60s food

If you were suddenly transported way back in time, Pandas, how would you feel about the food? While the classics like various stews, roasted meat and veggies never truly went out of style, certain gastronomic trends from the past have the uncanny ability to turn our stomachs and put us off eating for days at a time. We’re talking, of course, about disgusting vintage recipes. Funnily enough, there’s a Facebook group that goes by that exact name.

Check out these ideas for a 1960s-themed party. Whether you're going for a hippie or mod style, here are some groovy ideas for decorations, food, costumes, and more!

A blast from our meals past!

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If you're a fan of creamy, savory dips, this Cheese Fondue with Beer recipe with Gruyère and Emmental cheese and light beer is a winner for game day and cozy date nights.

Love Mad Men? You party will love these Mad> bites.

This week we’re talking about recipes that define a decade, starting with the 1960s. Made more popular in the last few years from Mad Men, the recipes of the 60s are defined by strange chicken dishes, the continued domination of Jell-O and other fluff desserts, cocktail party appetizers like onion dip (seen above), and of course anything Julia Child. Some of these recipes remain relevant in recent decades, but they will always have a strong history in the 60s.