I grew up in the Jello era, when colorful fruity molds graced most holiday buffet tables, when tomato aspic was still a thing that was offered regularly as an appetizer on the menu of the social club ...

There was a time — about 65 years ago — when a jiggly fruit- or meat-filled gelatin dish was the centerpiece of nearly every Christmas table. When the sight of shrimp encased in clear jelly and ...