I had a fun conversation with Bobby Hicks about his new cookbook.

What started as a viral video series born in a small Florida kitchen has grown into a full-blown
cultural phenomenon. Now, content creator and culinary storyteller Bobby Hicks, the creator of
TikTok’s Retro Recipes Kitchen, invites readers to take a deliciously nostalgic journey through the decades with RETRO RECIPES: Vintage Dishes with a Modern Twist.

Blending humor, heart, and history, Hicks reimagines mid-century American recipes, from Jell-O “salads” and Tuna Casseroles to elegant Vichyssoise and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, bringing them vividly and deliciously into the modern kitchen. Everything from all-time favorites to lesser-known fare, including Lazy Daisy Cake, Crown O Gold Meatloaf, Chicken Divan, and the Egg Grab. Bobby has done his homework and provides colorful historical context for each dish. The result is part time capsule, part comfort food celebration.

Bobby shared a few recipes with me.

Vinegar Pie:

Buttermilk Pie

Carrot Croquettes

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. His signature mix of curiosity, humor, and authenticity has earned him a devoted following across social media. He lives with his partner Keiko Lynn in S. Florida.