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May 17th Recipes Start Here
May 17th Podcast
Link to Buzzsprout Podcast
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Flashback Favorite Recipes
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Close your eyes now, cand take a magical trip back in time. Reflect on special memories as we glance back at the events, moods, and flavors of each decade from the 1930s to today. Recipes tell a story; they evoke days gone by while leaving their flavors for us to relish once more.
Social media star and chef Bobby Hicks of TikTok’s Retro Recipes Kitchen has written a heartfelt love letter to America’s culinary past. His debut cookbook, Retro Recipes: Vintage Dishes with a Modern Twist, reimagines classic dishes while exploring the evolution of taste. Bobby digs into a century’s worth of recipes that once graced dinner tables across the country, blending humor, heart, and history. Today, he’ll be sharing several of these timeless recipe favorites with us.
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Retro Recipes – Vintage Dishes with a Modern Twist – Book
In his dazzling debut cookbook, Retro Recipes-, he features a treasure trove of culinary nostalgia, everything from all-time favorites to lesser-known fare, including Lazy Daisy Cake, Brown Sugar Meatloaf, Chicken Divan, and Eggs Eiffel Tower. Bobby has done his homework and provides colorful historical context for each dish.
Courtesy Bobby Hicks and WW Norton/Countryman Press
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Bobby Hicks is a self-taught cook, videographer, and creator of the viral Retro Recipes Kitchen series, where he revisits vintage recipes and food trends from the early 1900s through the 1970s. A former bartender turned culinary historian, Hicks’ work bridges nostalgia and creativity, transforming forgotten dishes into culinary storytelling that millions have come to love online.
Courtesy Bobby Hicks and WW Norton/Countryman Press
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Recipes for your Home Kitchen
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Gelatin Rainbow Cake – 1960s
Courtesy Bobby Hicks and WW Norton/Countryman Press
About the Recipe: This Rainbow Cake captures pure 1960s fun with its vibrant, jiggly layers and whipped cream topping. While it does require patience, careful timing, and some planning (you’ll need five containers), the delightful result is well worth the effort. Follow the instructions closely and it will be sure to offer joy in every slice.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Gelatin Rainbow Cake
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Pink Coconut Layer Cake –1950s
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Pink Coconut Layer Cake –1950s
About the Recipe: Pink Coconut Layer Cake has been enjoyed since colonial times and remains especially popular in the South. This colorful butter cake reflects the bright pink style of the 1950s and 19c60s. Topped with fluffy whipped icing, it makes an elegant dessert.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Pink Coconut Layer Cake
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How To Make Light or Dark Brown Sugar
What to do if you run out of brown sugar – and it’s delicious too.
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About the Recipe: Out of brown sugar? This quick homemade version comes together in just minutes and saves the day when you’re mid-recipe. It has the same rich, soft. caramel sweetness as store-bought brown sugar, but with an even fresher flavor. Simple, fast, and made with pantry ingredients, it’s a handy kitchen trick you’ll be glad to know.
pdf for Recipe – How to Make Light or Dark Brown Sugar
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Apple Betty
Let’s make a delicious dessert from leftovers!
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About the Recipe: Apple Betty is a warm, old-fashioned fruit dessert made with tender baked apples and a buttery crumb topping, traditionally made from breadcrumbs instead of the oat-and-flour mixture used in apple crisp. That gives it a cozy, homespun feel and makes it easy to use up leftover bread or cookie crumbs. It’s simple, comforting, and flexible and so delicious with apples, but easy to adapt with pears or other fruit you already have on hand.
Recipes from: Bobby Hicks found 500 Delicious Dishes from Leftovers, 1957. When folks ask me my favorite part of the mid-century period and before, “I always comment on the ingenuity and resourcefulness that cooks had working with nothing.”
See: https://retrorecipeskitchen.com/apple-betty/
GG Cook’s Note: Don’t use Panko type crumbs as they don’t dissolve and will create hard bits in your dessert. We also loved topping the dessert with a whipped cream topping and several fresh raspberry as they added a nice pairing.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Apple Betty
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May 3rd Recipes Start Here
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A Mother’s Love on Every Plate – Part 2
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Mothers have a special way of teaching us that the best things in life are meant to be shared; especially around the table.
We see this beautifully at Akropolis, a small Greek restaurant where mother Nicki, her husband Angelo, and their son John Tsakonas work side by side. Together, they serve authentic Greek dishes made with love, tradition, and an open heart, creating a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers coming back again and again
Akropolis Greek Restaurant
3311 South St. – Lafayette, Indiana
A quick delicious way to get Greek Fast-Food in Lafayette, IN.
About the Restaurant: Their commitment to sharing not only authentic Greek cuisine but also their culture and values, creates a welcoming atmosphere that resonates with customers. By serving food from their kitchen and heart, they foster genuine connections with guests, making each meal a memorable experience and encouraging repeat visits.
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| Family Owned Akropolis Restaurant. | Angelo, John and Nicki Tsakonas. |
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John shaving meat slices from rotisserie. |
Angelo assembling the Gyro sandwich. |
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Akropolis Gyro comes home. |
Ready to eat with extra Tzatziki sauce. |
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Baklava dessert to finish the perfect Greek meal. |
Misha Ramsey customer at the Akropolis restaurant. |
Customer Comment: I had the biggest gyro I’ve ever eaten. Wow!! The Athenian gyro was fabulous. We all had gyros. We also had lemon soup and hummus plate. Everything was delicious. We were well pleased for our first visit.
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Gloria Goodtaste Recipes for your Home Kitchen
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Greek Potato Salad with Crisp Potato Peel Crumbles
It’s simple to prepare, packed with flavor and texture & great for special gatherings.
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About the Recipe: This vibrant Greek Potato Salad is a delicious twist on the classic, combining tender chunks of potato with zesty Dijon mustard, crisp onions, sweet red peppers, and savory Kalamata olives. The standout feature is the homemade crisp potato peel crumbles, baked until golden and crunchy, offering wonderful texture and a clever way to use the whole potato. Tossed with cool, creamy tzatziki and finished with crispy crumbles, this refreshing salad is full of Mediterranean flavor. Perfect for gatherings or as a bright side dish alongside your favorite Greek mains.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Greek Potato Salad with Crisp Potato Peel Crumbles
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Quick Gyro Soup with Tzatziki Sauce
Opaa! It’s a Grecian delight!
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About the Recipe -This quick Gyro Soup with Tzatziki Sauce is a tasty twist on the classic Greek gyro, perfect for warming up chilly days or busy weeknights. All the favorite Greek flavors come together in a savory, savory broth, topped with a cool, creamy tzatziki drizzle and served with crispy pita triangles. So delicious and easy!
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Quick Gyro Soup with Tzatziki Sauce
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Greek Endive Boats with Feta Filled Black Olive Salad
Fresh endive leaves filled with mini-Greek salad.
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About the Recipe: These appetizers will disappear quickly, so you might
want to prepare a double recipe. Tender light green and blushing pink
endive leaves are filled with crumbles of feta cheese, chopped walnuts,
black olives, pickled red peppers, fresh green parsley and drizzled with
a lively lemon dressing. Simply delicious!
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Greek Endive Boats with Feta Filled Black Olive Salad
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Greek Garlic Skordalia
It’s a sauce, dip, or spread.
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About the Recipe: This is a Greek garlic dip or spread made by combining crushed garlic with a thick base such as day-old bread or pureed potatoes. It uses lots of olive oil and either fresh lemon juice or wine vinegar. Some recipes add nuts such as almonds or walnuts.
This type of recipe can be found in many countries such as France or Spain that have aioli and allioli. The Lebanese have toum.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Greek Garlic Skordalia
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Greek Rosemary Snack Cake
Moist, Fragrant & Perfect for Sharing.
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About the Recipe: This bright little Greek-inspired snack cake is flavored with fresh rosemary, toasted walnuts, and sunny citrus. It is a lovely modern twist on the kind of simple, fragrant loaf you’d find in a Greek village kitchen. Swapping in olive oil keeps it extra moist and tender, while nodding to traditional Mediterranean baking. The light citrus glaze and walnut crunch make every bite feel special. Perfect with coffee or as a light dessert. For a larger cake, simply double the recipe and bake two loaves.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Greek Rosemary Snack Cake
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Hasselback Apple Baklava Biscuits
Honey-glazed flaky layered biscuits filled with spiced walnuts and apples.
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About the Recipe: This Hasselback Apple Baklava Biscuits recipe is a delightful shortcut twist on classic Greek baklava. Flaky layered biscuits are filled with thin apple slices and spiced walnuts, then baked until golden and drenched in a luscious honey glaze. The result is a warm, aromatic treat with the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and crunch, wonderful for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Yield: 4 Hasselback Apple Baklava Biscuits
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Hasselback Apple Baklava Biscuits
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Links to 2025 Monthly Programs
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January 2025 Program – Sweet Dreams/Sleep Expert -Dr. Beth Malow
February 2025 Program – Discover a Medical Pharmacist – Sylvia Ezra
March 2025 Program – Dining by Rail/Rail Historian – James D. Porterfield
April 2025 Program – Recipes with Love – UMMA the book /Sarah Ahn
May 2025 Program – It’s Party Time! Whittaker Inn
June 2025 Program – Farmer Lee Jones with Charlie Trotter Pop-up Dinner
July 2025 Program – Six Sisters Stuff – 30 Minute Meals
Aug 3rd – Podcast – Sizzling Steaks – RPM Steakhouse-Scotty Gelband
Aug.17th -Podcast – Discover Soulful Indian Recipes, Heartland Masala book & Sangita Handa Home Cooking
Sept 7th – Podcast – From Trotter’s Legacy to Your Table: A Culinary Tribute
Sept 21th Podcast – Vegan Goes Italian – Vegana Italiana – Chef Tara Punzone
Oct 5th Podcast – Koji Experience – Jeremy Umansky, Rich Shih, Koji Alchemy book
Oct 19th Podcast – Cake Time is Bake Time – Dorie Greenspan’s book, Dorie’s Anytime Baking.
Nov 2nd Podcast – Part 1 Magic Moments with Dorie Greenspan, Dorie Greenspan’s World Peace Cookies, Gloria Goodtaste’s “Around-the-World” Peace Cookies
Nov 9th Podcast –Holiday Recipes Start Here – Part 2 Trending Thanksgiving Recipes
Nov 16th Podcast – Holiday Recipes Start Here: Part 3: Celebration of Native American Recipes – Rooted in Fire -the book , Pyet DeSpain
Dec 7th Podcast – Elfie’s Christmas Cookie Adventure
Dec 21st Podcast – Heritage Holidays – Weaving Stories Through the Generations
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Links to 2026 Monthly Programs
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Jan 4th 2026 Podcast – Flavorful Mocktails by Ryan Castelaz, Family Friendly Mocktails Drinks
Jan 18th 2026 Podcast –A Secret Peek into Fine Dining, Korean Style at Charlie Trotter’s Guest Chef Series Vol.10
Feb 1st 2026 Podcast – Chocolate Lovers Delight, Love of Chocolate book, Phillip Ashley Chocolatiers
Feb 15th 2026 – Madagascar, Emmanuel Laroche Author, A Taste of Madagascar, GG Inspired Recipes
Mar 1st 2026 – Filipino Food, Kasama Michelin Starred Restaurant, Cebu Filipino Food
Mar 15th 2026 – Nashville Chefs Come North, Trevor Moran Locust, Interesting Recipes
April 5th 2026 – Traditional Recipes, Modern Twists – Erik Anderson Michelin Starred Chef
April 19th 2026 – A Mother’s Love on Every Plate. Gus Constantelles Book – A Greek Mom’s Recipes
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Internet Podcast
‘Tune into the Buzzsprout podcast of Gloria Piantek- Food for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit episode airing at 3: 00 PM ET- Sunday – Feb 1st“On Demand” at your convenience.
- Hear from experts about various trending topics.
- Learn how to make delicious recipes.
- Listen to our monthly 3:oo PM ET on 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month for the internet podcast from your computer as well as “On Demand” for our previous podcasts.
- Share your ideas, suggestions, and recipes with us’.
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**That is the name some of my friends call me. My real name is Gloria Piantek.
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