I Ate The 80’s Site ReDesign and Relaunch – A Tutorial For Using Our New Site!

by RetroRuth | Sep 4, 2019 | 80's Fun

Welcome to the redesigned I Ate The 80’s!  We have been working on fun new features for MONTHS. Let me share them with you! New Home Page The blog got a front-page facelift to include our new features.  When you get to the Home Page, you can choose to visit the...

Graham Cracker Bars, 1981 – An 80’s Microwave Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Feb 9, 2015 | Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Microwave Madness

By RetroRuth This week we are going totally crazy and making cookies in the microwave! These are Graham Cracker Bars! Graham Cracker Bars Author: Better Homes and Gardens Microwave Cookbook, 1981 Ingredients 2 cups finely crushed graham crackers (about 29 square...

Pizza Joes, 1981 – An 80’s Microwave Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Feb 2, 2015 | Main Dishes, Microwave Madness

By RetroRuth Are you ready for some dinner made in the microwave? These are microwave Pizza Joes! Pizza Joes Author: Better Homes and Gardens Microwave Cookbook, 1981 Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (I used ground beef) 1/4 cup chopped onion...

Old Smokehouse Steak Sauce Plus, 1988–80’s Product Rewind

by RetroRuth | Nov 25, 2014 | Product Rewind

From Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, June 1988

Tangy Layered Dessert from Jell-O, 1987 – An 80s Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Oct 27, 2014 | Desserts

Today we have a very easy, layered gelatin dessert! This is Tangy Layered Dessert! Tangy Layered Dessert Author: Jell-O, 1987 Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 – 3 oz pkg, any flavor, Jell-O gelatin 1 cup boiling water 7-10 ice cubes 3/4 cup drained canned pineapple 1/3...