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Compiled  and  Published 


THE  LADIES'  SOCIETY 


St.  Mark's  Lutheran  Church, 


CAKAJOHARIE,  N,  Y. 
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1889. 


FIRST  EDITION. 


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PREFACE. 

^'  She  looketh  well  to  the  ways  of  her  household^ 

The  Mohawk  Valley  Cook  Book  has  been  prepared  and  careful- 
ly revised  with  special  reference  to  the  needs  of  young  and  inexperi- 
enced housekeepers ;  great  pains  have  been  taken  to  write  out 
each  recipe  clear]3\  so  that  if  followed  closely,  success  will  be  cer- 
tain :  and  all  have  heen  thoroughly  tested  and  proved  to  he  valuahle. 
Much  of  the  information  which  it  contains  will  be  found  useful  in 
every  home,  of  which  the  '•house-mother"  is  herself  the  head;  to 
these  and  all,  the  contents  of    this  little  book  are  commended  by 

The  Ladies  of  St.  Mark's  Lutheran  Church, 

(Janajoharie,  N.  Y. 


SOUPS. 


QENhJRA L  DIRECriONS. 

In  making  soups  of  almost  every  kind,  it  is  absolutely  necessary 
to  wash  the  meat  thoroughly  before  putting  it  into  the  kettle,  with 
plenty  of  cold  water  to  cover  it.  For  a  general  rule,  allow  one 
quart  of  water  to  one  pound  of  meat ;  set  it  on  the  range  or  stove 
where  it  will  heat  slowly,  and  as  soon  as  the  scum  begins  to  rise, 
stand  with  skimmer  in  hand,  and  take  it  carefully  off,  until  no 
more  appears.  Should  the  water  boil  too  violently,  throw  in  half 
a  cup  of  cold  water,  and  turn  the  meat  over  in  the  kettle,  when 
the  rest  of  the  scum  will  be  disengaged  and  float  to  the  top.  When 
this  is  done,  set  the  kettle  where  it  will  simmer  slowly  for  at  least 
four  hours,  not  adding  any  salt  until  nearly  done.  If  the  soup  is 
wanted  for  use  the  same  day,  it  should  now  be  strained  through  a 
colander,  the  fat  skimmed  off,  and  allowed  to  settle  for  a  few  min- 
utes, when  it  can  be  returned  to  the  kettle,  to  add  whatever  ingre- 
dients or  seasoning  may  be  desired.  The  juices  of  the  meat  will 
be  best  extracted,  if  it  is  cut  in  small  pieces,  and  the  larger  bones 
crushed,  before  putting  into  water.  It  is  better,  if  possible,  to  make 
the  soup  or  stock  the  day  before  it  is  wanted,  strain  it,  and  set  it  aside 
in  a  bright  tin  pan,  or  large  eartlien  bowl ;  when  cold,  the  fat  will  lift 
off  easily,  before  putting  it  on  the  stove,  and  it  can  be  poured  off  care- 
fully, so  as  not  to  disturb  tlie  settlings.  Should  a  perfectly  clear 
broth  be  desired,  it  can  be  strained  again,  (after  heating,  if  the  soup 
has  jellied)  through  a  bag,  which  has  first  been  wrung  out  of  hot 
water.  Cheese  cloth,  doubled,  makes  the  softest  and  most  suitable 
straining  bag  for  this  purpose. 

The  meat  of  beef  shank  makes  a  standard  soup, — veal  or  mutton 
added  to  this  give  additional  flavor  to  it;  or  these  can  be  used  alone. 
The  trimmings  of  large  roasts,  of  chops,  steak,  etc.,  can  all  be  used 
to  make  delicious  broths,  taken  raw,  or  after  having  been  upon  the 


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table,  and  the  bones  and  less  choice  portions  of  fowls, — turkej^ 
chicken  or  duck,  can  be  saved  for  the  same  purpose.  These  cooked' 
meats  should  be  thoroughly  washed  in  scalding  water,  to  remove 
all  taste  of  gravy  or  dressing,  then  put  into  the  kettle  with  plenty 
of  cold  water,  skimming  if  necessary,  and  proceeding  according  to 
former  directions.  Should  the  soup  boil  down  too  much,  hot  water 
can  be  added  at  any  time  after  skimming. 

A  half-cup  of  rice  is  sufficient  for  from  three  to  four  quarts  of 
soup.  It  should  be  well  washed,  and  boiled  in  the  broth  for  at 
least  half  an  an  hour;  the  same  quantity  of  sago  is  needed,  but 
will  boil  in  half  the  time.  If  herbs  are  used  for  flavoring,  they 
should  be  tied  in  small  bunches  if  fresh,  or  in  a  small  piece  of  soft 
cloth  if  dried.  If  not  wanted  for  immediate  use,  the  soup  or  stock 
will  keep  for  several  days,  if  set  away  in  a  very  cool  place. 

VEGETABLE  SOUP. 

To  three  quarts  of  stock,  add  a  large  handful  of  cabbage  cut  very- 
fine,  three  large  potatoes  cut  into  dice,  half  a  pint  of  tomatoes,  one 
or  more  onions,  as  desired,  also  cut  fine  ;  carrots  in  small  pieces  can 
be  added,  and  all  boiled  for  half  an  hour,  or  longer,  until  vegetables 
are  thoroughly  cooked.  If  you  wish  thickening,  beat  together  one 
egg,  one  heaped  teaspoon  of  flour,  and  two  tablespoonfuls  of  milk, 
and  add  it  to  the  soup  a  few  minutes  before  serving.  It  is  well  to 
stir  gradually  into  this  mixture  of  milk,  egg  and  flour,  a  little  of  the 
hot  broth ;  then  return  all  to  the  kettle,  stirring  the  soup,  as  it  is 
poured  in,  to  prevent  curdling. 

ASPARAGUS  SOUP. 

Take  about  seventy  heads  of  asparagus,  cut  away  the  hard  parts^ 
and  boil  the  rest  until  tender.  Throw  half  of  it  into  cold  water; 
press  the  rest  through  a  sieve,  or  fine  colander,  and  stir  it  into  three 
pints  of  stock ;  add  salt,  pepper,  a  teaspoon  of  sugar,  and  let  all 
come  to  a  boil ;  cut  the  remaining  asparagus  into  small  pieces,  put 
them  into  the  soup,  let  it  boil  up,  and  then  it  is  ready  to  serve. 

FROM    "50   SOUPS." 

TRY  PRESERVING  YOUR  FRUIT  WITHOUT  HEAT, 


MACARONI  SOUP. 

Break  one-third  of  a  pound  of  macaroni  into  small  (two  inch) 
pieces;  boil  for  half  an  hour,  or  until  soft,  in  slightly  salted  water, 
then  drain.  Have  about  two  quarts  of  stock,  boiling  hot;  add  the 
cooked  macaroni;  season  with  salt  and  white  pepper;  boil  a  mo- 
ment, and  serve. 

VERMICELLI  SOUP. 

Boil  in  stock — beef  or  mutton — two  tablespoonfuls  finely  minced 
celery  to  one  quart;  when  tender,  and  about  five  minutes  before 
taking  up,  stir  in  two  tablespoonfuls  of  vermicelli,   broken    into 

DICCGS 

BLACK   BEAN  SOUP. 

Soak  one  pint  and  a  half  of  black  beans  in  water  over  night ;  put 
them  over  the  next  morning  to  cook,  in  plenty  of  cold  water,  add- 
ing more  as  it  boils  away  ;  in  four  hours,  and  perhaps  sooner,  they 
will  be  soft  enough  to  mash  through  a  colander ;  stir  them  gradu- 
ally into  two  quarts  of  boiling  stock,  with  half  a  pint  of  cooked 
tomatoes,  which  have  previously  been  put  through  a  colandei-; 
mix  a  tablespoon  of  flour,  very  smooth,  with  a  little  water,  and 
stir  into  the  soup  just  before  taking  up;  slice  about  half  a  lemon 
into  the  tureen  just  before  serving.  MRS.  emeline  F.  smith. 

WHITE  BEAN  SOUP. 

This  can  be  made  in  the  same  way,  omitting  the  tomatoes  and 
the  sliced  lemon. 

POTATO  SOUP. 

Three  medium  sized  potatoes,  1  pint  sweet  milk,  1  teaspoon  of 
chopped  onion,  1  teaspoon  each  of  chopped  celery  and  parsley. 
(The  laiter  two  may  be  omitted.)  One  tablespoon  of  butter,  rub- 
bed with  ^  tablespoon  of  flour,  and  cooked  in  ^  pint  of  boiling 
milk.  Boil  the  potatoes  in  salted  water,  until  quite  soft,  and  boil 
the  onion,  celery  and  parsley  in  the  pint  of  milk.  When  potatoes 
are  cooked,  drain  and  mash  them,  and  pour  over  them  the  boiling 
milk,  stirring  fast.  Put  through  a  fine  strainer,  rubbing  as  much 
of  the  potato  through  as  possible, — set  on  the  stove  to  boil,  adding 

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salt,  pepper  and  a  little  cayenne,  and  when  boiling,  stir  in  the 
flour  and  butter  thickened  in  the  cup  of  milk.  Strain  into  the 
tureen  immediately.     This  is  sufficient  for  six. 

MRS.  J    c.  m'clure. 

TOMATO  ^OTJl\    WITHOUT  MEAT. 

One  quart  of  stewed  tomatoes,  either  fresh  or  canned,  one  quart 
boiling  water.  When  heated  thoroughly,  put  through  a  sieve  or 
fine  strainer,  so  as  to  make  perfectly  smooth  ;  stir  in  a  half  teaspoon 
of  soda,  and  one  pint  sweet  milk;  season  with  salt,  pepper  and  a 
teaspoon  of  butter.     Stir  well,  and  serve  immediately. 

BOUILLO}^. 

Is  a  very  strong,  clear  beef  broth.  When  done,  it  must  be  allowed 
to  cool,  when  the  whole  of  the  fat  should  be  removed.  When 
wanted  for  use,  it  must  be  strained,  seasoned  with  salt  and  pepper, 
and  served  very  hot.  If  other  flavoring  is  desired,  of  herbs,  sum- 
mer savory,  sweet  basil,  majoram,  etc.,  they  should  be  boiled  for 
a  short  time  in  the  broth,  before  straining. 

BREAD- DICE  FOR  SOUP. 

Cut  rather  dry  bread  into  small  squares,  and  fry  in  very  hot 
butter  until  brown,  not  burned.  Put  into  the  tureen,  and  pour  the 
boiling  stock  of  beef,  veal  or  chicken  over  it. 

CHICKEN  SO  UP. 

Cut  up  one  chicken,  and  put  it  into  the  soup  kettle  with  two 
quarts  of  cold  water;  skim  and  boil  slowly  for  more  than  an  hour. 
Add  then,  one  teaspoon  of  salt  and  a  very  little  pepper,  and  two 
desert  spoonfuls  of  washed  rice;  boil  half  an  hour  longer,  add  a 
gill  of  cream,  or  a  half  pint  of  milk,  and  serve  as  soon  as  boiling, 
having  taken  out  the  chicken.  A  part  of  this,  if  desired,  may  be 
cut  in  small  pieces,  and  returned  to  the  soup. 


TRY  PRESERVING  YOUR  FRUIT  WITHOUT  HEAT, 


MOCK  BISQUE  SOUP. 
One  quart  can  tomato,  3  pints  milk,  1  large  tablespoon  flour, 
butter  the  size  of  an  egg,  pepper  and  salt  to  taste,  1  scant  teaspoon 
of  soda.  Put  the  tomato  over  to  stew,  reserve  a  half  cup  of  milk, 
with  which  mix  the  flour  smoothly,  and  put  the  rest  over  in  a 
double  kettle  to  boil  ;  stir  in  the  mixed  flour  and  milk,  and  boil 
ten  minutes  longer.  To  the  tomato  add  the  soda,  stirring  well, 
and  rub  through  a  sieve,  or  a  strainer  that  is  .Hne  enough  to  keep 
back  the  seeds ;  add  butter,  salt  and  pepper  to  the  milk,  then  the 
tomatoes,  and  serve  immediately.  If  half  the  portion  is  made,  stir 
the  tomato  in  the  can  well  before  dividing.  *     *     * 

MKS.   M.    L.  SMITH. 

GREEN  CORN  SOUP. 

Six  large  ears  of  green  corn,  grate  the  corn  from  the  cobs,  and 
scrape  them.  Put  the  cobs  in  a  kettle,  and  cover  them  with  boil- 
ing water ;  boil  from  fifteen  to  twenty  minutes,  remove  the  cobs,  add 
the  grated  corn,  and  enough  sweet  milk  to  make  a  quart,  or  a  little 
more.     Add  butter,  salt  and  pepper,  boil  ten  minutes  and  serve. 

MRS.  S.  A.  READ. 

TOMATO  CREAM  SOUP,  NO.  2. 

Cut  up  six  ripe  tomatoes,  and  put  them  over  to  stew ;  boil  one 
pint  of  milk  in  a  double  boiler,  mix  two  large  teaspoonfuls  of  flour, 
with  a  very  little  milk  till  smooth,  then  stir  it  into  the  boiling 
milk;  cook  ten  minutes.  To  the  tomato  put  one  scant  salt  spoon 
of  soda,  stir  well,  rub  through  a  strainer  fine  enough  to  keep 
back  seeds  ;  add  a  desert  spoonful  of  butter  to  the  milk,  stirring 
well,  then  the  tomato,  and  serve  immediately.     ••     ^     * 

MRS.  M.  L.  S. 

CLEAR  SOUR. 

Three  lbs  soup  meat,  or  a  soup  bone  weighing  that ;  gash  the  meat 
well,  and  put  it  on  to  cook  with  three  quarts  of  cold  water,  three 
teaspoons  of  salt,  half  a  one  of  pepper, — one  small  carrot,  one  turnip, 
one  large  onion,  (each  should  weigh  3  oz.  after  peeling,)  stick  one 
•clove  in  the  onion ;  cut  the  vegetables,  and  add  them  to  the  meat, 

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after  it  has  boiled  slowly  two  hours,  then  boil  three  hours  more,, 
so  slowly  that  just  an  occasional  bubble  comes  to  the  surface. 
The  soup  must  have  been  skimmed  when  it  first  came  to  the  boil, 
according  to  the  previous  directions  for  soup  ;  it  must  be  skimmed 
again  after  the  vegetables  are  in.  When  done,  strain,  then  set- 
away  to  cool ;  take  off  the  fat,  and  pour  very  carefully  through  a 
clean  cloth,  keeping  the  sediment,  which  can  be  used  for  gravy.. 
This  should  make  two  quarts  and  a  pint  of  clear  soup,  if  the  boil- 
ing has  been  very  slow,  and  the  kettle  kept  covered. 

MRS.   M.  L.  S. 

TOMATO  SOUP  NO.  3. 

Take  one  quart  stewed  tomatoes,  either  canned  or  fresh,  heat  and 
put  through  a  fine  colander,  or  a  strainer  which  will  retain  the 
seeds  ;  then  add  to  two  quarts  strong  soup-stock,  seasoning  with  salt 
and  pepper  to  taste.  Add  a  teaspoonful  of  butter,  and  a  little 
celery  salt.  MRS.  J.  c.  m'c 

NOODLES  FOB  SOUP. 

Break  two  eggs  into  flour,  with  three  tablespoonfuls  warm  water,, 
and  a  pinch  of  salt.  Mix  to  a  very  stiff  paste,  roll  very  thin  ;  rub 
flour  over  the  surface,  and  cut  in  four  inch  strips;  lay  them  in  a 
pile,  and  with  a  sharp  knife  cut  as  fine  as  possible.  When  sou])  is 
done,  drop  in,  and  boil  ten  minutes. 

M  0  CK  T  URTL  E  SO  UP. 

Soak  one  pint  of  turtle  soup-bean  in  cold  water  over  night.  In 
the  morning  put  over  to  boil  (in  fresh  water),  one  hour  before  pat- 
ting in  the  meat,  about  three  lbs.,  for  which  veal  is  best ;  add  salt 
and  pepper,  three  or  four  whole  cloves,  the  same  of  allspice,  and  a 
little  sweet  marjoram,  if  you  have  it.  Boil  till  beans  are  very  soft 
and  mash  through  a  colander,  all  except  the  skins  and  spice.  Put 
back  into  the  kettle  to  keep  hot ;  cut  a  few  nice  pieces  of  the  meat 
the  size  of  a  filbert,  a  half  lemon  sliced  very  fine,  peel  and  all ;  two 
hard  boiled  eggs  sliced  and  put  in  the  tureen.  Pour  the  boiling 
soup  over  all,  and  serve.     The  meat  may  be  left  out. 

MRS.  ]).  s.  R. 


TRY  PRESERVING  YOUR  FRUIT  WITHOUT  HEAT, 


MEATS,  POULTRY,  &C. 

OF  nKEF. 

The  middle  ribs  and  sirloin  are  best  for  roasting.  A  piece 
of  ten  lbs.  will  require  about  tliree  hours  roasting;  one  of 
from  four  to  six  lbs.  will  cook  easily  in  an  hour  and  a  half,  unless 
it  is  desired  to  be  thoroughly  done  ;  but  any  amount  of  time  beyond 
this  specified,  only  serves  to  make  the  meat  more  dry.  Mutton 
also  is  liked  a  little  underdone  by  many  ;  but  veal,  lamb  and  pork 
must  be  well-cooked,  and  are  better  over,  rather  than  underdone. 
Poultry  also  must  be  well  cooked,  vvheiher  roasted  or  fricasseed.  A 
large  turkey  (10  to  12  lbs.)  will  take  from  three  to  three  and  a  half 
hours  to  roast ;  fowls  of  medium  size  from  one  and  a  half  to  two  hours. 
To  boil  meats  or  poultry,  put  tliem  into  hot  water,  moderately 
salted,  remove  scum  as  it  rises,  and  let  them  boil  slowly,  until  per- 
fectly tender,  but  no  longer.  The  time  required  varies  with  the 
size  and  toughness  of  that  which  is  cooked  ;  when  a  fork  enters 
easily,  it  may  be  considered  done. 

BEEF,  A  la  31  ODE. 

Take  a  round  roast  of  beef,  weighing  seven  or  eight  lbs. ;  make  a 
number  of  incisions  in  it,  with  a  sharp  knife,  into  M'hich  press 
strips  of  salt  pork,  four  inches  long,  and  half  an  inch  each  way 
in  thickness.  Season  well  with  salt,  pepper,  cloves,  allspice,  cinna- 
mon, a  very  little,  and  the  same  of  nutmeg,  all  well  mixed,  and 
rubbed  into  the  meat.  Put  into  the  pan  with  cue  pint  hot  water^ 
and  roast  very  slowly  for  at  least  two  hours  and  a  half,  basting 
frequently,  and  adding  to  the  water  as  it  boils  away.  When  nearly 
done,  if  desired,  add  ^  pint  of  sherry  wine  to  the  gravy,  and  con- 
tinue to  baste.  Take  from  the  pan  when  done,  and  thicken  the 
gravy  remaining  with  a  tablespoon  of  flour,  mixed  to  a  cream  with 
cold  water.     Boil  up  for  five  minutes,  and    turn    into  grav}^    bowl. 

BEEF  STEAK, 

That  from  the  round  is  most  generally  fried,  after  having  been 
well  pounded.     Take  about  a  tablespoon  each  of  butter  and   fresh 

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'dripping;  have  it  very  hot  in  the  pan,  put  in  the  steak,  letting  it 
"brown  quickly  on  one  side,  then  turn  it,  cover  up  closely,  and  fin- 
ish cooking.  Take  from  pan  on  hot  platter,  turn  a  cupful  of  hot 
■water  into  the  pan,  and  thicken  the  gravy  with  a  full  teaspoon  of 
flour,  mixed  with  a  little  water.  Boil  up,  pour  over  steak  and 
•serve. 

BREF  STEAK  AND  ONIONS. 

Use  for  this  round  stf-ak.  About  half  an  hour  before  cooking 
it,  peel  from  one  to  two  dozen  onions,  according  tD  size,  and  put 
over  to  boil.  When  steak  is  done,  drain  the  onions  in  a  colander, 
•cut  them  up,  and  put  them  in  the  frving  pan,  season  with  salt  and 
pepper,  dredge  in  a  little  flour,  and  add  a  tablespoonful  of  butter ; 
stir  well  together,  put  in  the  pan  over  the  fire,  stirring  often  ;  when 
they  are  soft  and  a  little  brown,  return  the  steak  to  the  pan,  and 
heat  all  together.  Put  the  meat  on  a  dish,  pour  the  onions  and 
gravy  over  it,  and  serve  very  hot. 

STEAK  FOR  BROILING. 

Use  sirloin  or  porterhouse  steak  ;  broil  over  a  brisk  fire,  on  grid- 
iron or  in  strong  toaster;  turn  frequently  ;  do  not  season  until  done. 
After  being  placed  on  the  dish,  place  upon  it  small  bits  of  butter, 
and  stand  in  the  oven  for  a  minute.  Or  a  gravy  can  be  prepared 
with  as  much  or  as  little  butter  as  you  wish  to  use,  one  gill  hot 
water,  a  sprinkle  of  flour,  salt  and  pepper;  put  into  a  pie-plate  in  a 
warm  place,  and  when  the  steak  is  on  the  dish,  pour  over  it. 

STEWED  KIDNEYS 

Take  a  pair  of  beef  kidneys,  free  from  fat  and  gristle ;  wash  well, 
once  in  cold  water,  then  in  hot  water.  Cook  for  three  or  four 
hours,  changing  water  each  hour,  doing  this  the  day  before,  if 
wanted  for  breakfast  next  morning  ;  cut  them  up  in  inch  pieces,  put 
•over  to  stew  in  the  water  in  which  they  were  boiled  ;  add  salt  pep- 
per and  butter  to  taste,  thicken  the  gravy  with  a  little  flour,  stirred 
up  with  cold  water  ;   serve  as  hot  as  possible. 

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MOCK  DUCK. 

Have  a  round  steak  cut  half  an  inch  thick  ;  remove  the  botic,. 
sewing  up  the  holes.  Make  a  dressing  of  about  a  cupful  of  bread 
crumbs,  a  leaspoonful  of  butter,  a  little  chopped  onion,  pepper  and 
salt,  well  mixed,  spread  on  the  meat ;  roll  up  and  sew  together,  put 
in  H  kettle  on  lop  of  range,  cover 'very  closely,  and  cook  for  three 
hours,  turning  often,  and  adding  more  water  when  needed.  When 
done,  remove  the  threads,  place  on  a  platter,  thicken  the  gravy 
slightly,  and  pour  over  the  meat. 

SMOKED  BEEF  WITH  CREAM. 

Cut  very  thin,  put  into  boiling  water  and  cook  a  couple  of  min- 
utes, turn  off  the  water,  and  replace  with  rich  sweet  cream,  letting 
it  come  to  a  boil,  and  season  with  pepper.  If  you  have  no  cream, 
use  milk,  a  teaspoon  of  butter,  and  thicken  with  a  very  little  fiour. 

SMOKED  BEEF,  WITH  EGGS 

Cut  thin,  and  let  stand  a  few  minutes  in  boiling  water.  Heat  a 
lump  of  butter,  the  size  of  a  hickory  nut  in  the  frying  pan  ;  brown 
the  beef  in  this,  after  turning  off  the  water.  Have  ready  some 
lightly  beaten  egi^s,  in  number  as  desired,  from  two  to  six,  pour 
into  the  hot  beef,  stir  briskly  until  the  eggs  are  cooked,  and  serve 
immediately. 

IWAST  VEAL. 

The  best  for  this  purpose  is  from  the  loin,  from  five  to  eight 
pounds  in  weight.  It  will  need  one-third  longer  cooking  than 
beef.  If  you  have  some  of  the  flanky,  thin  part  with  the  roast, 
make  a  dressing  of  bread  crumbs  softened  with  milk,  a  large  tea- 
spoon of  butter,  pepper,  salt,  and  a  little  finely  chopped  onion,  if 
desired  ;  lay  on  the  meat,  fold  over,  and  sew  together,  or  bind 
around  tightly  with  a  cord.  Basle  often,  having  rubbed  salt  upon 
the  meat  before  it  is  put  in  the  pan,  and  sprinkle  it  lightly  with 
pepper.     If  possible,  serve  grated  horseradish  to  eat  with  it. 

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VEAL  CUTLET. 

Can  be  dipped  in  egg,  then  in  fine  bread  crumbs,  put  into  the 
pan  in  which  some  butter  or  dripping  has  been  made  very  hot. 
'C.»ver  up  tight,  and  cook  slowly,  turning  when  well  browned. 

VEAL  cm  LET  AND  CHOPS. 

Can  be  broiled  as  beefsteak,  and  are  improved  by  small  bits  of 
butter  put  over  the  pieces  before  serving.  Tiiey  are  excellent  to 
have  a  large  cup  full  of  stewed  tomatoes,  very  hot,  poured  upon 
the  dish  on  which  they  are  served. 

YEAL  LOAF. 

Three  and  one-half  pounds  veal,  fat  and  lean,  and  one-half  pound 
salt  pork,  all  chopped  very  fine.  (It  is  better  lo  have  your  butcher 
run  it  through  the  sausage-cutter.)  Mix  with  six  small  crackers, 
rolled  very  fine,  two  eggs,  butter  the  size  of  an  egg  (unless  tiie 
meat  is  quite  fat),  one  tablespoon  salt, "one  grated  nutmeg,  one 
teaspoon  black  pepper,  and  a  very  small  quantity  of  cayenne  pep- 
per. Mix  thoroughly,  and  pack  into  a  baking-pan  ;  bake  slowly, 
and  baste  often  with  the  fat  which  will  collect  at  the  sides  of  the 
pan,  or  a  little  butter  melted  in  hot  water.  When  cool,  slice  very 
thin:  garnish  the  dish  with  celery  or  parsley  leaves. 

MRS.   C,  G.   PETTIT. 

VEAL    CROQUETTES. 

Six  coflfee-cups  of  finely-chopped  cooked  veal.  Put  into  a  sauce- 
pan half  a  cup  of  butter,  eight  even  tablespoons  of  flour;  when 
they  melt  to  a  smooth  paste,  add  three  teacups  of  milk,  a  very 
small  onion  chopped  fine,  and  two  tablespoons  of  chopped  parsley, 
and  boil  until  thick.  Turn  into  a  bowl,  and  add  three  eggs,  the 
chopped  meat,  and  salt  and  pepper  to  taste;  mix  well,  and  set 
away  to  cool,  when  mold  into  oblong  shape,  dip  in  beaten  egg, 
roll  in  bread  or  cracker  crumbs,  and  boil  a  few  minutes  in  hot 
lard.  This  makes  36  croquettes.  They  can  be  set  away,  and 
heated  in  the  oven  when  wanted.  contributed. 


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VA'AL  POT-PIE. 

"Take  three  pounds  of  the  loin,  cut  in  pieces  and  wash.  Put  in 
kettle  with  six  strips  of  sweet  salt  pork,  as  large  as  one's  middle 
finger,  season  with  salt  and  pepper,  cover  with  hot  water,  and  set 
it  stewing.  Make  a  dough  of  one  quart  sifted  flour,  four  tea- 
spoons baking  powder,  rubbed  together  with  butter  the  size  of  a 
small  egg,  and  enough  sweet  milk  stirred  into  it  with  a  spoon  to 
make  it  like  biscuit  dough.  Let  your  veal  stew  half  an  hour  or 
more,  add  boiling  water  till  a  little  more  than  well  covered,  and 
set  on  top  of  stove  where  it  will  boil  gently.  Take  a  spoonful  of 
dough  at  a  time  and  lay  over  the  top,  cover  with  a  tight  cover  so 
that  no  steam  will  escape.  Listen  to  bubbling  and  keep  it  slowly 
boiling  for  25  minutes,  but  do  not  uncover  till  done,  when  you 
ought  to  find  a  white  fluffy  mass.  Dish  the  crust  carefully,  put- 
ting it  around  the  edge  of  a  large  platter,  the  meat  in  the  center. 
Over  the  whole  pour  the  gravy.  Should  there  not  be  enough  broth 
left  in  the  kettle,  add  a  cup  of  hot  water,  butter  the  size  of  an  egg, 
and  flour  to  thicken.     A  cup  of  sweet  cream  is  an  addition. 

MRS.  S.  A.  R. 

OR,    VEAL   POT- PIE  NO.    2. 

Cook  the  veal  until  done,  making  the  gravy  as  directed  above. 
Have  the  biscuit  dough  baked  as  biscuit,  split  open,  lay  on  platter 
and  lay  meat  on  top,  pouring  the  gravy  over  all,  using  milk  to 
make  it  if  you  have  no  cream.  MRS.  E.  f.  s. 

VEAL   LIVER. 

Cut  in  slices  about  half  an  inch  thick,  wash  well  and  dry  on 
towel,  roll  in  flour  and  fry  till  thoroughly  done  in  a  small  quantity 
of  dripping  with  a  very  little  butter.  When  done,  take  up,  turn  a 
few  tablespoons  of  hot  water  into  the  frying  pan,  shake  it  around 
and  pour  over  the  liver.  That  which  remains  of  this  or  the  un- 
cooked liver,  can  be  cut  in  pieces  about  two  inches  long  and  stewed 
till  tender  in  a  little  hot  water.  When  cooked,  turn  oflf  the  water, 
put  over  it  sufficient  milk  to  cover  and  a  large  teaspoonful  of  but- 

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ter,   thicken  with  a  spoonful  of  fiour,   boil  up  a  few  minutes  and 
serve.  MRS.  E.  F.  S. 

SWEET-BREADS. 

Wash  in  salted  water,  remove  stringy  parts,  parboil  fifteen  min- 
utes, slice  in  two,  dip  in  egg  and  roll  in  bread  or  cracker  crumbs  ; 
season  and  fry  in  hot  lard. 

S  WEET-  B  RE  A  I)S,   FlilCA  SSEED. 

The  cooked  sweet-breads  can  be  used,  cuttiog  them  into  small 
pieces  and  stewing  for  ten  minutes  in  a  little  soup-stock  or  water, 
season  with  pepper  and  salt,  add  a  teaspoon  of  butter  and  thicken 
the  gravy  with  a  little  flour.  If  they  are  fresh,  cat  in  thin  slices, 
wash  and  cook  for  half  an  hour  in  water  or  soup-stock  ;  then 
make  gravy  as  before  directed,  adding,  if  desired,  a  half-cup  cream 
and  one  well-beaten  egg. 

ESGALLOrED  MEAT. 
One  pint  minced  meat,  one  teacupful  dried  bread  crumbs,  one 
tablespoon  of  butter,  one  egg,  salt  and  pepper  to  taste.'    Mix  to- 
gether and  add  gravy,  stock  or  milk  to  make  the  mass  quite  moist. 
Bake  in  an  earthen  dish  olc  hour  in  a  slow  oven. 

VEAL   KIDNEYS,   STEWED. 

Soak  in  cold  salt  water  for  several  hours  (if  for  breakfast,  over 
night.)  Boil  fifteen  minutes,  pour  ofl:  first  water  and  boil  in  an- 
other till  tender.  Cut  the  kidneys  into  small  pieces,  and  with  the 
broth  make  a  iiravy,  thickening  slightly  with  flour,  and  adding, 
milk,  salt  and  pepper.     Spices  and  wine  cnn  be  added  if  desired. 

MISS  L.  C.   BAUM. 

BAKED    VEAL    OR    CHICKEN  POT  PIE. 

Line  the  sides  of  a  small  dinner  pot  with  pie  crust.  Take  from- 
two  to  three  pounds  of  veal  or  chicken,  cut  in  small  pieces  and 
place  in  the  pot  with  alternate  layers  of  sliced  potatoes  until  pot  is 
full ;  seasoning  the  layers  as  they  are  put  in,  with  salt,  pepper  and 


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small  pieces  of  butter,  filling  in  with  liot  water  sufficient  to  cook 
the  meat  and  leave  enough  for  a  gravy.  Lay  over  the  whole  a 
cover  of  pie  crust,  in  the  center  of  which  cut  a  small  slit.  Cover 
loosely,  set  on  top  of  stove,  and  cook  very  slowly  for  two  hours ; 
then  uncover  and  put  in  the  oven  for  half  an  hour.  Take  ofl  the 
top  crust,  thicken  the  gravy,  put  it  and  the  meat  and  side  crust  on 
the  platter,  laying  the  top  crust  over  all. 

ROAST  LAMB. 

Young  lamb  should  be  thoroughly  roasted  and  brought  to  the 
table  with  a  browned  gravy  made  in  the  pan  in  which  it  has  been 
cooked,  and  with  mint  sauce  made  thus  : 

MINT  SAUCE. 

Take  fresh  young  mint,  wash  and  dry  on  cloth,  chop  very  fine ; 
take  of  it  three  heaped  tablespoons  and  mix  with  two  of  sugar. 
After  fifteen  minutes  pour  over  it  about  half  a  cup  of  good  but 
not  too  strong  vinegar. 

LAMB    CHOPS, 

As  well  as  mutton  chops,  must  be  broiled.  Lamb  cutlets  can  be 
either  fried  or  broiled ;  if  fried,  a  brown  gravy  can  be  made  by 
putting  a  little  hot  water  in  frying-pan  after  meat  has  been  taken 
out,  letting  it  boil  up,  and  thickening  with  flour. 

RAGOUT  OF  LAMB. 

Take  from  the  neck  or  breast  of  lamb  about  one  pound  and  a 
half  and  cut  in  small  pieces.  In  a  frying  pan  put  a  tablespoon  of 
butter  and  one  of  flour;  set  on  the  stove  until  melted  and  a  pale 
brown,  stirring  slowly  all  the  time.  Pare  and  slice  one  onion  and 
one  carrot,  and  add  to  this  brownish  paste  or  roux  •  also  one  pint 
of  peas  if  desired,  and  the  meat,  seasoning  with  salt  and  pepper, 
and  also  a  teaspoon  of  vinegar.  Stir  well  together  and  put  on 
close  cover,  cook  slowly  and  be  careful  that  it  does  not  burn. 
After  cooking  twenty  minutes  add  two-thirds  pint  of  hot  water 
and  a  little  parsley,  cover  again  closely  and  set  where  it  will  just 
simmer  and  cook  until  meat  is  tender.         "Catharine  owen." 

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BOILED   MUTTON. 

Take  a  leg  of  mutton,  wasb  it  well  and  put  it  into  boiling  salted 
water,  and  boil  from  two  to  three  hours,  according  to  size.  Serve 
it  with  plain  drawn  butter  or  with  caper  sauce.  Make  these  sauces 
as  follows :  Drawn  Butter — Mix  well  together  two  teaspoons  of 
flour  and  two  ounces  butter.  (Butter  the  size  of  a  small  egg  will 
be  two  ounces.)  When  well  mixed,  pour  gradually  into  it  one 
pint  boiling  water,  stirring  all  the  time,  and  then  set  on  the  stove, 
and  continue  to  stir  until  it  just  comes  to  a  boil,  when  it  is  done. 
This  sauce  can  also  be  made  with  milk.  For  Caper  Sauce — Add 
two  large  tablespoons  of  capers  just  before  serving. 

MRS.   E.   F.  SMITH. 

MUTTON    CHOPS. 

Season  with  salt  and  pepper  and  broil  slowly  till  thoroughly 
done. 

POEK. 

In  cooking  pork,  it  should  be  slowly  done,  and  care  should  be 
taken  that  it  is  thoroughly  cooked. 

TO  BOIL  A   HAM. 

Wash  and  clean  perfectly  in  two  or  three  warm  waters;  put  it 
into  a  large  pot  with  cold  water  enough  to  cover;  let  it  come  to  a 
boil,  then  set  on  the  back  part  of  the  stove,  and  cook  slowly  till 
done  throughout.  A  ham  of  twelve  pounds  will  take  about  six 
hours  to  cook.  Fill  in  as  the  water  boils  away,  or  else  the  ham 
will  be  too  salt,  and  try  with  a  fork  towards  the  last,  which  will 
pierce  easily  when  it  is  cooked  enough.  Take  up,  skin,  and  trim 
away  dark  spots;  stick  a  clove  here  and  there  into  the  fat  surface, 
•or  put  little  spots  of  black  pepper  instead. 

HAM  PATTIES. 

Chop  fine  some  scraps  of  lean  boiled  ham,  and  mix  with  an 
equal  amount  of  crumbed  bread,  seasoning  with  pepper.  A  table- 
spoon of  butter,  or  the  like  quantity  of  the  fat,  chopped,  can  be 
udded.     Moisten  with  milk  to  a  soft  paste.     Fill  muffin  tins  with 


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the  mixture,  and  break  an  egg  on  top  of  each,  sprinkling  over 
them  salt,  pepper,  and  a  few  cracker  or  bread  crumbs.  Put  in  the 
oven  and  bake  ten  minutes,  or  until  the  eggs  are  cooked. 

CONTRIBUTED. 

TO    CORN  BEEF. 

Make  a  brine  that  will  bear  up  an  egg,  showing  a  spot  as  large 
as  a  "nickel."  Heat  and  skim  till  clear,  and  pour  hot  over  the 
beef,  adding  two  ounces  salt  petre  to  a  quarter  of  the  beef.  Ready 
to  use  in  a  week.  MRS.  D.  S.  K. 

PRESSED  BEEF— SUPPER  DISH. 

Two  pounds  round  beef  steak  chopped  fine,  one  cup  sweet  milk, 
two  tablespoons  salt,  one  tablespoon  black  pepper,  two  soda  crack- 
ers rolled  tine,  and  one  egg.  Mix  all  well  together  with  the  hands, 
press  into  a  bread-tin,  and  bake  one  hour  and  a  half.  When  cold, 
cut  in  thin  slices.  MRS.  W.  N.  S. 

BROILED   STEAK,    WITH  MUSHROOMS 

One  porter  house  sterdc,  seasoned,  and  broiled  rare.  Take  one- 
half  cup  butter  and  half  a  teaspoonful  flour;  let  it  brown  in  the 
pan,  and  pour  in  nearly  a  cup  of  boiling  water,  into  which  turn  one 
small  cupful  of  mushrooms ;  let  them  simmer  ten  minutes,  then 
pour  over  the  steak  and  serve.  MRS.  BINGHAM. 

MUTTON  CHOPS  WITH  TOMATO  SAUCE. 

Take  lean  chops,  salt,  pe})per,  and  dip  in  beaten  eggs,  then  roll 
in  cracker-crumbs,  and  fry  in  hot  drippings.  According  to  the 
number  of  chops,  have  tomatoes,  canned  or  fresh,  put  through  a 
sieve  to  strain  out  the  seeds,  and  stewed  till  like  a  very  thick 
cream.  Season  with  salt,  pepper  and  butter,  pour  on  a  hot  platter, 
and  then  lay  on  the  nicely  browned  chops.  MRS.  D.  S.  R. 

YORKSHIRE  PUDDING,  TO  EAT  WITH  ROAST  BEEF. 

In  a  large  bowl  put  a  half  pint  flour,,  and  half  teaspoon  of  salt 
Stir  in  very  gradually  one  pint  of  milk,  and  four  eggs  beaten  light, 

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beating  constantly  and  thoroughly.  Pour  into  a  greased  pan,  and 
bake  from  one-half  to  three-quarters  of  an  hour.  Serve  immedi- 
ately. MRS.  c.  T.  V.  s. 

ENGLISH  POT  FIE. 

Cut  1-|  lbs.  round  steak  into  finger-lengths,  and  dust  with  flour. 
In  an  iron  kettle,  first  heated,  drop  the  fat,  and  then  the  lean  meat^ 
and  after  it  has  browned,  one  carrot,  a  turnip  and  an  onion  cut 
into  small  pieces.  Stir  briskly,  and  pour  in  one  pint  boiling  water,, 
seasoning  to  taste ;  let  it  come  to  a  boil,  then  set  where  it  will  just 
simmer,  covering  closely.  Make  a  crust  of  one  cup  chopped  suet, 
two  scant  cups  flour  and  a  level  teaspoon  of  salt.  Toss  together 
in  a  bowl,  make  a  hole  in  the  centre,  pour  in  half  a  cup  of  cold 
water,  and  mix  quickly  with  a  knife,  adding  a  few  drops  of  water 
to  bind  the  crumbs,  but  do  not  knead.  Eoll  out  a  very  little 
larger  than  the  kettle,  and  an  inch  thick,  and  lay  over  the  meat 
and  vegetables,  cover,  and  keep  gently  simmering  for  an  hour. 
When  ready  to  serve,  cut  the  crust  pie  fashion,  and  lay  on  the 
platter  around  the  meat.  MRS.  M.  L.  s. 

HAMBURG  STEAK. 

Have  a  nice  round  steak  (beef)  chopped  fine  at  the  market.  In 
a  hot  frying  pan,  put  a  tablespoon  of  butter;  when  melted,  put  in 
the  meat,  which  has  been  seasoned  with  salt  and  pepper,  and  stir 
until  the  red  look  of  the  meat  is  changed,  which  will  take  about 
three  minutes.  MRS.  hettie  b.  b. 

STUFFING  FOR  ROAST  FOWLS. 

Take  stale  bread  crumbs,  rubbed  fine,  moisten  slightly  with 
milk ;  for  a  turkey,  about  two  large  tablespoonf  uls  of  butter  should 
be  used,  and  mixed  in  a  melted  state ;  season  with  salt,  pepper,  a 
teaspoon  of  finely  powdered  summer  savory,  a  little  chopped  celery, 
and  an  egg,  if  desired.  Or  small  pieces  of  bread  which  have  been 
dried  in  a  cool  oven,  may  be  scalded  with  boiling  water,  thoroughly 
drained,  and  the  butter  and  seasoning  added.  Plain  mashed  pota- 
toes are  sometimes  used,  with  the  same  seasoning.     For  ducks  and 

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geese,  onion  and  sage  should  be  used.  For  boiled  fowl,  oysters 
are  often  used  ;  a  pint  to  each  turkey.  The  hearts,  livers,  gizzards 
of  roast  fowls  should  be  boiled  in  salted  water  until  tender,  chopped 
very  line,  and  stirred  with  the  water  in  which  they  have  been 
■cooked,  into  the  dripping  pan,  after  the  fowl  has  been  removed. 
Thicken  with  flour,  to  make  the  gravy.  The  fowls  should  be 
roasted  slowly,  and  often  basted,  with  the  juices  which  escape  from 
them  into  the  pan. 

CHICKENS. 

young  chickens  should  be  split  open  down  the  back,  and  broiled 
for  20  minutes  over  a  clear  lire,  watching  carefully  that  they  do 
not  burn.  Put  bits  of  butter  over  them,  salt  and  pepper,  and  stand 
in  the  oven  two  minutes  before  serving.  For  fricassed  chicken, 
■cut  up  and  put  in  a  stew-kettle,  with  plenty  of  hot  water ;  skim 
and  salt,  then  cook  slowly  for  one  hour  and  a  half  or  two  hours, 
according  to  size  and  age,  or  until  tender;  then  thicken  the  broth 
with  a  little  flour,  till  about  as  thick  as  cream.  It  is  more  delicious 
to  let  the  broth  cook  down  pretty  low,  and  add  rich  milk  to  make 
the  gravy  with.  Another  way  of  cooking  chickens  is  to  cut  them 
open  down  the  back  as  for  broiling,  steam  for  half  an  hour,  and 
then  finish  them  in  a  dripping-pan,  in  the  oven,  using  the  water 
over  which  they  have  been  steamed,  to  put  into  the  pan,  for  bast- 
ing and  gravy.  Another  nice  way  is  to  cut  up  the  chicken  as  for 
a  fricassee,  cook  in  water  (put  on  hot)  till  nearly  done,  then  put 
into  a  dripping-pan  with  enough  hot  butter  to  brown  nicely,  turning 
each  piece  over,  that  both  sides  may  brown.  When  done,  take  up 
and  set  in  the  oven  for  a  few  minutes  ;  add  to  the  butter  remaining 
in  pan,  half  a  cup  of  hot  water,  then  a  pint  of  rich  milk ;  thicken 
a  little  with  flour,  and  put  the  chicken  back  into  the  grav}^  for 
about  three  minutes,  when  serve.  A  little  chopped  parsley  may 
be  added  to  gravy. 

ESCALLOPED  CHICKEN. 

Cook  two  large  chickens  till  very  tender,  seasoning  with  salt  and 
pepper.  Then  cut  into  quite  small  pieces,  and  put  a  layer  of  it 
into  a  baking  dish,  alternately  with  layers  of  cracker  crumbs  and 


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bits  of  butter.  Repeat  till  dish  is  full,  adding  the  broth  in  whieb 
chicken  was  cooked,  to  each  layer,  just  enough  to  cover.  Sprinkle- 
crumbs  over  the  top,  put  in  oven  and  brown. 

MRS.   E.  M'KINSTRY. 

CHICKEN  CROQUETTES. 

Two  cups  chopped  meat,  one  egg,  one-half  cup  potatoes,  mashed 
and  seasoned  well.  Mix  and  make  into  rolls  about  three  inches- 
long,  and  fry  in  hot  fat.  MRS.  M.  L.  S. 

CHICKEN  CR0QUET2ES,  NO.  2. 

To  each  pint  minced  fowl,  add  one-half  pint  cream,  and  season 
with  pepper,  salt,  and  a  little  finely  minced  parsley.  Heat  together 
in  a  stew-pan,  and  when  boiling,  thicken  with  one  tablespoon  each 
of  butter  and  flour,  first  mixed  to  a  smooth  paste ;  cook  a  few  min- 
utes, then  stir  in  the  beaten  yolks  of  two  eggs,  and  remove  from 
the  lire.  When  cool  roll  into  form,  dip  in  egg,  then  in  cracker 
crumbs,  and  fry. 

In  frying  all  croquettes,  the  fat  (lard  or  dripping}  must  be  very 
hot,  and  they  are  best  done  in  a  wire  basket.  The  flavor  may  be 
varied  by  that  of  onion  or  lemon  juice,  and  strong  soup-stock  may 
be  used  instead  of  cream,  while  finely  powdered  bread  crumbs  may 
take  the  place  of  flour.     This  recipe  should  make  18  croquettes. 

MRS.   M.  L.  S. 

BROILED  PART.RID  OE,    WITH  JELL  Y  DRESSING. 

Split  bird  down  the  back,  broil  and  season  with  salt  and  pepper. 
For  dressing,  take  butter  the  size  of  an  egg,  one-half  cup  currant 
jelly,  heating  first  the  butter  thoroughly,  then  put  in  jelly  and  lei 
simmer  until  the  latter  is  entirely  dissolved;  pour  over  partridge 
and  serve.  mrs.  bingham. 


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SHELL  FISH,  ETC. 

OYSTER  SOUP. 

Drain  the  liquor  from  one  quart  oysters,  and  add  to  it  one  quart 
of  milk  and  water,  mixed  in  any  desired  proportion ;  set  on  the 
stove  and  skim  as  it  heats.  When  boiling,  add  salt  and  pepper  to 
taste,  and  thicken  with  one  tablespoon  even  full  of  flour,  rubbed 
smooth  with  one  large  tablespoon  of  butter.  Or,  two  tablespoons 
of  verj'  fine  cracker  crumbs  may  be  used  instead  of  flour.  When 
ready  to  use,  put'in  the  oysters,  and  let  them  cook  until  the  edges 
begin  to  curl,  no  longer.     Serve  at  once.  "e." 

STEAMED    OYSTERS 

Drain  the  liquor  from  the  oysters,  put  it  on  the  stove,  let  boil, 
skim,  and  season  with  butter,  pepper  and  salt.  Add  the  oysters, 
let  them  come  to  a  boil,  and  serve  at  once.  MRS.  e.  f.  s. 

OYSTER  STEW. 

Drain  oysters,  let  liquor  boil,  and  skim  it;  for  one  quart  oysters, 
three-quarters  pint  of  milk  to  the  liquor;  add  salt,  pepper  and  but- 
ter; when  boiling,  put  in  oysters,  and  cook  just  long  enough  to 
curl  the  edges.     Have  tureen  hot,  and  serve. 

FRIED    OYSTERS. 

Drain  oysters  thoroughly;  roll  all  first  in  flour  or  very  fine 
cracker  dust;  then  take  each  in  turn,  dip  in  beaten  egg,  and  again 
into  the  cracker  dust.  Let  stand  for  half  an  hour,  if  possible,  in  a 
cool  place,  then  fry  quickly  in  very  hot  fat  and  serve  immediately. 

"E."' 

OYSTER   OMELETTE. 

Whisk  six  eggs  to  a  stiff  froth,  and  add,  by  degrees,  one  cup  of 
cream,  or  milk^  and  beat  well  together,  seasoning  with  salt  and 
.pepper  to  taste.  Have  ready  one  dozen  fine  oysters  cut  in  half; 
pour  the  egg  and  milk  into  a  pan  in  which  is  a  large  tablespoon  of 

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melted  butter,  hot;  drop  the  oysters  evenly  over   the  surface,  fry  a 
light  brown,  but  do  not  turn.     Serve  at  once.  MRS.  E.  m'k. 

OYSTER   CAKES. 

Chop  very  fine  one-quarter  pound  veal,  one  quarter  pound  suet, 
and  one  pint  solid  oysters.  Mix,  add  pepper  and  salt  and  enough 
cracker  crumbs  to  make  into  small  cakes.  Dip  into  beaten  egg 
and  fry  in  butter.  M.  R. 

DEVILED    OYSTERS 

To  one  hundred  oysters,  chopped  fine,  add  about  half  the  quan- 
tity of  bread  crumbs,  one-half  cup  butter,  (melted.)  one  pint  milk, 
salt,  black  and  cayenne  pepper ;  thicken  with  one  tablespoon  flour. 
Scrub  lai'ge,  deep  oyster  shells,  and  fill  them  with  the  mixture, 
sprinkling  the  tops  with  cracker  dust,  and  bake  till  brown  in  hot 
oven.     Patty-pans  can  be  usee!  instead  of  the  shells. 

MISS  L.  c.  B. 

CREAMED    OYSTERS 

Take  one  quart  large  oysters,  strain  off  the  liquor,,  set  it  on  the 
stove,  boil  and  skim.  In  a  kettle  put  one  pint  cream  or  milk,  to 
which  add  one  saltspoon  salt,  two  tablespoons  of  rolled  and  sifted 
crackers,  and  one  teaspoon  of  cornstarch,  moistened  with  a  little  of 
the  milk.  Stir  carefully  until  boiling,  then  add  a  teaspoon  of  but- 
ter, (if  viilk  was  used,)  and  boil  up  again,  adding  the  oyster  liquor. 
Meantime  the  drained  oysters  should  have  been  placed  in  a  colan- 
der or  steamer,  over  boiling  water,  from  five  to  eight  minutes,  or 
until  edges  shrivel.  Put  them  in  a  hot  dish,  and  pour  cream  over 
them.  MRS.  J.  c.  m'c. 

OYSTER   PIE. 

Line  a  dish  with  puff  paste;  dredge  well  with  flour;  drain  one 
quart  of  oysters,  put  into  the  dish,  season  with  salt,  pepper  and 
butter;  add  some  of  the  liquor,  sprinkle  rolled  crackers  over, 
then  put  on  the  top  crust,  leaving  a  small  opening  in  the  top  for 
the  steam  to  escape.     Bake  in  a  quick  oven,  served  hot  as  possible. 

MRS.  FRASIER  SPRAKER. 

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LITTLE  PIGS  IN  BLANKETS. 

Season  large  oysters  with  pepper,  roll  them  in  rolled  crackers ; 
■cut  bacon  in  thin  slices,  wrap  an  oyster  in  each  slice,  and  fasten 
with  a  toothpick.  Cook  just  long  enough  in  a  frying  pan  to  cook 
the  bacon — about  two  minutes.  Serve  on  small  pieces  of  toast,  if 
desired.  Florence  m.  speaker. 

OYSTER  PATTIES 

Make  a  puff  paste  of  one  pound  flour,  one  pound  butter,  two  eggs 
and  a  little  water,  one  teaspoon  baking  powder.  Roll  out  one-fourth 
of  an  inch  thick,  cut  out  a  round  piece  for  the  bottom  of  patty,  then 
cut  in  strips  and  wind  around  the  edge  until  pyramid  in  shape;  bake 
quickly. 

CREAM   OYSTER  FOR  FILLING  PATTIES 

One  quart  of  oysters,  cooked  in  their  liquor,  and  drained  ;  in  an- 
other kettle  put  one  pint  of  milk,  minced  parsley,  salt,  one  table- 
spoon flour  rubbed  smooth  in  milk ;  mix  all  these  together,  then 
boil,  stirring  carefully  ;  add  a  generous  lump  of  butter,  (tablespoon- 
ful,)  boil  a  while  longer,  put  the  oysters  in  a  hot  dish,  pour  the  cream 
over  them,  and  serve,  or  place  carefully  in  the  patty-shells.     F.  M.  S. 

PICKLED  OYSTERS. 

Scald  oysters  in  salted  water,  which  should  be  hot  before  putting 
them  in.  When  they  come  to  the  top,  skim  them  out,  and  lay 
them  on  a  dry  cloth.  Strain  the  oyster  liquor,  boil  and  skim  ;  put 
the  oysters  in  a  jar,  and  pour  the  hot  liquor  over  them.  To  a  gal- 
lon of  oysters,  use  one  quart  of  vinegar,  one  finely  sliced  lemon, 
and  two  tablespoons  whole  pepper.  Heat  the  vinegar  also ;  use 
count  oysters.  To  keep  in  summer,  put  while  hot  in  fruit  jars  and 
•close  tight.  MRS.  s.  moerell. 

CLAM  SOUP. 

To  20  or  25  clams  chopped  fine^  add  two  quarts  of  boiling  water, 
■and  when  they  boil  up  stir  in  one   large  tablespoonful  of   butter 

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and  two  of  flour,  previously  well  rubbed  together ;  let  the  whole 
simmer  a  few  minutes,  then  stir  in  one  pint  milk  and  one  egg,  beaten 
together;  take  up  immediately.  mrs.  m.  f.  scholl. 

STEWED  CLAMS. 

Let  them  stew  slowly,  with  a  little  pepper,  in  their  own  liquor, 
for  15  or  20  minutes.  Put  slices  of  buttered  toast  in  a  dish,  and 
pour  over.  * 

CLAM  CLIOWDER. 

Fry  two  slices  salt  pork  in  an  iron  pot ;  take  it  out  in  a  few 
minutes,  leaving  the  fat  in  the  pot;  put  in  a  few  thin  slices  of 
onion  first.  Have  ready  six  potatoes  cut  into  dice,  one  quart  of  clams 
chopped  fine,  six  crackers  rolled  and  the  pork  cut  up  small;  put 
first  a  layer  of  potatoes,  then  of  the  clams,  plenty  of  pepper  and  a 
little  salt,  and  more  onion ;  fill  up  the  remainder  in  the  same  way, 
put  in  the  liquor  of  the  clams,  and  fill  in  with  water  enough  to 
cover  the  chowder.  Cook  nearly  half  an  hour,  and  just  before 
taking-up,  add  one  pint  milk.     This  makes  enough  for  eight  people. 

MRS.  D.  H.  F. 

LOBSTER  BISQUE. 

To  one  can  lobster,  four  cups  milk,  three-fourths  cup  rolled 
crackers,  four  cups  boiling  water,  two  tablespoons  butter,  salt  to 
taste,  juice  of  a  lemon,  and  cayenne  pepper  at  discretion.  Cut  lob- 
ster small  with  knife,  and  put  into  the  boiling  water,  with  the  salt 
and  pepper,  and  cook  80  minutes.  Heat  the  milk  to  boiling,  and 
stir  into  it  the  cracker  crumbs  ;  when  the  lobster  has  cooked  half 
an  hour,  stir  in  the  butter,  simmer  five  minutes,  add  the  milk,  stir 
well,  and  just  before  serving,  put  in  lemon  juice.  Serve  as  a  soup; 
and  with  it  crackers  and  slices  of  lemon  MRS.  E.  m'k. 

LOBSTER  SALAD. 

Wash  one  head  of  lettuce,  drain  well,  and  shred  in  small  pieces; 
cut  or  chop  one  lobster  in  small  pieces,  (canned  lobster  will  do  as 
well,)  and  mix  lobster  and  lettuce   together.     Have   ready  the  fol- 

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lowing  dressing,  and  pour  over  the  whole.  Dressing. — Beat  to- 
gether the  yolk  of  one  hard  boiled  egg,  (first  rubbed  smooth,)  one 
raw  egg,  one  teaspoon  ground  mustard,  same  of  pepper,  half-cup 
melted  butter,  half  cup  sugar,  and  the  juice  of  one  lemon,  with 
one  tablespoon  of  vinegar.  MRS.  M,  l.  s. 

TIlMBALE  OF  SALMON. 

Remove  bones,  skin  and  oil  from  one  can  salmon,  and  mash 
through  a  sieve.  Add  gradually,  beating  all  the  time,  four  table- 
spoons of  cream,  and  unbeaten  whites  of  two  eggs,  until  the  whole 
is  a  smooth  paste,  and  white;  add  salt  and  cjiyenne  to  taste. 
Fill  mixture  in  small  cups,  and  stand  in  a  baking  pan,  half-filled 
with  hot  water.  Bake  2U  minutes;  when  done,  turn  out  of  cups, 
and  pour  drawn  butter  over. 

CREAMED  SALMON. 

Turn  one  can  of  salmon  into  a  colander,  and  drain,  pick  into 
small  flakes  with  a  fork,  and  remove  all  bits  of  bone  and  skin. 
Heat  in  a  double  boiler  one  cup  of  cream,  and  one-half  cup  milk, 
with  a  pinch  of  soda  :  rub  together  two  even  teaspoons  of  cornstarch 
and  one  tablespoon  butter,  salt  and  pepper,  and  stir  into  the  boil- 
ing milk,  not  ceasing  to  stir  until  it  has  thickened  and  is  smooth. 
Put  in  the  salmon,  and  stir  with  a  fork  till  hot.  Fill  scallop  shells 
or  patty  pans,  sprinkling  cracker  crumbs  over,  and  small  bits  of 
butter.     Bake  a  light  brown.  MES.  E.  m'k. 

SALMON  CROQUETTES. 

Drain  and  pick  over  one  can  salmon  ;  mix  with  four  soda  crackers, 
rolled  fine,  the  juice  of  one  lemon,  two  well  beaten  CL'gs,  butter  the 
size  of  an  ^gg,^  and  season  with  salt  and  pepper.  Make  into  balls, 
roll  in  cracker  crumbs  and  the  white  of  egg.     Brown  in  hot  lard. 

MRS.  D.  S.  MORRELL. 

CODFISH  RALLS 

Two  cups  fish,  boiled  and  picked,  four  cups  hot  mashed  potatoes, 
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milk;  mix  and  make  into  cakes,  roll   in   crumbs,  then  in  egg,  then 
in  crumbs  again,  and  fry.  MRS.  C.  t.  V.  S. 

FISH  BALLS  NO.  2. 

Equal  parts  of  uncooked  codfish,  and  potatoes  fresh  boiled  and 
mashed,  but  not  seasoned.  Shred  fish  tine,  wash  twice  in  cold 
water,  squeezing  dry  at  last;  add  hot  potatoes,  and  mix  with  spoon, 
till  cool  enough  to  use  the  hand.  Season  with  pepper  and  a  little 
salt,  if  necessary,  add  one  egg,  and  butter  the  size  of  an  ego-,  beating 
well.  Dip  hand  into  cold  water,  form  mixture  into  small  cakes, 
roll  in  flour  or  egg,  and  rolled  cracker.  Have  hot  lard  or  drippings 
in  flat  pan,  one-quarter  inch  deep,  and  drop  them  in  ;  when  brown- 
ed on  one  side,  turn.  Ten  minutes  will  cook  them.         MRS.  D.  S.  R. 


FISR  BALLS  NO.  3. 

One  cup  salt  codfish,  one  pint  of  peeled  and  cut  up  potatoes,  one 
egg,  well  beaten,  one  teaspoon  butter,  one-fourth  salt  spoon  pepper. 
Wash^the  fish  and  pick  into  half  inch  pieces,  and  throw  into  cold 
water  until  ready.  Put  fish  and  potatoes  in  stew-pan,  cover  with 
boiling  water  and  cook  twenty-five  minutes,  or  till  potatoes  are 
soft.  Drain  off  water  carefully,  mash  and  beat  the  potatoes  together 
until  very  light.  Add  butter  and  pepper,  beat  again  till  cool,  and 
stir  in  beaten  egg.  Shape  in  a  tablespoon,  without  smoothing,  slip 
into  a  wire  basket,  and  fry  in  boiling  hot  lard  one  minute.  Drain 
on  soft  paper  and  send  immediately  to  table.  MRS.  H.  van  e. 

CREAMED  CODFISH. 

One  quart  codfish,  shredded  fine ;  wash  in  two  or  three  waters,  and 
squeeze  dry.  Put  large  tablespoon  of  butter  in  frying  pan  ;  when 
melted  stir  in  fish,  add  large  cup  of  milk  or  cream,  let  it  boil  up, 
set  back  from  the  fire,  and  stir  in  a  well-beaten  egg.  Pour  out  on 
platter,  and  sprinkle  over  it  two  hard  boiled  eggs,  chopped,  and  a 
little  chopped  parsley.  MRS.  C.  T.  VAN  S. 

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POTTED  FISH. 

Take  a  fresh  fish,  herring,  shad  or  other  fish ;  clean,  dry  and  cut 
in  convenient  size  for  packing  in  a  stone  jar ;  cover  the  bottom  of 
the  jar  with  slices  of  fish,  sprinkle  over  salt,  pepper,  three  or  four 
allspice,  the  same  of  cloves,  a  bit  of  mace,  and  small  bits  of  butter ; 
then  more  layers,  with  spices  as  above,  till  the  jar  is  nearly  filled ; 
cover  with  cider  vinegar,  but  not  too  strong.  Put  tight  cover  on 
jar,  and  bake  in  slow  oven  for  six  hours.  hettie  b.  b. 

HALIBUT 

May  be  cut  in  steaks,  washed,  and  dried  on  cloth,  rolled  in  flour, 
and  fried  in  plenty  of  very  hot  lard  or  dripping.  Or,  a  piece  of 
from  five  to  six  pounds  may  be  boiled  for  about  an  hour  in  water 
slightly  salted,  and  in  which  is  one  tablespoon  of  vinegar.  Serve 
with  drawn  butter,  in  which  (for  one-half  pint)  is  stirred  a  hard- 
boiled  egg,  finely  chopped. 

SHAD 

May  be  prepared  for  frying  in  same  manner,  taking  care  to  have 
fat  very  hot;  or  it  may  be  broiled  and  sent  to  table,  seasoned 
lightly,  and  with  bits  of  butter  over  it. 

BLUE  FISH 

Is  excellent  fried  or  broiled,  but  is  better  to  be  baked,  first  being 
filled  with  this  dressing :  Bread  crumbs,  slightly  moistened  with 
milk,  to  which  a  tablespoon  of  butter  has  been  added,  season  with 
salt,  pepper,  and  a  little  chopped  parsley  or  celery.  When  the  fish 
is  nearly  done,  having  basted  it  several  times  with  butter,  turn  a 
half  cup  of  milk  into  the  pan,  which  thicken  at  the  last  with  flour 
and  pour  over  the  fish.  E.  F.  s. 

DEVILED  CLAMS. 

Take  fifteen  hard  clams,  have  them  opened  raw,  cut  off  the  out- 
side rim  or  hard  part  of  the  clam,  chop  the  balance  quite  fine. 
Save  a  portion  of  the  liquor  to  mix  the  clams  with  the  bread  dust 

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or  crumbs,  of  which  take  about  three  tablespoon fuls,  or  more  if 
they  seem  very  moist.  Add  three  tablespoons  melted  butter,  red 
pepper,  and  a  very  little  Worcestershire  sauce  and  salt,  and  mix 
soft.  Have  the  clam  shells  thoroughly  clean,  and  fill  them  with 
the  mixture  ;  sprinkle  bread  crumbs  over  them,  and  place  them  in 
oven  until  nicely  browned.     Serve  hot,  and  garnish  with  parsley. 

MRS.  WILLIAM   ARKELL. 

OYSTER  SALAD. 

Take  fifty  small  oysters,  and  cook  m  salted  water  until  their 
eiiges  begin  to  curl,  then  let  them  cool  thoroughly.  Cut  about  the 
same  quantity,  by  measure,  of  celery  in  small  pieces,  put  salt,  pep- 
per, vinegar,  and  a  few  drops  of  lemon  juice  with  it ;  then  add  the 
oysters  whole.  Place  on  dish,  and  cover  with  mayonnaise  dress- 
ing; garnish  with  sliced  lemon,  pickles,  hard  boiled  eggs  and  pars- 
ley. MRS.  WM.  A. 

BOILED  SARDINES  ON  TOAST. 

Take  fine  large  sardines,  lifting  carefully  from  box,  and  wipe  off 
oil,  or  let  it  be  absorbed  by  soft  paper.  Broil  in  fine  toaster,  and 
lay  on  narrow  strips  of  hutterei  toast.     Serve  hot. 

MRS.  C.  T.  VAN  S. 


VEGETABLES. 

STEWED  POTATOES 

Bake  six  potatoes,  and  when  eold,  take  off  skin  and  chop  fine. 
Put  one  pint  of  milk  in  a  spider,  with  a  tablespoon  of  butter,  salt 
and  pepper.  When  the  milk  boils,  put  in  potatoes,  heat  thorous^hly, 
turn  in  hot  dish  and  serve.  mrs.  c.  o.  pettit. 

LYONAISE  POTATOES. 

One  quart  cold  boiled  potatoes  cut  in  dice,  three  tablespoons 
butter,  one  of  chopped  onion.     Fry  onion   in  butter  till  it  begins 


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to  yellow:  add  potatoes,  salt  and  pepper;  stir  with  fork  carefully. 
When  well  heated,  add  a  little  parsley,  if  desired,  and  cook  two 
minutes  longer.     Serve  on  hot  dish.  contributed. 

POT  A  TOES  ESC  ALL  OPED. 

Peel  and  slice  six  medium  potatoes.  Put  in  a  baking  dish  a 
layer  of  potatoes,  then  one  of  bread  crumbs,  a  little  salt  and  small 
pieces  of  butter.  Continue  till  all  the  potatoes  are  used,  having 
bread  crumbs  on  top.  Cover  with  milk  and  bake  forty-five  min- 
utes, or  till  potatoes  are  tender.  Or  boil  potatoes  first,  not  too 
well  done.  MRS.  bingham. 

POTATO   PUFF. 

Two  cups  of  mashed  potatoes,  two  tablespoons  melted  butter, 
two  well-beaten  eggs,' one  cup  milk..  Mix  well  and  bake  lialf  an 
hour  in  quick  oven.  M.  a.  k. 

POTATO  BALLS   OR   CROQUETTES  NO.    1. 

Four  large  mealy  potatoes,  cold,  mashed  with  two  tablespoons 
melted  butter,  salt,  pepper,  tablespoon  cream  and  beaten  yolk  of 
one  egg.  Eub  together  till  very  smooth.  Shape  into  balls  or 
small  rolls ;  dip  in  beaten  egg,  then  in  sifted  bread  crumbs.  Fry 
in  boilmg  lard.  MRS.  ALICE  geortner. 


POTATO   CROQUETTES  AO.    2. 

One  pint  hot  mashed  potatoes,  one  tablespoon  butter,  half  a  salt- 
spoon  white  pepper,  half  teaspoon  of  salt,  yolk  of  one  egg.  Beat 
until  very  light.  When  cool  add  yolk  and  mix  thoroughly.  Eub 
through  a  sieve.  Shape  in  balls,  roll  in  bread  crumbs,  then  in 
beaten  egg,  again  in  crumbs.  Fry  in  hot  lard  one  minute.  Drain 
and  serve.  MRS.  annie  taylor. 

POTATO  SOUFFLE. 

Bake  six  potatoes.  When  done,  cut  off  just  the  top.  Scrape 
the  inside  out,  being  careful  of  shells.     Mash  and  season  with  but- 


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ter,  salt  and  cream.  Whites  of  two  eggs,  beaten  stiff,  mix  in  light- 
ly. Fill  the  shells  with  mixture,  set  on  a  tin,  and  bake  ten  or  fif- 
teen minutes.  MRS.  ALICE  WATSON. 

POTATO  SALAD. 

One  quart  boiled  potatoes,  sliced ;  one  teacup  cabbage,  shredded  ; 
one  small  onion,  tablespoon  and  a  half  of  butter,  the  same  quantity 
of  drippings.  Fry  onion  in  dripping,  with  one  tablespoon  of  flour,, 
till  it  begins  to  yellow.  Add  a  half  cup  vinegar.  Stir  in  potatoes 
and  cabbage,  and  pour  over  two  tablespoons  sweet  cream.  Season 
to  taste  with  salt  and  pepper.  MRS.  M.  l.  s. 

SLICED    CUCUMBERS 

Cut  in  thin  slices,  throw  into  salted  water,  and  put  in  a  cool 
place  for  an  hour.  When  ready  to  serve,  drain  the  water  off,  season 
with  salt,  pepper  and  a  very  little  vinegar,  stirring  in  at  last  (for  a 
pint)  one-half  cup  of  thick  sour  cream.     Eat  with  cayenne  pepper. 

bai<:ed  tomatoes. 

Peel  them,  and  put  in  bottom  of  baking  dish,  cutting  in  half  if 
they  are  large,  and  putting  the  cut  side  up.  Sprinkle  over  with  a 
thin  layer  of  bread  crumbs,  salt,  pepper  and  small  bits  of  butter, 
and  repeat  until  dish  is  full,  having  crumbs  on  top.  Bake  one 
hour  in  a  brisk  oven.  "  e." 

ESCALLOPED   TOMATOES 

Take  stewed  tomatoes,  canned  or  fresh,  put  in  baking  dish  in 
alternate  layers  with  bread  crumbs,  salt,  pepper  and  bits  of  butter. 
Bake  half  an  hour.  "E.'^ 

BOSTON  BAKED  BEANS 

Put  one  pint  white  beans  (pea  beans  are  considered  best)  in  cold 
water  at  night.  In  the  morning  drain  off,  put  on  hot  water  more 
than  to  cover,  small  piece  of  salt  pork  two  and  a  half  or  three 
inches  square.     Season   with  salt — not  too  much,  as  the  pork  will 

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add  some — pepper,  tablespoon  molasses.  Pour  in  earthen  jar  or 
bean  pot,  set  pork  in  the  top,  cover  and  bake  in  slow  oven  all  day. 
Look  in  occasionally,  and  if  too  dry  add  hot  water.  When  done 
should  be  very  moist  but  not  watery.     MRS.  HETTIE  B.  bullock. 

CREAM   TURNIPS. 

Peel,  slice,  and  cut  in  inch-square  pieces,  and  stew  the  turnips 
till  tender.  Make  a  sauce  of  a  cup  of  milk.  Put  in  a  double 
boiler,  and  when  hot  stir  in  a  tablespoon  of  butter  that  has  been 
mixed  with  half  a  spoon  corn  starch  or  flour  ;  season  with  pepper 
and  salt.  Drain  the  turnips,  turn  into  the  boiler  and  let  stand  for 
ten  minutes.     Do  not  let  it  boil.  mrs.  e,  m'k. 


PARSNIP    CAKES 

Boil  soft  and  mash  smooth  six  medium-size  parsnips.  Season 
with  salt,  pepper  and  butter.  Add  one  egg,  beaten  light.  Drop 
from  spoon  into  a  pan  in  which  is  some  butter,  hot.  Fry  brown 
on  both  sides.  MRS.  MC. 

FRIED  TOMATOES 

Select  medium  sized  smooth  tomatoes,  not  too  ripe.  Cut  in  slices 
one  inch  thick.  Sprinkle  a  little  salt  and  pepper  over  them,  dip  in 
beatenjegg,  then  in  rolled  crackers  or  bread  crumbs.  Fry  in  a  little 
hot  lard,  carefully  turning  when  brown  on  one  side,  and  serve  with 
following  sauce  :  mix  one  tablespoon  flour  smoothly  with  one  pint 
milk,  using  very  little  till  perfectly  smooth,  add  tablespoon  butter 
creamed,  beat  all  into  the  milk,  with  one  well-beaten  egg,  a  little 
salt  and  pepper,  and  a  little  mace,  if  liked.  Place  stew-pan  on 
range  and  let  simmer  till  it  thickens.  Put  tomatoes  on  a  hot  dish, 
pour  sauce  around,  and  serve;  or,  after  tomatoes  have  been  taken 
from  pan,  put  in  a  half  cup  boiling  water,  thicken  with  a  little 
browned  flour,  boil  up  and  pour  over  tomatoes.  Green  tomatoes 
prepare  in  the  same  way,  omitting  cream  sauce. 

MRS.  M.  SMITH. 

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TOMATOES   WITH  MAYONNAISE. 

Smooth  medium  tomatoes,  carefully  skinned,  the  stem  end  cut 
out  and  piled  with    a   mayonnaise,  makes  a  very  pretty  as  well  as 

good  dish.  CONTRIBUTED. 

CORN  OYSTERS. 

Grate  eight  ears  of  sweet  corn,  or  cutting  down  through  the  centre 
of^kernels,  scrap  out,  add  two  eggs,  two  tablespoons  flour,  a  little  salt. 
Stir  together  and  dip  wnth  large  spoon  into  frying  pan  with  hot 
lard,  in  cakes;  turn  when  brown.  MRS.  m'c. 

CORN  PUDDING.    . 

Three  well  beaten  eggs,  one  quart  milk,  one  quart  corn  cut  and 
scraped,  from  the  ear,  or  canned  corn  chopped  fine.  Salt  and  pepper  to 
taste,  two  teaspoons  butter.  Bake  half  an  hour.  If  corn  is  fresh 
use  two  quarts  of  milk  and  bake  an  hour  and  a  half. 

CONTRIBUTED. 

MACARONI 

Break  and  wash  12  sticks  macaroni, put  in  two  quarts  boiling  waetr 
with  one  tablespoon  salt,  boil  25  minutes,  pour  off  water.  Prepare 
one-half  cup  grated  cheese,  one-half  cup  of  bread  crumbs.  Put  a 
layer  of  macaroni  in  a  baking  dish,  sprinkle  over  some  cheese  and 
bread  crumbs,  a  little  pepper,  salt,  and  some  bits  of  butter.  Repeat 
till  all  is  used ;  poke  a  hole  in  the  centre.  Pour  over  all  one-half 
pint  cream  sauce,  sprinkle  crumbs  and  cheese  on  top,  set  in  oven  to 
brown  about  one-half  hour. 

CREAM  SAUCE  FOR  MACARONI 

One  pint  cream  or  milk,  one  big  tablespoon  flour.  Let  half  of 
cream  come  to  boil;  flour  mixed  smooth  in  the  remainder;  stir  in 
the  boiling  cream  and  boil  three  minutes.  Use  half  for  the  amount 
of  macaroni  mentioned.  MRS.  n.  s.  b. 

MACARONI  PIAIN 

Wash  and  break  in  pieces,  six  sticks  of  macaroni,  or  eight  of  spa- 
ghetti ;  put  in  salted  water  and  boil  until  tender  but  not  broken,  about 

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20  minutes.  Drain  and  put  a  layer  in  a  baking  dish  ;  over  this  some 
grated  cheese  and  pieces  of  butter.  Then  more  macaroni,  cheese 
and  butter,  a  little  salt.  Put  over  all  milk  or  cream,  till  you  can 
see  it,  or  bread  crumbs  can  be  added.  Bake  one-half  hour,  or  till  a 
nice  brown.  K. 


SALADS  AND  DRESSINGS. 

SALAD  DRESSING  No.  1. 

Six  eggs  beaten  light,  half  teacup  melted  butter,  one  coffee  cup 
cream,  one  tablespoon  mustard  rubbed  with  tablespoon  of  sugar, 
one  coffee  cup  good  vinegar.  Cook  until  of  the  consistency  of 
custard,  over  hot  water.  For  two  chickens  the  above  quantity  is 
sufficient;  take  one-third  chicken,  two-thirds  celery,  pick  the  meat 
when  hot ;  chop  celery ;  pepper  and  salt  to  taste. 

MRS.   S.  A.  R. 

CABBAGE  SALAD. 

Shred  cabbage  fine,  salt  and  pepper,  one  cup  of  vinegar,  one  large 
tablespoon  of  melted  butter,  one  tablespoon  sugar.  Put  in  sauce 
pan  and  boil,  pour  hot  on  cabbage  and  cover.  Stir  in  lightly  with 
a  fork,  two  tablespoons  sour  cream  just  before  serving.  Prepared 
in  the  morning.  MRS.  S.  A.  R. 

CELERY  SALAD. 

Cut  the  celery  into  pieces  about  a  half  an  inch  long;  pour  over 
salad  dressing  No.  1.  MRS.  s.  A.  R. 

MA  YONNALSE  DRESSING. 

One  hour  before  using,  place  on  ice  a  soup  plate,  silver  fork,  two 
eggs,  and  a  bottle  of  table  oil.  Prepare  in  a  cool  room.  Take  the 
cold  plate,  break  yolks  of  eggs  on  it  and  begin  to  stir,  only  one 
way — then  oil,  a  drop  at  a  time,  constantly  stirring  till  you  have 
used  one-fourth  of  a  large  sized  bottle.     Add  half  a  teaspoon  mixed 

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mustard,  a  very  little  red  pepper  and  salt  to  taste,  the  juice  of  half 
a  lemon,  constantly  stirrino^  till  all  the  ingredients  are  in.  Vinegar 
may  be  used  inplace  of  lemon,  and  more  added  if  too  rich.  Set  on 
ice  until  wanted.  mrs,  c.  t.  van  s. 

FRENCH  DRESSING. 

Two  tablespoons  of  oil  to  one  of  vinegar ;  pepper  and  salt  to  taste. 
For  water  cresses,  garnish  dish  with  cold  boiled  eggs,  and  pour 
over  the  dressing  or  serve  in  sauce  tureen  ;  also  use  tor  lettuce,  and 
lettuce  and  tomatoes  together.  mrs.  c.  t.  van  s. 

PREPARED  MUSTARD. 

Two  eggs,  two  small  teaspoons  salt,  three  tablespoons  mustard 
two  small  cups  of  vinegar,  one  tablespoon  of  sugar,  a  small  pinch 
of  cayenne  pepper.     Cook  until  it  thickens. 

MA  YONJVAISE  DRESSING. 

Yolk  of  one  egg,  half  teaspoon  dry  mustard  ;  mix  well,  then  drop 
in  oil,  stirring  constantly  until  it  is  very  thick;  thin  with  vinegar; 
if  more  dressing  is  required,  add  slowly  more  oil, -and  then  vinegar, 
then  half  teaspoon  salt,  the  juice  of  half  a  lemon.  Stir  with  silver 
fork.  MRS.  J.  c.  m'c. 


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EGGS. 

PICKLED  EGGS. 

Boil  the  ef]jgs  hard  ;  when  cold  remove  the  shells.  Lay  them 
carefully  in  a  jar,  pour  over  them  scalded  vinegar,  well  flavored 
with  whole  cloves,  allspice  to  suit  the  taste ;  also  pepper  and  salt. 
When  cold  close  the  jar  closely.  MRS.  F.  s. 

DEVILED  EGGS. 

Boil  six  eggs  hard;  when  cold  remove  the  shells  and  cut  in  two 
with  a  sharp  knife.  Cut  the  yolks  in  a  bowl,  rub  smooth,  add  tea- 
spoon soft  butter,  a  pinch  of  salt,  a  sprinkle  of  pepper,  a  little  vine- 
gar. Fill  the  white  portion  of  the  eggs  with  this  mixture  ;  put 
parslev  or  lettuce  on  a  plate  and  arrange  the  eggs  on  it. 

ANNA  m'c.  PETTIT. 

POACHED  EGGS. 

Have  the  water  hot  and  salted.  Break  each  egg  separately  in  a 
saucer,  slip  carefully  from  saucer  to  the  water;  boil  slowly  ;  when 
done  remove  with  a  skimmer;  trim  neatly.  Put  each  egg  on  a 
square  piece  of  buttered  toast,  or  on  a  thin  slice  of  broiled  ham. 

MRS.  F.  SPRAKER. 

BAKED  EGGS,  Wo.  1. 

Butter  a  smooth  tin,  break  the  eggs  in  a  saucer  one  by  one,  and 
slip  into  the  pan  ;  do  not  crowd  so  as  to  break  the  yolks.  Put  a 
bit  of  butter  and  a  sprinkle  of  salt  on  each  egg.  Set  them  into  the 
oven,  bake  until  the  whites  are  set;  if  the  oven  is  right  it  will  take 
but  a  few  minutes.  contributed. 

BAKED  EGGS,  No.  2. 

Take  as  many  eggs  as  needed — separate  carefully  so  as  not  to 
break  the  yolks.  Beat  the  whites  to  a  stiii  froth  ;  spread  the  whites 
on  the  tin,  then  carefully  drop  the  yolks  in  the  froth  one  by  one; 
sprinkle  with  salt,  set  in  a  hot  oven  and  bake  five  minutes. 

contributed. 

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OMELET. 

Four  eggs,  one  cup  of  milk,  one  tablespoon  of  flour,  a  little  salt.. 
Beat  the  whites  of  the  eggs  to  a  froth  ;  add  last.  Put  a  little  but- 
ter in  the  spider,  cover  closely,  cook  in  a  few  minutes.  XXX. 

BOILED  EGGS. 

Put  into  a  kettle  of  boiling  water  with  a  spoon;  be  careful  not  to 
crack  the  shell ;  if  desired  soft,  let  them  boil  two  and  a  half  or  three 
minutes  ;  if  hard,  six  minutes. 

BAKED  EGGS,  No.  3. 

Take  one  dozen  hard  boiled  eggs,  cut  in  halves,  remove  the  yolks, 
whip  them  lightly  with  finely  chopped  boiled  ham,  well  seasoned  ; 
put  this  mixture  back  into  the  whites,  make  a  sauce  of  drawn  but- 
ter, put  the  eggs  in  a  pudding  dish,  pour  the  sauce  over  them; 
sprinkle  a  few  bread  crumbs  and  a  little  chopped  ham  over  this; 
bake  until  slightly  brown.     Serve  hot. 

MRS.  CLARA  T.  VAN  STEEN BURGH. 

I^LAIN  OMELET. 

Separate  six  eggs,  beat  the  whites  to  a  stiflE  froth,  the  yolks 
very  smooth  ;  to  each  yolk  add  a  teaspoon  of  milk,  beat  well,  lastly 
stir  in  the  whites  lightly.  Have  ready  a  hot  frying  pan  with  a 
lump  of  butter;  pour  in  the  mixture.  Do  not  stir,  but  as  soon  as 
it  begins  to  set,  slip  a  knife  under  around  the  edge,  letting  the  mix- 
ture through.  While  a  little  soft  on  top,  set  into  a  hot  oven  a  few 
minutes  ;  place  a  hot  dish  bottom  upwards  on  the  top  of  the  pan,, 
and  upset  or  roll  it  on  the  dish.  mrs.  d.  s.  r. 

rO  TELL  GOOD  EGGS. 

Put  them  in  cold  water;  if  they  sink,  or  the  large  end  turns  up,, 
they  are  not  fresh. 


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BREAKFAST  AND  SUPPER  CAKES  AND 

DISHES. 

HOP  YEAST. 

Take  one  large  handful  of  hops,  put  in  bag  and  place  in  pot  with 
four  quarts  cold  water ;  let  it  boil  hard  tor  20  minutes.  Then  pour 
slowly  over  one  quart  unsifted  flour,  stirring  fast  while  pouring. 
When  milk  warm,  add  tablespoon  salt,  one  of  ginger,  two  of 
molasses,  and  a  cup  of  yeast  or  two  yeast  cakes.  Let  stand  24 
hours,  stirring  often,  then  put  in  a  jug  ;  do  not  press  the  cork  tight. 
Keep  in  cool  place.  mrs.  w.  n.  scholl. 

FRENCH  ROLLS. 

Two  quarts  flour,  piece  of  butter  size  of  an  egg,  two  eggs,  salt 
spoon  of  salt.  Rub  butter  and  flour  together,  beat  eggs  well  and 
add  with  salt  three-fourths  of  a  cup  yeast,  and  milk  enough  to  make 
a  soft  dough.  (If  in  cold  weather  milk  should  be  warm.)  Knead  and 
set  to  rise.  When  light,  knead  again  lightly,  roll  out  and  cut  in 
cakes  one-fourth  inch  thick.  Put  in  warm  place  to  rise,  and  bake 
in  quick  oven.  Can  be  mixed  at  night  for  breakfast,  or  in  the 
morning  for  supper.  MRS   E.  F.  s. 

ROLLS  OR  TEA  BISCUIT 

Scald  one  pint  of  milk,  add  one  tablespoon  sugar,  little  salt, 
butter  half  the  size  of  an  egg,  one  egg.  When  lukewarm,  stir  in 
three-fourths  cup  of  yeast,  or  small  yeast  cake;  flour  to  make  a 
stiff  batter;  let  rise  and  knead  as  often  as  it  gels  light.  Roll  and 
cut  out  one  hour  before  baking.  MRS.  s.  A.  R. 

BROWN  BREAD,  No.  1. 

One  pint  of  corn  meal,  two  of  rye  flour,  half  cup  molasses,  small 
tablespoon  soda.  Mix  with  warm  water,  thin  enough  to  pour  into 
a  greased  pail.  Or  it  may  be  mixed  with  buttermilk  or  sour  milk, 
using  a  little  more  soda.  Steam  three  or  four  hours  until  it  begins 
to  shrink  from  the  pail.  MRS.  H.  D.  walker. 

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GRAHAM  BREAD. 

One  quart  of  warm  water,  a  little  salt,  a  heaped  quart  of  graham 
flour,  three-fourths  of  a  cup  of  yeast,  one  cup  of  molasses.  Stir  to- 
gether and  set  to  rise  over  night.  In  the  morning  mix  witii  wheat 
flour,  stifif  enough  to  form  into  loaves ;  let  rise,  then  bake  one  hour 
and  a  quarter. 

BRO  WN  BREAD,  No.  2. 

Two  cups  sweet  milk,  one  of  sour  milk,  two  of  corn  meal,  one  of 
wheat  flour,  one-half  cup  molasses,  teaspoon  soda.  Scald  sweet 
milk,  pour  on  corn  meal,  stirring  ;  when  cold  add  other  ingredients. 
Steam  three  hours,  then  put  in  hot  oven  to  dry.  MRS.  N.  S.  B. 

CORN  BREAD. 

Two  and  one-half  cups  flour,  one  large  cup  of  meal,  two  teaspoons 
cream  tartar,  one  of  soda,  three  eggs,  one  cup  of  sugar,  one  pint  of 
milk,  two  tablespoons  melted  butter.  Mix  well  together  and  bake 
in  hot  oven.  MRS.  J.  H.  nellis. 

FOX'S  CORN  MUFFINS. 

One  cup  of  flour,  one-half  cup  meal,  one-half  teaspoon  of  salt, 
two  and  one-half  baking  powder,  heaped  tablespoon  of  butter. 
Beat  well,  and  bake  in  a  hot  oven. 

CORN  CAKE. 

One  cup  of  flour,  two-thirds  of  a  cup  of  meal,  one-third  cup  of 
sugar,  one  egg,  one  tablespoon  melted  butter,  one  cup  of  milk, 
three  teaspoons  baking  powder,  a  little  salt.  Bake  in  quick  oven 
30  minutes. 

PARKER  HOUSE  ROLLS 

One  pint  milk  scalded,  one  tablespoon  butter  melted  in  milk,  one 
of  sugar,  a  teaspoon  of  salt,  one-half  cup  of  yeast,  or  one-fourth  of  a 
cake  of  compressed  yeast  dissolved  in  a  half  cup  of  warm  water,  six 
or  seven  cups  of  flour.  When  the  milk  is  cool  enough,  add  yeast, 
then  the  flour  gradually,  that  it  may  not  be  too  stiff.  When  light, 
stir  down  and  let  rise  again.  Koll,  and  cut  out :  put  in  pans,  let  rise 
till  ready  for  the  oven.  MRS.  H.  D.  w. 

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PARKER  HO  USE  ROLLS  No.  2. 

Into  one  pint  boiling  milk,  put  one-half  cup  butter.  When  cool, 
add  one-fourth  cup  white  sugar,  one-half  cup  yeast,  and  a  pinch  of 
salt.  Have  two  quarts  sifted  flour,  make  a  hole  in  centre,  and 
pour  in  mixture.  Do  this  at  night,  next  morning  mix  and  knead 
well.  Roll  out  in  afternoon,  cutting  half  inch  thick;  rub  a  little 
butter  on  top,  and  fold  over.  When  light,  wash  top  with  sweet 
milk,  and  bake  twenty  minutes  in  quick  oven.  E.  F.  S. 

BREAKFAST  ROLLS 

Take  a  piece  of  bread  dough  after  it  has  been  mixed  and  raised 
in  the  morning.  Roll  a  half  inch  thick,  cut  with  a  knife,  one  inch 
wide  and  four  inches  long;  have  ready  a  kettle  of  hot  lard,  drop 
them  in  and  fry  like  cruller.     Serve  hot.  mes.  m.  f.  s. 

SODA  BISCUIT. 

One  quart  of  flour,  four  teaspoons  baking  powder,  piece  of  butter 
size  of  egg.  Mix  baking  powder  thoroughly  in  flour,  then  the  but- 
ter. Use  sweet  milk  enough  to  m.ake  as  soft  as  you  can  roll.  Bake 
in  quick  oven.     Will  made  30  biscuit.  c.  t.  van  s. 

DROP  BISCUIT. 

One  pint  ot  flour,  one  dessertspoon  butter  rubbed  in  the  flour 
until  like  sand  ;  one  small  spoon  salt,  two  teaspoons  sugar,  one 
small  teaspoon  baking  powder.  Rub  all  thoroughly  together. 
Take  a  scant  half  pint  of  milk,  make  a  hole  in  middle  of  flour  and 
pour  in ;  make  a  stiff  batter,  drop  on  pan  and  bake  in  hot  oven. 

MRS.  M.  L.  s. 

GRAHAM  GEMS,  No.   \. 

One  pint  milk,  one  cup  graham  flour,  one  cup  wheat  flour,  one 
egg,  a  pinch  of  salt.     Bake  in  hot  oven. 

GRAHAM  GEMS,  No.  2. 

One  well  beaten  egg,  pinch  cf  salt,  one  pt.  of  sour  milk  and 
cream,  one  teaspoon  soda.  Graham  flour  to  make  a  stiff  batter. 
Bake  in  quick  oven.  MRS.  w.  N.  s. 


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OATMEAL. 

For  eight  persons  take  one  cup  prepared  oat  meal,  two  cups  lake 
warm  water,  ^  teaspoon  salt.     Boil  fifteen  minutes  in  double  boiler. 

GEREALINE  MUFFINS, 

Two  cups  cerealine,  two  cups  wheat  flour,  into  which  has  been 
sifted  two  teaspoons  baking  powder,  one  teaspoon  salt;  then  add 
two  well  beaten  eggs,  milk  sufiicient  to  make  a  soft  batter.  Bake 
in  gem  pans  in  a  quick  oven.  MRS.  w.  n.  s. 

FLANNEL    CAKES. 

One  quart  of  milk,  one  tablespoon  butter  melted  in  the  milk,  put 
aside  till  cool.  Beat  well  five  eggs,  stir  into  milk  with  three  pints  of 
sifted  flour,  small  teaspoon  salt,  one  and  a  half  tablespoons  yeast. 
Should  be  light  in  three  or  four  hours  if  kept  near  the  fire.  Bake 
on  a  griddle. 

WHEAT  CAKES. 

One  pt.  thick  sour  milk,  one  pt.  of  flour,  mixed  together  at  night. 
In  the  morning  add  one  well  beaten  egg,  one  teaspoon  soda,  pinch 
of  salt.     Bake  on  griddle.  MRS.  Mcc. 

SYRUP  FOR  CAKES 

Ten  lbs.  sugar  and  two  qts.  of  water  will  make  one  gal.  syrup. 
Put  sugar  and  water  in  a  pan  or  preserving  kettle.  Set  on  back  of 
range;  stir  occasionally  till  dissolved,  then  let  it  heat  till  clear,  but 
do  not  let  it  get  boiling  hot.  r. 

POP  OVERS,  No.  1. 

One  and  a  half  cups  flour,  one  and  a  half  cups  milk,  three  eggs^ 
pinch  of  salt,  tablespoon  sugar.  Put  in  gem  pan,  start  in  slow 
oven,  hot  oven  towards  the  last.  MRS.  c.  t.  van  s. 


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POP  OVERS,  No.  2. 

Two  cups  flour,  two  eggs,  one  pt.  milk,  one  heaped  teaspoon 
baking  powder,  little  salt.  Beat  twenty  minutes,  put  in  gem  pans, 
or  cups.     Bake  twenty  minutes  in  hot  oven.  hettie  b.  b. 

RAISED    WAFFLES. 

One  qt.  of  flour,  one  pt.  sweet  milk,  lukewarm,  two  eggs,  two 
tablespoons  melted  butter,  teaspoon  salt,  half  teacup  of  yeast. 

MRS.  D.  SPEAKER. 

DEUTSCHE  KUCHEN. 

Make  a  sponge  of  one  pint  of  warm  sweet  milk,  one  half  yeast 
cake  at  night;  set  to  rise.  In  the  morning  add  a  cup  of  Jmilk,  half 
a  cup  of  butter,  two  tablespoons  of  sugar,  a  pinch  of  cinnamon,  and 
salt;  flour  enough  to  knead  soft.  Let  rise  again  ;  when  light,  roll 
in  sheets  one  half  inch  thick,  let  rise  again,  then  spread  melted  but- 
ter over  the  top ;  sprinkle  with  sugar  and  cinnamon.  Will  make 
two  cakes  in  round  tins.  Or  take  a  pint  of  light  bread  sponge,  and 
add  milk,  &c.  MRS.  b.  c.  fox. 

WHEA  T  M  U  FEINS 

One  pint  flour,  one  tablespoon  butter  rubbed  in  flour,  one  egg, 
three  small  teaspoons  baking  powder,  sweet  milk  to  make  batter 
like  wheat  cakes.     Bake  in  hot  oven  in  muffin  tins. 

MISS  OLLIE  WAGNER. 

BLUEBERRY  CAKE. 

One-half  cup  sugar,  one  egg,  one  small  cup  milk,  one  and  a  half 
cups  flour,  large  tablespoon  butter,  large  teaspoon  baking  powder, 
cup  berries,  pinch  of  salt.     Bake  in  quick  oven  fifteen  minutes. 

MRS.  H.  WALKER. 

SALLY  LUNJV. 

One  scant  pint  flour,  two  eggs,  one  teacup  milk,  one-half  teacup 
of  butter,  two  heaped  teaspoons  baking  powder.     Beat   eggs  sepa- 


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rately,  adding  whites  last.     Bake  in  pan  or  loaf  about  half  an  hour 

s.  A.  R. 

PUFFS. 

One  cup  buttermilk,  one  egg,  half  teaspoon  soda,  a  little  salt. 
Mix  very  soft,  roll  thin,  cut  in  small  strips  or  squares,  and  drop  in 
hot  lard.     To  be  eaten  with  maple  syrup.  MRS.  s.  A.  R. 

GEMS. 

One  egg,  one  cup  of  milk,  one  of  flonr,  or  enough  to  make  a  batter 
a  little  thicker  than  pancakes.  Pinch  of  salt,  two  teaspoons  baking 
powder.  Heat  gem  pans  hot,  butter  them,  then  pour  in  batter. 
Bake  in  quick  oven  twenty  minutes.  contributed. 

MUFFINS. 

Melt  a  piece  of  butter  half  the  size  of  an  egg,  in  one  pint  of  milk. 
Stir  in  one  egg,  a  half  cup  of  yeast,  or  half  a  yeast  cake,  one  lb.  of 
flour.  Set  to  rise  over  night.  Bake  on  griddle  in  muffin  rings, 
adding  a  half  teaspoon  soda  dissolved  in  hot  water. 

CONTRIBUTED. 

HOMINY  FRITTERS. 

One  cup  cooked  hominy,  one  pint  milk,  two  eggs,  a  little  salt, 
two  teaspoons  baking  powder,  flour  to  make  a  stiff  batter.  Drop 
in  hot  lard.  MRS.  s.  A.  R. 

CHEESE  CANARIES 

Cut  slices  of  bread  half  an  inch  thick,  then  with  a  large  round 
-cutter,  cut  circles,  these  cut  in  half — they  are  not  the  true  crescent 
shape  that  canopies  should  be,  but  will  answer.  Put  a  tablespoon 
of  butter  in  a  small  sauce-pan  (because  to  fry  so  little  the  butter 
required  wouki  be  twice  as  much  if  you  used  a  frying-pan,)  and  fry 
to  a  light  brown.  When  done  take  them  up  and  grate  cheese  over 
them,  adding  pepper  and  salt.  Put  them  on  a  tin,  to  be  set  in  the 
•oven,  until  the  meat  goes  on  to  the  table.  MRS.  M.  l.  s. 


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FRITTERS. 

One  pound  and  a  quarter  of  flour,  four  eggs,  one  pint  and  a  half 
of  milk.  Beat  yolks  light,  add  to  the  milk  and  stir  into  the  flour. 
Beat  whites  stiff,  stir  in,  adding  a  pinch  of  salt,  and  a  heaped  tea- 
spoon baking  powder.  Drop  by  the  tablespoonful  into  hot  lard 
and  fry  like  crullers.  MRS.  E.  r.  s. 

APPLE  FRITTERS, 

Are  made  by  taking  apples  pared  and  cored,  without  dividing. 
Cut  them  in  thin  round  slices  and  put  one  in  each  spoonful  of 
batter.  MRS.  e.  f.  s. 

RICE  CROQUETTES. 

One  cup  of  rice  boiled  with  water  and  salt,  one-half  cup  of  sugar, 
one  quart  of  milk.  Boil  until  thick,  then  stir  in  two  eggs,  roll  in 
sifted  bread  crumbs.  Sauce :  one-half  glass  currant  jelly,  one 
small  glass  sherry  wine,  boil  until  a  little  thick.  Pour  it  over  the 
croquettes,  and  serve  at  once.  CLARA  T.  VAN  steenbergh. 

JELLY  SAUCE  FOR  RICE  CROQUETTES 

One  half  cup  boiling  water,  half  cup  currant  jelly,  two  teaspoons 
corn  starch,  one  tablespoon  soft  butter  ;  wet  the  corn  starch  with  a 
little  water,  then  stir  it  in  the  boiling  water;  cook  until  it  thickens, 
then  add  the  butter;  last,  beat  the  jelly  in  and  pour  it  over  the 
croquettes.  MRS.  e.  m'kinstry. 

CHEESE  STRA  WS 

Mix  two  tablespoons  of  butter,  four  tablespoons  of  flour,  four 
tablespoons  of  grated  cheese,  one  egg,  half  teaspoon  salt,  a  pinch  of 
cayenne  pepper.  When  these  ingredients  are  well  mixed  together, 
roll  out  as  thin  as  possible.  Cut  in  strips  one-quarter  inch  wide 
and  three  inches  long.     Bake  them  a  nice  brown.       mks.  m.  l.  s. 

FRIED  CREAM. 

One  pint  of  milk,  a  full  half  teacup  of  sugar,  butter  the  size  of 
a  hickory  nut,  yolks  of  three  eggs,  two  tablespoons  of  corn  starch^ 

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one  tablespoon  flour,  a  generous  half  cup  full,  all  together ;  half 
teaspoon  of  vanilla,  a  stick  of  cinnanaon  one  inch  long;  put  cinna- 
mon in  the  milk  when  it  is  about  to  boil,  then  stir  in  the  sugar,  corn 
starch  and  flour,  two  latter  mixed  together  and  rubbed  smooth 
with  two  or  three  tablespoons  of  (extra)  cold  milk  ;  stir  it  over  the 
fire  for  fully  two  minutes,  to  cook  the  starch  and  flour.  After  taking 
it  from  the  fire  stir  in  the  well  beaten  yolks  of  the  eggs,  return  to 
the  fire  to  set  them,  then  remove  from  the  fire  ;  take  out  cinna- 
mon stick,  stir  in  butter  and  vanilla;  pour  it  out  on  a  buttered  tin 
two-thirds  of  an  inch  thick.  When  cold  nnd  stiff  cut  into  parallel- 
ograms, about  two  inches  long  by  two  wide;  roll  theiu  carefully, 
first  in  sifted  cracker  crumbs,  then  in  slightly  sweetened  and  beaten 
egg,  then  again  in  the  cracker  crumbs  ;  put  in  a  wire  basket,  dip  in 
hot  lard  until  fried  a  light  brown  color;  put  in  a  hot  oven  four  or 
five  minutes,  to  better  soften  the  pudding.  Sprinkle  over  with  pn.l- 
verized  sugar  and  serve.  mes.  m.  l.  smith. 


PIES. 

PIE  CRUST. 

The  easiest  receipt  for  pie  crust  is  the  following.  Three  large 
cups  flour,  one  cup  lard,  three-fourths  cup  water,  half  a  salt  spoon 
salt.  This  will  make  two  round  pies.  Always  use  the  best  lard, 
and  have  it  cold  ;  put  it  into  the  flour  and  salt,  and  with  a  knife 
cut  it  into  tiny  pieces.  Pour  in  the  water  gradually,  stirring  con- 
stantly with  knife,  and  do  not  touch  with  the  hands  until  you  have 
got  it  all  together,  and  handle  as  little  as  possible,  in  rolling  out. 
In  summer  take  ice  water.  It  will  need  a  little  more  water  in  win- 
ter than  in  summer. 

This  crust  may  be  varied  by  taking  part  butter  instead  of  all  lard, 
and  can  be  made  with  more  shortening,  if  desired.  To  flake  it  for 
the  upper  crust,  roll  out  lightly  in  a  long  strip,  upon  which  place 
very  small  bits  of  butter,  and  a  little  sprinkling  of  flour.  Koll  like 
rolled  sponge  cake,  cut  across,  and  turn  on  end  to  roll  out,  sprink- 
ling lightly  with  flour.     Use  always  fresh  dough  for  top  crust. 

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PENNSYLVANIA  APPLE  PIE. 

Line  a  pie  plate  with  crust,  then  fill  the  dish  full  of  apples, 
peeled,  halved  and  cored.  Mix  together  and  pour  over  them,  one 
cup  sugar,  half-cup  cold  water  and  one  tablespoon  flour,  adding  a 
few  very  small  bits  of  butter.  Bake  till  apples  are  cooked;  have 
ready  the  whites  of  two  eggs,  beaten  to  a  stiff  froth,  with  two 
tablespoons  pulverized  sugar.  Pour  over  top  of  pie  and  smooth, 
and  return  to  oven  a  few  minutes  to  brown  slightly.     Eat  warm. 

MRS.  A.  m'c.  p. 

APPLE  PIE. 

One-half  pound  of  apples,  boiled  and  well  mashed,  ^  pound  of 
butter  beaten  to  a  cream,  mixed  with  the  apples  before  the}'-  are 
cold,  three  eggs  well  beaten,  -|  pound  sugar,  one  lemon  juice  and 
grated  rind.     Bake  in  a  puff  paste — no  upper  crust. 

MRS.  J.  c.  m'c. 

A  PPLE  ME  RING  UE  PIE. 

Stew  some  good  pie  apples'and  sweeten.  Beat  smooth  and  season 
with  nutmeg.  Line  your  dish  with  a  good  crust,  fill  with  apples 
and  bake.  Make  a  meringue  with  the  whites  of  three  eggs,  using 
two  tablespoons  of  powdered  sugar  to  each  egg.  If  desired,  flavor 
with  rose  water  or  vanilla.  Beat  till  it  will  stand  alone,  and  spread 
over  the  pie.  Set  back  in  the  oven  till  colored  a  delicate  brown. 
Eat  cold.     Very  fine  made  with  peaches.  mrs.  s.  a.  r. 

PUMPKIN  PIE. 

To  one  coffee  cup  stewed  pumpkin  pressed  through  a  sieve,  take 
one  or  two  eggs,  one  pint  new  milk,  sugar  to  make  quite  sweet,  one- 
quarter  teaspoon  ginger,  one-half  cinnamon,  or  use  nutmeg  instead. 
Bake  one  hour  in  good  crust.  Squash  pie  is  made  precisely  like 
pumpkin,  only  a  little  less  of  the  squash.  To  make  the  pumpkin  a 
darker  colored  pie,  add  more  spice  and  a  tablespoon  of  molasses. 

MRS.  D.  s.  R. 

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LEMON  PIE. 

For  one  pie,  two  lemons;  juice  and  grated  rind,  two  cups  of 
sugar,  one  cup  of  milk,  two  tablespoons  of  corn  starch,  the  jolks  of 
four  eggs.  Cook  together  the  corn  strach  and  milk,  add  the  other 
ingredients,  and  bake  in  a  puff  paste.  Beat  the  whites  of  the  eggs 
with  six  tablespoons  of  powdered  sugar  and  pour  over  the  custard  ; 
put  pie  in  oven,  and  brown  slightly.  mrs.  j.  c.  m'c. 


LEMON  PIE,  No.  2. 

Grate  rind  and  strain  juice  of  two  lemons.  Pare,  core  and  chop 
fine  one  large  tart  apple.  Pound  one  soft  cracker  fine.  Melt  two 
teaspoons  butter  and  mix  with  cracker  crumbs.  Mix  lemon  rind 
and  juice  with  apple,  and  stir  in  two  cups  sugar.  Beat  yolks  of 
two  eggs  to  thick  froth,  then  whites  to  stiffness,  then  both  together. 
Beat  these  with  lemon,  apple  and  sugar.  Mix  buttered  crumbs 
with  all,  and  bake  till  crust  is  done. 

LEMON  TARTS. 

The  grated  rind  and  juice  of  one  lemon  ;  add  to  this  one  cup  of 
sugar,  the  yolk  of  one  egg,  and  a  large  cup  of  cold  water,  into 
which  has  been  stirred  a  dessert  spoonful  of  cornstarch.  Then 
cook  until  it  is  a  clear  straw  colored  jelly.  Fill  the  paste  shells, 
(which  have  been  baked  )  with  the  jelly.  Make  a  meringue  with 
the  white  of  the  egg  and  two  dessert  spoonsful  of  powdered  sugar. 
Cover  the  jelly  with  the  meringue  and  stand  in  oven  until  a  deli- 
cate brown.     This  will  fill  one  dozen  tarts.     MRS.  w.  N.  scholl. 


LEMON  PRESERVE  FOR  TARTS. 

One  lb.  sugar,  one-quarter  lb.  butter,  six  eggs,  leaving  out  the 
whites  of  two  ;  juice  and  grated  rind  of  two  lemons.  Cook  slowly 
until  the  consistency  of  honey,  stirring  all  the  time. 

MRS.  J.  c.  m'c. 

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FILLING  FOR  LEMON  PIE. 

Put  one  and  one-half  cups  boiling  water  in  a  sauce  pan  on  the 
stove,  then  stir  thick  with  two  tablespoons  cornstarch,  one  cup 
sugar,  (powdered)  the  yolks  of  three  eggs,  juice  of  two  lemons  or 
three  if  necessary,  a  little  salt,  a  little  butter.  Pour  into  crust  and 
bake.  Beat  whites  of  eggs,  add  one  teaspoonful  of  sugar,  put  on 
pie  when  baked,  and  brown  over.  CLARA  VAN  steenberg. 

PEACH  PIE. 

Peel  and  halve  peaches  ;  line  a  pie  plate  with  crust,  lay  in  the 
fruit,  sprinkle  liberally  over  them  sugar  and  a  little  water.  Bake 
with  an  upper  crust  or  with  cross  bars  of  paste  over  the  top. 

MRS.  FRASIER  SPRAKER. 

PINE  APPLE  PIE. 

One  pineapple  chopped  fine,  one-half  cup  water,  two  eggs,  two 
cups  sugar,  three  tablespoonfuls  floui'.  To  be  made  with  two  crusts 
and  will  be  enough  for  two  pies.  Florence  m.  spraker. 

PINE  APPLE  PIE. 

One  teacup  grated  pineapple,  one-half  teacup  water,  one-half  tea- 
cup sugar,  yolks  of  two  eggs,  two  even  tablespoons  cornstarch. 
Put  in  a  pie  dish  lined  with  crust  and  bake  half  an  hour. 

ORANGE  PIE. 

Grate  the  rind  from  two  large  oranges,  squeeze  out  the  juice, 
beat  four  eggs  and  stir  into  them  a  cup  of  powdered  sugar,  add  one- 
half  teacup  melted  butter,  after  which  add  the  orange  with  half 
pint  milk  or  cream.     Bake  in  a  puff  paste  like  a  custard. 

MRS.  J.  C.  M'c. 

BANANA  PIE. 

Line  a  pie  plate  with  rich  crust  and  bake.  Slice  three  or  four 
bananas  fine,  according  to  size,  and  fill  the  crust  when  cold  ;  sprinkle 
a  little  sugar  over  them.  Whip  a  teacup  of  sweetened  cream  very 
light  and  spread  over  the  pie.  MRS.  ALICE  WATSON. 

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MINCE  MEAT. 

Boil  four  or  five  lbs.  beef  (solid  meat)  till  tender.  Chop  fine,  and 
to  each  bowlful  of  chopped  meat,  take  two  of  chopped  apples  ;  add 
one  lb.  chopped  suet,  two  lbs.  seeded  raisins,  (chopped)  one  lb.  cur- 
rants, half  lb.  figs,  also  chopped,  two  lbs.  sugar,  half  pt.  molasses,  salt, 
a  little  pepper,  cloves,  cinnamon  and  mace  (  ground)  to  taste.  Moisten 
well  with  cider,  adding  boiled  cider,  if  jou  can  procure  it ;  and  after 
mixing,  put  in  large  pan  and  cook  for  half  an  hour,  when  more 
spices  and  cider  can  be  added,  if  needed.  This  may  be  canned 
like  fruit,  and  set  away  for  months.  MRS.  A.  m'c.  p. 

GREAM  PIE,  No.  1. 

Make  an  under  crust  for  the  pie  and  bake ;  when  done,  fill  with 
the  following  :  three  cups  of  milk,  three  tablespoons  cornstarch,  three 
eggs(the  yolks  only,)one  cup  sugar,a  little  salt.  Cook  until  it  thickens. 
Beat  the  whites  of  the  eggs  to  a  stiff  froth,  with  a  little  sugar,  and 
brown.  Florence  m.  spraker. 

GREAM  PIE,  No.  2. 

With  the  yolks  of  two  eggs,  mix  one-half  cup  sugar,  one  large 
tablespoon  flour,  a  little  salt,  one  pint  cold  milk,  let  thicken  on 
the  range.  Flavor  to  suit  taste.  Put  in  a  baked  crust  and  bake 
eight  minutes.  Frosting  made  with  the  whites  of  the  eggs  and 
.sugar  ;  a  tablespoon  of  jelly  added  makes  it  very  nice. 

MRS.  M.   L.  SMITH.    1 

GHOGOLATE  PIE. 

Two  cups  of  milk,  yolks  of  two  eggs,  two-thirds  cup  sugar,  two 
tablespoons  cornstarch,  two  tablespoons  grated  chocolate.  Heat 
the  milk,  sugar  and  chocolate  together,  add  the  cornstarch  mixed 
in  a  little  cold  milk,  then  add  the  beaten  yolks.  Let  all  come  to  a 
boil.  Line  a  pie  tin  with  good  pie  crust,  bake,  then  pour  in  the 
chocolate  cream.     Make  a  meringue  of  the  two  whites  of  eggs. 

MRS.  E.  MCKINSTRY. 

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STRAWBERRY  SHORT  CAKE. 

Take  one  quart  of  flour,  sift  into  it  two  teaspoons  of  baking 
powder,  a  little  salt,  three  tablespoons  of  butter  well  rubbed 
through  ;  add  sweet  milk  enough  to  make  soft  dough,  divide  into 
two  parts,  roll  each  flat  the  same  size,  ])at  one  on  top  of  the  other 
■and  bake;  when  done  they  will  separate.  Spread  on  plenty  of 
butter.  Have  the  strawberries  washed  and  drained,  slightly 
crushed  ;  spread  them  on  the  crust,  sprinkle  well  with  sugar,  put 
■on  the  upper  crust  also  well  spread  with  butter. 

MRS.   FRASIER  SPEAKER. 

SAUCE  FOR  STRAWBERRY  SHORT  CAKE. 

Take  one-half  cup  butter,  one  and  one-half  cups  sugar  beaten  to  a 
cream,  one  pint  strawberries  mashed ;  mix  together,  add  whites 
■of  two  eggs  beaten  light.  MRS.  d.  h.  f. 


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PUDDINGS. 

VELVET  PUDDING. 

Five  eggs,  beaten  separately.  One  teacup  of  white  sugar.  Four 
tablespoons  corn  starch,  dissolved  in  a  little  cold  milk,  added  to 
yolks  and  sugar.  Boil  three  pints  sweet  milk,  and  pour  into  it  the 
yolks  and  sugar  while  boiling.  Remove  from  fire  when  it  becomcg. 
quite  thick.  Flavor  with  vanilla  and  pour  into  a  baking  dish. 
Beat  the  whites  to  a  stiff  froth  with  one-half  cup  white  sugar,  then, 
pour  over  the  top  of  pudding,  and  return  to  oven  until  slightly 
brown.     To  be  eaten  with  sauce.  MRS.  ALICE  c.  geortner. 

ORANGE  PUDDING. 

One  quart  of  milk,  three  eggs,  two  dessert-spoons  corn-starch. 
Use  yolks,  corn-starch  and  milk,  and  make  a  boiled  custard.  Let 
it  stand  until  cold.  Peel  and  slice  four  oranges,  with  two  cup& 
sugar.  Pour  custard  over  oranges  and  stir  all  together.  Then 
beat  whites  and  add  a  little  sugar,  and  pour  over. whole.  Set  in 
the  oven  to  brown.     Let  it  get  very  cold  before  serving. 

MRS.  ALICE  C.   GEORTNER. 

PRUNE  PUDDING. 

One  half  pound  prunes,  stewed  soft,  and  stones  taken  out.  Let 
cool  before  using.  Whites  of  five  eggs,  beaten  stiff.  Then  beat 
the  prunes  in  the  eggs,  a  little  at  a  time.  Stir  in  three  tablespoons 
of  sugar.  Bake  in  a  buttered  dish  until  a  nice  brown.  Bake  in 
moderate  oven.     Eaten  with  whipped  cream. 

MRS.  N.  S.  BRUMLEY. 

FLORENTINE  PUDDING. 

Make  a  sponge  cake  of  six  eggs,  and  bake  in  four  cakes,  in  jelly 
tins.  Beat  the  yolks  of  four  eggs  with  four  tablespoons  of  sugar. 
Pour  one  quart  boiling  milk  on  beaten  eggs,  stirring  rapidly  all 
the  time.  Then  return  to  fire.  Make  a  paste  with  three  table- 
spoons corn  starch  mixed  with  a  little  cold  milk,   which   stir  at 


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once  into  custurd  on  fire.  Boil  until  thickened,  stirring  all  the 
time.  Flavor  while  hot  with  one  teaspoon  vanilla.  Put  one  layer 
of  this,  when  cold,  between  two  of  the  cakes.  Make  chocolate 
icing  of  three  tablespoons  grated  chocolate,  six  tablespoons  sugar, 
two  of  cream,  a  small  piece  butter.  Let  it  simmer  a  few  minutes. 
While  hot  spread  over  top  of  pudding  and  sprinkle  with  sugar. 

MISS  LIDIE  BAUM. 

SPONGE  PUDDING. 

One-quarter  cup  of  sugar,  one-quarter  cup  of  butter,  one-half 
•cup  flour,  five  eggs,  one  pint  boiled  milk.  Mix  sugar  and  flour 
with  a  little  cold  milk  and  stir  into  boiling  milk.  Cook  until  it 
thickens  and  is  smooth.  Add  butter,  then  well-beaten  yolks  of 
eggs.  Lastly,  whites  beaten  stiflt".  Bake  in  shallow  dish,  placed 
in  pan  of  hot  water,  in  hot  oven.  To  be  eaten  with  "Sea  Foam 
Sauce."  MRS.  h.  van  evra. 

GOCOANUT  PUDDING. 

Yolks  of  two  eggs,  one  pint  milk,  one  half  cup  sugar,  one  table- 
spoon corn  starch,  one  cocoanut  grated.  Bake  one- half  hour.  Beat 
the  whites  with  a  little  ])o\vdered  sugar,  then  pour  over  pudding 
-and  brown.  mrs.  d.  s.  morrell. 

LEMON   CREAM    PUDDING. 

Beat  yolks  of  four  eggs  with  four  tablespoons  of  sugar.  Add 
juice  and  grated  rind  of  one  lemon  and  two  tablespoons  hot  water. 
Simmer  until  thickened.  Remove  from  fire.  Stir  in  whites  ot 
four  eggs  beaten  to  a  stiff  froth  with  two  tablespoons  sugar.  Stir 
in  the  whites  by  tablespoons,  beating  some  time  after  all  are  added. 

MRS.  H.  D.  walker. 

SAGO   AND   APPLE  PUDDING. 

Pare  apples  and  punch  out  the  cores.  Fill  holes  with  cinnamon 
and  sugar,  using  two  teaspoons  of  cinnamon  to  a  cup  of  sugar. 
Putin  pan  a  heaping  tablespoon  of  sago  to  each  apple.  Put  in  the 
apples,  fill  the  pan  (nearly^  with  water  and  bake  one  and  one-half 
hours.  MRS.  H.  D.  W. 

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SJVOW  PUDDING,   No.    L 

Whites  of  five  eggs  beaten  very  stiii,  one-half  box  of  gelatine 
soaked  in  warm  water,  juice  of  one  lemon,  one  cup  powdered 
sugar.  Add  sugar  to  eggs,  and  having  put  gelatine  and  lemon 
juice  through  a  strainer,  beat  gradually  into  eggs.  Put  in  mould. 
Served  with  cream  or  custard.  clara  t.  van  steenbergh. 

SNOW  PUDDING,    No.    2. 

One  pint  of  boiling  water,    three   tablespoons  corn  starch  dis-* 
solved  in  cold  water,  whites  of  three  eggs  thoroughly  beaten,  a  lit- 
tle salt.     Stir  corn  starch  into  water  until  clear.     Add  the  whites 
with  tA^o  tablespoons  of  sugar.     Remove  from  fire  when  thoroughly 
mixed.     Flavor  and  pour  in  mould.     Serve  with  custard  No.  1. 

MRS.  E.  M'kINSTRY. 

GRAHAM  PUDDING. 

A  scant  cup  of  butter,  one-half  cup  of  molasses,  one  cup  sweet 
milk,  one  and  one-half  cup  graham  flour,  one  teaspoon  soda,  one 
egg,  one  cup  seeded  raisins,  one  teaspoon  each  of  cloves,  cinna- 
mon and  nutmeg.  Steam  two  and  one-half  hours.  Serve  with 
sauce  No.  1.  mrs.  c.  g.  pettit. 

SUET  PUDDING,  No.    1. 

One  cup  of  suet,  one-half  cup  molasses,  one  cup  sweet  milk,  one 
cup  seeded  raisins,  one  tablespoon  ginger,  one  teaspoon  cream 
tartar,  one-half  teaspoon  soda,  flour  to  make  a  stiff  batter.  Boil 
two  hours.  MRS.  J.  c.  m'c. 

SUET  PUDDING,  No.  2. 

One  cup  of  suet,  one  cup  molasses,  three  cups  of  flour,  one  and 
one-half  cups  milk,  one  and  one- half  cups  ©f  seeded  raisins,  one 
cup  currants,  three  tablespoons  baking  powder.  Steam  three 
hours  in  pudding  tin.  If  wanted  richer,  add  more  fruit.  Serve 
with  wine  sauce.  clara  t.  van  steenbergh. 

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TAPIOCA    CREAM    OR   FRENCH    CUSTARD. 

Four  tablespoons  tapioca  soaked  over  night  in  water  enough  to 
cover.  Beat  yolks  of  three  eggs  and  two-thirds  of  a  cup  of  sugar. 
Mix  with  tapioca  after  draining.  Heat  one  quart  milk,  put  in 
eggs,  sugar  and  tapioca.  Let  boil  until  thick  as  custard  Salt 
and  flavor.  Use  whites  of  eggs  for  meringue,  allowing  two  table- 
spoons of  sugar  to  one  .egg.     Serve  cold.  mrs.  d.  s.  head. 

SI  At  RLE  RICE   PUDDING. 

One  cup  of  rice  boiled  in  water  until  nearly  soft,  drain,  and  add 
milk  instead.  When  quite  soft,  add  yolks  of  four  eggs  and  four 
tablespoons  sugar,  then  beat  whites  with  same  quantity  of  sugar 
and  any  flavor  you  wish.  Pour  on  top  of  pudding,  and  set  in 
oven  long  enough  to  brown  slightly,  MRS.  E.  F.  S. 

QUEENS  PUD  DIN  0. 

One  pint  of  bread  crumbs,  one  quart  milk,  one  cup  sugar,  grated 
rind  of  one  lemon,  one  teaspoon  lemon  extract,  small  piece  of 
butter,  pinch  of  salt.  Bake  in  good  oven,  then  spread  a  layer  of 
jam  over  the  top  and  cover  with  a  meringue  made  with  whites  of 
two  eggs.     To  be  eaten  hot  or  cold.  h.  v.  d. 

CHOCOLATE  PUDDING. 

One  quart  of  milk.  While  boiling,  add  one  and  one-half  ounces 
of  chocolate  dissolved  in  milk.  When  nearly  cold  stir  in  beaten 
yolks  of  six  eggs,  with  four  tablespoons  of  sugar.  Flavor  with 
vanilla.  Bake  like  custard.  Beat  the  whites  of  the  eggs  with  six 
tablespoons  of  sugar.  Pour  over  pudding.  Bake  three  minutes. 
To  be  eaten  cold.  mrs.  m.  l.  smith. 

PEACH   PUDDING. 

Slice  a  quart  of  peaches  in  a  pudding  dish,  put  in  a  small  piece 
of  butter.  Take  yolks  of  two  eggs,  one  tablespoon  of  corn  starch, 
one  pint  of  sweet  milk  and  one  cup  of  sugar.  Let  it  come  to  a 
boil,  and  pour  over  the  peaches.  Then  bake.  When  done,  beat 
the  whites  to  a  stiff  froth,  sweeten  and  pour  over  the  top,  return  to 
the  oven  and  brown.     To  be  eaten  cold  or  hot.  mrs.  m.  l.  s. 

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COTTAGE  PUDDING. 

One  cup  of  sugar,  one  cup  sweet  milk,  one  egg,  three  table- 
spoons melted  butter,  three  teaspoons  baking  powder,  one  pint  of 
flour.     Bake  and  serve  hot  with  wine  sauce.       martha  a.  eice. 

JELLY  PUDDING. 

One  cup  pearl  tapioca,  soaked  over  night  in  one  and  one-half 
pints  of  water.  Cook  one  hour,  then  add  salt,  half  cup  of  sugar, 
one  tumbler  of  jelly,  stir  till  dissolved  and  set  it  on  ice.  Serve 
with  "  milk  sauce."  '  contributed. 

ECLAIR  PUDDING. 

Four  eggs,  one  cup  sugar,  one  cup  flour,  one  teaspoon  of  baking 
powder.  Bake  this.  When  baked,  spread  with  the  following 
icing:  Icing — The  white  of  one  egg,  one-half  cup  of  sugar,  two 
tablespoons  grated  chocolate.  Boil  until  thick  and  smooth.  Just 
before  serving  pudding,  split  and  fill  with  the  following  custard: 
One  pint  milk,  a  little  salt,  yolks  of  three  eggs,  one-half  cup  sugar, 
two  tablespoons  corn  starch.     Flavor  with  vanilla. 

FLORENCE  M.  SPRAKER. 

DIXIE  PUDDING. 

One  quart  of  milk,  one  pint  bread  crumbs,  one  pound  sugar,  six 
or  four  eggs,  two  small  or  one  large  lemon.  Separate  the  whites 
from  the  yolks,  and  add  to  the  yolks  four  tablespoons  of  sugar. 
Then  add  the  bread  crumbs  and  milk  with  the  grated  rind  of  the 
lemon  and  bake.  Beat  the  whites,  sugar  and  lemon  juice  together 
until  light.  When  the  pudding  is  nearly  cold,  cover  with  the 
icing  and  bake  a  light  brown.  contributed. 

RICE  PUDDING. 

One  quart  of  milk,  four  tablespoons  of  rice,  butter  size  of  lialf 
an  egg,  one  half  cup  sugar,  a  little  salt.     Bake  slowly  two  hours. 

MRS.  M.  L.  SMITH. 


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BREAD  PUDDING. 

Spread  with  butter  two  slices  of  bread,  cut  in  dice.  Prepare  a 
-custard  of  one  quart  milk,  four  eggs,  sugar  to  taste,  nutnneg.  Pour 
over  bread,  bake  until  custard  is  done.  Serve  with  hard  sauce, 
with  or  without  wine.  MRS.  d.  s  read. 

TIPSY    PARSON. 

Blanch  one  pound  of  almonds  bj  pouring  on  boiling  water. 
When  cold  thej  will  slip  out  of  skins.  Stick  them  in  a  sponge 
cake.  Pour  over  cake  one  cup  sherry  wine.  Have  ready  a  cus- 
tard and  pour  over  the  cake.     Prepare  just  before  serving. 

MRS.  1).  S.  READ. 

GERMAN  TOAST. 

Take  stale  baker's  bread  sliced,  one  pint  sweet  milk.  Beat  one 
•egg  in  milk.  Dip  in  the  bread  about  one  hour  before  using.  Lay 
on  moulding  board  to  dry.  When  ready  to  be  served  bake  on  a 
pancake  griddle.  The  sauce — one  egg,  three-quarters  of  a  cup 
of  sugar,  one-half  cup  batter,  wine  glass  sherry  wme.  Mix  butter 
and  sugar.  Add  yolk  beaten.  Add  sherry  and  beaten  whites  of 
■eggs.     Serve  on  bread  hot.  miss  o.  wagner. 

INDIAN  PUDDING. 

Two  tablespoons  of  Indian  meal,  one  tablespoon  wheat  flour. 
Mix  with  a  little  cold  milk,  then  stir  into  one  quart  of  boiling 
milk.  Add  a  little  salt  and  boil  twenty  minutes.  When  cold, 
beat  two  eggs,  a  cup  of  sugar.  Add  spice,  and  bake  three  quar- 
ters of  an  hour.  A.  c.  G. 

HAMILTON  PUDDING. 

Two  eggs,  two  tablespoons  sugar,  one  half  cup  butter,  one  cup 
milk,  one  cup  chopped  raisins,  two  cups  flour,  three  teaspoons 
baking  powder.  Melt  butter  and  add  sugar.  Beat  eggs  thoroughly 
and  add  the  milk.  Flour  the  raisins.  Put  baking  powder  in  flour 
Steam  in  large  cups  one  houi-.      Wine  sauce. 

MRS,  w.  N.  s. 


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INDIAN   BAKED  PUDDING. 

One  quart  sweet  milk,  butter  size  of  butternut,  three  eggs  well 
beaten,  one  teacup  Indian  meal,  one-half  cup  seeded  raisins,  two- 
thirds  of  a  cup  of  sugar.  Scald  the  milk  and  stir  in  the  meal 
while  boiling,  then  let  it  stand  until  warm.  Stir  all  together  and 
bake  one  and  one-half  hours.  MRS.  G.  w.  van  vlack. 

FIG  PUDDING. 

One-half  lb.  of  beet  suet  chopped  very  fine,  one  and  one-half 
pints  bread  crumbs  rolled  very  fine,  three-quarters  lb.  fresh  figs 
chopped  very  fine,  one  whole  grated  nutmeg,  two  teaspoons  cinna- 
mon, one  wine  glass  good  sherry  wine,  one-half  teacup  sugar,  yolks 
of  four  egofs,  one  teacup  sweet  milk,  one  teacup  sifted  flour,  one  tea- 
spoon baking  powder  in  the  flour.  Beat  all  well  together  and  steam 
three  hours. 

SA  UCE  FOR  FIG  PUDDING. 

Whites  of  four  eggs,  leave  the  yolks  for  pudding;  one  teacup 
powdered  sugar,  wine  glass  good  sherry,  beat  well  and  have  soft 
and  pour  over  pudding  before  serving. 

MRS.  G.  W.  VAN  V. 

CBA  CKER  PUDDING. 

Seven  Boston  crackers  rolled  very  fine,  three  pints  of  milk,  three 
eggs  well  beaten,  one  and  one-half  cups  sugar,  one-half  cup  butter, 
one-half  cup  seeded  raisins,  one-half  teaspoon  nutmeg,  one-halt' tea- 
spoon cinnamon,  pinch  of  salt'  Mix  the  whole  in  the  dish  to  be 
baked  in.  Bake  the  day  before  in  a  moderate  oven,  four  to  five 
hours.     Serve  cold  with  cream  which  is  whipped,  without  sugar. 

MRS.  G.  W.  VAN  V. 

CORN  STARCH  PUDDING. 

Two  rounded  tablespoons  corn  starch,  wet  to  a  smooth  paste  with 
water,  add  to  this  two-thirds  pint  boiling  water,  and  cook  in  a 
double  boiler  until  corn  starch  boils  and  thickens ;  remove  and  mix 
with  the  whites  of  two  eggs  stiffly  beaten.  Turn  in  a  mould  to 
harden. 

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SA  UCE  FOR  PUDDING. 

Beat  the  yolks  of  the  eggs  well,  add  a  scant  cup  of  sugar,  one 
cup  of  milk,  cook  in  a  doable  boiler  till  thick  as  cream,  and  add 
flavoring.  MRS.  W.  N.  S. 

PRUNE  PUDDING. 

Stew  one  lb.  prunes,  till  soft,  remove  pits,  and  beat  u])  fine  with 
a  fork.  Beat  the  white  of  one  egg  stiff,  and  add  to  one  ]>int  cream, 
after  it  has  been  whipped  to  a  froth,  and  a  heaping  tablespoon  of 
sugar  stirred  in.  Mix  all  with  prunes,  put  in  dish  and  bake  twenty 
minutes.  MRS.  E.  m'k. 

SAUCE   No.  1. 

Beat  togother  one  cup  of  sugar  and  one  half  cup  of  butter,  until 
creamy;  add  one  tablespoon  flonr,  and  stir  again.  Just  before 
serving  set  on  stove  and  stir  in  three-quarters  pint  of  boiling  water, 
stirring  until  it  thickens.  MRS.  C.  G.  P. 

3IILIC  SAUCE, 

One  cup  of  sugar,  one  egg,  one  pint  of  milk,  one  tablespoon  flour, 
cook  five  minutes  or  until  done.  CON. 

SA  UCE  FOR   VEL  VET  PUDDING. 

Yolks  of  two  eggs,  one  cup  white  sugar,  one  tablespoon  of  butter. 
Beat  eggs  and  all  the  other  ingredients  well  and  add  one  cup  boil- 
ing milk,  then  place  it  over  the  fire  and  let  it  come  to  a  boiling 
heat.     Flavor  with  vanilla.  A.  C.  G. 

CREAMY  SAUCE. 

One  half  cup  butter,  one  cup  powdered  sugar,  four  tablespoons 
of  cream  or  milk,  four  tablespoons  of  wine,  or  four  additional 
spoons  of  milk.  Beat  butter  to  a  cream,  add  sugar  and  milk  grad- 
ually beating  till  very  light.  Place  bowl  in  which  sauce  has  been 
made  in  a  basin  of  boiling  water,  stir  a  few  minutes  till  smooth. 
The  last  to  be  done  just  before  serving.  MRS.  D.  S.  R. 


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CREAM  SAUCE,  {COLD.) 

One  pint  cream,  four  tablespoons  sugar,  nutmeg  or  vanilla.  Siir 
■until  sugar  is  dissolved.  MRS.  D.  S.  k. 

F0A3I  SA  UCE. 

One  cup  of  sugar,  two-thirds  cup  butter,  one  tablespoon  of  flour. 
Add  one  spoonful  of  hot  water,  enough  to  enable  you  to  beat  light. 
When  ready  to  serve,  add  three  gills  boiling  water,  beating  ar  the 
time.  Do  not  coi)k.  One  half  wine  glass  of  brandy  added  at  the 
last  will  make  a  good  brandy  sauce.  MRS.  i).  s.  R. 

HARD   SAUCE. 

One  half  cup  butter,  one  and  one-half  cup  powdered  sugar.  Add 
sugar  gradually  and  beat  till  very  light.  Add  wine  glass  of  sherry 
wine  with  a  little  nutmeg.  mrs.  d.  s.  r. 

SA  UCE   FOR  D  UM FLINGS. 

One  cup  molasses,  one  cup  light  brown  sugar,  one  cup  boiling 
water,  butter  size  of  an  egg,  nutmeg  to  taste.'  Boil  and  thicken 
with  a  little  flour.  Miss  o.  wagner. 

PUFFING  SA  UCE  FOR  THREE  PEOFLE. 

One  egg  well  beaten,  one-half  cup  of  sugar,  add  three  tablespoons 
hot  milk,  stir  well.  Make  in  a  bowl  and  set  in  the  top  of  teakettle, 
let  it  stand  until  ready  to  serve,  without  stirring,  then  add  two  tea- 
spoons wine  or  brandy.     Make  just  before  serving. 

MRS.  W.  N.  s. 


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ICES,  ICE  CREAMS,  JELLIES,  ETC. 

LEMON  ICE. 

To  one  quart  of  water  add  one  lb.  sugar,  the  juice  of  four 
lemons  and  one  orange.  Let  the  sugar  dissolve  thoroughly,  strain 
and  freeze.  MRS.  d.  s.  mokrell. 

If  desired,  the  well-  beaten  whites  of  two  eggs  can  be  added  just 
before  freezing. 

FRUJT  ICES. 

These  are  made  by  taking  one  quart  of  any  desired  fruit,  raw  or 
canned,  cut  in  very  small  slices  or  pieces;  add  one  quart  water,  and 
about  threefonrths  lb.  sugar,  according  to  acidity  of  fruit.  The 
beaten  white  of  one  egg  added  just  before  freezing,  is  an  improve- 
ment.  e. 

LEMON  SHERBET. 

Soak  one  tablespoon  of  gelatine  in  one  cup  water  till  soft,  add 
one  cup  boiling  water  to  dissolve.  When  cool,  strain,  add  one  lb. 
sugar,  one  quart  cold  water,  and  the  juice  of  four  or  five  lemons. 
Freeze. 

ORANGE  SHERBET. 

To  the  juice  uf  ten  large  oranges  take  one  quart  water  and  one 
lb.  sugar.  Soak  one  large  tablespoon  of  gelatine  in  a  little  water, 
adding  when  soft  half  a  cup  of  boiling  water;  strain  and  cool,  mix 
with  the  other  ingredients,  and  freeze. 

FR  UIT  FRAPPEE. 

Line  a  mold  with  ice  cieain.  Put  fresh  sliced  fruit  or  berries  in 
the  centre,  fill  up  the  mold  with  ice  cream,  cover  very  closely,  and 
pack  in  ice  and  salt  for  about  iialf  an  houi*. 


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ICE  CREAM. 

For  one  gallon  of  ice  cream,  take  two  quarts  of  rich  milk,  one 
q\iart  of  cream,  one  pound  and  a  quarter  of  sugar,  (granulated  or 
white  coffee  sugar,)  and  full  one-third  of  a  box  of  Cox's  gelatine. 
Let  the  gelatine  soak  for  iialf  an  hour,  or  until  soft,  in  one  quart  of 
the  milk,  then  put  on  the  range,  but  not  where  very  hot.  Stir  con- 
stantly until  quite  dissolved,  then  add  the  sugar,  and  do  not  cease 
stirring  until  that  has  also  dissolved,  when  strain  directly  into  the 
freezer,  and  add  the  other  quart  of  milk.  If  in  haste,  the  freezer 
can  be  set  in  a  pail  of  cold  water,  and  the  milk  kept  stirred  for  a 
few  minutes;  otherwise  stand  in  a  cool  place,  first  adding  one  large 
tablespoonful  of  extract  of  vanilla.  When  ready  to  freeze,  stir  in 
the  cream.  MRS.  emeline  f.  smith. 

WRITE  ICE  CREAM. 

Take  two  quarts  cream  and  one  quart  milk ;  beat  together  one 
pound  of  sugar,  and  the  whites  of  two  eggs,  mix  with  the  cream, 
and  whip  with  egg-beater  until  frothed;  add  milk,  lemon  flavor? 
and  freeze. 

STRA  W BERRY  ICE  CREAM. 

Put  one  pound  of  granulated  sugar  over  one  quart  strawberries* 
and  let  stand  for  an  hour.  Then  add  one  quart  of  sweet  cream  and 
freeze.  Peaches  sliced  small  can  be  used  instead  of  strawberries, 
made  in  the  same  manner.  miss  venette  Stafford. 

STRA  W BERRY  CREAM. 

One-half  box  of  gelatine  dissolved  in  one-half  cup  of  water  ;  wlien 
soft,  add  one  cup  of  boiling  water,  and  put  aside  to  cool.  Mash 
together  one  quart  strawberries  and  one  cup  powdered  sugar,  let 
stand  one  hour,  strain  berries  and  add  to  gelatine;  place  pail  in 
pan  of  ice  water  and  beat  until  it  thickens;  stir  in  one  pint  whipped 
cream.     Turn  into  mould  to  cool.  mrs.  n.  s.  b. 

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BISCUIT  GLAck 

Yolks  of  four  eggs  beaten,  sweetened  and  flavored  to  taste.  Two 
-quarts  cream  after  it  is  beaten  and  sweetened.  Put  yolks  in  pan 
with  cream  on  top  ;  set  in  ice  and  salt  for  two  hours,  when  it  will 
be  sufficiently  frozen.  MRS.  l.  w.  frost. 

CHA  EL  OTTE  li  USiiE. 

One  quart  ot  cream  whipped;  sweeten  and  flavor  with  vanilla. 
First  dissolve  one-half  box  of  gelatine  in  two-thirds  pint  of  water, 
strain  gelatine,  and  stir  slowly  into  the  cream  while  warm.  Add  a 
small  pinch  of  salt.  Let  cream  stand  until  it  commences  to  thicken, 
then  stir  thoroughly  and  turn  into  tins  lined  with  sponge  cake. 
This  will  serve  sixteen  people.  MRS.  N.  s.  b. 

SPANISH  GEE  AM. 

One  quart  of  cream,  one  cup  powdered  sugar,  one  tablespoon  of 
gelatine  soaked  in  three  tablespoons  of  water,  beat  in  whites  of 
three  eggs,  then  stir  in  beaten  cream.    Turn  in  mould  and  set  away 

to  cool.  C.  T.  V.  S. 

BA  VAEIAN  CREAM. 

One  quart  sweet  cream,  yolks  of  four  eggs,  one  half  box  gelatine, 
one  teacup  sugar,  vanilla  or  almond  to  taste.  Soak  gelatine  in  a 
little  cold  water  one  hour,  stir  in  half  the  cream  hot,  beat  yolks 
with  sugar  and  add,  heat  till  it  begins  to  thicken.  When  cool  stir 
in  remainder  of  cream  beaten  to  a  froth,  a  spoonful  at  a  time,  beat- 
ing till  like  sponge  cake  mixture.  Turn  in  mould  and  set  on  ice. 
May  be  made  with  half  milk.  MRS.  D.  S.  R. 

SPANISH  CREAM,  No.  2. 

Dissolve  one-half  box  Cox's  gelatine  in  one  pint  cold  milk,  scald 
another  pint  of  milk,  and  pour  over  when  gelatine  is  dissolved. 
Beat  yolks  of  two  eggs  with  one  cup  sugar,  and  stir  in  milk,  cook 
ten  minutes,  then  add  the  whites  of  eggs  beaten  stiff,  stir  briskly  a 
few  minutes,  and  then  pour  in  mould  and  stand  away  to  harden. 
Eat  with  cream  or  lemon  sauce. 

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LEMON  SA  IJCE. 

The  juice  of  one  lemon,  one  large  cup  water,  one-half  tea-cup 

sugar.     Let  this  come  to  a  boil.     Beat  the  yolks  of  two  eggs  light^ 

into  which  pour  the  boiling  liq\iid,  stirring  hard.    Set  back  on  stove, 

let  it  come  to  a  boil  again,  stirring  all  the  time.     Pour  in  sauce  dish 

and   stand  away   to  cool.     Beat  the  whites  of  the  eggs  very  stiff, 

with  three  tablespoons  powdered  sugar,  and  put  on  top  of  sauce. 

MRS.  E.  F.  s. 
FLOATING  ISLAND. 

The  whites  of  four  eggs,  four  tablespoons  of  currant  jellv,  four 
tablespoons  powdered  sugar.  Beat  all  together  until  very  light 
and  stiff.      Flavor  with  vanilla.     Serve  with  cream.  MRS.  B. 

FOR  A  DESSERT. 

.     Line  a  large  dish  with  sponge  cake,  thickly  spread    with  jelly  or 
marmalade.     Then  fill  the  dish  with  the  whips. 

WHIPS 

Sweeten  one  pint  of  cream,  add  a  glass  of  wine.>  Stand  in  a  cool 
place  while  you  beat  the  whites  of  four  eggs  to  a  stiff  froth,  add 
these  to  the  cream,  stirring  rapidly,  and  pour  in  the  dish. 

MRS,  J,  C.   M'C. 

WINE  JELLY. 

One  box  of  Cox's  gelatine,  pour  over  it  one  pint  cold  water,  let 
it  stand  ten  minutes,  then  add  one  quart  boiling  water,  one  and  one- 
half  pounds  sugar,  mix  well,  add  a  little  stick  of  cinnamon,  if 
desired.  When  neai-ly  cold,  add  one  pint  wine,  a  wine-glass  of 
brandv;  strain  through  a  fine  cloth  into  moulds.       MRS.  J.  C.  m"c. 

LEMON  JELL  Y. 

Dissolve  one-half  box  of  gelatine  in  one  cup  cold  water,  grate 
two  and  one-half  lemons,  take  off  the  thick  skin,  and  grate  the 
pulp.  Put  three  cups  of  sugar  and  three  cups  water  in  a  kettle, 
Jet  it  boil  a  few  minute?,  then  add  the  pulp,  the  grated  rind,  and  dis- 
solve gelatine,  and  one  tablespoon  of  vinegar,  and  let  boil  a  moment 
longer.     Strain  into  mould.  M.  A.  R. 

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PHI  LA  DELPHI  A  JELL  Y. 

Over  three-quarters  of  a  box  of  gelatine,  pour  one-half  pint  cold 
water,  and  let  it  stand  for  ten  minutes,  then  add  a  half  pint  of  boil- 
ing water.  Squeeze  the  juice  of  two  lemons,  and  add  with  the 
sugar  to  the  gelatine  while  hot.  Strain  and  let  it  stand  until  it 
begins  to  thicken,  then  stir  in  two  oranges  and  two  bananas  sliced, 
and  turn  into  mould  to  harden.  Eat  with  cream.  Wine  jelly  can 
be  used  instead  of  lemon  jelly.  mrs.  b. 

CIDER  JELL  Y. 

Two-thirds  of  a  box  of  gelatine,  two  coffee  cups  granulated  sugar, 
one-half  pint  cold  water,  one-half  pint  cider,  one  pint  boiling  water, 
juice  of  one  lemon,  pinch  of  cinnamon.  Put  gelatine  to  soalc  in  the 
cold  water  one  hour,  have  ready  the  sugar,  cinnamon  and  lemon 
juice,  add  gelatine,  then  the  boiling  water,  and  lastly  the  cider,  add- 
ing two  tablespoons  brandy.  CON. 

QUICK  CHARLOTTE  RUSSE. 

One  tea  cup  cream,  one  teaspoon  gelatine  dissolved  in  a  very 
little  warm  water;  beat  cream  thick  and  sweeten  and  flavor  to 
taste;  add  gelatine  and  pour  into  dish  lined  with  lady  fingers,  or 
slices  of  sponge  cake.  Let  the  gelatine  cool,  and  turn  into  the 
cream  while  beating  it.  MRS.  w.  N.  s. 

ORANGE  CHARLOTTE. 

One  third  box  of  gelatine,  one-third  cup  of  cold  water,  one-third 
cup  boifing  water,  one  cup  sugar,  juice  of  one  lemon,  one  cup  of 
orange  juice  and  pulp,  whites  of  three  eggs.  Line  mould  with  lady 
fingers.  One  pint  of  cream  may  be  used  in  place  of  eggs.  Other 
fruits  can  be  used.  MRS.  W.  N.  S. 

APPLE  COMPOTE. 

Pare  and  core  eight  apples,  leaving  whole.  Make  a  syrup  of 
three  fourths  pound  of  sugar,  to  one  pound  of  fruit;  when  it  boils 
put  in  the  fruit  and  boil  till  clear;  place  fruit  in  a  glass  bowl.  Dis- 
solve half  a  box  of  gelatine  in  one-half  cup  of  hot  water,  and  stir 
briskly  into  the  syrup,  having  first  taken  it  from  the  fire ;  strain 
over  apples,  and  set  in  a  cool  place.  CON. 

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STRA  W BERRY  ORE  AM. 

One  half  cup  gelatine  dissolved  in  half  cup  water,  when  soft  add 
one-half  cup  boiling  water,  put  aside  to  cool ;  one  quart  straw- 
strawberries,  one  pint  cream,  one  cup  powdered  sugar.  Mash  ber- 
ries and  sugar  together,  let  stand  one  hour.  Whij)  the  cream, 
strain  berries  and  geletine.  Place  pail  in  pan  of  ice  water  and 
beat  till  it  thickens ;  stir  in  whipped  cream,  and  turn  into  molds  to 

cool.  MRS.   N.  S.   BRUMLEY. 


CAKES. 

GENERAL  DIRECTIONS. 

In  preparing  the  materials  for  cake-making,  the  flour  and  sugar 
should  be  carefully  sifted  before  weighing  or  measuring.  If  the 
butter  is  slightly  softened  and  beaten  with  a  fork  before  putting  it 
with  the  sugar,  they  will  mix  more  easily.  If  eggs  are  to  be  beaten 
separately,  no  speck  of  the  yolk  should  be  allowed  to  mix  with 
the  whites.  Baking  powder  should  always  be  mixed  with  the 
floui-.  If  soda  and  cream  tartar  are  used,  sift  the  latter  into  the 
flour,  and  dissolve  the  soda  in  the  milk.  If  fruit  is  used,  seed 
raisins  and  chop  a  little,  wash  currants  carefully  and  dry,  slice 
citron  very  thin.  A  little  of  the  flour  should  be  saved  to  mix 
with  the  fruit,  which  should  be  added  last  of  all. 

The  following  table  will  be  of  use  where  scales  are  not  at  hand  : 
One  quart  of  flour,  sifted  and  well  heaped,  weighs  one  pound. 
Four  teacups  sifted  flour,  even  full,  weigh  , 
'One  pint  soft  butter,  well  packed,  weighs  . 
Two  and  three-quarters  teacups  powdered  sugar  weig:!: 
Two  teacups  granulated  sugar  weigh  . 
Two  teacups,  heaped,  best  coffee  sugar,  weigh 
Two  and  a  half  teacups  best  brown  sugar  weigh 
Two  tablespoons,  well  heaped,  of  flour,  weigh 
Soft  butter,  size  of  an  egg,  weighs 
One  wine  glass,  common  size,  equals  four  tablespoons  or  two  fluid 

ounces. 
A  common  sized  tumbler  or  teacup  holds  half  a  pint 


one  ounce, 
two  ounces. 


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ANGEUS  FOOD. 

Use  for  measuring,  a  large  cup  or  tumbler  holding  three-fourths 
■of  a  pint,  and  let  the  measure  be  only  level  full.  Sift  one  cup  of 
flour  four  times,  then  measure,  (it  will  have  increased  in  bulk,) 
add  one  teaspoonful  cream  tartar  and  sift  again;  one  cup  and  a 
half  granulated  sugar,  sift  and  measure  again ;  the  whites  of  eleven 
eggs  beaten  to  a  very  stiff  froth  before  adding  sugar,  and  one  tea- 
spoon vanilla,  then  the  flour  lightly  stirred  in.  Put  in  ungreased 
•and  very  clean  pan,  set  in  moderate  oven,  which  should  not  be 
•opened  for  fifteen  minutes.  Bake  for  forty  minutes.  Try  with 
broom  splint,  and  let  it  remain  a  few  minutes  longer  if  not  quite 
baked.  Turn  pan  upside  down  to  cool,  standing  edges  on  some- 
thing to  prevent  it  from  resting  down  on  table. 

ANGEL'S  FOOD,  No.  2. 

Whites  of  eleven  eggs  beaten  very  light,  one-half  pound  pulver- 
ized sitgar,  one-fourth  pound  flour,  one  teaspoon  lemon  essence, 
•one  teaspoon  cream  tartar.  Sift  flour  and  sugar  several  times 
before  using.     Bake  in  tunnel  dish  without  paper  or  greasing. 

MISS  O.  M.  WAGNER. 

DELICATE  CAKE. 

Two  cups  sugar,  one-half  cup  butter,  two-thirds  cup  milk,  two 
and  one  half  cups  flour,  two  teaspoons  baking  powder,  whites  of 
eight  eggs.     Flavor  to  taste.  MRS.  l.  w.  frost. 

CORSSTARCH  CAKES. 

Two  cups  pulverized  sugar,  one  scant  cup  butter,  one-half  cup 
milk,  six  eggs  beaten  separately,  one  paper  corn  starch,  two  tea- 
spoons baking  powder.     Bake  in  patty  pan  tins. 

MRS.  A.  J.  read. 

SUNSHINE  CAKE. 

Whites  of  ten  eggs,  yolks  of  seven,  one  tumbler  of  flour,  one 
and  a  half  tumblers  of  granulated  sugar,  one  teaspoon  cream 
tartar,  juice  and  grated  rind  of  one  lemon,  one-half  teaspoon  of 
.ammonia,  (aqua  ammonia  will  answer.)     Beat  the  yolks  and  one- 


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half  tumbler  of  sugar  very  light.  Beat  the  whites  of  the  eggs  to  a 
stiff  froth,  stirring  in  lightly  the  remainder  of  the  sugar.  Add  the 
beaten  yolks  and  sugar,  the  lemon  also,  and  stir  in  the  flour 
lightly,  adding  the  ammonia  last.  Sift  the  sugar  once  before  meas- 
uring. Sift  the  flour  three  times  and  measure.  Then  add  the  cream 
tartar  to  it  and  sift  again.  Bake  in  an  ungreased  pan  as  in 
Angel's  Food,  and  when  baked  turn  the  pan  upside  down  until 
cake  is  cool.  con. 

LADY'S  CAKE. 

One-half  cup  butter,  one  and  one-half  cups  sugar,  two  cups  flour, 
one  cup  (scant)  sweet  milk,  one  teaspoon  cream  tartar,  one-half  tea. 
spoon  soda,  whites  of  four  eggs  well  beaten.  Flavor  with  peach 
or  almond.  MRS.  H.  D.  walker. 

SILVER  CAKE. 

Two  cups  sugar,  two  and  one-half  cups  flour,  one-half  cup  but- 
ter, three-fourths  cup  sweet  milk,  one-half  teaspoonful  soda  dis- 
solved in  milk,  whites  of  eight  eggs,  one  teaspoonful  cream  tartar.. 
Stir  butter  and  sugar  together,  then  add  the  whites  beaten  to  a. 
stiff  froth,  then  the  milk.  After  stirring  this  well,  add  the  cream 
tartar  dry.     Bake  half  an  hour.  MRS.  c.  H.  burbeck. 

SPONGE  CAKE. 

Six  eggs,  one  and  one-half  cups  sugar,  one  and  one  half  cups 
flour,  one  tablespoon  ice  water  or  lemon  juice,  one  heaped  teaspoon 
baking  powder.  Beat  yolks  and  sugar  till  very  light.  Beat 
whites  to  stiff  froth,  adding  last  carefully.  This  makes  a  good- 
sized  loaf.  For  smallef,  use  four  eggs,  one  cup  each  of  sugar  and 
flour,  same  amount  of  water  and  baking  powder. 

MRS.  D.  S.  READ, 

SPONGE  CAKE,  No.  2. 

Yolks  of  three  eggs  beaten  with  one  cup  of  sugar  very  thor- 
oughly. Add  one-half  cup  of  water,  one  good  teaspoon  of  baking 
powder,  one  and  one-half  cups  of  flour.  Beat  the  whites  to  a  stiff' 
froth  and  add  just  before  putting  in  the  oven.  MRS.  H.  D.  w. 

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DELICATE  CAKE. 

One  cup  sugar,  one-half  cup  butter,  one-half  cup  milk,  one  and 
•one  half  cups  flour,  whites  of  four  eggs,  one  teaspoon  baking  pow- 
der. AIRS.    N.  S.  BRUMLEY. 

CUP  CAKE. 

One  cup  butter,  two  cups  sugar,  three  cups  flour,  one  cup  milk 
four  eggs,  two  teaspoons  baking  powder.  Bake  in  loaf  or  layers 
or  add  spice  and  raisins  for  spice  cake,  with  tablespoon  of  molasses, 

MRS.  D.  s.  R. 

POUND   CAKE,   OLD  RECEIPT. 

i  Three-quarters  pound  of  butter,  beaten  to  a  cream,  one  pound 
sugar,  ten  eggs,  whites  and  yolks  beaten  separately,  one  wine  glass 
brandy,  flavor  with  nutmeg,  one  pound  flour.  Beat  for  half  an 
hour,  bake  in  slow  oven  for  nearly  an  hour.  Try  with  broom 
splint ;  if  it  comes  out  clean  the  cake  is  done.  MRS.  e.  f.  s. 

CHEAP  POUND  CAKE. 

One  cup  sugar,  one-half  cup  butter,  three  eggs,  five  tablespoons 
sweet  milk,  one  cup  flour,  two  teaspoons  baking  powder. 

MRS.   D.  S.  R. 

CO  CO  A  BUT  CAKE. 

Three  cups  sugar,  three  quarters  cup  butter,  one  cup  sweet  milk, 
whites  of  six  eggs,  three  and  one  half  cups  flour,  one  teaspoon 
soda,  two  of  cream  tartar,  one  of  salt,  and  the  grated  meat  of 
one  cocoanut.  mrs.  e.  f.  s. 

NUT  CAKE. 

Two  cups  sugar,  half  cup  butter,  half  cup  milk,  two  cups  flour, 
whites  of  tive  eggs,  one  teaspoon  baking  powder,  one  coffee  cup 
nut  pits;  add  the  beaten  whites  last  or  after  part  of  flour  has  been 

put  in.  •  MRS.    C.  G.  PETTIT. 

CLAY  CAKE. 

One  pound  of  sugar,  half  pound  of  butter,  six  eggs,  three  tea- 
spoons baking  powder,  half  pint  sweet  milk,  one  pound  of  flour  ; 
flavor.     Bake  in  loaf  or  layers.  MRS.  E.  F.  s. 

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FIG  FILLING,  FOR  CAKE. 

One  cup  seeded  raisins,  half  pound  figs,  both  chopped.  Put  in 
pan  with  one  cup  sugar  and  half  cup  hot  water,  boil  till  smooth 
and  thick,  stirring  often.  Set  off  to  cool,  then  spread  on  cake  ;  it 
is  enough  for  two  layers.  _h.  b  s. 

CLARK  CAKE. 

Two  cups  sugar,  three-quarters  cup  butter,  one  cup  milk,  whites 
of  six  eggs,  three  heaping  teaspoons  baking  powder,  three  cups  of 
four  :  flavor.  mrs.  j.  n.  snell. 

OLD  GOLD  CAKE. 

Six  ounces  sugar,  six  ounces  flour,  three  ounces  butter,  yolks  of 
six  eggs,  one  and  one-half  teaspoons  baking  powder,  one-third  cup^ 
milk.     Flavor  with  nutmeg  and  add  three  quarters  cup  of  currants. 

EMELINE. 

SOFT  JUMBLE  CAKE. 

Two  coffee  cups  sugar  and  four  eggs  beaten  together  twenty 
minutes  ;  add  one  cup  butter  beaten  to  a  cream,  three  teaspoonfuls 
baking  powder,  one  cup  milk  and  three  cups  flour. 

MRS.   E.  F.  S. 

PUFF  CAKE. 

One  cup  butter,  three  cups  sugar,  four  cups  flour,  one  cup  milk, 
five  eggs,  one  teaspoon  soda,  two  teaspoons  cream  tartar.  Dissolve 
soda  in  milk,  and  sift  cream  tartar  with  flour.  It  is  very  nice 
with  grated  rind  and  juice  of  lemon.  Can  be  baked  in  lai-ge  flat 
pan  and  cut  in  diamonds,  or  baked  in  layers. 

MRS.  JACOB  H.  NELLIS. 

MINNEHAHA   CAKE. 

Two  cups  sugar,  half  cup  butter,  one  cup  milk,  three  cups  flour, 
three  eggs,  two  teaspoons  baking  powdei-.  For  filling,  one  teacup 
sugar  with  a  very  little  water  boiled  together  until  brittle  when 
dropped  in  water.  Eemove  from  stove  and  stir  in  quickly  the 
white  of  a  well  beaten  egg,  two  cups  chopped  raisins,  or  one  cup 
of  raisins  and  one  cup  of  hickory  nuts.  MRS.  w.  bullock. 

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FEATHER  CAKE. 

One  tablespoon  butter,  one  cup  sugar,  one  cup  milk,  two  cups 
flour,  three  teaspoons  baking  powder,  one  egg.  mks.  d.  s.  r. 

SANDWICH  CAKE. 

Two  cups  of  sugar,  three-quarters  cup  of  butter,  one  cup  sweet 
milk,  three  eggs,  two  and  a  half  cups  flour,  three  teaspoons  of 
baking  powder.  Take  out  four  tablespoons  of  dough,  add  one- 
half  cup  of  molasses,  half  cup  of  flour,  one  cup  of  chopped  rai- 
sins, half  teaspoon  of  nutmeg,  cinnamon  and  cloves.  Put  together 
with  jelly.  MRS.  G.  w.  Goodrich. 

CHOCOLATE  CAKE,  No.  1. 

One  cup  grated  chocolate,  one  cup  sugar,  one  cup  milk,  one  egg^ 
butter  size  of  hickory  nut,  one  teaspoon  vanilla,  one  cup  flour, 
one  teaspoon  soda.  Cook  chocolate  with  yolk  of  egg  and  half 
cup  of  milk,  then  add  remainder  of  milk,  butter  and  flour.  Bake 
in  two  layers  and  put  together  with  frosting. 

MRS.  G.  H.  WATSON. 

CHOCOLATE  CAKE,  No.  2. 

Three  eggs,  three-quarters  cup  butter,  two  cups  sugar,  two  cups 
flour,  (scant,)  one  cup  milk,  four  squares  chocolate,  grated,  one 
small  teaspoon  soda,  two  small  teaspoons  cream  tartar.  Beat  sugar 
and  butter  together,  add  yolks  of  eggs.  Sift  soda  and  cream  tar- 
tar with  the  flour.  Stir  chocolate  into  milk,  add  flour,  chocolate 
and  milk.  Beat  whites  of  eggs,  add  last.  Bake  three-quarters  of 
an  hour  in  a  moderate  oven.  This  must  be  made  carefully.  Can 
be  baked  in  two  loaves,  or  three  layers  and  put  an  icing  of  confec- 
tioner's sugar  between.  miss  manny. 

CHOCOLATE  CAKE,  No.  3. 

Four  eggs,  two  cups  sugar,  one  cup  butter,  one  cup  milk,  three 
cups  flour,  three  teaspoons  baking  powder.  Filling,  half  cup 
grated  chocolate,  one  and  one-half  cups  pulverized  sugar,  half  cup 
milk.     Let  boil  till  quite  thick,  stirring  all  the  time.     Just  before 


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removing  from  the  fire,  add  one  egg  well  beaten;  when  cold  flavor 
with  vanilla.  MRS.  A.  J.  r. 

ICE  CREAM  CAKE. 

Whites  of  eight  eggs,  one  cup  sweet  milk,  one  cup  butter,  two 
cups  sugar,  two  cups  flour,  two  teaspoonfuls  baking  powder  mixed 
with  the  flour,  one  cup  cornstarch.  Beat  butter  and  sugar  to  a 
cream,  add  milk,  then  flour  and  cornstarch,  then  whites  of  eggs 
beaten  verj  light.  Bake  in  layers.  Icing — Whites  of  four  eggs 
beaten  very  light,  four  cups  sugar.  Pour  half  pint  boiling  water 
over  the  sugar  and  boil  until  clear  and  will  string  from  the  spoon. 
Pour  the  boiling  syrup  over  the  whites  of  eggs  and  beat  until  cold 
and  creamy.     Flavor  with  lemon  or  vanilla. 

MRS.  W.  N.  SCHOLL. 

CREAM  CAKE. 

Two  cups  sugar,  half  cup  butter,  one  cup  milk,  two  heaping 
cups  flour,  whites  of  three  eggs,  two  teaspoons  baking  powder. 
Cream — Yolks  of  two  eggs,  two-thirds  cup  milk,  one  tablespoon 
flour  or  cornstarch,  a  little  salt  and  a  little  sugar.  Flavor  with 
lemon  or  vanilla.  Miss  M.  A.  rice. 

LEMON  JELLY  CAKE. 

E^our  eggs,  two  cups  sugar,  two-thirds  cup  butter,  two  thirds  cup 
milk,  two  cups  flour,  one  teaspoon  baking  powder.  Jelly — One 
grated  lemon,  one  cup  sugar,  one  egg,  two  tablespoons  hot  water, 
butter  size  of  walnut.     Boil  till  thick.  MRS.  A.  J.  R. 

ORANGE  CAICE. 

Two  teacups  sugar,  two  cups  flour,  half  cup  cold  water,  five 
eggs,  two  teaspoons  baking  powder,  juice  and  a  very  little  of  the 
grated  rind  of  an  orange.  Bake  in  layers,  (three)  put  between 
them  icing,  upon  which  lay  thin  slices  of  orange  ;  also  on  top  of 
cake.  Icings — White  of  one  egg,  one  tablespoon  of  water,  stir  in 
confectioner's  sugar  until  thick  enough  not  to  run.       MRS.  E.  F.  s. 

FILLING  FOR  CHARLOTTE  RUSSE  CAKE. 

Dissolve  one  tablespoon  gelatine  in  a  very  little  hot  water,  and 
add  to  one  cup  sweet  cream,  sweetened   and  flavored   with    vanilla 


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and  whipped  to  a  stiff  froth.      Put  between  layers  and  on  top  of  any 
layer  cake.  MRS.  G.  h.  w. 

LEMON  CAKE. 

Five  eggs,  whites  and  yolks  beaten  separately,  one  cup  butter, 
•one  and  one-half  cups  sugar,  four  teaspoonfids  milk,  two  small 
teaspoonful.s  baking  powder,  two  and  one-half  cups  fiour.  l^ake  in 
layers.  Lemon  frosting — One  cup  sugar,  two  tablespoont'uls  but- 
ter, two  eggs,  juice  of  two  lemons.  Boil  all  together  until  the  con- 
sistency of  jelly.  MRS.  J.  c.  m'c. 

ENGLISH  WALNUT  CAKE. 

Whites  of  five  eggs,  one  and  one-half  cups  sugar,  one  half  cup 
butter,  one  cup  milk,  three  cups  flour,  two  teaspoons  baking  pow- 
der. Bake  in  three  la^'ers,  putting  between  icing  made  of  confec- 
tioner's sugar,  and  English  walnut  meats  broken  line.  Put  icing 
on  top  with  whole  meats  laid  over  thickly.  MRS.  e.  m'k. 

FIG  CAIIE. 

One  cup  butter,  two  cups  sugar,  one  cup  milk,  three  cups  flour, 
whites  of  six  eggs,  two  and  one-half  teaspoons  baking  powder. 
For  filling,  one-half  pound  figs,  one-half  pound  raisins,  one  cup 
sugar,  one  cup  warm  water.  Chop  figs  and  raisins  very  tine ;  put 
in  sugar  and  water,  and  boil  till  quite  thick.  MRS.  J.  N.  s. 

HICKORY  CAKE. 

One  pound  sugar,  one  pound  flour,  one  half  pound  butter,  four 
•eggs,  one  teacup  sweet  milk,  three  teaspoons  baking  powder;  fla- 
voring of  vanilla,  one  large  cup  stoned  raisins,  one  cup  hickory-nut 
meats.  MRS.  E.  F.  s. 

FRULT  CAKE. 

Four  pounds  of  currants,  three  pounds  of  raisins,  one  pound  cit- 
ron, one  pound  flour,  one  })Ound  butter,  one  and  one-half  pounds 
sugar,  one  gill  brandy,  one  gill  molasses,  ten  eggs.  Bake  in  four 
quart  pan  four  hours,  in  slow  oven.  MRS.  T.  w.  bingham. 


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TOLEDO  BREAD  CAKE. 

One  pint  bread  dough,  one  cup  butter,  two  cups  brown  sugar,. 
four  eggs,  one  wineglass  brand}',  one  teaspoon  soda  in  brandy ;  one 
nutmeg,  one-half  teaspoon  cinnamon,  two  cups   seeded   raisins,  one 

cup  flour,  MRS    C.  H,  WHITAKER. 

MY   CAKE. 

Two  cups  brown  sugar,  one  cup  sour  milk,  two  cups  flour,  one- 
half  cup  butter,  two  eggs,  one  teaspoon  soda,  two  teaspoons  cream 
tartar.  Put  both  soda  and  cream  tartar  in  the  milk  the  last  thing. 
Fruit  and  spices  to  taste.  mrs.  a.  w.  geortner. 

COFFEE  CAKE. 

One  coftee  cup  molasses,  one  of  brown  sugar,  three-fourths  of 
butter,  one  of  cold  coftee,  two  eggs,  two  even  teaspoons  soda,  four 
of  cream  tartar,  one  large  teaspoon  each  of  cinnamon  and  cloves, 
one  grated  nutmeg,  three  and  one-half  coffee  cups  flour,  one  pound 
seeded  raisins.  mrs.  e.  f.  s. 

EGOLESS  CAKE. 

One  cup  sugar,  one-half  cup  molasses,  two  tablespoons  butter,, 
one  cup  sweet  milk,  one  cup  seeded  and  chopped  raisins,  two  tea- 
spoons soda,  cloves,  cinnamon  and  nutmeg  of  each  an  even  tea- 
spoonful,  two  and  one-half  cups  of  flour.  mrs.  o.  g.  p. 

CAKE  WITHOUT  EGGS 

One  small  cup  butter,  two  of  sugar,  four  of  flour,  two  full  tea- 
spoons baking  powder,  one  teaspoon  cinnamon,  one-half  teaspoon 
cloves.  Rub  all  together  until  very  fine.  One  and  one-half  cups 
milk,  one  cup  chopped  raisins.  Be  sure  to  stir  well  together.  This 
makes  two  loaves.  mrs.  h.  d.  w. 

MOLASSES  CAKE,  No.  1. 

One  cup  molasses,  one-half  cup  brown  sugar,  one-half  cup  butter, 
one  teaspoon  soda  dissolved  in  one  cup  of  boiling  water,  one  egg, 
two  cups  of  flour.  E.  m'k. 

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BOSTON  MOLASSES  CAKE,  NO.  2. 

Three  cups  flour,  one  cup  each  of  sour  milk,  sugar  and  molasses, 
two-thirds  butter,  two  eggs,  one  teaspoon  soda.  Spice  to  taste.  This 
makes  two  loaves.  mrs.  g.  w.  gkoktnek. 

SOFT  MOLASSES  CAKE,  No.  1. 

One  cup  molasses,  one  brown  sugar,  one  sour  milk,  four  tal.le- 
spoons  lard,  two  teaspoons  soda,  one  salt,  ginger  and  cinnamon  to 
taste  ;  mix  soft,  drop  with  spoon.  ANNE  BULLOCK. 

SOFT  MOLASSES  CAKE,  No.  2. 

One  cup  of  butter,  one-half  brown  sugar,  one  molasses,  two  eggs, 
one  teaspoon  soda  dissolveii  in  one-half  cup  sour  milk,  or  sweet 
milk  can  be  used.  Add  flour  enough  to  make  a  batter  not  too  stiff ; 
ginger  or  spice  may  be  added,  also  truit.  MRS.  J.  H.  N. 

MOLASSES  CAKE,  No.  3. 

One  cup  molasses,  one  sour  cream  or  mdk,  two  flour,  one  egg, 
one  teaspoon  soda,  ginger  and  pinch  of  salt.  Bake  in  two  pie  tins. 
To  be  eaten  hot.  MRS.  w.  b. 

MOLASSES  COOKIES 

Two  cups  of  molasses,  eight  tablespoons  lard,  one-half  cup  water, 
three  teaspoons  soda,  one  teaspoon  alum.  Take  one-half  of  the 
water,  and  put  in  the  soda,  and  the  other  one  halt  put  the  alum  in. 
Add  the  alum  in  water  last,  mix  soft ;  add  a  little  cinnamon,  if  you 

choose.  MRS.    HARRIET  TAYLOR. 

VBOP  CAKES 

Two  eggs,  one  cup  sugar,  one  molasses,  twelve  tablespoons 
melted  butter,  one  teaspoon  soda,  one  teaspoon  alum,  three-fourths 
cup  sour  milk,  cloves,  cinnamon  and  ginger  to  taste,  four  cups 
flour.  MRS,  L.  c. 

CRULLERS,  No.  ]. 

One  coffee  cup  sugar,  one  egg,  two  tablespoons  butter,  three 
teaspoons  baking  powder,  one  quart  of  flour,  mixed   with   sweet 

milk.  MRS.   FRASIER  SPRAKER. 


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CRULLERS,  No.  2. 

One  Clip  sugar,  one  sweet  milk,  one  eg^,  two  teaspoons  baking 
powder,  a  little  nutmeg  ;  mix  as  soft  as  you  can  roll  out,  fry  in  hot 
lard.  s.  A.  R. 

CRULLERS,  No.  3. 

One  quart  flour,  three  teaspoons  baking  powder,  one  and  one- 
half  tal)lespoons  melted  lard  rubbed  in  flour,  two  cups  light  brown 
sugar,  two  eggs,  a  little  nutmeg,  enough  milk  to  make  soft  enough 
to  roll  out,  fry  in  hot  lard.  o.  m.  wagner. 

CRULLERS,  No.  4. 

Two  cups  sugar,  one  sour  milk,  two  tablespoons  sour  cream,  or 
one  and  one-half  of  melted  butter,  five  eggs,  teaspoon  soda,  nutmeg. 

MRS.  JOHN  VOSBURG. 
FRIED   CAKES. 

Three  eggs,  one  and  one-half  cups  sugar,  four  tablespoons  melted 
lard,  one  cup  of  sweet  milk,  three  heaping  teaspoons  baking  pow- 
der, one  even  teaspoon  of  salt,  mix  very  soft.  E.  m'k. 

JUMBLES,  No.  1. 

Four  eggs,  three  cups  sugar,  one  cup  butter,  very  little  soda, 
flour  sufficient  not  to  stick  to  board.  MRS.  E.  m'kinstry. 

JUMBLES,  No.  2. 

One  pound  of  sugar,  one  pound  of  butter,  four  eggs,  one  gill  of 

■wine,  one  and  one-fourth  pounds  of  flour.     Flour  your  hands  very 

slightly,   take  a  teaspoon   of  the   mixture,   roll,  and  lay   in   ring. 

When  partly  baked,  sift  powdered  sugar  over  them. 

MRS.  J.  c.  m'c. 
SUGAR  COOKIES. 

Two  cups  sugar,  three  eggs,  one  cup  butter,  two  cups  sweet 
milk,  two  teaspoons  of  baking  powder.     Bake  in  a  quick  oven. 

MRS.  A.  HAGADORN. 
SOFT   COOKIES. 

Three-fourths  pound  sugar,  one-half  pound  butter,  five  eggs,  one 
pound  flour,  juice  and  rind  of  one  lemon.  Drop  spoonful  on  tins. 
As  soon  as  warm  enough  to  run,  sift  sugar  over  them. 

MRS.  E.  F.  s. 

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BUTTER  DROPS. 
Two  cups  butter,   two  cups  sugar,  three  eggs.     Mix  stiff,  roll 

thin.  S.    A.   READ. 

SUGAR   COOKIES,   No.    2. 

One  coffeecup  butter,  two  teacups  sugar,  one  teacup  sweet  milk, 

two  teaspoons  baking  powder,  two  eggs,  flavor  to  taste.     Mix  very 

soft,  roll  thin.  o.  m.  w. 

JUMBLES,   No.   3. 

Two  cups  sugar,  one  and  one-half  cups  butter,  five  cups  flour, 

three  eggs,   four  tablespoons  sweet  milk,  two  teaspoons  baking 

powder.  mrs.  lewis  clark. 

CHOCOLATE  JUMBLES. 

One  and  one-half  teacups  white  sugar,  one-half  cup  sweet  cream 
one  half  cup  butter,  one  cup  grated  chocolate,  one  half  teaspoon  soda 
dissolved  in  cream,  one-half  teaspoon  cream  tarter,  one  egg.  Work 
very  stiff  with  flour;  mix  chocolate  and  cream  tartar  in  the  flour, 
roll  thin.  MRS.  B.  F.  SPEAKER. 

COCO  AN  UT  FUFFS. 

One  cup  cocoanut,  one  cup  powdered  sugar,  beaten  whites  of  two 
eggs,  two  tablespoons  of  flour  or  corn  starch  ;  drop  on  buttered 
tins,  bake  quickly.  F.  M.  s. 

HICKORY  NUT  MACAROONS. 
One  cup  sugar,  one  large  or  two   small  eggs,  five  tablespoons  of 
flour,  one  cup  chopped  nuts.     Drop  from  a  spoon  in   buttered  tins 
and  bake.  Miss  m.  dunn. 

GINGER  SNAPS,  No.  I. 

Two  cups  of  molasses,  one  of  lard,  one  tablespoon  ginger,  one 
teaspoon  salt,  two  teaspoons  soda.  Put  all  together,  let  boil,  stifl'en 
with  flour,  and  roll  very  thin.  MRS.  a.  hagadokn. 

GINGER  SNAPS,    No.   2. 

One  quart  of  molasses,  one  pound  of  sugar,  one  pound  of  butter, 
two  teaspoons  soda,  three  tablespoons  of  ginger,  two  of  cloves.  Boil 
molasses,  butter,  sugar  and  spices  together  for  ten  minutes;  when 
cold  add  soda,  and  flour  to  roll  easily.     Roll  very  thin. 

M.  J.  c.  m'c. 

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GINGER  SNAPS,   No.   3. 

One  cup  molasses,  one-half  cup  brown  sugar,  one  cup  butter, 
tablespoon  ginger,  one  teaspoon  soda.  Boil  molasses  and  su^ar  to- 
gether, then  add  butter  and  gino;er.      When  cool  add  flour. 

MISS  MARY  WELLS. 
LEMON  SNAPS. 
One  large  cup  of  sugar,  little  more  than  one-half  cnp  butter,  two 
eggs,  two  tablespoons  boiling  water,  one-half  teaspoon  soda,  two  tea- 
spuons  lemon,  flour  to  roll  easily.  MRS.  G.  W.  GOODRICH. 

SNOW  BALLS. 

One  cup  powdered  sugar,  one  of  thick  sweet  cream,  whites  five 
eggs,  two  teaspoons  baking  powder.     Bake  in  gem  tins — frost. 

MARTHA  A.  RICE. 
WAFERS. 

Two  cups  butter,  two  cups  sugar,  two  eggs,  two  cups  flour — scant. 
Do  not  mix  stiff,  flavor.  Roll  very  thin.  They  require  very  little 
baking.  >   MRS.  J.  c.  m'c. 

SAND   TARTS. 

One  pound  flour,  one  pound  sugar,  three-fourths  pound  butter,  the 
white  of  one  egg,  and  yolks  of  two.  Cream  butter,  add  sugar  and  beat 
well,  then  eggs,  then  flour,  making  a  stiff  dough.  Roll  very  thin  and 
cut  into  shape,  moisten  the  tops  with  white  of  egg,  sprinkle  with 
line  sugar,  mixed  with  cinnamon,  have  ready  half  a  pound  almonds, 
blanched  and  split ;  })ut  one  or  two  on  each  cake,  and  bake  in  quick 
oven.  MISS  m.  m.  nellis. 


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FRUITS. 

PRESERVED.   JELLIED,    CANNED  AND  PICKLED. 

Ill  putting  up  fruits,  use  granulated,  or  best  white  coffee  sugar ; 
■cook  only  in  porcelain  kettle,  or  bright  tin  preserving-pan.  Let  a 
little  hot  water  stand  in  glass  cans  for  a  short  time  betore  putting 
fruit  in. 

In  the  following  recipes,  where  "bowls"  are  mentioned,  use  one 
that  will  hold  one  pint  and  a  half. 

TO   CAN   PEACHES. 

For  each  can,  allow  one  heaping  bowl  of  peeled  and  halved 
peaches,  one-half  bowl  of  sugar  and  a  coffee  cup  of  water.  Make 
a  syrup  of  sugar  and  water,  only  boiling  just  enough  to  make  clear, 
strain,  cool,  and  pour  over  the  peaches,  which  have  already  been 
put  in  cans.  Have  a  wooden  rack  at  bottom  of  large  boiler,  on 
which  place  cans,  and  fill  nearly  to  the  top  of  cans,  with  cool  water, 
set  on  stove  and  cover.  After  water  has  come  to  a  boil,  let  them 
remain  from  ten  to  twenty  minutes,  according  to  ripeness  of  fruit. 
Take  out,  let  stand  a  couple  of  minutes  to  settle,  fill  up  with  re- 
served syrup,  and  put  in  cans,  closing  securely.  Screw  down  covers 
again,  when  cool,  and  try  by  turning  upside  down  before  setting 
away.     If  the  cans  leak,  the  fruit  must  be  heated  again. 

CANNED   PLUMS. 

Can  them  in  same  manner  as  laid  down  for  peaches,  using  same 
proportions  of  fruit,  sugar  and  water  as  above. 

FOR  RED   AND   BLACK  RASPBERRIES  AND  BLACKBERRIES. 

Take  in  following  proportions :  three  bowls  fruit  to  one  of  sugar, 
and  half  a  bowl  water.  Put  together,  set  on  stove  long  enough  to 
beat  throughout,  and  boil  for  not  more  than  five  minutes,  then  can. 
This  quantity  fills  two  cans. 

CUERRIES. 

To  six  pounds  stoned  fruit,  add  three  pounds  sugar,  and  one  and 
a  half  pints  of  warm  water.  Set  on  stove,  let  boil  thoroughly  for 
five  minutes,  and  can.     This  should  be  enough  for  five  cans. 

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STRA  WBERRIES. 

To  six  lbs.  fruit  use  three  lbs.  sugar;  put  in  pan  alternately,  and 
let  stand  a  few  minutes  to  draw  out  juice.  Heat  slowly,  taking  off 
when  the  fruit  has  boiled  not  more  than  five  minutes. 

CURRANTS  AND   GOOSEBERRIES. 

May  be  canned  in  the  same  manner,  and  are  nice  for  pies. 

FEARS  AND   QUINCES. 

Are  canned  alike.     Pare,  halve,  core  and   drop  into    cold  water, 

until  all  are  ready.     To  one  lb.  fruit,  take  half  pound  sugar.     First 

cook  fruit  till  tender  in  water,  keeping   closely  covered,  or  the  fruit 

will  darken  ;  when  tender,  pour  off  water,  leaving  it  an  inch  below 

surface  of  fruit;  pour  in  sugar  and  boil  for  ten  minutes.     To  pears 

add  slices  of  lemon,  or  small  pieces  of  ginger  root  just  before  putting 

into  the  cans. 

SPICED   GRAPES. 

Press  pulp  of  grapes  out  of  the  skins,  and  put  it  over  to  boil,  until 
the  seeds  are  loosened,  then  pass  through  a  colander  to  separate 
them.  Put  pulp  and  skins  together  and  weigh  them  ;  to  five  lbs. 
grapes  take  two  and  one-half  lbs.  brown  sugar,  one  pint  vinegar, 
one  heaped  teaspoon  each  of  salr,  pepper,  cloves,  cinnamon  and  all- 
spice. Mix  thoroughly,  set  on  range,  and  boil  until  they  are  some- 
what thickened,  beirjg  careful  they  do  not  burn.     To  eat  with  meats. 

CRAB  APPLE  JELLY. 

Take  the  stems  and  flower-buds  from  the  ap})les,  cut  out  spots,  and 
cut  in  half,  if  large.  Put  on  range  with  water  enough  tocme  just 
to  top  of  fruit,  cover  closely,  and  cook  until  it  is  thoroughly  soft. 
Mash  well,  and  turn  into  jelly  bag,  and  let  ^Irain,  from  afternoon 
till  next  morning,  when  all  that  is  good  will  have  come  through. 
Measure  juice,  and  to  each  pint,  allow  one  full  pint  of  sugar  ;  boil 
the  juice  briskly  for  fifteen  minutes,  and  skim,  then  add  the  sugar, 
let  it  come  again  to  a  boil,  and  skim  while  boiling,  for  ten  mm- 
utes longer;  or  until,  when  the  drops  in  falling  from  the  spoon,  will 
jelly  on  it,  before  all  has  dripped  away.  Turn  into  turriblers  or 
bowls,  cover  with  some  thin  fabric  to  keep  flies  away,  unti] 
hardened,  which  will  be  in  one  or  two  days.      Cover    top    of   jelly 

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witli   letter  paper   dipped   \v.   brandy;  and  tlie  bowls,  t^Iasses,  etc., 
witli  brown  paper  dipped  in  wliite  of  eggp,  or  dissolved  gelatine. 

QUINCE  JELLY. 
Cut  up  the  quinces  without  peeling,  using  part  only,  of  the  seeds. 
The  peelings  of  those  which  are  to  be  canned,  can  also  be  used  for 
jelly,  and  a  few  apples  may  be  added,  if  desired.     Proceed  exactly 
as  with  the  crab  apples. 

GRAPE  AND  PLUM  JELLY. 
These  can  be  made  in  same  manner,  except  that  they  take  much 
less  time  to  cook  soft  than  the  others.  Any  juice  which  may  nut 
drip  from  the  bng  over  night,  will  not  be  clear,  or  make  a  clear 
jelly.  This  is  a  much  easier  way  to  make  jellies,  than  to  squeeze 
juice  through  bag  while  it  is  hot. 

YELLOW  TOMATO  PRESERVES. 
Remove  the  skins,  take  half  a  pound  of  sugar  to  one  of  tomatoes; 
boil  till  syrup  is  thick;  before  they  are  quite  done,   add  lemon 
sliced  thin,  allowing  one  to  a  quart.      Put  in  cans.     HETTIE  b.  b. 

PICKLED  PLUMS, 

For  seven  pounds  of  plumbs,  take  three   of  sugar,  one  quart  of 

vinegar,  one  ounce  whole  cloves,  one  ounce  stick  cinnamon.     Poil 

together   sugar,  vinegar  and  spices,  throw   over   the  fruit.      When 

cool,  strain  off  the  syrup ;  boil  and  pour  over  fruit,  repeating  again 

the  first  day.     Let  stand  three  days,  drain  off,  and  boil  again. 

MKS.  m'c. 
PICKLED    PEARS. 

Quantity  of  fruit,  sugar,  vinegar  and  spices,  same  as  for  plums. 
Steam  pears  till  tender.  Dissolve  sugar  in  vinegar,  with  spices; 
let  boil  and  ponr  on  fruit.  MRS.  OLLIE  abell. 

RIPE  CUCUMBER  PICKLES. 

Soak  sliced  cucumbers  in  weak  vinegar  twenty-four  hours.  Dry 
them,  make  a  syrup  of  two  pounds  of  sugar,  one  quart  vinegar,  one 
of  cinnamon  buds.     Cook  untd  tender.  MRS.  o.  A. 

TO  STEW  CRANBERRIES  NICELY. 

One  cup  of  sugar,  half  a  cup  of  water,  one  and  a  half  of  cran- 
berries. Bring  sugar  and.  water  to  boiling,  stir  in  berries,  keep 
stirririg  till  all  are  burst  open.  HETTIE  B.  B. 


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APPLES  STEWED    WHOLE. 

P;ire,  and  with  an  apple  corer  or  small  knife,  extract  the  core  ot" 
good,  jaicy  apples  ;  put  in  a  deep  dish  with  jast  enough  water  to 
cover  them  ;  put  in  steamer  and  steam  till  tender  and  clear  ;  t^ike 
out  apples  carefully,  pat  in  a  dish  and  cover  to  keep  hot.  Put  the 
juice  in  a  sauce-pan  with  a  cup  of  sugar  to  twelve  apples,  and  boil 
till  Hke  syrup;  put  in  a  little  mace  or  whole  cloves,  ten  minutes 
before  removing  from  the  fire.  Pour  over  apples,  cover  till  cold. 
Eat  with  cream  if  desired.  hettie  B.  b. 

CURRANT  JELLY. 

Put  currants  on  the  stove  in  a  pan  till  warmed  thoroughly,  then 
squeeze;  for  each  pint  of  juice,  take  one  pound  of  sugar;  let  the 
juice  come  to  a  boil,  pour  it  over  the  sugar,  stir  well,  and  when 
sugar  is  dissolved  pour  into  glasses.  MRS.  m'c. 

SPICED  CURRANTS. 

To  five  pounds  currants,  three  pounds  sugar,  half  pint  vinegar, 
one  tablespoon  each  cloves,  cinnamon  and  allspice,  tied  in  a  cloth. 
Buil  about  35  minutes.  mrs!  ollie  abell. 

TUTTI-FRUTTI. 

Put  in  a  stone  jar  three  pounds  sugar,  one  pint  brandy.  Then 
for  each  pound  of  fruit  put  in,  add  one  pound  of  sugar.  This 
should  be  begun  with  strawberries,  and  add  the  various  fresh 
fruits  as  they  come  in  their  season. 

TUTTI-FRUTTI,  No.  2. 
Put  in  two-gallon  jar  one  quart  brandy  and  three  pounds  granu- 
lated sugar.  Then,  as  various  kinds  of  fruit  are  obtained,  add  one 
pound  of  sugar  to  each  pound  of  fruit.  Begin  with  strawberries, 
cherries  stoned,  banannas,  pineapples  cut  in  pieces,  etc.  Keep  in 
a  cool  place,  and  stir  every  few  days,  till  the  last  of  the  fruit  has 
been  added.  The  quantity  of  brandy  and  sugar  mentioned  at  first 
will  bear  seven  or  eight  pounds  each  of  fruit  and  extra  sugar. 
Cover  with  paper,  or  transfer  to  cans  or  small  jars.  Use  only 
choice  fruit.  To  serve  with  cream,  freeze  with  it,  or  in  lemon 
jelly  or  pudding  sauce.  mrs.  n.  s.  brumley. 

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PRESERVED  P1^'E APPLES. 

After  paring,  cut  in  pieces  in  a  chopping  bowl,  leaving  out  the 
core  or  hard  part.  Chop  pretty  line.  Then  chop  the  core  by 
itself,'  strain  through  a  sieve,  put  together  and  weigh,  allowing 
three-quarters  of  a  pound  of  sugar  to  one  of  fruit.  Boil  a  few 
minutes  and  put  in  cans.  mrs.  s.  a.  k. 

CRANBERRY  JELLY. 

Put  one  quart  cranberries  to  boil  in  one  pint  cold  water.  Have 
ready  in  a  bowl  one  pint  of  sugar.  When  berries  are  perfectly 
soft,  mash  while  hot  into  bowl  containing  sugar,  and  stir  till  dis- 
solved.    Pour  in  mold  and  set  on  ice  twenty-four  hours. 

MRS.   E.   m'k. 


CONFECTIONS. 


BU'lTER   SCOTCH. 


Two  cups  molasses,  butter  size  of  an  Qgg^  one  cup  of  brown 
sugar,  one-third  of  a  cup  of  vinegar.  Boil  until  it  hardens  in  cold 
water,  and  pour  in  buttered  tins. 

CHOCOLATE  CARAMELS. 

Two  cups  brown  sugar,  one  cup  of  milk,  one  cup  of  molasses, 
one-quarter  of  a  pound  of  chocolate,  butter  size  of  an  egg.  Boil 
until  it  hardens  in  cold  water,  and  pour  in  buttered  tins. 

CHOCOLATE  CREAMS. 

Two  cups  sugar,  one-half  cup  of  water.  Boil  until  it  strings, 
put  aside  to  cool,  then  stir  to  a  thick  cream.  Flavor  with  vanilla 
or  lemon,  and  make  into  balls.  Melt  one-half  a  cake  of  chocolate, 
dip  the  balls  in  it,  and  place  on  buttered  plates  in  a  cool  place. 

CREAM    DATES. 

Make  cream  as  directed  for  chocolate  creams.  Take  one-half 
pound  fresh  dates,  remove  stones,  and  fill  centers  of  dates  with 
cream. 

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PICKLES,  ETC. 

FRENCH  CHOW  CHOW. 

One  quart  large  green  cucumbers  cut  in  pieces,  one  quai't  very 
small  ones,  one  quart  button  onions,  one  quart  green  tomatoes 
sliced  and  cut  in  pieces,  one  large  cauliflower  cut  small,  four  large 
peppers  cut  in  coarse  bits.  Put  all  in  a  weak  brine,  (one  cup  of 
salt  to  a  gallon  of  water,)  for  twenty-four  hours.  Scald  in  same 
brine  and  drain.  Make  a  paste  of  six  tablespoons  ground  mus- 
tard, one  of  tumeric,  one  cup  of  flour,  one  of  sugar,  two  quarts 
cider  vinegar.  First  moisten  the  dry  materials  with  a  little 
vinegar,  then  add  the  remainder,  stirring  continually  till  smooth 
and  thick,  then  add  the  pickles.  mks.  w.  n.  s 

TOMATO   CATSUP. 

Cut  up  and  boil  the  tomatoes  till  soft,  sift  them,  to  one  gallon, 

add  one-half  teaspoon  cayenne  pepper,  two  of  black  pepper,  two  of 

cinnamon,  two  of  cloves,  one  coffee  cup  of  sugar,  one  quart  vinegar, 

and  boil  till  thick.  E. 

CHILI    SAUCE. 

Six  quarts  ripe  tomatoes  cut  up  and  boiled  until  soft,  then  run 
through  a  colander  to  take  out  skins.  Add  nine  peppers  and 
three  onions  finel}'  chopped,  three  tablespoons  salt,  six  tablespoons 
sugar,  three  of  ginger,  four  of  cloves,  five  of  cinnamon,  two  of  all- 
spice, three  pints  vinegar.     Boil  till  it  thickens.     Bottle.  e. 

CBISP  CUCUMBER  PICKLES. 

Cover  pickles  with  a  boiling  hot  brine  made  in  the  propoition 

of  one  cup  of  salt  to  four  quarts  of  water.     The  next  da}^,  or  when 

cold,  turn  off  brine  and  boil  again,  turning  on  hot.     Repeat  eight 

or  nine  times,  after  which  drain  till  dry.     Take  vinegar  enough  to 

cover.     Spice  to  taste,  or  get  mixed  spices.     Five  cents'  worth  is 

enough  for  a  two-gallon  jar.     Boil  spice  in  vinegar  and  pour  on 

hot.  MRS.  s.  A.  R. 

GREEN   TOMATO  SAUCE. 

One  peck  tomatoes,  twelve  onions  chopped  fine,  half  a  cup  of 
salt,  one-half  cup  ground  mustard,  one  ounce  ground  ginger,  one- 
half  cup  white  mustard  seed,  one-fourth  pound  black  pepper.     Put 

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tomatoes,  onions  and  spices  in  alternate  layers  in  a  kettle,  cover 
with  vinegar,  add  one  pound  brown  sugar,  and  stew  for  two  hours. 

MRS.  M.   F.  S. 
MIXED  PICKLES. 

One  half  peck  small  cucumbers,  one  pint  nasturtiums,  one  quart 
string  beans,  one  quart  onions,  four  carrots  cut  in  pieces,  two  cauli- 
flowers, two  ounces  white  mustard  seed,  one  ounce  black,  one-half 
pint  salt,  onefourtli  pound  mustard,  mixed  with  one  fourth  bottle 
table  oil,  three  cents  worth  celer}'  seed.  Mix  all  well  together  ;  put 
in  a  stone  jai- ;  scald  vineojar  enough  to  cover  them  ;  add  a  little 
sugar.  MRS.  M   A.  F. 

LILLY  PICKLE. 

Slice  green  tomatoes  and  onions  very  thin  ;  put  in  stone  jar  a 
layer  of  tomatoes  two  inches  thick,  then  a  single  layer  of  onions  ; 
proceed  in  this  way  until  jar  is  full,  then  for  a  two  gallon  jar,  take 
one  pint  salt,  and  enough  water  to  cover  the  tomatoes,  which  must 
stand  over  night.  In  the  morning,  drain  off  the  brine  carefully ; 
put  in  jar  and  mix  with  pickle,  one-half  cup  white  mustard  seed, 
two  tablespoons  ppppercorns,  two  tablespoons  dry  mustard,  first 
mixed  with  a  little  vinegar,  and  enough  more  vinegar  to  cover. 
Sinnd  jar  in  pot  of  boiling  water,  for  about  an  hour  ;  and  when  all 
has  cooled,  remove  pickle  to  smaller  jars,  and  tie  up  closely. 

MRS.  E.  F.  s. 

SPICED    VINEGAR  FOR  PICKLES. 

To  five  quarts  vinegar,  one  and  three-fourths  pounds  brown 
sugar,  one  fourth  pound  white  mustai'd  seed,  one-fourth  bottle  table 
mustard,  one-fourth  pound  white  ginger,  two  ounces  each,  ground 
pepper  and  turmeric,  one-half  ounce  each,  nutmeg,  ground  all-spice, 
mace,  cloves  and  celery  seed.  Pound  these  all  well  before  putting 
into  tlie  vinegar;  add  one-fourth  pound  scraped  horseradish,  one 
large  sliced  lemon,  one  half  dozen  small  onions  scalded  in  brine, 
atid  laid  in  salt  for  a  day.  Pickles  should  lie  in  plain  vinegar  for 
two  weeks  before  putting  them  in  this  mixture. 


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BEVERAGES. 

COFFEE. 

For  six  people,  take  a  coffeecup  of  ground  coffee,  put  in  half  an 
egg,  stir  well,  add  one  pint  cold  water,  and  stir  again.  Set  coffee 
pot  on  cool  part  of  stove,  and  let  it  come  slowly  to  a  boil ;  stir  down 
and  fill  in  desired  quantity  of  boiling  water,  let  stand  to  boil  a  few 
minutes,  and  put  to  one  side,  until  ready  to  take  to  table.  It  should 
not  stand  long.  Serve,  it  possible,  with  a  large  teaspoon  of  whip- 
ped cream  on  top  of  each  cup. 

ICED   TEA. 

The  usual   allowance   is  one  teaspoon  of  tea  leaves,  and  a  little 

more  than  one  cup   water  to  each  person.     For  iced  tea,  make  in 

the  morning  a  stronger  tea  than    usual,  sweeten   and  set  in  cold 

place,    until   wanted.     Pour    into   goblets,  half    filled    witii    pieces 

of  ice. 

CHOCOLATE. 

Soak  two  squares  of  Baker's  chocolate,  (without  cutting  fine,)  in 
one-half  cap  water,  with  two  even  tablespoons  sugar  for  two  hours, 
on  back  of  range,  when  it  will  be  reduced  to  paste.  Have  one 
quart  milk  boiling  in  double  boiler,  pour  in  the  chocolate,  and  cook 
ten  minutes,  stirring  constantly.     Serve  with  whipped  cream. 

RASPBERRY  SHRUB. 

For  three  quarts  ripe  berries,  take  one  quart  good  vinegar,  put 
together  and  let  stand  twenty-four  hours,  then  strain,  and  add  to 
each  pint  of  juice  one  pound  of  white  sugar.  Boil  the  whole  to- 
gether, half  an  hour,  skim  and  bottle. 

GRAPE    WINE. 

To  every  gallon  of  well  bruised  gr;ipes,  add  one  gallon  of  water ; 
let  stand  one  week,  then  add  three  pounds  sugar  to  every  gallon 
of  wine;   let  it  stand  for  three  months,  draw  off  and  bottle. 

ELDER-FLOWER   CORDIAL. 

Take  three  gallons  water,  nine  pounds  white  sugar.  Let  this 
boil,  add  the  white  of  one  egg,  well  beaten,  skim,  and  add  one 

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quart  elder-flowers  (good  measure)  to  the  boiling  mixturi".  Stir 
and  remove  from  fire,  and  put  in  a  large  jar;  when  cool,  add 
three  tablesooons  lemon  juice,  and  one  yeast  cake,  stirring  well. 
After  six  days,  add  three  pounds  of  seedless  raisins,  or  others  if 
these  cannot  be  procured.  Put  in  a  large  jug,  corking  loo.sely 
at  first ;  let  stand  for  six  months,  then  rack  off  and  bottle. 


A  FEW  USEFUL  HINTS. 

FOR  JllLUUW   OR   FRVIT  STAINS. 

One  half  pound  chloride  of  lime,  one-fourth  pound  sal  soda  ; 
put  the  lime  in  a  jar  with  one  pint  water,  and  let  it  stand  over 
night;  next  morning  add  the  soda  and  three  quarts  water;  stir 
well,  let  it  settle  and  bottle  it.  Stains  and  mildew  will  soon  dis- 
appear from  clothes  soaked  in  it,  but  should  not  be  allowed  to 
stand  more  then  fifteen  minutes.  Then  wash  out  thoi'oughly  and 
rinse. 

TO    WASH  BLANKETS. 

Fold  the  blankets  and  lay  in  large  tub  or  bathing  tub.  Pour 
plenty  of  strong  warm  borax  water,  with  a  little  white  soap  dis- 
solved in  it,  over  the  blankets,  enough  to  cover  them.  Turn  the 
blankets  occasionally,  keeping  them  folded,  however,  and  let  them 
soak  several  hours.  Then  rinse  in  warm  water  and  put  through 
the  wringer.     This  method  saves  shrinkage  and  keeps  them  soft- 

MRS.    n.   I).    WALKKK. 

CHILBLAINS.  A  SUliL  BELIEF. 
One  pint  of  strong  vinegar,  a  lump  of  alum  as  big  as  a  butter- 
nut, one  teaspoon  saltpetre.  Set  on  the  stove  until  hot  and  dis- 
solved. Bathe  the  feet  two  or  three  times  in  this  mixture,  using 
it  hot  during  the  afternoon  and  evening.  When  retiring,  use  for 
fifteen  minutes  and  rub  the  feet  a  long  time  with  the  hand. 

MRS.   H.  P.  W. 


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TO  REMOVE  RUST  FROM   STEEL. 
Cover  the  steel   with  sweet  oil,   well  rubbed  on.     Forty-eight 
hours  after  rub  it  well  with   unslacked  lime,  finely  powdered,  until 
all  the  rust  disappears. 

TO  REMOVE  SUN  BURN. 

One  pint  simple  tincture  of  benzoine  atid  sixteen  parts  of  distilled 
water.     Bath  the  skin  with  this  twice  a  day. 

TO  DESTROY    WATER  BUGS. 

Clean  the  sink  and  dry  it  well  at  night.  Sprinkle  powdered 
borax  about  the  water  pipes. 

AN  EXCELLENT  DEODORIZER. 

To  purify  a  sick  room,  put  one  tablespoonful  of  bromo  chlora- 
lum  to  eight  of  soft  water.  Dip  clothes  in  and  hang  up.  This 
will  also  purify  the  breath  which  is  offensive  from  decayed  teeth, 
rinsing  the  mouth  several  times  a  day. 

FROST  ON   WINDOWS. 

"Windows  may  be  kept  free  from  frost  by  rubbing  the  glass  with 
a  cloth  wet  with  alcohol. 

TO   CLEAN  FEATHERS. 

Cover  the  feathers  with  a  paste  made  of  pipe  clay  and  water. 
Rub  them  one  way  only.  When  quite  dr}^,  shake  off  the  powder 
and  curl  them  with  a  knife.  Grebe  feathers  may  be  washed  with 
white  soap  and  soft  water. 

CAMPHOR  ICE. 
One  ounce  of  lard,  one  ounce  of  spermaceti,  one  ounce  of  cam- 
phor, one  ounce  of  almond  oil,  one-half  cake  of  white  wax,  melted 

together. 

TOOTH  POWDER. 

Equal  parts  of  gum  of  myrrh,  prepared  chalk,  orris  root  and  Pe- 
ruvian bark,  pulverized  together  and  well  mixed. 

TO  RESTORE  COLOR. 

Colors  destroyed  by  acids  may  be  restored  by  applying  ammo- 
nia ;  after  it  chloroform. 


TRY  PRESERVING  YOUR  FRUIT  WITHOUT  HEAT, 


89 
TO   RAISE   THE  PILE   OF    VELVET. 

Hold  over  boiling  hot  steam,  wrong  side  of  velvet  to  the  steam. 
Then  pass  the  back  of  the  velvet  over  a  hot  sad  iron. 

TO  KEEP  FURS  FRO 31  MOTH. 

Whip  them  well  tie  them  in  linen  bags,  put  into  the  boxes,  then 
wrap  closely  in  newspapers,  tie  or  seal  securely.  No  aromatics  are 
needed. 


WELSH  RAREBIT. 

One  fourth  pound  rich  cream  cheese,  one-fourth  cup  cream  or  milk, 
one  teaspoonful  mustard,  one-half  teaspoonful  salt,  a  few  grains  of 
cayenne,  one  egg,  one  teaspoonful  butter,  four  slices  toast.  Break 
the  cheese  in  small  pieces,  or,  if  hard,  grate  it.  Put  it,  with  the  milk, 
in  a  double  boiler.  Toast  the  bread  and  keep  it  hot.  Mix  the 
mustard,  salt  and  pepper,  add  the  egg  and  beat  well.  When  the 
cheese  is  melted  stir  in  the  egg  and  butter  and  cook  two  minutes, 
or  until  it  thickens  a  little,  but  do  not  let  it  curdle.  Pour  it  over 
the  toast.     Many  use  ale  instead  of  cream, 

BOSTON  COOK  BOOK. 


USING  PETTir'S  ClDKIl  AND  FRUIT  PRESERVATIVE. 


Preserve  Your  Fruit  Without  Heat ! 

:  BY  using: 

PETTIT'S 
PRESERVATIVE. 

This  article  has  been  upon  the  inarl<et  for  several  years,  giving  in  each  and 
every  case  perfect  satisfaction.  It  having  been  extensively  used,  a  very  large 
number  of  testimonials  could  be  recorded  liere,  but  we  believe  it  unnecessary, 
preferring  to  allow  it  to  be  sold  upon  its  merit. 

This  article  is  harmless.  It  will  keep  cider,  fruit,  etc.,  pei'fectly.  Give  it 
a  trial  and  enjoy  the  great  relief  of  putting  up  fruit  without  heat. 

PRICE,  40  CENTS  PER  BOX. 

Ask  your  druggist  or  grocer  for  it.  If  you  cannot  find  it  in  your  place- 
we  will  send  it  to  any  address  on  receipt  of  price.  Complete  directions  in 
each  box. 

PETTIT  IFa.  CO., 

CANAJOHAKIE,  N,  Y. 


SrJUClAL  SrlLJH 


.OF- 


§i/4IL  i  ABiKJiLiSIf i. 


COTTRELL  &  LEONARD. 

are  making  a  Special  Sale  of  -Seal  Sacques,  ^A/■raps, 
Jackets,  &c.,  previous  to  inventory,  and  are  offering  First 
Quality  Seal  Goods  at  prices  which  cannot  be  made 
next  season.  Seal  will  be  higher,  and  it  ^?vl]l  pay  to  buy 
a  Garment,  Cap  or  Gloves  no^A'■,  even  for  next  year's  use. 

J^^PLUSH  SACKS  AND  WRAPS, 

472  and  474  Broadway, 

ALBANY,   N.  Y. 

A    BEAK    STANDS    BY   THK    BOOK. 


TxaiE 


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ALBANY,   N.  Y. 


STONE&SHANKS, 

56  JNIoptl7  Pearl  St.j 

ALBANY,  F.  7. 

.  Will  hold  during  January  and  February  a 
special  sale  of 

pi9^l^a(;^^iirtai95. 

This  sale  nvill  include  their  entire  line  of  novelties  in 

SASH  CURTIMS, 

And  prices  7uill  be  named  to  make  the  sale  specially  attractive. 


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Giving  a  correct  and  graphic  description  of   local  events  as  they  occur, 

AT  ONLY  $1.50. 

The  above  refers  to  a  year's  subscription  to 

Tm  MWm  torts  iiUtolj 


CANAJOHARIE,  N.  Y., 

Which,  is  the  Breeziest,  Brightest  aod 

Best    Weekly    Baper   in   the 

^vlohaw^k:  Valley. 

Editor  and  Proprietor,  WILLET  E.  COOK. 


C     S  T  I  C  H  T  , 

DEALER   IN 


Boots,  glioes  ar\d  I^ubbers. 


HOUSE  ESTABLISHED    1850. 


GANAJOHARIE,  IV.  Y. 


HATTERS'. 


The  Oldest  and  Largest  Clothing  Emporium  in  Central  New  York. 

DEALERS    IN 


HATS,  CAPS  AND  GENTS'  FURNISHING  GOODS. 


:e'(Dti 


(^arpeits,  ^ 


•  /Aeits  and  ^ 

^  AAattings, 

GO     TO 

A,B,VanGaasbeek&Co, 

69  North  Pearl  St., 

ALBANY,  N.  Y. 


IN  MEDICINE, 


Pettit's  Little  Liver  Pills. 

A  CERTAIN  CURE  FOR 

Constipation,  Head  Ache,  Liver  Complaint, 

DYSPEPSIA  AND  BILIOUSNESS. 

Many  persons,  particularly  ladies,  dislike  to  take  Pills;  but  there  are  numerous 
reasons  why  the  pill  form  of  administering  medicine  is  preferable.  With  a  view  to 
meet  this  objection  as  far  as  possible,  we  have  compounded  PETTIT'S  LI  TTLE  LIVER 
PILLS  of  the  most  highly  concentrated  medicinal  roots,  and  they  are  therefore  so 
small  that  they  can  be  easily  taken;  and.  being  sugar  coated,  are  rendered  tasteless^ 
We  feel  sure  a  trial  will  convince  you  that  they  are  far  superior  to  any  other  in  the 
market.  If  your  druggist  does  not  keep  ihem,  send  us  25  cents  and  we  will  send  you  a 
box  by  mail. 


PETTIT  MFg,  (50„ 


CANAJOHARIE,  N.  Y. 


Custom's  Injuries. 

Described  by  a  Noted  London 
Dentist. 


37  High  Hoi.born,  ) 
London  W.  O.  j 
Gkntlemen  :  I  consider  the  bris- 
tle tooth  brush  has  to  answer  in  no 
little  measure  for  the  receding 
gums  around  the  necks  of  the 
teeth  so  constantly  brought  to 
our  notice.  After  thoroughly 
testing  the 


tp^js^^rroo'T^S^^J 


I   TANT   WEAD    IT.      TAN    OO  ? " 

I  have  no  hesitation  in  saying  that  any 
one  who  uses  it  for  one  week  will 
never  go  back  to  the  old  bristle  brush 
ivith  its  attendant  miseries  of  Loose 

Bristles  and  Constantly  Wounded  Gums. 

Faithfully  yours. 

J.  SHIPLEY  SLIPPER,  Dental  Surgeon. 

ITS  ECONOMY. 

Holder  (imperishable"),  35  cents.    Polishers  only  need  be  renewed;  18  (boxed),  25 
cents.    At  dealers,  or  mailed. 


THE  HORSEY  MFG.  CO. 


UTICA,  N.  Y. 


mrnm  m.  mwmm 


39  and  41  North  Pearl  Street, 

yiLBANY,  /  Y. 

Dry  Goods. 


J.  C.   BKACH, 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

(^hampagne-i^ider, 

BOILED  CIDER, 

—AND— 

PURE  eiDER  VINEGAR. 

Russet    Cider     in     Bottles    a     Specialty. 

PALATINE  BRIDGE,  N.  Y. 


ANDREW  DUNN  «fe  SON, 

WHOLESALE  AND  RETAIL 

JEWELKRS, 


AND  IMPORTERS  OF 


Diamonds  ^  Artistie  fsf  oydtics. 

The  largest  stock  in  the  Mohawk  Valley  of  Diamonds,  Jewelry- 
Watches  and  Clocks,  Bronzes,  and  Novelties  and  Objects 
D' Art.     Badges,  Society  Pins,  and  Prizes  of  all  kinds. 

For  ingenuity  of  composition,  delicacy  of  chasing,  gracefulness  and  good 
taste  of  the  details,  our  goods  are  unexcelled. 

REPAIRING  A  SPECIALTY. 

ANDREW  DUNN   Sc   SON,  Fort  Plain,  N.  Y. 


TO  OBTAIN  THE  GREATEST  SUCCESS 

with  the  valuable  recipes  contained  in  this  book,  you  should  use  the 

AcMl  Baking  Powder 


WHICH    IS    ABSOLUTELY 


PURE  and   HEALTHFUL. 

If  your  Grocer  does  not  keep  it  send  orders  to 

KIRBY  &  DIEFENDORF, 

CANAJOHARIE,  N.  Y., 

owners  of  this  celebrated  brand. 

It^"  Mail  orders  promptly  attended  to. 
It^^  Discount  to  th»  trade  on  application. 

KIRBY  &  DIEFENDORF, 
36  Church  Street,  CANAJOHARIE,  N.  Y. 


•Msk  l^owr  Ifruffgist  for 

HANSON'S 

If  he  does  not  keep  it,  do  not  let  him  convince  you  that  some  imitation 
is  just  as  good.     Send  by  mail  to 

"W.  T.  HJLisrso^sr  &  oo., 

SCHENECTADY,  N.  Y. 

Price,  15  and  25  Cents. 


Hanson's  Magic  Cokn  Salve  is  recommended  by  10,000  of  the  principal 
Druggists  in  the  U.  S.  and  Canada. 


Office  of  WAGNER  PALACE  CAR  CO. 
Opposite  Grand  Central  Depot, 
C.  D.  Fr.AGG,  General  Superintendent's  Office, 

General  Sup't.  New  York,  June  29,  1887. 

W.  T.  Hanson  &  Co.,  Schenectady,  N.  Y. 

hear  Sirs  .-—The  "  Magic  Corn  Salve"  came  duly  to  hand;  I  immediately  pave  it  a 
trial,  and  it  affords  me  much  pleasure  to  say  that  the  results  were  highly  satisfactory. 
My  feet  have  not  for  years  been  in  as  good  condition  as  they  are  at  present.  The  remedy 
is  a  good  one  and  all  who  are  tioubled  with  coi  ns  should  use  it.    Yours  truly, 

C.  D.  FL.-^GG,  Gen'l  Sup't. 


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Everybody   Reads  It! 

$4.00  Per  Year. 

ADDRESS 

Pdblisl^er  Jtjd(Je, 

NEW  YORK. 


USE 

BELLIff&ER  &  DTGERT'S 

^trictlij  pure  Balding  powder'. 

It  is  free  from  Alum,  Lime,  Ammonia,  Terra  Alba,  or  any  adulteration 
whatever.  Contains  strictly  pure  Grape  Cream  Tartar  and  Natrona  Bi-Car- 
bonate  Soda,  and  is  the  most  reliable  and  most  economical  Baking  Powder 
on  the  market. 


MANUFACTURED  BY 


BELIilNGElt  &  DYGERT, 

52  Church  Street,  -  CANA JOHARIE,  N  Y. 


CHARLES  W.  SCHARFF, 


Sole  Agent  for  the 


OELEBR..A.TED 


iarloR"  d  "Pease"  Furnaces, 


CANAJOHARIE,  N.  Y. 


HARDWARE. 

DOCKASH    AND    MYSTiC    RANGES, 

ALSO, 

IVEonitor  and.  Crown   Oil  Stoves, 
CANAJOHARIE,  N.  Y. 

DANIEL  SPIliKER,  Jr., 


General  Fire  and  Life 


OFFICES  AT 


CANAJOHARIE  aiifl  SPRAKERS,  N.  Y. 


Established  1868.  Incorporated  18S2. 


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ROCHESTEI?,  N.  Y. 

Preservers  .\xu  Packers  of  extra  quality  Canned  Fruits,  Vegetables,  Meats, 

and  other  Tauli.  Demcacies. 

These  goods  are  for  sale  by  first-class  grocers  Keuerally.    If  your  grocer  does  not 

keep  them,  send  dii'ect  for  priced  catalogue. 


If  you  want  the 
in  the  market,  buy 

CLARK  &  WOOD'S 

STAR  BRAND. 

Ask  your  Grocer  for  them.    Cured  by 

CLARK  &  WOOD, 

FORT  PLAIN,  N.  Y. 

P.  J.  McMANUS.  P.  W.  O'REILLY. 

McMANUS&  O'REILLY, 

Successors  to  JOHNSTON  &  REILLY, 

Dry  Goodgj 

59  &  61   North  Pearl  St., 


FREAR'S™lBAZAAR, 

Employ mg  over  ^0  0  people  and  con- 
taining a  stock  of  ^'^aflo,  anil  iJaac^ 
©n^  (S\ooilx^  aggregating  in  vakte  over 
$500,000,  co7nprising  the  latest  choice 
style  scoffers  shoppers  the  very  best  facil- 
ities, and  is  pronounced  by  all 


THE  LEADING 


Dry  (joods  House 


OF  NORTHERN  NEW  YORK. 


Wm.  H.  Frear,  ptcrchasiiig  his  goods 
direct  from  the  manitfactitrers,  and 
paying  spot  cash,  can  afford  to,  and 
does  sell  his  goods  at  loiver  prices  tha^i 
any  other  retail  merchant  in  the  State. 
The  best  place  to  trade  is  at 


FREAR'S  TlillT  BAZAAR 


CAiVAJOHARIE,  N.  Y. 


—  DEALER   IN  — 


gtOYes,  hardware,  Iron,  gteel,  Etc., 

—  AXD  IN  — 

THE  NEW  BEAUTY  OIL  STOVE. 

LATEST  AND  BEST.  FREE  FROM  ALL  ODORS. 

1^^  Should  always  be  used  to  obtain  best  results  from  recipes  given  in  this  book.  ..^ 

FRANK   SHUBERT, 

CANAJOHARIE,  N.  Y. 


—  DEALER   IN- 


Boots,  Shoes  and  Rubbers. 

I^^FINE  GOODS  or  ALL  KINDS  A  SPECIALTY. .^1 

JOHN  A.  ZOLLER.  HENRY  ZOLLER. 

JOHN  A.  ZOLLER  &  BRO., 


-DEALERS  IN  ALL  KINDS  OF- 


Lumber,  Shingles,  Lath,  Etc. 


-MANUFACTURERS  OF- 


SASI,  DOORS  AM  BUNDS. 

Mouldings  and  Turned  Work  of  all  kinds. 

Window  and  Door  Frames  made  to  order. 
All  kinds  of  Planing,  Scroll  and  other  Sawing. 

ADJOlXiNQ  SPiflNQ  /IXb  ylXLE  WORKS, 
FORT  PLAIN,  H.  Y. 


Don't  Fail  to  see  the  Unsurpassed 

ALSO  AGENTS  FOR  THE  POPULAR 


OARDMAN 
StGRAYv 

PIANOS 


SCHUBERT 

PIANO. 

From  $225  Upwards. 

FACTORY  AND  WAKK.ROOMS, 

543  t<^  549  Broadway,  over  N.  Y.  C.  RR., 

AicHrte,  ALBANY,  N.  V. 


ESTABLISHED  1837,  ^'^  ^^^     ^    LEPPEET, 


BtKuKK  YOU  Hrv.  [Send  for  Catalogue.]  Canajoharie,  N.   Y. 


J.  li.  EARLL.  F.  H.  LATIMORE. 

|^0ijsel70l(d  f{rt  I^ooms, 

173  GENESEE  STREET,  UP  STAIRS. 

Expert  TTpMsterers  and  Becoratois. 

MAKE  FROM  SPECIAL  DESIGNS 

Draperies,  Portieres, 

Upliolstereil  and  Cabinet  Furniture, 
Ornamental  IVood, 

]VIetal  and  C)ilass  ^Vork. 


Their  collection  of  Wall  Papers  embraces  the  most  effective  produc- 
tions of  American  iind  forfi,u;n  manufacturers,  while  the  most  recent  ideas 
of  (eilini?  decoration  are  exi)ressed  in  their  orii^niial  sivetches. 

With  the  workiui,^  details  under  the  personal  direction  of  F.  H.  Latimore, 
they  invite  orders  for  the  decoration  of  single  rooms  or  entire  houses. 


PATENT 


Esliance  and  Sanilar;  EefrigoraiorSp 


-MANUFACTURED  BY- 


The  Sweet  Refrigerator  Company, 

CANAJOHARIE,  N.   V. 


They  have  been  in  use  several  years,  and 
are  therefore  known  to  possess  the  follow- 
ing qualities  : 

1st.     Perfectly  dry  air. 

2d.    Economy  in  the  consumption  of  ice. 

3d.  Preservation  of  contents  longer  and 
in  better  condition  thaix  any  other  refrig- 
erator in  the  marliet. 

Jf.th.  Mo  zinc  or  other  metal  lining  to 
corrode. 

5th.    Easy  to  keep  clean. 

6th.  Twenty-five  per  cent,  more  inside 
space  than  any  other  refrigerator  with  the 
same  outside  measurem^ents. 

7th.    Do  not  require  broken  ice. 

8th.    Made  of  the  best  inaterial. 

9th.  All  sizes  and  forms,  for  dwellings, 
hotels,  stores,  restaurants,  markets. 

10th.  Entire  freedom  from  all  moisture. 

Has  been  awarded  medal  for  highest 
merits  at  the  American  Institute  Fair.  For 
prices  a.nd  further  particulars  write  to 

THE  SWEET  REFRIGERATOR  CO. 

CANAJOHARIE,  N.  Y. 


WILLIS  E.  DJEFENDORF, 


WHOLESALE   AND  F?ETAIL 


.►^is       —AND— 


■^  ^tal(*o^ef. 


FORT  PLAIN,  N.  Y. 

Orders  by  mail  promptly  attended  to.