Ina Garten is all about old-school elegance. However, there is one once-popular mid-century dish that she says should never ...

In the 1950s, gelatin-based creations like jello molds became vibrant centerpieces for entertaining. Once seen as outdated, today’s version comes with fresh fruit and artisanal twists.

Despite seeing the beauty of the treat favored by 1950s homemakers and hospital cafeterias, she never imagined she’d find her biggest professional success turning Jell-O into sculpture.

From the 1920s to 1950s the Jell-O Girl campaign assisted in making sales soar as did the Depression era and World War II, when the product was marketed as an economical and versatile ingredient.