is sooo funny! Its clear you are tongue in cheek when taking to betty😍😂

  • @rivards1
    @rivards1 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Our little dog Roy is 22 years old, and was active and spry until recently. He's not in pain, but getting very wobbly and pacing a lot. So I'm right there with you on how hard it's going to be to say goodbye, likely soon.

  • @StacieT
    @StacieT Před 9 měsíci +12

    Love how you tried so hard to remain positive with this recipe! 😂 Congrats to you on 10000 + subscribers!

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thank you!! 😊 I do try to keep in mind that my tastes are different than someone else's and that maybe they LOVE this dish. We like what we like, and that's ok!

    • @StacieT
      @StacieT Před 9 měsíci +1

      Great that you’re open to trying many different foods! I have seen so many of these savory gelatin molds in older cookbooks and I have to say they kinda scare me. 🤭It was interesting to see you prepare and try one. 😊and oddly satisfying to hear the release from the container!

  • @BrowneyedGirlmjd
    @BrowneyedGirlmjd Před 9 měsíci +2

    I’m actually posting a second comment because I wanted my comment about Dottie to be a standalone. I absolutely adore your channel. With all the vintage cookbooks that I lost in a cross country move it is very comforting for me to watch your channel and suddenly there’s something that I had at one point and I don’t have it anymore. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. Um about the celery… I take it a homemade(ish) cream of celery soup, with a crisp celery salad on the side, no matter how much the vintage cookbook raves about how delicious it is will not be the 15,000 subscriber celebration? 🎉👩‍🍳🍲

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! I'm glad my channel can provide some comfort. And it's safe to say...I will not be preparing a celery dish at 15k. 😄

  • @christinajohnson6543
    @christinajohnson6543 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I know why I love your channel so much. I feel like you're approachable. I love my verrry old cookbooks and making the dishes. I finally organized my culled down collection by categories. It took a while just staring at the bookshelf and rearranging them until it looked just right. I'm going to challenge myself to cook from each cookbook every week. I'm not sure how long it will take but I have loads of brand leaflets and soft cover church cookbooks so I better live to be a hundred years old. In other words, we are kindred souls. You're the best!

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you!! ❤ So glad you're planning to take some of those cookbooks down off the shelf and cook from them!

  • @terrij2410
    @terrij2410 Před 9 měsíci +1

    So sorry to hear about Dottie. I feel your grief. I lost my dog, it was year in July and I still cry thinking about him. Then in May I lost my cat who had kidney disease, and we tried to keep her longer, but it was her time. It’s never easy as they bring us love, joy and the best companionship. Watching you has me going through my old cookbooks and finding joy in them again as in recent years I just google recipes. I was able to reclaim that enjoyment that I had going through the pages. Plus you are just fun to watch. Love your enthusiasm. Congratulations 🎉

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you! ❤ and I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so incredibly difficult.

  • @purplebutterfly7257
    @purplebutterfly7257 Před 9 měsíci +2

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭. You’re right we never have enough time with our beloved pets. My dog was almost 17 when I had to put her down. She has been gone for six years but I still miss her so much. You’re girl Dottie was a cutey. It’s OK to be emotional about it even after a year has gone by it shows that you loved your girl very much. ❤

  • @JenniferPerryMyScraproom
    @JenniferPerryMyScraproom Před 9 měsíci +2

    Hubby is watching this over my shoulder and as you are stalling before eating he says "if that hits our table .... we are going to sonic" OMG I am dying laughing.....

  • @houseonthehill7625
    @houseonthehill7625 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thank you for sharing about Dottie, we your viewers loved her!! And thank you for talking to Betty Crocker in your videos, I think you have said, "trust Betty" when it looks questionable. I find myself now saying that, too. I love thinking about her like Santa. And I think about the women in the test kitchens and Better Homes and Gardens test kitchen, I wish we had a documentary. I got some lovely finds In The Wild recently, and I was thi by, "I wish Anna was her,I'm so excited!"

  • @goldieshowers6191
    @goldieshowers6191 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I'm so sorry about Dottie. She was beautiful and I loved your 'Dottie breaks'. She was so cute, with her one ear flopping down.

  • @user-it5uw8hu6w
    @user-it5uw8hu6w Před 8 měsíci +1

    this is the most timely video - i work for the company that makes one of the products in this recipe. a consumer called in asking for this exact recipe yesterday. i could not find it in our archives, but lo, here is the very information i was looking for. you will have made this consumer's day!

  • @user-cp1vo4hd4p
    @user-cp1vo4hd4p Před 8 měsíci +2

    I’m so glad I found you on you tube- you are a delight! Thanks for talking about your sweet doggo. My partner and I share our memories of our pup - she will always be part of you

  • @rhiahlMT
    @rhiahlMT Před 9 měsíci +3

    I use the unflavored stuff in making gummy bears. Diabetic. So, it's pretty good. The sugar free ones, are really hard on the digestive tract. One of the funniest things I've read on the internet is when I googled reactions/reviews to sugar free gummy bears. LOL Hysterical! Congrats on 10K. Tasting History put out a video on Betty Crocker a few weeks back. He went through the history of Betty Crocker in his pineapple upside down cake video.

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci +1

      YES some of those reviews are hilarious!! I really enjoyed Max Miller's video. I highly recommend my friend Melinda's channel - Unboxing Betty - if you haven't watched her videos already. She's cooking her way through every recipe card in Betty's 1971 Recipe Card Library!

    • @rhiahlMT
      @rhiahlMT Před 6 měsíci

      @@cooking_the_books Yeah, I've been watching Melinda's stuff. I was horrified when she didn't rinse the chipped beef before using the stuff. It's really good. But, I can't imagine how salty that dish was. Someone from that era would have known you have to put it in cold water for about 15 minutes then dump that water and put fresh water in for another 15 minutes. I felt so bad for her, that had to be just awful.

  • @rickm5271
    @rickm5271 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Oh mu gosh I wasn't expecting the news about Dottie. I love cuts to her. She was obviously a happy puppy and it shows that you made the best life for her. Love to you for that!

  • @barbarahoman1008
    @barbarahoman1008 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thank you Anna . It’s been fun watching you as you answered questions. I love that you are so down to earth. It was also heartfelt about Dottie as I’m still watching past videos. As for the Tuna Ring um maybe when I turn 70😂 I’m 65 now. God Bless You and your husband Anna until next time.🙏❤️🙏

  • @lorikelley2383
    @lorikelley2383 Před 8 měsíci +1

    So sorry about the loss of sweetie Dottie. That heartbreak is rough. ♥️

  • @worldsbestgravy1324
    @worldsbestgravy1324 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Not gonna lie when I first clicked on your videos I was confident that you were going to have an Irish accent

  • @cristinmccloud1980
    @cristinmccloud1980 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I’m so sorry you had to say goodbye to Dottie. But she had a great life!
    I love your videos! ❤❤

  • @debmarie55
    @debmarie55 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'm so sorry about Dottie. I understand your grief. ❤

  • @mariebarnes416
    @mariebarnes416 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Were all so glad that you took the leap and started sharing your videos. I have that jelly mold that was a wedding gift to us back in 1974. I use it every year during the holidays.

  • @suevanderblomen8958
    @suevanderblomen8958 Před 8 měsíci +1

    You are so, so brave to make this recipe. I have just recently started watching your channel and this one is my favorite so far. Not because of this recipe, it was disgusting, but because you revealed so much of yourself. I have had the Betty Crocker cookbook you use for over 40 years and can say the recipes are tried and true. It is a really good cookbook for young mothers trying to make good meals for their family. Keep up the good work. We love you.

  • @susanty3946
    @susanty3946 Před 9 měsíci +3

    🥳🎉Congratulations on reaching 10K subscribers, won't be too long before you hit 15K 🎉🥳

  • @kathyclarke6327
    @kathyclarke6327 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I know it’s not a cook book but, sunset magazine is what my mom got a lot of recipes from. Sh3 was born 1929. Her mom was NOT a cook. My mom was a single mom and worked to jobs. She would try recipes from magazines and back of boxes and cans. 🤷‍♀️

  • @kestrelhawkins8728
    @kestrelhawkins8728 Před 5 měsíci

    Your story about Dottie. Oh man. I just lost my 15 year old little guy. His name was Pio De Jesus Pico, Last Governor of California Under Mexican Rule. (Chihuahua Rat Terrier Mix) about a month ago. My heart broke into a billion pieces. Dogs really bring so much to our lives. I enjoyed seeing Dottie in your earlier videos, and I can tell she was a very well loved and sweet girl.

  • @Pamela-0356
    @Pamela-0356 Před 9 měsíci +2

    You go girl! It's a real challenge to brave a bite of food you mostly dislike on video for us all....Well done!! I enjoy your channel much. Bless you both for the loss of your furbaby!

  • @haleyhammond4080
    @haleyhammond4080 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Ana-I just wanted to say that you have been so inspiring to me to try new things and to collect old things. I watched just one of your videos and you got me hooked on the vintage vibe and I’ve begun collecting vintage cookbooks myself. I joined a few Facebook groups where I can buy them-I’ve net so many wonderful ladies because of your inspiration. I watch a video (at least one, many times more!) every day-you’re part of my morning routine. Thank you for your unique content and your love for cookbooks and cooking. Your sweet Dottie is always with you-our furry family members never truly leave us. Thank you for it all!

  • @lifeisgoodll
    @lifeisgoodll Před 9 měsíci +1

    I’m so glad to understand why that tuna mold kept coming up on my feed! I almost didn’t watch but I’m sooo glad I did. I’m not one for a savory gelatin but it did look nice!
    I love your channel. I’ve always loved cookbooks, especially vintage ones. But I especially love your personality and your calm, soothing voice. You’re really good at this and I’m so glad you’re here.
    My heart goes out to you about your pup… I’m so sorry for your loss. We had a 16 yr old bichon we had to say goodbye to a few years ago and I still miss him every day. Big hugs. xx

  • @marissatennyson3728
    @marissatennyson3728 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Another terrific video, Anna! I couldnt help but giggle at your dubious face and slight shudder when you bit into that bite of celery! I'm sorry there are those who have been unkind about your videos, I love your positive response. Please take comfort and be assured that there aresome of us watching who look forward to sharing part of our Sunday evenings with you! Keep being you!!!

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words! That CRUNCH of the celery...I really just couldn't hide my feelings. 😂

  • @justjeni83
    @justjeni83 Před 9 měsíci +6

    I just found your channel. Obsessed. You are so down to earth. You are very eloquent. You are very open minded.
    I especially love after you've filmed the recipes, you talk about the book you used. Your perspective and how you also try to educate.
    Top notch.

  • @devinmelancon4901
    @devinmelancon4901 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I am so sorry to hear about Dottie - I loved watching her sniff and explore on your walks with her. I have fond memories of the cookbooks and recipes you’ve featured, so please know that you bring so much joy to all of us. Happy Thanksgiving to you.

  • @staceykelly4211
    @staceykelly4211 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I'm just catching up! You are just a delightful young lady! I love to watch you and hear you giggle at little things. You have a very relaxing way about you. Thank you! Keep up the good work! Oh! BTW: I'm born in 1964, raised in the 70s and teen and young adult in the 80s. I love to see these decades and anything before!!

  • @pngvnskn
    @pngvnskn Před 8 měsíci +2

    Two days after and you already have almost 16k! 😱 Well deserved imo. I've been watching you for only a week but I already absolutely love your content and personality! Wishing you inspiration and luck ❤️.

  • @auntrowdy7392
    @auntrowdy7392 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I found your channel based on the collaboration you did with Jen Chapin and I instantly knew that I had to subscribe! I love vintage kitchen wares and watching your videos keeps me looking for “new” old things. I’m currently on the hunt for that blue and green enamel pan set! Love it!!! There are many nights that I put on one of your playlists and watch until I fall asleep. One day I’ll have watched them all and will have to start over. 😂

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci

      Oh thank you! It makes me so happy to hear that you find my videos relaxing. I really lucked out on that pan set...my parents (who somehow have the BEST flea market and thrift luck!) found it for me for $15. Can you believe?

  • @kimmbergirl8188
    @kimmbergirl8188 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Omgosh, I just found your channel…OBSESSED! You inspired me to get find the Betty Crocker Recipe Box! I lost my mom 3 years ago, and she had this when I was a kid!!! My mom never cooked, and we were an ingredient only household,so I spent a large part of my childhood looking and drooling over these cards! I’m going to make some of the recipes I looked at as a child with my granddaughter. Thank you for the memories and inspiration. Also, I’m a huge dog person, I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved Dottie. ❤

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you. ❤ The recipe card library is SO much fun! If you haven't already, check out the channel @UnboxingBetty. She's cooking her way through the entire thing!

  • @mls_words_of_wisdom
    @mls_words_of_wisdom Před 9 měsíci +3

    I love the word: gelatinous. A friend of mine once described that as what chicken feet taste like.

  • @deliuslyndon8340
    @deliuslyndon8340 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Wow, your story about Dottie really resonated with me-- I had a 16 year old dog, my absolute constant companion, his name was Horus. He also developed seizures in the last year of his life, went through huge temperament changes, and I eventually had to make the hard decision too.. .I've never gotten over that.
    Also, ain't nothin' wrong with celery!!

  • @JimsKitschKitchen
    @JimsKitschKitchen Před 9 měsíci +2

    It is Definitely worth celebrating your success. I adore you so much and am so blessed to have met you in this CZcams world!!

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci +1

      THANK YOU! You're the best. Cannot wait to meet IN PERSON next month!

  • @PurposeBetweenSeasons
    @PurposeBetweenSeasons Před 9 měsíci +2

    I’ve been curious how you tracked your cookbooks and it’s year, so I was happy you hear you touch on this topic.
    You’ve inspired me to start looking at cookbooks in the wild and I picked up some this weekend while out with my mom. I was really drawn to a pamphlet that also had handwritten recipes tucked in and ones clipped from newspapers. I think about how the previous owner took the time and care to put together. I also bought a few church booklets and flipping through one, I found the same recipe my grandma use to make for me & felt kismet.
    Your husband sounds like a great partner and so supportive of your interests which is just wonderful. Congrats again on 10K.

  • @kipstreiner8486
    @kipstreiner8486 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I found your channel very recently and I love it! I had pulled out a pile of my own vintage cookbooks, including my mother’s 1963 McCall’s. My sister came over Saturday and I showed her one of your videos - no bake fruitcake. We followed along in the book, remembering all the things Mom cooked from it, & reading her notes in the margins. We will be making the no bake fruitcake. Dottie was such a lovely little girl. Thank you for sharing her with us! She will live on in our hearts along with all of the other beloved pets that have graced our lives.

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you. ❤ Hope you enjoy the no bake fruitcake when you make it!

  • @guanacom977
    @guanacom977 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I stumbled across your channel three weeks ago, and I’ve been binge watching your older videos ever since. Such fun and interesting content and you are so cool to watch. I love your harvest gold Tupperware measuring cups and all the other vintage items you use. Your videos never disappoint. You were meant to share your love of vintage cookbooks and recipes. Lucky us! So sorry to hear about Dottie… she was a real cutie pie and was clearly much loved. You’re right though, it’s never enough time. Never. I read somewhere that the day we bring a furry one home and make them part of our family, we also sign up to get our hearts broken one day. But there’s so much love and joy in between those two days… it makes it totally worth it. I do hope one day some other very lucky pupper will pick you and your husband to be his forever humans. ❤

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you. ❤ What you said about bringing a pet into your life is so true. We are not quite there yet, but hopefully one day we will feel ready again.

  • @kyriejackson8269
    @kyriejackson8269 Před 8 měsíci +1

    As a now-new subscriber, this is my second video I've watched, and I think this is a great introduction. I'm so glad to see this niche of people showing old recipes/cookbooks and having inter-generational conversations through food. My latest favorite cookbook is one from the 1880s promoting woman's suffrage I found at a library. From one generation to the next (I'm nearly 28), I find it wonderful that you're casting such a wide net. Totally agree with you about the product booklets being hidden gems.
    Congrats to the subscribers and here's hoping you get much more! You're lovely on camera with a wonderful laugh and smile.

  • @whyme7400
    @whyme7400 Před 9 měsíci +2

    You did great! I have never in my 79 years made a gelatin mold and I think it's not in the cards for me. I watched you birthday cake episode from last year and the cake was adorable! How did it taste? So sorry about Dottie-she was a real punkin'. The loss of a pet is overwhelming and I have been through it many times. The cutest thing I ever heard about pets is the reason God didn't give our pets wings is so that we wouldn't know there were angels among us.

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you. ❤ Last year's cake tasted...just ok! 😂 It sure was fun to decorate though.

  • @cricket8875
    @cricket8875 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This was so cute and fun. And honestly, that was brave as heck making a recipe with some of your least favourite things and textures and giving it a try anyway! Your channel is genuinely one of the best things the algorithm has ever recommended to me! Excited to find your content. :)

  • @debbieblaylock9997
    @debbieblaylock9997 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Iam so sorry for your loss RIP Miss Dottin

  • @Jennifer_Ann
    @Jennifer_Ann Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hugs to you and your family losing a dog is so hard.

  • @Dindasayswhynot
    @Dindasayswhynot Před 9 měsíci +1

    Good you discovered the secret to Tupperware jello molds. I was just getting to tell you offline (i.e. armchair quarterbacking) when you suddenly asked. No hot water needed, no oil needed. Just burp that baby and go. Another fun video. I have a delicious tuna and tomato soup recipe I can find buried somewhere that I can share. Ought to make your day. LOL but it is absolutely delicious.

  • @annettenorlen7866
    @annettenorlen7866 Před 9 měsíci +5

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! I started watching you around 2,200 subscribers and I absolutely think you’re such a kind and fun person. I do the same thing with my pizza stone. I just made a homemade pizza on Friday and Saturday when I opened the oven door and saw the pizza stone, I actually said a swear word. 🤭

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci

      Oh my gosh, I just made pizza on Thursday, and same thing! 😂

  • @celestewatson4874
    @celestewatson4874 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Love your tears for Dottie, because she mattered so much, because she was your little furry baby, because it truly never is enough time with them ❤❤❤ she's very proud of you, and still watching over you from just out of sight. Run in the greenest grass under a perpetually blue sky full of butterflies, Beautiful Dottie

  • @dannyfox4156
    @dannyfox4156 Před 9 měsíci +2

    And the courage to try some of the mystery foods of the past!!❤

  • @chrisborla1827
    @chrisborla1827 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I love your channel and your sense of humor! Proud of you eating that celery.

  • @AvaMS101
    @AvaMS101 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I am so sorry for your loss. I know you took the very best care of Dottie that was possible. I love your channel---you have renewed my love of vintage cookbooks and now I look for them "in the wild" as you do. 🙂

  • @karenshaffer1511
    @karenshaffer1511 Před 9 měsíci +2

    OMG, I was telling you (like you could actually hear me) that you could open up the Tupperware mold and it would release the food! I’m so glad you figured that out! I know you’re not likely to make this recipe again, but there are lots of other gelatin recipes you would like, and this is a nice mold since it allows for that easier release.
    Congrats on your milestone! 🎉

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you! I hope to make some sweet gelatin molds in the future...but I think my savory days are over.

  • @FindingtheEphemeral
    @FindingtheEphemeral Před 9 měsíci +2

    You are very brave. As soon as you pulled the slice out and I saw the chunks, I had to look away lol!

  • @lyndacolvin642
    @lyndacolvin642 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I love making recipes from old cook books. I have a reproduction of an 1871 that i have made a few things from. I actually am making this recipe thanks to you. It is similar to my tuna pasta salad (minus the evaporated milk and gelatin.) So i made the following changes- i added a bit of sugar, reduced the lemon juice by half and I used drained relish instead of olives. It tasted a bit more milky but otherwise just like my tuna pasta salad without noodles.

  • @debbiej10101
    @debbiej10101 Před měsícem

    I am grateful I wasn't around for this era but find your videos very entertaining.

  • @debbiedeeetroitish
    @debbiedeeetroitish Před 9 měsíci +3

    YAY!!!!! 10k!! Xxox

  • @maraujo600
    @maraujo600 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I'm definitely trying this. Seeded diced cucumber is a great substitute for celery in a lot of dishes.

    • @cooking_the_books
      @cooking_the_books  Před 9 měsíci

      Let me know how it goes if you give it a try! I think it's a good start, just needs some tweaking. I like cucumbers, so that would work so much better for me! Great idea.

    • @rachelmitchell2144
      @rachelmitchell2144 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I love celery and Cukes, but cannot abide olives. Any sub suggestions you have for olives would be fab! 😁

  • @fatbastard1229
    @fatbastard1229 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I am a sixty-year-old married man who does all the cooking in our house (aside from pies). I love vintage recipes and cook books - I just got the More Casserole book after you mentioned it. Can’t wait to try some of them out…. Love tuna, but this ring is as the kids say - WACKED.