Host Your Own Old Time Radio Drama
Drama for the dinner table
As a side dish — Black Market Sweet Potatoes and Carrots (Serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 8 carrots • honey • olive oil • 300 g (11 oz) grated cheese • salt to taste Method: Choose the most tender, […]
For dessert — Magical Islander Baked Bananas with Raisins (Serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 1 lemon • 8 bananas • 2 cups raisins • ? cup sugar • ½ cup water Method: Peel and slice bananas. Put a layer […]
As a side dish — Chang’s Chop Suey (Serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 2 pounds (910 g) pork, chicken, beef, or lamb • 1 ½ large onions • 2 stalks celery • 16 good-sized mushrooms • 2 ½ cups […]
For the main course — Chang’s Chow Mein (Serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 1 cup finely cut ham • 1 cup finely cut bacon • 2 cups finely cut chicken, or other meat • 2 cups celery, chopped finely […]
For the appetizer — Chang’s Chinese Omelet (Serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 2 ½ cups fresh mushrooms, finely sliced • 4 cups minced meat (pork, chicken, or beef) • 1 ½ cups bamboo shoots, cut in one-inch pieces • […]
Step 4. Fill out the background for your character Here’s where you create the back-story for your character; their name, upbringing, personal history, etc. Some players find this the most rewarding and fun part of character creation. Others find it a daunting task. If you don’t feel up to writing your own character background we’ve […]
Steps in character Creation Step 1. Choose a speciality To begin creating a character for the game you will need to develop a character concept. The heroes of the age of radio tended to be of three broad types; Adventurer, Mystic, or Academic. There are some clear points of overlap between them, but, by and […]
For dessert — Tinker Faery Fruit Slump (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 2 quarts (8 cups) fruit or berries • 4 cups sugar • 6 cups water • 1 cup milk • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 3 teaspoons […]
As a side dish — Mysterious Island Peas (Creole Style) (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 4 cups young green peas • 6 tablespoons butter • 2 teaspoons powdered sugar • 1/2 cup cream • salt, pepper • 2 egg […]
For the main course — Fae Sauerbraten (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 8 pounds (3 1/2 kilograms) beef (round, chuck or rump) • 24 peppercorns • salt, pepper • 2 bunches carrots, cut in strips • water • 12 […]
For the appetizer — Ogre Eye Muffins (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 5 cups all-purpose flour • 3 cups blueberries • 1 cup sugar • 6 teaspoons baking powder • 1 teaspoon salt • 4 eggs, well beaten • […]
For dessert — Gumshoo Fly Cake (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 1 1/2 cups flour • 1 cup brown sugar • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg • 1/4 teaspoon cloves • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 4 tablespoons […]
