,a ,,thousand ,,ways ,,to ,,please ,a ,,husband ,illustration ,illustration ,a ,,thousand ,,ways ,,to ,,please ,a ,,husband ,,with ,,bettina',s ,,best ,,recipes ,,by ,,louise ,,bennett ,,weaver ,,and ,,helen ,,cowles ,,lecron ,illustration ,the ,romance of ,cookery ,,and ,,housekeeping ,decorations by ,,elizabeth ,,colbourne ,a4 ,l4 ,burt ,company ,publishers ,new ,york ,copyright1 #aiag by ,britton ,publishing ,company1 ,inc4 ,all ,rights ,reserved ,made in ,u4 ,s4 ,a4 ,illustration ,a ,,dedication ,to every other little bride ,who has a ,bob to please1 ,and says she's tried and tried and tried ,to cook with skill and ease1 ,and can't6--we offer here as guide ,bettina's ,recipes6 ,to her whose ,bob is prone to wear ,a sad and hungry look1 ,because the maid he thought so fair ,is--well--she just can't cook6 ,to her we say3 do not despair2 ,just try ,bettina's ,book6 ,illustration ,bettina's ,measurements ,are ,all ,level ,c cup t teaspoon ,t tablespoon lb4 pound pt4 pint ,b4,p4 baking-powder ,illustration ,,contents ,,chapter ,,page ,i ,,home ,,at ,,last #aa ,,ii ,,bettina',s ,,first ,,real ,,dinner #ad ,,iii ,,bettina',s ,,first ,,guest #ag ,,iv ,,bettina ,,gives ,a ,,luncheon #ba ,v ,,bob ,,helps ,,to ,,get ,,dinner #be ,,vi ,,cousin ,,matilda ,,calls #bh ,,vii ,a ,,new-,,fashioned ,,sunday ,,dinner #cc ,,viii ,,celebrating ,,the ,,fourth #cf ,,ix ,,uncle ,,john ,,and ,,aunt ,,lucy ,,make ,a ,,visit #ci ,x ,,ruth ,,inspects ,,bettina',s ,,kitchen #db ,,xi ,,bettina',s ,,birthday ,,gift #df ,,xii ,,bettina',s ,,father ,,tries ,,her ,,cooking #di ,,xiii ,,bob ,,helps ,,with ,,the ,,dinner #ec ,,xiv ,a ,,sunday ,,evening ,,tea #ef ,,xv ,a ,,motor ,,picnic #ei ,,xvi ,,bettina ,,has ,a ,,caller #fb ,,xvii ,,bob ,,gets ,,breakfast ,,on ,,sunday #fe ,,xviii ,,bettina ,,gives ,a ,,porch ,,party #fi ,,xix ,,bettina ,,and ,,the ,,expense ,,budget #gc ,,xx ,,mrs4 ,,dixon ,,and ,,bettina',s ,,experiment #gg ,,xxi ,a ,,rainy ,,day ,,dinner #ha ,,xxii ,,buying ,a ,,refrigerator #hd ,,xxiii ,,bettina',s ,,sunday ,,dinner #hg ,,xxiv ,,bettina ,,visits ,a ,,tea-,,room4 #ij ,,xxv ,,bettina ,,entertains ,,alice ,,and ,,mr4 ,,harrison #ic ,,xxvi ,,over ,,the ,,telephone #ig ,,xxvii ,,bettina ,,has ,a ,,baking ,,day #ajj ,,xxviii ,,polly ,,and ,,the ,,children #ajc ,,xxix ,,bettina ,,puts ,,up ,,fruit #ajg ,,xxx ,a ,,cool ,,summer ,,day #aaa ,,xxxi ,,bob ,,and ,,bettina ,,alone #aad ,,xxxii ,,bettina ,,attends ,a ,,morning ,,wedding #aag ,,xxxiii ,,after ,,the ,,tea #aba ,,xxxiv ,,bettina ,,gives ,a ,,porch ,,breakfast #abd ,,xxxv ,a ,,piece ,,of ,,news #abg ,,xxxvi ,,bettina ,,entertains ,,her ,,father ,,and ,,mother #acj ,,xxxvii ,,the ,,big ,,secret #acc ,,xxxviii ,,after ,,the ,,circus #acf ,,xxxix ,,mrs4 ,,dixon ,,asks ,,questions #aci ,,xl ,a ,,telegram ,,from ,,uncle ,,eric #adc ,,xli ,,bettina ,,entertains ,,state ,,fair ,,visitors #adg ,,xlii ,,uncle ,,john ,,and ,,aunt ,,lucy #adi ,,xliii ,,sunday ,,dinner ,,at ,,the ,,dixon',s #aea ,,xliv ,a ,,rainy ,,evening ,,at ,,home #aed ,,xlv ,,ruth ,,makes ,,an ,,apple ,,pie #aei ,,xlvi ,,bettina ,,makes ,,apple ,,jelly #afb ,,xlvii ,,after ,a ,,park ,,party #aff ,,xlviii ,,bettina ,,spills ,,the ,,ink #afi ,,xlix ,,bettina ,,attends ,a ,,porch ,,party #aga ,l ,a ,,dinner ,,cooked ,,in ,,the ,,morning #agc ,,li ,a ,,sunday ,,dinner #agf ,,lii ,,bob ,,makes ,,peanut ,,fudge #agi ,,liii ,,dinner ,,at ,,the ,,dixon',s #ahb ,,liv ,a ,,good-,,bye ,,luncheon ,,for ,,bernadette #ahe ,,lv ,,bettina ,,plans ,,an ,,announcement ,,luncheon #ahh ,,lvi ,,ruth ,,and ,,bettina ,,make ,,preparations #aia ,,lvii ,a ,,rainbow ,,announcement ,,luncheon #aic ,,lviii ,,an ,,early ,,caller #aig ,,lix ,,ruth ,,comes ,,to ,,luncheon #bjj ,,lx ,a ,,kitchen ,,shower ,,for ,,alice #bje ,,lxi ,a ,,rainy ,,night ,,meal #bji ,,lxii ,,alice ,,gives ,a ,,luncheon #bab ,,lxiii ,,motoring ,,with ,,the ,,dixons #bae ,,lxiv ,,ruth ,,makes ,,baking ,,powder ,,biscuits #bah ,,lxv ,,plans ,,for ,,the ,,wedding #bbj ,,lxvi ,a ,,guest ,,to ,a ,,dinner ,,of ,,left-,,overs #bbb ,,lxvii ,a ,,handkerchief ,,shower #bbd ,,lxviii ,,just ,,the ,,two ,,of ,,them #bbg ,,lxix ,a ,,luncheon ,,in ,,the ,,country #bbi ,,lxx ,a ,,pair ,,shower ,,for ,,alice #bcb ,,lxxi ,,bob ,,makes ,,popcorn ,,balls #bce ,,lxxii ,,and ,,where ,,was ,,the ,,dinner #bcg ,,lxxiii ,,alice ,,tells ,,her ,,troubles #bdj ,,lxxiv ,,the ,,dixons ,,come ,,to ,,dinner #bdb ,,lxxv ,,the ,,wedding ,,invitations #bde ,,lxxvi ,,hallowe',,en ,,preparations #bdh ,,lxxvii ,,hallowe',,en ,,revels #bej ,,lxxviii ,a ,,foretaste ,,of ,,winter #bee ,,lxxix ,,surprising ,,alice ,,and ,,harry #beh ,,lxxx ,a ,,dinner ,,for ,,the ,,bridal ,,party #bfa ,,lxxxi ,,rehearsing ,,the ,,ceremony #bfd ,,lxxxii ,,after ,,the ,,wedding #bfg ,,lxxxiii ,a ,,happen-,,in ,,luncheon #bgj ,,lxxxiv ,,uncle ,,john ,a ,,guest ,,at ,,dinner #bgc ,,lxxxv ,,during ,,the ,,teachers' ,,convention #bge ,,lxxxvi ,a ,,luncheon ,,for ,,the ,,teachers #bgh ,,lxxxvii ,,ruth ,,comes ,,to ,,luncheon #bha ,,lxxxviii ,,the ,,hickory ,,log #bhd ,,lxxxix ,,some ,,christmas ,,plans #bhg ,,xc ,,after ,,the ,,football ,,game #bhi ,,xci ,a ,,thanksgiving ,,dinner ,,in ,,the ,,country #bib ,,xcii ,,planning ,,the ,,christmas ,,cards #bie ,,xciii ,,harry ,,and ,,alice ,,return #bii ,,xciv ,,the ,,firelight ,,social #cjb ,,xcv ,,alice',s ,,troubles #cje ,,xcvi ,,some ,,of ,,bettina',s ,,christmas ,,plans #cjh ,,xcvii ,,more ,,of ,,bettina',s ,,christmas ,,shopping #caa ,,xcviii ,,christmas ,,gifts #cac ,,xcix ,a ,,christmas ,,shower #caf ,c ,,bettina ,,gives ,a ,,dinner #cbj ,,ci ,,bob',s ,,christmas ,,gift ,,to ,,bettina #cbb ,,cii ,a ,,christmas ,,breakfast #cbe ,,ciii ,a ,,supper ,,for ,,two #cbg ,,civ ,,alice ,,comes ,,to ,,luncheon #cca ,,cv ,,ruth ,,stays ,,to ,,dinner #ccd ,,cvi ,,how ,,bettina ,,made ,,candy #ccg ,,cvii ,,ruth',s ,,plans #cci ,,cviii ,a ,,luncheon ,,for ,,three #cdb ,,cix ,,the ,,dixons ,,come ,,to ,,dinner #cde ,,cx ,a ,,steamed ,,pudding #cdi ,,cxi ,,on ,,valentine',s ,,day #ceb ,,cxii ,,ruth ,,gives ,a ,,dinner ,,for ,,four #ced ,,cxiii ,,alice ,,practices ,,economy #ceg ,,cxiv ,a ,,company ,,dinner ,,for ,,bob #cfj ,,cxv ,,supper ,,after ,,the ,,theatre #cfc ,,cxvi ,,washington',s ,,birthday ,,plans #cff ,,cxvii ,,an ,,afternoon ,,with ,,bettina #cfh ,,cxviii ,a ,,washington',s ,,birthday ,,tea #cgj ,,cxix ,,another ,,oven ,,dinner #cgc ,,cxx ,,bob ,,makes ,,pop-,,overs #cgf ,,cxxi ,,in ,,march #cgi ,,cxxii ,a ,,fireless ,,cooker ,,for ,,aunt ,,lucy #chb ,,cxxiii ,,the ,,dixons ,,drop ,,in ,,for ,,dessert #chd ,,cxxiv ,,ruth ,,passes ,,by #chg ,,cxxv ,,bettina ,,entertains ,a ,,small ,,neighbor #chi ,,cxxvi ,a ,,sunday ,,night ,,tea #cib ,,cxxvii ,a ,,shamrock ,,luncheon #cie ,,cxxviii ,,at ,,dinner #cig ,,cxxix ,,an ,,anniversary ,,dinner #cii ,,cxxx ,,ruth ,,comes ,,to ,,dinner #djb ,,cxxxi ,,mildred',s ,,spring ,,vacation #djg ,,cxxxii ,,helping ,,bettina #daj ,,cxxxiii ,,helping ,,with ,a ,,company ,,dinner #dac ,,cxxxiv ,,mildred',s ,,day #dae ,,cxxxv ,,polly ,,comes ,,for ,,mildred #dah ,,cxxxvi ,,mildred',s ,,plans #dba ,,cxxxvii ,a ,,luncheon ,,for ,,polly #dbd ,,cxxxviii ,,furs ,,to ,,put ,,away #dbg ,,cxxxix ,,planning ,a ,,children',s ,,party #dbi ,,cxl ,,the ,,party ,,circus #dcb ,,cxli ,,planning ,a ,,luncheon #dce ,,cxlii ,,the ,,new ,,car #dcg ,,cxliii ,,in ,,housecleaning ,,time #dda ,,cxliv ,,mrs4 ,,dixon ,,happens ,,in #ddc ,,cxlv ,,engagement ,,presents #ddf ,,cxlvi ,,with ,,housecleaning ,,over #ddi ,,cxlvii ,,spring ,,marketing #dea ,,cxlviii ,,plans ,,for ,,the ,,wedding #dec ,,cxlix ,,entertaining ,,the ,,wedding ,,guests #dee ,,cl ,,the ,,bridesmaids' ,,dinner #deg ,,cli ,a ,,morning ,,wedding ,,in ,,june #dei ,,clii ,,the ,,first ,,year ,,ends #dfa ,illustration ,,june4 ,no1 you cannot live on kisses1 ,though the honeymoon is sweet1 ,harken1 brides1 a true word this is1-- ,even lovers have to eat4 ,,chapter ,i ,,home ,,at ,,last ,illustration ,,home at last6 sighed ,bettina happily as the hot and dusty travelers left the train4 ,why that contented sigh8 asked ,bob4 ,because our wedding trip is over8 ,well1 anyhow1 ,bettina1 it's after five4 ,shall we have dinner at the hotel8 ,hotel8 ,why1 ,bob6 with our house and our dishes and our silver just waiting for us8 ,i'm ashamed of you6 ,we'll take the first car for home--a street-car1 not a taxi6 ,our extravagant days are over1 and the time has come to show you that ,bettina knows how to keep house4 ,you think that you love me now1 ,bobby1 but just wait till you sit down to a real strawberry shortcake made by a real cook in a real home6 ,half an hour later ,bob was unlocking the door of the new brown bungalow4 ,isn't it a dear8 cried ,bettina proudly4 ,when we've had time to give it grass and shrubs and flowers and a vegetable garden1 no place in town will equal it6 ,and as for porch furniture1 how ,i'd like to get at ,mother's attic and transform some of her discarded things6 ,just now ,i'd rather get at some of ,mother's cooking6 grinned ,bob4 ,oh1 dear1 ,i forgot6 ,i'll have supper ready in ten minutes4 ,do you remember my emergency shelf8 ,why1 ,bob--,bob1 they must have known we were coming6 ,here's ice--and milk--and cream--and butter--and bread--and rolls1 and even a grape fruit6 ,they knew1 and didn't meet the train because they thought we would prefer to have our first meal alone6 ,wasn't that dear of them8 ,and this will save you a trip to the corner grocery6 ,bettina fastened a trim percale bungalow apron over her traveling suit1 and swiftly and surely assembled the little meal4 ,i like that apron1 said ,bob4 ,it reminds me of the rainy day when we fixed the emergency shelf4 ,that was fun4 ,yes1 and work too1 said ,bettina1 but ,i'm glad we did it4 ,do you remember how much ,i saved by getting things in dozen and half dozen lots8 ,and ,mother showed me how much better it was to buy the larger sizes in bottled things1 because in buying the smaller bottles you spend most of your money for the glass4 ,now that you have to pay my bills1 ,bob1 you'll be glad that ,i know those things6 ,i think you know a great deal1 said ,bob admiringly4 ,lots of girls can cook1 but mighty few know how to be economical at the same time6 ,it's great to be your---- ,dinner is served1 ,bettina interrupted4 ,it's a 'pick-up meal1' but ,i'm hungry1 aren't you8 ,and after this1 sir1 no more canned things6 ,and ,bob sat down to3 ,creamed ,tuna on ,toast ,strips ,canned ,peas with ,butter ,sauce ,rolls ,butter ,strawberry ,preserves ,hot ,chocolate with ,marshmallows ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,creamed ,tuna on ,toast ,strips 7,two portions7 #a ,t-butter #a ,t-flour #a_/d t-salt #a_/b slice pimento #a ,c-milk #c slices of bread #a_/b ,c-tuna ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and pimento4 ,mix well4 ,gradually pour in the milk4 ,allow the mixture to boil one minute4 ,stir constantly4 ,add the fish1 cook one minute and pour over toasted strips of bread4 ,hot ,chocolate 7,three cups7 #a square of chocolate #c ,t-sugar #b_/c ,c-water #b ,c-milk #a_/d t-vanilla #c marshmallows ,cook chocolate1 sugar and water until a thin custard is formed4 ,add milk gradually and bring to a boil4 ,whip with an egg beater1 as this breaks up the albumin found in chocolate1 and prevents the coating from forming over the top4 ,add vanilla and marshmallows4 ,allow to stand a moment and pour into the cups4 ,strawberry ,preserves 7,six one-half pt4 glasses7 #d lbs4 berries #c lbs4 sugar #c ,c-water ,pick over1 wash and hull the berries4 ,make a syrup by boiling the sugar and water fifteen minutes4 ,fill sterilized jars with the berries4 ,cover with syrup and let stand fifteen minutes to settle4 ,add more berries4 ,adjust rubbers and covers4 ,place on a folded cloth in a kettle of cold water4 ,heat water to boiling point and cook slowly one hour4 ,screw on covers securely4 ,on ,bettina's ,emergency ,shelf #f cans pimentos 7small size7 #f cans tuna 7small size7 #f cans salmon 7small size7 #f jars dried beef #ab cans corn #ab cans peas #f cans string beans #f cans lima beans #f cans devilled ham 7small size7 #f cans tomatoes #f pt4 jars pickles #f pt4 jars olives #f small cans condensed milk #f boxes sweet wafers #a pound box salted codfish #c pkg4 marshmallows #c cans mushrooms #b pkg4 macaroni ,,chapter ,,ii ,,bettina',s ,,first ,,real ,,dinner ,,say1 isn't it great to be alive6 exclaimed ,bob1 as he looked across the rose-decked table at the flushed but happy ,bettina4 ,and a beefsteak dinner1 too6 ,steak is expensive1 dear1 and you'll not get it often1 but as this is our first real dinner in our own home1 ,i had to celebrate4 ,i bought enough for two meals1 because buying steak for one meal for two people is beyond any modest purse6 ,so you'll meet that steak again tomorrow1 but ,i don't believe that you'll bow in recognition6 ,so you marketed today1 did you8 ,indeed ,i did6 ,i bought a big basket1 and went at it like a seasoned housekeeper4 ,i had all the staples to get1 you know1 and lots of other things4 ,after dinner ,i'll show you the labelled glass jars on my shelves2 it was such fun putting things away6 ,june is a wonderful month for housekeepers4 ,i've planned the meals for days ahead1 because ,i know that's best4 ,then ,i'll go to the market several times a week1 and if ,i plan properly ,i won't have to order by telephone4 ,it seems so extravagant to buy in that way unless you know exactly what you are getting4 ,i like to plan for left-overs1 too4 ,for instance1 the peas in this salad were left from yesterday's dinner1 and the pimento is from that can ,i opened4 ,then1 too1 ,i cooked tomorrow's potatoes with these to save gas and bother4 ,you'll have them served in a different way1 of course4 ,and---- ,oh1 yes1 ,bob1 ,bettina chattered on1 ,i saw ,ruth down town1 and have asked all five of my bridesmaids to luncheon day after tomorrow4 ,won't that be fun8 ,but ,i promise you that the neglected groom shall have every one of the good things when he comes home at night6 ,it makes me feel happy1 ,i can tell you1 to have a home like this4 ,it's pleasant to be by ourselves1 but at the same time ,i can't help wishing that some of the bachelors ,i know could see it all and taste your cooking6 ,well1 ,bob1 ,i want you to feel free to have a guest at any time4 ,if my dinners are good enough for you1 ,i'm sure they're good enough for any guest whom you may bring4 ,and it isn't very hard to make a meal for three out of a meal for two4 ,now1 ,bobby1 if you're ready1 will you please get the dessert8 ,what8 ,strawberry shortcake8 ,well1 this is living6 ,i tell you what1 ,bettina1 ,i call this a regular man-size meal6 ,it consisted of3 ,pan-,broiled ,steak ,new ,potatoes in ,cream ,baking-,powder ,biscuits ,butter ,rhubarb ,sauce ,pea and ,celery ,salad ,strawberry ,shortcake ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,pan-,broiled ,steak 7,two portions7 #a lb4 steak #a ,t-butter #a t-salt #a_/h t-pepper #b ,t-hot water #a t-parsley chopped ,wipe the meat carefully with a wet cloth4 ,remove superfluous fat and any gristle4 ,cut the edges to prevent them from curling up4 ,when the broiling oven is very hot1 place the meat1 without any fat1 upon a hot flat pan1 directly under the blaze4 ,brown both sides very quickly4 ,turn often4 ,reduce heat and continue cooking about seven minutes1 or longer if desired4 ,place on a warm platter2 season with salt1 pepper and bits of butter4 ,set in the oven a moment to melt the butter4 ,if salt is added while cooking1 the juices will be drawn out4 ,a gravy may be made by adding hot water1 butter1 salt1 pepper and parsley to the pan4 ,pour the gravy over the steak4 ,new ,potatoes in ,cream 7,two portions7 #d new potatoes #a qt4 water #a t-salt ,scrape four medium sized new potatoes4 ,cook in boiling water 7salted7 until tender when pierced with a fork4 ,drain off the water1 and shake the kettle over the fire gently1 to allow the steam to escape and make the potatoes mealy4 ,make the following white sauce and pour over the potatoes4 ,white ,sauce for ,new ,potatoes 7,two portions7 #b ,t-butter #b ,t-flour #a ,c-milk #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and paprika4 ,thoroughly mix1 slowly add milk1 stirring constantly4 ,allow sauce to cook two minutes4 ,strawberry ,shortcake 7,two portions7 #b ,t-lard #a ,t-butter #b ,c-sifted flour #c_/d ,c-milk #a_/c t-salt #d t-baking powder #a qt4 strawberries #b_/c ,c-sugar ,cut the fat into the flour1 salt and baking powder until the consistency of cornmeal4 ,gradually add the milk1 using a knife to mix4 ,do not handle any more than absolutely necessary4 ,toss the dough upon a floured board or a piece of clean brown paper4 ,pat into the desired shape1 and place in a pan4 ,bake in a hot oven for #ab to #ae minutes4 ,split1 spread with butter1 and place strawberries1 crushed and sweetened1 between and on top4 ,serve with cream4 ,,chapter ,,iii ,,bettina',s ,,first ,,guest ,,hello6 ,yes1 this is ,bettina6 ,why1 ,bob1 of course6 ,is he a real woman-hater8 ,no1 ,i've never met any1 but ,i'll just invite ,alice1 too1 and tomorrow you won't be calling him that4 ,six-thirty8 ,yes1 ,i'll be ready for you both2 ,i'm so glad you asked him4 ,he'll be our first guest6 ,good-bye6 ,bettina left the telephone with more misgivings than her tone had indicated4 ,she couldn't disappoint ,bob1 and she liked unexpected company1 but the dinner which she had planned was prepared largely from the recipes filed as left-overs in her box of indexed cards4 ,well1 ,bob will like it1 anyhow1 she declared confidently1 and if ,alice can come1 we'll have enough scintillating table-talk to make up for disappointments4 ,alice accepted with delight1 promising to wear a dream of a gown that just came home1 and confessing to a sentimental feeling at the thought of dining with such a new bride and groom4 ,let's see1 said ,bettina in her spick and span little kitchen1 there is meat enough1 but ,i must hard-boil some eggs to help out these potatoes4 ',potatoes ,anna' will be delicious4 ,goodness1 what would my home economics teacher have said if she had heard me say 'hard-boil'8 ,they mustn't really be boiled at all1 just 'hard-cooked' in water kept at the boiling point4 ,there will be enough baked green peppers for four1 and enough of the pudding1 and if ,i add some very good coffee1 ,i don't believe that ,bob's ,mr4 ,harrison will feel that women are such nuisances after all6 ,it isn't an elaborate meal1 but it's wholesome1 and at any rate1 our gas bill will be a little smaller because everything goes into the oven4 ,when ,alice arrived1 ,bettina was putting the finishing touches on her table4 ,alice1 you look stunning6 ,and you look lovely1 which is better6 ,and the table is charming6 ,those red clover blossoms in that brown basket make a perfect center-piece6 ,how did you think of it8 ,mother ,necessity reminded me1 my dear6 ,my next door neighbor has roses1 but ,i covet some for my luncheon tomorrow1 and did not like to ask for any today4 ,so ,i had to use these red clover blooms from our own back yard4 ,they are simple1 like the dinner4 ,don't you envy me1 ,harrison8 asked ,bob at the table4 ,this is my third day of real home cooking6 ,you were unexpected company1 too6 ,the dinner consisted of3 ,boubons with ,tomato ,sauce ,potatoes ,anna ,baked ,green ,peppers ,stuffed ,bread ,butter ,cottage ,pudding ,lemon ,sauce ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,boubons 7,four portions7 #a ,c-cooked meat ground fine 7one or more kinds may be used7 #b ,t-fresh bread crumbs #a_/d t-pepper #a_/b ,c-milk #a ,t-green pepper or pimento chopped fine #a_/d t-celery salt #a egg #a_/b t-salt #a t-butter 7melted7 ,beat the egg1 add milk1 seasonings1 melted butter1 breadcrumbs and meat4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,fill buttered cups three-fourths full of mixture4 ,place in a pan of boiling water1 and bake in a moderate oven fifteen minutes4 ,the mixture is done as soon as it resists pressure in the center4 ,allow them to remain in the pans a few minutes1 then remove carefully upon a serving plate4 ,they may be made in a large mould or individual ones4 ,serve with the following sauce4 ,tomato ,sauce 7,four portions7 #a ,c-tomatoes #a slice onion #d bay leaves #d cloves #a_/b t-sugar #a_/b ,c-water #b ,t-butter #b ,t-flour #a_/b t-salt ,simmer the tomatoes1 onion1 bay leaves1 cloves1 sugar and water for fifteen minutes1 rub through the strainer4 ,melt butter1 add flour and salt1 add strained tomato juice and pulp4 ,cook until the desired consistency4 ,potatoes ,anna 7,four portions7 #a-a_/b ,c-cooked diced potatoes #b hard-cooked eggs #a_/b t-celery salt #a_/d t-onion salt #a ,c-thin white sauce ,place alternate layers of diced cooked potatoes and sliced hard-cooked eggs in a baking dish4 ,season4 ,pour a thin white sauce over all of this4 ,place in a moderate oven fifteen minutes4 ,stuffed ,green ,peppers 7,four portions7 #d green peppers #d ,c-boiling water ,remove the stems of the peppers and take out all the contents4 ,remove small slices from the blossom end so they will stand4 ,cover peppers with boiling water1 allow to stand five minutes and drain4 ,fill with any desired mixture4 ,bake in a moderate oven twenty-five minutes1 basting frequently with hot water4 ,filling for ,peppers 7,four portions7 #a ,c-fresh bread crumbs #a t-chopped onion or #a_/d ,t-onion salt #a_/c ,c-chopped ham1 or #a ,t-salt pork #a_/b t-salt #a ,t-melted butter #a_/h t-paprika #b ,t-water ,mix thoroughly and fill the pepper cases4 ,baked ,cottage ,pudding 7,four portions7 #a ,c-flour #a-b_/c t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt #a well-beaten egg #a_/c ,c-sugar #b ,t-melted butter #a_/b ,c-milk #a_/d t-vanilla or lemon extract ,mix dry ingredients1 add egg and milk4 ,beat well and add melted butter and extract4 ,bake twenty-five minutes in a well buttered mould4 ,serve hot with the following sauce3 ,lemon ,sauce 7,four portions7 #a_/b ,c-sugar #a-a_/b ,t-flour #a ,c-hot water #a t-butter #a t-lemon extract or #a_/b t-lemon juice #a_/b t-salt ,mix sugar1 flour and salt4 ,slowly add the hot water4 ,cook until thick1 stirring constantly4 ,add flavoring and butter4 ,,chapter ,,iv ,,bettina ,,gives ,a ,,luncheon ,o ,,you darling ,bettina6 ,did you do it all yourself8 ,mary exclaimed impulsively1 as the girls admired the dainty first course which their hostess set before them4 ,everything is pink and white1 like the wedding6 ,yes1 said ,bettina1 and those maline bows on the basket of roses actually attended my wedding4 ,and after this is over1 you may see that maline again4 ,i expect to press it out and put it away for other pink luncheons in other ,junes6 ,today1 since my guests were to be just my bridesmaids1 ,i thought that a pink luncheon would be the most appropriate kind4 ,isn't it fine to be in ,bettina's own house8 ,i can't realize it6 said ,ellen4 ,and the idea of daring to cook a whole luncheon and serve it in courses all by herself6 ,why1 ,bettina1 how did you know what to have8 ,well1 said ,bettina1 ,i went to the market and saw all the inexpensive things that one can buy in ,june6 7,they had to be inexpensive6 ,why1 if ,i were to tell you just what this luncheon cost1 you'd laugh4 ,but ,i want you to like it all before ,i give that secret away47 ,and then in planning my menu1 ,i thought of pinky things that went together4 ,that was all1 you see4 ,but didn't it take hours and hours to prepare everything8 ,why1 no4 ,i thought it all out first1 and wrote it down1 and did most of it yesterday4 ,i've found that five minutes of planning is worth five hours of unplanned work4 ,i haven't hurried1 and as ,bob will have this same meal as his dinner tonight1 ,i didn't have to think of him except to plan for more4 ,you see1 ,i estimated each portion as carefully as ,i could1 for it isn't necessary to have a lot of left-over things4 ,tonight ,i'll wear this same pink gown at dinner so that ,bob will get every bit that he can of my first luncheon except the silly girls who flattered the cook4 ,bettina1 there are so many things ,i'd like to ask you6 said ,ruth1 who was a little conscious of the shining ring on her left hand4 ,tell me1 for instance1 how you shaped these cunning timbales4 ,with your hands8 ,with a conical ice-cream mould4 ,it is so easy that way4 ,and this salad6 ,fred is so fond of salad1 but ,i don't know a thing about making it4 ,well1 ,i washed the lettuce thoroughly1 and when it was very wet ,i put it on the ice in a cloth4 ,i poured boiling water over these tomatoes to make the skins peel off easily4 ,and1 oh1 yes1 these cucumbers are crisp because ,i kept the slices in ice water for awhile before ,i served them4 ,good salad is always very cold2 the ingredients ought to be chilled before they are mixed4 ,these dear little cakes1 ,bettina6 ,how could you make them in such cunning shapes8 ,with a fancy cutter4 ,and ,i dipped it in warm water each time before ,i used it1 so that it would cut evenly4 ,i'd love to show you girls all that ,i know about cooking4 ,do learn it now while you're at home2 it will save much labor and even tears6 ,why1 ,bob said---- ,i knew that was coming6 laughed ,alice4 ,girls1 in self-defense1 let's keep the conversation strictly on ,betty's menu1 and away from ,betty's husband6 ,and so they discussed3 ,strawberries au ,naturel ,kornlet ,soup ,whipped ,cream ,croutons ,salmon ,timbales with ,egg ,sauce ,buttered ,beets ,potato ,croquettes ,pinwheel ,biscuit ,butter ,balls ,vegetable ,salad ,salad ,dressing ,wafers ,fancy ,cakes ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,strawberries au ,naturel 7,ten portions7 #b quarts strawberries #a ,c-powdered sugar ,pick over selected berries1 place in a colander and wash1 draining carefully4 ,press powdered sugar into cordial glasses to shape into a small mould4 ,remove from glasses onto centers of paper doilies placed on fruit plates4 ,attractively arrange ten berries around each mound4 ,berries should be kept cool and not hulled4 ,natural leaves may be used very effectively on the doily4 ,croutons for the ,soup 7,ten portions7 #d slices bread #b ,t-butter 7melted7 #a_/b t-salt ,cut stale bread in one-third inch cubes4 ,brown in the oven4 ,add melted butter and salt4 ,mix and reheat the croutons4 ,salmon ,timbales 7,eight portions7 #a ,c-salmon flaked #a_/d ,c-bread crumbs #a slightly beaten egg #b_/c ,c-milk #a ,t-lemon juice #a_/h t-paprika #a_/d t-salt ,mix ingredients in order named4 ,fill small buttered moulds or cups one-half full4 ,set in a pan of hot water1 and bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,serve with following sauce3 ,egg ,sauce 7,eight portions7 #c ,t-butter #c ,t-flour #a-a_/b ,c-milk #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-pepper #a egg yolk ,melt the butter1 stir flour in well1 and slowly add the milk4 ,let it boil about two minutes1 stirring constantly4 ,season1 add yolk of egg1 and mix well4 7,the oil from the salmon may be substituted for melted butter as far as it will go47 ,white ,cakes 7,sixteen cakes7 #a_/c ,c-butter #a ,c-sugar #b_/c ,c-milk #b ,c-sifted flour #c t-baking powder #a_/b t-lemon extract #a_/b t-vanilla #c egg whites ,cream butter1 add sugar1 and continue creaming4 ,alternately add the dry ingredients mixed and sifted4 ,add the milk4 ,beat well1 add flavoring4 ,fold in the stiffly beaten whites4 ,spread evenly1 two-thirds of an inch thick1 on waxed paper1 placed in a pan4 ,bake twenty minutes in moderate oven4 ,remove from oven1 allow cake to remain in pan five minutes4 ,carefully remove and cool4 ,cut with fancy cutters4 ,white ,mountain ,cream ,icing for ,cakes #a ,c-granulated sugar #a_/h t-cream tartar #a_/d ,c-water #a egg white #a_/b t-vanilla ,boil the sugar1 water and cream of tartar together without stirring4 ,remove from fire as soon as the syrup hairs when dropped from a spoon4 ,pour very slowly onto the stiffly beaten egg white4 ,beat vigorously with sweeping strokes until cool4 ,if icing gets too hard to spread1 add a little warm water and keep beating4 ,add extract and spread on cakes4 ,decorate with tiny pink candies4 ,,chapter ,v ,,bob ,,helps ,,to ,,get ,,dinner ,,guess who6 said a voice behind ,bettina1 as two hands blinded her eyes4 ,why1 ,bob1 dear6 ,good for you6 ,how did you get home so early8 ,i caught a ride with ,dixon in his new car4 ,and ,i thought you might need me to help get dinner2 it's nice to be needed6 ,but here ,i've been picturing you toiling over a hot stove1 and1 instead1 ,i find you on the porch with a magazine1 as cool as a cucumber6 ,the day of toiling over a hot stove in summer is over4 ,at least for anyone with sense6 ,but ,i'm glad you did come home early1 and you can help with dinner4 ,will you make the ,french dressing for the salad8 ,see1 ,i'll measure it out1 and you can stir it this way with a fork until it's well mixed and a little thick4 ,i know a much better way than that4 ,just watch your ,uncle ,bob2 see8 ,i'll put it in this little ,mason jar and shake it4 ,it's a lot easier and--there you are6 ,we'll use what we need tonight1 put the jar away in the ice-box1 and the next time we can give it another good shaking before we use it4 ,why1 ,bob1 what an ingenious boy you are6 ,i never would have thought of that6 ,you married a man with brains1 ,betty dear6 ,what is there besides the salad8 ,halibut steak4 ,it's ,friday1 you know1 and there is such good inexpensive fish on the market4 ,a pound is plenty for us4 ,the potatoes are ready for the white sauce1 the beans are in the fireless cooker1 and for dessert there is fresh pineapple sliced4 ,the pineapple is all ready4 ,will you get it1 dear8 ,in the ice-box in a covered jar4 ,why didn't you slice it into the serving dish8 ,because it had to be covered tight4 ,pineapple has a penetrating odor1 and milk and butter absorb it in no time4 ,what else shall ,i do1 ,madam ,bettina8 ,well1 you may fix the lemon for the fish4 ,no1 not sliced2 a slice is too hard to handle4 ,just cut it in halves and then once the other way1 in quarters2 see8 ,you may also cut up a little of that parsley for the creamed new potatoes4 ,that reminds me that ,i am going to have parsley growing in a kitchen window box some day4 ,now you can take the beans out of the cooker1 and ,i'll put butter sauce on them4 ,no1 it isn't really a sauce1--just melted butter with salt and pepper4 ,there1 ,bobby dear6 ,dinner is served1 and you helped6 ,how do you like the coreopsis on the table8 ,you always manage to have flowers of some kind1 don't you1 ,betty8 ,i'm growing so accustomed to that little habit of yours that ,i suppose ,i wouldn't have any appetite if ,i had to eat on an ordinary undecorated table6 ,don't you make fun of me1 old fellow6 ,you'd have an appetite no matter when1 how or what you had to eat6 ,but things are good tonight1 aren't they8 ,bob had helped to prepare3 ,halibut ,steak ,new ,potatoes in ,cream ,string ,beans ,butter ,sauce ,bread ,butter ,tomato1 ,cucumber and ,pimento ,salad ,french ,dressing ,sliced ,fresh ,pineapple ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,halibut ,steak 7,two portions7 #b_/c lb4 ,halibut ,steak #c ,t-flour #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika ,wash one pound of ,halibut steak and wipe dry4 ,cut in two pieces4 ,roll in flour1 and cook ten minutes in a frying pan in hot fat4 ,brown on one side1 and then on the other4 ,season with salt and paprika4 ,serve very hot4 ,string ,beans with ,butter ,sauce 7,two portions7 #a-a_/b ,c-string beans #b ,c-water #a ,t-butter #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika ,remove ends and strings from green beans4 ,add water and cook over a moderate fire for twenty-five minutes4 ,drain off the water1 add butter1 salt and paprika4 ,reheat and serve4 ,tomato1 ,cucumber and ,pimento ,salad 7,two portions7 #a tomato sliced #a_/b ,c-sliced cucumbers #a ,t-pimento cut fine #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #b pieces lettuce ,arrange lettuce on serving dishes4 ,place portions of tomato1 cucumber and pimento on the lettuce4 ,sprinkle with salt and paprika4 ,serve with ,french dressing4 ,french ,dressing 7,two portions7 #d ,t-olive oil #b ,t-vinegar #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika ,mix ingredients1 which have been thoroughly chilled1 and beat until the mixture thickens4 ,pour over the vegetables4 ,pineapple ,sliced 7,two portions7 #a pineapple #a_/b ,c-sugar ,remove the skin and eyes from the pineapple4 ,cut crosswise in half-inch slices1 and the slices in cubes1 at the same time discarding the core4 ,sprinkle with sugar and stand in a cold place for an hour before serving4 ,,chapter ,,vi ,,cousin ,,matilda ,,calls ,,hello1 is this you1 ,bettina8 ,this is ,mother6 ,i'll have to speak in a low voice4 ,who do you think is here8 ,no1--,cousin ,matilda6 ,just between trains1 but she says she must see how you are 'situated'6 ,clementine has such a wonderful establishment now1 you know6 ,no1 of course not1 but ,i want her to see how happy you are4 ,she seems to have the idea that an 'establishment' is necessary6 ,just to see the house1 you know6 ,i know the porch isn't ready1 but don't worry6 ,about three1 then4 ,good-by6 ,that afternoon ,bettina looked anxiously through the living room window across the bare little front yard4 ,if only critical ,cousin ,matilda had waited a few months before coming6 ,but then1 the only thing to do was to be as cheerful about it as possible---- ,so this is little ,bettina6 said a majestic voice at the door4 ,and how is love in a cottage8 ,how charmingly simple everything is6 ,they planned it all just as they wanted it1 explained ,bettina's mother proudly4 ,on a small scale1 of course1 but perhaps some day---- ,but ,i couldn't ever be happier than ,i am right now1 ,cousin ,matilda4 ,what do you think of our big living room8 ,browns and tans seemed best and safest in a little house like this1 and ,i knew ,i shouldn't tire of them as of any other color6 ,i do so dislike going into a bungalow with one little room in blue1 another in pink1 and so on4 ,the walls are all alike1 even in the bedrooms4 ,and the curtains are just simple cotton voiles1 ecru in the living and dining rooms1 and white in the bedrooms4 ,no side curtains to catch the dust and keep out the air4 ,but ,i beg your pardon for seeming too complacent2 ,i love it all so that ,i just can't help boasting4 ,what is this1 my dear8 ,a wedding gift8 ,yes1 isn't it lovely8 ,it is a sampler in cross-stitch that ,bob's great-great-grandmother made6 ,his ,aunt ,margaret had it put under the glass cover of this tea cart1 and gave it to us for a wedding present4 ,see1 the cart is brown willow1 and ,i think it looks well with our furniture1 don't you8 ,this is to be a living porch1 but we haven't furnished it yet except for this green matting rug4 ,and ,bob brought that hanging basket home from the florist's the other day4 4 4 4 ,oh1 yes1 this is my ,japanese garden6 ,bob laughs at me1 ,i have so much fun watching it4 ,what a lovely table decoration those red cherries make in your dining room1 my dear6 ,like a picture1 in that piece of dull green pottery6 ,yes1 ,bob says ,i decorate the table differently for every meal6 ,we use this breakfast alcove for breakfast1 ,sunday evening tea1 or any informal meal when we are alone4 ,you see how convenient it is6 ,i do want to put a round serving table with leaves on our living porch4 ,then we can eat there on warm evenings in summer4 ,bettina is very accomplished in economy1 said her mother4 ,you must let her tell you some of her methods4 ,clementine would be interested1 ,i'm sure1 said ,cousin ,matilda in her languid way4 ,is this your guest room8 ,yes1 and ,bob and ,i are proud of that4 ,we white enameled the furniture ourselves6 ,it is some that we found in a second-hand store1 and it was certainly a bargain1 though it didn't look it at the time4 ,i sewed the rags together for these blue and white rugs4 ,bob made that little open desk out of a small table that we found somewhere4 ,now that it is white1 too1 ,i think it is cunning4 ,and1 ,cousin ,matilda1 ,i give you three guesses as to the place in which ,i keep my sewing machine6 ,why1 ,i haven't seen it yet4 ,in the kitchen8 ,goodness1 no6 ,well1 ,i'll tell you6 ,this looks like a dressing table1 but is merely a shelf with a mirror above it4 ,the shelf has a cretonne cover and 'petticoat' that reaches the floor4 ,and underneath it--behold the sewing machine6 ,bob made the shelf high enough and wide enough to let the sewing machine slip under it6 ,but1 ,cousin ,matilda1 you must be tired of ,bettina's economies6 ,please sit down with mother in the living room and ,i will get the 'party4' ,and ,bettina wheeled her tea cart into the kitchen1 returning with luncheon napkins1 plates1 glasses1 a pitcher of iced fruit juice1 a plate of little chocolate cakes1 and several sprays of wild roses4 ,what delicious little cakes1 ,bettina6 ,at least you can't be called economical when you serve such rich and dainty food as this6 ,i must plead guilty still1 ,cousin ,matilda4 ,i made these little cakes partly from dry bread crumbs4 ,the fruit juice is mostly from the pineapple which ,bob had for dessert last night4 ,i cooked the core with about two cups of water and added it to the lemonade4 ,bettina1 ,bettina6 ,how did you learn these things8 ,robert is certainly a lucky man1 and ,i'm sure that some day he will be a wealthy one6 ,you must give me the recipes you used6 ,and ,bettina wrote them down as follows3 ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,little ,chocolate ,cakes 7,twelve cakes7 #b eggs #a_/d ,c-butter #a_/b ,c-sugar #a ,c-dry bread crumbs #c ,t-flour #a t-vanilla #c squares chocolate ,cream the butter1 add sugar1 and cream the mixture4 ,add the beaten eggs and stir well4 ,add melted chocolate1 bread crumbs1 flour and flavoring4 ,spread the mixture very thinly on a buttered pan1 and bake twenty minutes in a slow oven4 ,shape with a tiny biscuit cutter1 and put together in pairs with mountain cream icing between and on top4 7,icing recipe already given47 ,fruit ,juice 7,eight glasses7 #a ,c-sugar #b ,c-water #a-a_/b ,c-lemon juice ,boil sugar and water ten minutes without stirring1 add lemon juice1 and any other fruit juices4 ,cool and bottle4 ,keep on ice and dilute with ice water when desired for use4 ,serve mint leaves with the fruit juice4 ,illustration ,,july4 ,the market is full of delights in ,july3 ,fresh vegetables1 berries1 red cherries for pie6 ,good housewives and telephones seldom agree1 ,so market yourself6 ,you can buy as you see6 ,,chapter ,,vii ,a ,,new-,,fashioned ,,sunday ,,dinner ,illustration ,,you will go to church with us this morning1 ,bettina8 asked ,bob's cousin ,henry1 known also as the ,rev4 ,henry ,clinkersmith1 as he came into ,bettina's immaculate kitchen one ,sunday4 ,yes1 indeed1 ,i will go6 ,bettina answered him4 ,is it nearly ten o'clock8 ,oh1 yes1 nine forty-five4 ,i'll go at once and get ready4 ,cousin ,henry had arrived late ,saturday evening4 ,he was filling the pulpit of a friend that ,sunday morning4 ,bettina finished arranging the low bowl of pansies which was to be her table decoration4 ,for the dinner table1 she explained to ,cousin ,henry4 ,and ,bob1 she said as they walked to church 7,cousin ,henry was ahead with an old friend71 ,i do believe he was worried about dinner4 ,there wasn't a trace of any preparation to be seen6 ,you know ,i made the cake and the salad dressing yesterday1 and the lettuce was on the ice4 ,the sherbet was on the porch 7,i bought it1 you know71 and the lamb and potatoes were in the cooker4 ,well1 let him worry6 ,how long will it take to get it ready after we get home8 ,about fifteen minutes4 ,the table is set1 but ,i'll have to warm the plates and take things up4 ,then there's the gravy to make1 of course4 ,all ,i can say is this1 said ,cousin ,henry at dinner1 as he passed his plate for a second helping1 since you've explained the mysteries of the fireless cooker1 ,i realize how it would have helped those cold ,sunday dinners of the past generation4 ,the women could have obeyed the fourth commandment and given their families a good ,sunday dinner1 too6 ,that day they had3 ,leg of ,lamb with ,potatoes ,lamb ,gravy ,head ,lettuce ,thousand ,island ,dressing ,mint ,sauce ,bread ,butter ,pineapple ,sherbet ,bettina's ,loaf ,cake ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,roast ,leg of ,lamb with ,potatoes 7,ten portions7 ,a #d-lb4 leg of lamb #f large potatoes #a_/d t-paprika #a ,t-salt #b ,t-lard ,wash the lamb with a damp cloth4 ,wipe dry and sprinkle with two teaspoons of salt4 ,place the lard in a frying-pan4 ,when hot1 add the lamb1 and brown well on all sides4 ,place the meat in the fireless utensil4 ,sprinkle the potatoes with salt and paprika4 ,arrange these about the leg of lamb4 ,place the disks1 heated for baking1 over and under the baking pan4 ,cook three hours in the fireless4 ,use the drippings for gravy4 ,lamb ,gravy 7,four portions7 #d ,t-drippings #b_/c ,c-water #b ,t-flour #a_/b t-salt ,place half of the drippings in a sauce-pan4 ,add the flour1 and allow it to brown4 ,add slowly the water1 salt and the rest of the drippings 7two tablespoonsful74 ,boil one minute4 ,mint ,sauce 7,four portions7 #a_/d ,c-mint leaves #a_/b ,c-boiling water #b ,t-sugar #d ,t-vinegar #a_/h t-paprika #a_/d t-salt ,chop the mint leaves very fine4 ,add the boiling water and sugar4 ,cover closely and let stand one-half hour4 ,add the vinegar1 pepper and salt4 ,loaf ,cake 7,bettina's ,nut ,special7 7,twelve pieces7 #a_/c ,c-butter #a ,c-,c sugar #a egg #a-a_/b ,c-flour #a_/b t-cinnamon #c t-baking powder #a_/d ,c-nut-meats1 cut fine #a_/d t-salt #b_/c ,c-milk #a t-vanilla #a_/b t-lemon extract ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and the egg4 ,mix well4 ,add the flour1 baking powder1 cinnamon1 nut-meats1 salt1 milk1 vanilla and lemon extract4 ,beat two minutes4 ,pour into a loaf-cake pan prepared with waxed paper4 ,bake thirty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,,chapter ,,viii ,,celebrating ,,the ,,fourth ,,now1 boys1 run and play while ,alice and ,i set the picnic table6 said ,bettina to ,bob and ,mr4 ,harrison4 ,see if the fish are biting6 ,cultivate your patience as well as your appetites and we'll surprise you soon6 ,bettina1 let me help you unpack4 ,everything looks so dainty and interesting6 said ,alice1 as ,bob and ,mr4 ,harrison strolled off toward the river4 ,you ought to have allowed me to bring something1 although ,i'll admit that ,i do enjoy being surprised4 ,you were a dear to bring me with you6 ,i8 said ,bettina4 ,of course ,i'm glad to have you here--no one is better fun--but ,i wish you had heard something that ,bob told me4 ,he and ,harry ,harrison were planning to go fishing today1 all by themselves1 until ,harry suggested that ,bob might like to bring me along4 ,and then he added as an afterthought1 that as three is a crowd1 ,miss ,alice might be induced to come too4 7,why is it that ',miss ,alice' or ',miss ,kate' or ',miss ,may' always sounds so like a confirmed bachelor87 ,bob chuckled when he told me how careless and offhand ,harry tried to be6 ,betty1 how pretty those pasteboard plates are with the flag-seals pasted on them6 ,i saw some ready-made ,fourth of ,july plates1 but it was more economical to make my own4 ,and how do you like the red1 white and blue paper napkins and lunch cloth8 ',lunch paper1' ,i ought to say1 ,i suppose4 ,alice1 you arrange the fruit in the center in this basket1 with some napkins around it1 and with these little flags sticking out of it in every direction4 ,but first1 my dear1 please tell me why you changed the subject when ,i was speaking of ,mr4 ,harrison8 ,those devilled eggs wrapped in frilled tissue-paper look just like torpedoes4 ,alice1 ,alice1 ,i learned something new about you today4 ,harry said that society girls got on his nerves1 but that ',miss ,alice' seemed sensible enough6 ,goodness1 ,betty1 he has disagreed with every single thing ,i've said1 so far6 ,if he is being pleasant behind my back1 ,i don't see why he should be so disapproving in his manner to me6 ,but if he is really beginning to think me sensible1 let us by all means encourage him6 ,hide my frivolous new hat in the lunch-basket1 and give me something useful to be doing4 ,can't ,i appear to be mixing the salad8 4 4 4 ,honestly1 ,betty1 ,i do get tired of society as a single interest4 ,but what else is there for me to do8 ,go into settlement work8 ,i'd be a joke at that6 ,learn to design jewelry8 ,take singing lessons8 ,try the good old profession of matrimony4 ,why are you so fickle1 ,alice1 my dear8 ,i'm not2 it's the men6 ,every sensible one ,i meet is--well1 disagreeable to me6 ,meaning ,harry ,harrison8 ,he appears to be taking quite an interest1 at least6 ,that is merely his reforming instinct coming to the surface4 ,but--is everything ready now8 ,we'll sing a few bars of the ,star ,spangled ,banner1 and ,i'm sure the men will come immediately6 ,the lunch table was set with3 ,lobster and ,salmon ,salad ,ham ,sandwiches ,nut ,bread ,sandwiches ,pickles ,radishes ,potato ,chips ,devilled ,eggs ,moist ,chocolate ,cake ,bananas ,oranges ,torpedo ,candies ,lemonade ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,lobster and ,salmon ,salad 7,four portions7 #a ,c-salmon #a_/b ,c-lobster #a ,c-diced cucumber or celery #f sweet pickles cut fine #c hard-cooked eggs1 sliced #a t-salt #a_/b ,c-salad dressing ,mix the ingredients in the order given4 ,use a silver fork for mixing4 ,garnish with lettuce leaves4 ,ham ,sandwiches 7,four portions7 #a_/b ,c-chopped ham #b ,t-pickles #a ,t-chopped olives #c ,t-salad dressing #ab slices bread ,mix ham1 olives and pickles with salad dressing and spread on lettuce or nasturtium leaves between buttered slices of bread4 ,trim off the crusts1 and cut the sandwiches in fancy shapes4 ,devilled ,eggs 7,six eggs7 #f hard-cooked eggs #a t-vinegar #a_/d t-mustard #a t-melted butter #a_/d t-chopped parsley #a_/d t-salt ,shell the eggs1 cut lengthwise in half1 remove yolks1 mash them and add vinegar1 mustard1 melted butter1 parsley and salt4 ,refill the whites and put pairs together4 ,wrap in tissue paper with frilled edges to represent torpedoes4 ,moist ,chocolate ,cake 7,ten portions7 #a_/c ,c-butter #a ,c-sugar #b eggs #a_/b ,c-hot mashed potatoes #a ounce melted chocolate #a_/d ,c-milk #a ,c-flour #a-c_/d t-baking powder #a_/b t-cinnamon #a_/d t-clove #a_/b t-nutmeg #a t-vanilla ,cream the butter1 add the sugar4 ,mix well4 ,add the egg yolks1 slightly beaten1 and the potato4 ,stir1 add the chocolate1 milk and then all the dry ingredients which have been mixed and sifted together4 ,fold in the white of the eggs beaten stiffly4 ,add the vanilla4 ,pour into two layer-cake pans which have been prepared with waxed paper4 ,bake in a moderate oven for thirty minutes4 ,ice with white mountain cream icing4 ,,chapter ,,ix ,,uncle ,,john ,,and ,,aunt ,,lucy ,,make ,a ,,visit ,,uncle ,,john and ,aunt ,lucy had driven ,bob and ,bettina home from a ,sunday spent in the country4 ,do come in1 begged ,bettina1 and have a little lunch with us4 ,after such a bountiful dinner1 we really ought not to be hungry1 but ,i confess that the lovely drive home has given me an appetite4 ,and you've never been here for a meal6 ,don't be frightened1 ,uncle ,john1 ,i really thought of this yesterday1 and my cupboard isn't entirely bare4 ,it would be so much fun to show you our things and the house6 ,i'm not afraid ,i won't be fed well1 said ,uncle ,john1 but those clouds are black in the east4 ,if it should rain we'd have trouble getting home4 ,besides1 ,i don't like to have the car standing out in a storm4 ,i don't believe it'll rain1 ,john1 said comfortable ,aunt ,lucy4 ,and if it does1 well1 we'll manage somehow4 ,i1 for one1 would like to see ,bettina's kitchen--and all the rest of her house1 she added4 ,bettina arranged the dainty little meal on the porch table1 and ,aunt ,lucy and ,uncle ,john sat down with good appetites4 ,this looks almost too pretty to eat1 said he as he looked at his plate with its slice of jellied beef on head lettuce1 served with salad dressing1 and its fresh crisp potato chips4 ,and the nasturtium and green leaf lay beside them4 ,have a radish and a sandwich1 ,uncle ,john1 said ,bettina4 ,we have plenty1 if not variety4 ,our only dessert is fresh pears4 ,but it all tastes mighty good6 said ,uncle ,john4 ,say1 ,bob1 it is beginning to rain1 ,i believe6 ,sure enough1 a regular storm6 ,we must put the car in the empty garage across the street4 ,i'm sure we can get permission4 ,and he and ,uncle ,john hurried out4 ,it will blow over1 ,i'm sure1 said ,aunt ,lucy4 ,but if it doesn't--why1 ,aunt ,lucy1 stay here all night6 ,we'd love to have you6 ,the guest room is always ready4 ,i know you'll be comfortable1 and they can manage without you at home for once1 ,i'm sure4 ,of course they'll be all right1 and it would be quite exciting to be 'company' for a change4 ,if only ,uncle ,john thinks he can do it6 ,it looks as if there'll be nothing else to do1 said ,uncle ,john1 when he and ,bob returned4 ,not but what ,i'd enjoy it--but ,i haven't been away from home a night for--how long is it1 ,lucy8 ,seven years last ,may1 ,john4 ,all the more reason why this'll do you good4 ,oh1 ,i'm so glad you'll really stay6 said ,bettina4 ,now tell me what you like for breakfast6 ,anything you have except those new fashioned breakfast foods1 ,uncle ,john replied4 ,i might feed 'em to my stock1 now1 but not to a human being4 ,but don't you worry about me1 ,betty6 ,because ,i don't worry about the breakfast proposition4 ,bob here is a pretty good advertisement of the kind of cooking you can do6 ,the lunch that night consisted of3 ,jellied ,beef ,potato ,chips ,radishes ,peanut ,butter ,sandwiches ,iced ,tea ,fresh ,pears ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,jellied ,beef 7,four portions7 #a ,c-cold chopped cooked beef #a_/b ,t-chopped onion #a ,t-chopped pimento #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-pepper #a ,t-chopped parsley #a ,t-lemon juice #b t-granulated gelatin #a ,t-cold water #a_/b ,c-boiling water ,soak the gelatin in one tablespoon cold water for three minutes4 ,add the boiling water and dissolve thoroughly4 ,add the meat1 onion1 pimento1 salt1 pepper1 lemon juice and parsley4 ,stir well together and turn into a mould that has been moistened with cold water4 7,a square or rectangular mould is preferable47 ,stand in a cold place for two hours4 ,when cold and firm1 unmould on lettuce leaves and cut into slices4 ,salad dressing may be served with it4 ,radishes 7,four portions7 #ab radishes #a ,c-chopped ice ,wash the radishes thoroughly with a vegetable brush4 ,cut off the long roots and all but one inch of green tops4 ,these tops make the radishes easier to handle and more attractive4 ,serve in a bowl of chopped ice4 ,peanut ,butter ,sandwiches 7,twelve sandwiches7 #d ,t-peanut butter #a_/h t-salt #a t-butter #a ,t-salad dressing #ab slices of bread #ab uniform pieces of lettuce ,cream the peanut butter1 add the butter4 ,cream again1 add the salt and salad dressing1 mixing well4 ,cut the bread evenly4 ,butter one side of the bread very thinly with the peanut butter mixture4 ,place the lettuce leaf on one slice and place another slice upon it1 buttered side down4 ,press firmly and neatly together4 ,cut in two crosswise4 ,arrange attractively in a wicker basket4 ,,chapter ,x ,,ruth ,,inspects ,,bettina',s ,,kitchen ,,may ,i come in8 said a voice at the screen door4 ,i came the kitchen way because ,i hoped that you would still be busy with the morning's work1 and ,i might learn something4 ,you see 7and ,ruth blushed a little71 we are thinking of building a house and we have lots of ideas about every room but the kitchen4 ,neither ,fred nor ,i know the first thing about that1 so ,i told him that ,i would just have to consult you4 ,how dear of you1 ,ruth6 said ,bettina1 as she put away the breakfast dishes4 ,well1 you shall have the benefit of everything that ,i know4 ,bob and ,i began with the kitchen when we planned this little house4 ,it seemed so important4 ,i expected to spend a great deal of time here1 and ,i was determined to have it cheerful and convenient4 ,i never could see why a kitchen should not be a perfectly beautiful room1 as beautiful as any in the whole house6 ,yours is1 ,bettina1 said ,ruth1 warmly1 as she looked around her4 ,no wonder you can cook such fascinating little meals4 ,it is light1 and sunny and clean looking--oh1 immaculate6--and has such a pleasant view6 ,i wanted it to have lots of sunshine4 ,we had the walls painted this shade of yellow1 because it seemed pretty and cheerful4 ,perhaps you won't care to have white woodwork like this1 but you see it is plain and ,i don't find it hard to keep clean out here on the edge of town6 ,i think it is so pretty that ,i don't expect to regret my choice4 ,another thing1 ,ruth1 do get a good grade of inlaid linoleum like this4 ,i know the initial expense is greater1 but a good piece will last a long time1 and will always look well4 ,how high the sink is1 ,bettina6 ,thirty-six inches4 ,you see1 ,i'm not very tall and yet ,i have always found that every other sink ,i tried was too low for solid comfort4 ,the plumbers have a way of making them all alike--thirty-two inches from the floor1 ,i think4 ,they were scandalized because ,i asked them to change the regulation height1 and yet1 ,i find this exactly right4 ,and isn't it a lovely white enameled one8 ,i am happy whenever ,i look at it6 ,don't laugh1 ,ruth2 a sink is a very important piece of furniture6 ,i had always liked this kind with the grooved drain-board on each side1 sloping just a little toward the center4 ,and see how easily ,i can reach up and put away the dishes in the cupboard1 you see4 ,i don't like a single dish or utensil in sight when the kitchen is in order4 ,this roll of paper toweling here by the sink is very convenient for wiping off the table or taking grease off pans and dishes or even for drying glass and silver4 ,a roll lasts a long time1 and certainly does save dishcloths and towels4 ,do you use your fireless cooker often8 ,every day of the year--,i do believe4 ,i cook breakfast food in it1 and all kinds of meats except those that are boiled or fried4 ,then it is splendid for steaming brown bread and baking beans1 and oh1 so many other things6 ,mother keeps hers under the kitchen table1 but ,i find it more convenient here at the right of the stove--on a box just level with the stove4 ,next1 ,o ,neophyte1 you may observe the stove4 ,the oven is at the side1 high up so that one need not stoop to use it4 ,it has a glass oven door through which ,i can watch my baking4 ,i like this white enameled table4 ,and the high stool must be convenient1 too4 ,it is splendid4 ,ruth1 haven't you an old marble topped table at home8 ,it would be just the thing for pastry making4 ,yes1 ,i do know of one1 ,i think1 and ,i'll have the lower part enameled white4 ,fred can do it himself4 ,let him help to fix things up1 and he'll be all the more interested in them1 and in helping you use them4 ,bettina1 this is an adorable breakfast alcove6 ,what fun you must have every morning6 ,if we have one1 ,i don't believe we'll ever use the dining room4 ,how convenient6 ,here come the waffles--hot from the stove6 ,fred1 do have a hot muffin6 ,not at the same meal1 ,ruth6 ,no1 he'll be fortunate if he gets anything to eat at all6 ,he isn't marrying a ,bettina4 ,but he says he's satisfied4 ,bettina1 does ,bob help get breakfast8 ,indeed he does4 ,he loves to make coffee in the electric percolator and toast on the toaster4 ,he says that an electric toaster and plenty of bath towels are the real necessities of life1 but ,i say ,i cannot live without flowers and a fireplace4 ,oh1 you will have such fun1 ,ruth6 ,let ,fred help you all he will4 ,i'm hearing all this advice6 suddenly shouted a big voice in her ear4 ,look here1 ,mrs4 ,bettina1 does ,bob know that you are advising your friends to train their husbands just as you are training him8 ,fred1 you old eavesdropper6 ,i hope that ,ruth makes you get breakfast every single morning to pay for this6 ,aren't you ashamed8 ,don't you know that listeners never hear any good of themselves8 ,i suppose ,fred knew he needn't worry1 said rosy ,ruth1 as she took his arm4 ,look1 ,fred1 isn't it a dear little house8 ,may he see it all1 ,bettina8 ,yes1 if he'll explain how a busy man can get away at this hour of the morning4 ,well1 you see ,i was on my way to the office when ,i caught a glimpse of ,ruth's pink dress at your back door4 ,i happened to think that she said she didn't get a recipe for those 'skyrocket rolls' that you had at your party the other day4 ,i just thought ,i'd have to remind her1 for the sake of my future4 ,what under the shining sun6 ,oh1 pinwheel biscuits6 ,yes--that's it6 ,why--all right4 ,i have it filed away in my card-index4 ,here--with a picture of them pasted on the card4 ,i cut it out of the magazine that gave the recipe4 ,they are delicious4 ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,pinwheel ,biscuits 7,fifteen biscuits7 #b ,c-flour #d t-baking powder #c ,t-lard #a_/b t-salt #c_/d ,c-milk #a_/c ,c-stoned raisins #b ,t-sugar #b ,t-melted butter #a_/b t-cinnamon ,sift together the flour1 baking powder1 and salt1 work in the lard with a knife1 add gradually the milk1 mixing with the knife to a soft dough4 ,toss on a floured board1 roll one inch thick1 spread with butter1 and sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon1 which have been well mixed4 ,press in the raisins4 ,roll up the mixture evenly as you would a jelly roll4 ,cut off slices1 an inch thick--flatten a little and place in a tin pan4 ,bake in a hot oven for fifteen minutes4 7,these are similar to the cinnamon rolls made from yeast sponge47 ,,chapter ,,xi ,,bettina',s ,,birthday ,,gift ,,your set1 ,bob1 said ,bettina1 as she gathered up the tennis balls4 ,but please say you think ,i'm improving6 ,oh1 there'll come a time when ,i'll make you a stiff opponent1 but ,i'll have to work up my service first6 ,it's time to go home to breakfast now1 but hasn't it been fun8 ,fine1 ,betty6 ,we'll do it again6 ,i don't object at all to getting up early when ,i'm once up6 ,and we ought to get out and play tennis before breakfast every day4 ,i knew you'd like it when you'd tried it once4 ,but it took my birthday to make you willing to celebrate this way4 ,just you wait till you see what ,i have for you at home6 ,i made it all myself1 with a little help from ,ruth6 ,oh1 ,bob1 is that what you've been doing all these evenings8 ,i'm so anxious to see it6 ,i've begrudged the time you've spent all alone hammering and sawing away down in the basement1 but ,i didn't let myself even wonder what it was you were making1 since you had asked me not to look4 ,well1 while you're beginning the breakfast1 ,i'll be bringing your birthday gift upstairs4 ,then ,i can help you4 ,in a short time1 when ,bettina was arranging the cheerful hollyhocks on the table1 she heard a low whistle behind her4 ,there stood ,bob--looking like a sandwich-man1 with a brightly flowered cretonne screen draped about him4 ,well1 how do you like it8 ,oh1 ,bob1 it's the sewing-screen ,i've been wanting1 and it just matches the cretonne bedroom hangings6 ,here are the little pockets for mending and darning materials--and the larger ones for the unfinished work6 ,how beautifully it is made--and won't it be convenient6 ,it will be useful as a screen1 and also as a place for those sewing things1 for ,i have no good place at all in which to keep them6 ,it will be decorative1 too6 ,and how light it is6 ,i can carry it so easily1 and work beside it on the porch or in the living room6 ,glad you like it6 ,ruth designed it1 and made the pockets4 ,i did the carpenter work4 ,bob1 it's a lovely birthday gift1 and ,i appreciate it all the more because you made it yourself4 ,how pretty it is with all the woodwork enameled white6 ,i wanted it to match the bedroom things4 ,well1 is that coffee done yet8 ,tennis certainly does give me an appetite6 ,breakfast consisted of3 ,iced ,cantelope ,poached ,eggs on ,toast ,toast ,apple ,sauce ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,poached ,eggs 7,two portions7 #b eggs #a t-butter #a t-salt #a pt4 water1 boiling ,butter the bottom of a saucepan or frying-pan4 ,fill half full of boiling water4 ,break the eggs one at a time in a sauce dish1 and slip them very gently into the pan of boiling water4 ,the eggs will lower the temperature of the water to a point below the boiling point4 ,keep the water at this point 7below boiling74 ,allow the eggs to remain in the water four to six minutes1 or until the desired consistency4 ,remove from the water with a skimmer and serve on slices of toast which are hot1 buttered1 and slightly moistened with water4 ,the proper length of time for poaching eggs is until a white film has formed over the yolks and the white is firm4 ,a tin or aluminum egg poacher is very convenient4 ,when using rings1 butter the rings1 fill each compartment with an egg1 and dip into the boiling water4 ,these are inexpensive1 and economical1 as no part of the egg is wasted4 ,toast 7,four ,pieces7 #d slices bread #b ,t-butter ,toast slices of bread one-half an inch thick on the broiler directly under the flame1 or on a toaster fitted for a burner on top of the stove4 ,brown on one side1 then turn and brown on the other4 ,when both sides are an even golden brown1 butter one side1 care being taken to butter the edges4 ,set the toast on an enamel plate or tin pie-pan in the oven1 until all the pieces are ready for serving4 ,always serve toast very hot4 ,apple ,sauce 7,two portions7 #d apples #a_/c ,c-water #d ,t-sugar #a_/b t-cinnamon ,wash1 peel and core the apples4 ,add water and cook slowly in a covered utensil until tender4 ,remove cover1 add the sugar and cook two minutes4 ,sprinkle cinnamon on the top4 ,,chapter ,,xii ,,bettina',s ,,father ,,tries ,,her ,,cooking ,,so she is about to try her cooking on me1 is she8 said ,bettina's father to ,bob1 as he sat down at the table4 ,well1 ,i'll admit that ,i have looked forward to this all day4 ,but there was a time when ,i was a little more skeptical of ,bettina's culinary skill4 ,you know1 when mother was in ,california two years ago last winter---- ,now1 ,charlie1 you know that all girls have to learn at some time or other1 interrupted ,bettina's mother4 ,and ,i believe that ,bob has fared pretty well1 considering that ,bettina is just beginning to keep house---- ,i should say so6 said ,bob1 heartily4 ,why1 ,i'm getting fat6 ,i was weighed to-day1 and---- ,don't say any more1 ,bob6 ,we'll rent the house and take to boarding6 ,if you get fat---- ,no boarding-houses for mine6 ,not after your cooking1 ,bettina6 ,i had enough of boarding before ,i was married4 ,say--how long ago that does seem4 ,has the time dragged as much as that8 ,well1 ,i'll change the subject4 ,dad1 how do you like my ,japanese garden8 ,i think it's pretty1 don't you8 ,i certainly do1 my dear4 ,what are those feathery things8 ,why1 don't you know that1 ,father8 ,and when you were a boy1 you worked on a farm one summer1 too6 ,there's a parsnip and a horse radish1 and a beet4 ,then there are a few parsley seeds and grass seeds on a tiny sponge6 ,and see the little shells and stones that ,bob and ,i collected for it4 ,yes1 we found that pink stone up the river on a picnic a year ago last ,may1 before we were engaged1 or were we engaged then1 ,bettina8 ,and the purple one---- ,oh1 you needn't reminisce1 ,bettina interrupted hastily4 ,eat your dinner4 ,every little stone ,has a meaning all its own1 ,every little shell---- ,but it wouldn't do to tell4 ,i composed that poem just this minute1 said ,bob1 undisturbed4 ,will you help me get the dessert now1 ,robert8 ,are you ready1 ,mother8 ,and ,father8 ,yes1 indeed4 ,a very fine dinner1 ,bettina4 ,we never have steak fixed this way at home2 do we1 ,mother8 ,can we try it some day soon8 ,i have something for dessert that you like1 ,dad4 ,guess what6 ,what is it8 ,oh1 lemon pie6 ,that is fine1 ,i can tell you6 ,but ,i know already that it won't be as good as your mother's6 ,still1 we'll try it and see6 ,that evening for dinner1 ,bettina served3 ,devilled ,steak ,new ,potatoes in ,cream ,baking-powder ,biscuits ,jelly ,cucumber and ,radish ,salad ,lemon ,pie ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,devilled ,steak 7,four portions7 #b ,t-butter #a ,t-onion #a-a_/b lb4 flank steak #c_/d inch thick #b ,t-flour #a t-salt #a_/b t-pepper #a_/h t-paprika #a t-mustard #a ,t-vinegar #a ,t-flour #b ,c-water ,melt the butter in a frying-pan1 slice the onion in it and saut gently until golden brown in color4 ,remove the onion from the butter1 cut the flank steak into pieces three by two inches4 ,dredge these lightly in one tablespoon flour and saut in the butter until well browned4 ,remove the meat from the frying-pan2 add the salt1 pepper1 paprika1 mustard1 vinegar and flour4 ,mix all together and add the water slowly4 ,replace the steak in the pan1 cover closely and simmer one hour1 or until the steak is tender4 ,serve on a warm platter and pour the gravy over it4 ,baking ,powder ,biscuit 7,fifteen biscuits7 #b ,c-flour #d t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt #c ,t-lard #b_/c ,c-milk ,mix and sift the flour1 baking powder and salt2 cut in the lard with a knife until the consistency of cornmeal4 ,add the milk1 mixing with a knife4 ,pat into a rectangular shape1 one-half inch thick1 on a floured board4 ,cut with a biscuit cutter one and one-half inches in diameter4 ,place side by side in a tin pan4 ,bake in a moderate oven fifteen minutes4 ,cucumber and ,radish ,salad 7,four portions7 #a ,c-diced cucumbers #a_/b ,c-diced radishes #b t-chopped onion #a t-salt #a_/d t-pepper #d ,t-salad dressing #d lettuce leaves ,mix the cucumbers1 radishes1 onions1 salt and pepper4 ,add salad dressing4 ,serve on lettuce leaves4 ,lemon ,pie ,filling #a ,c-sugar #a_/b t-salt juice #a large lemon #b egg-yolks #a-a_/b ,c-water #a t-grated rind #a_/b ,c-flour #a t-butter ,beat the egg yolks1 add the sugar gradually and beat2 add the flour1 salt1 water1 lemon juice and rind4 ,cook in a double boiler until it thickens4 ,pour into the pastry shell1 cover with meringue and bake in a moderate oven until the meringue is brown4 ,pie ,crust #a ,c-flour #a_/c ,c-lard #a_/h t-salt #b ,t-cold water ,cut the lard into the flour and salt with a knife4 ,add the water gradually1 lifting with a knife that portion that was moistened first and pushing it to one side of the bowl1 wet another portion and continue until all is moistened1 using just enough water to hold together4 ,put together and place on a floured board4 ,roll the crust to fit the pan4 ,press the crust firmly into the bottom of the pan4 ,prick the sides and bottom with a fork4 ,crinkle the edges of the crust2 have the crust extend above the edge of the pan to make a deep shell for the filling4 ,bake the crust first to make it more crisp4 ,do not butter the pan4 ,bake from five to six minutes in a hot oven4 ,when the crust is done1 add the filling and cover this with the meringue4 ,meringue #b egg whites beaten stiff #e ,t-sugar 7powdered preferred7 #a_/b t-lemon extract ,do not beat the egg-whites until ready for use4 ,then beat until stiff and add the sugar and extract1 beating only a minute4 ,pile the meringue lightly on top of the filling1 and bake the whole slowly4 ,if baked too quickly1 the meringue will rise and then fall4 ,bake only until it turns a golden brown4 ,,chapter ,,xiii ,,bob ,,helps ,,with ,,the ,,dinner ,,here1 ,bettina1 let me mash those potatoes6 ,it's fine exercise after a day at the office6 ,and ,bob seized the potato masher with the same vigor that he used to handle a tennis racquet4 ,good for you1 ,bob6 ,they can't have a single lump in them after that6 ,about the most unappetizing thing ,i can think of is lumpy mashed potato1 or mashed potato that is heavy and unseasoned4 ,more milk8 ,you'd better use plenty4 ,here6 ,now watch me toss them lightly into this hot dish and put a little parsley and a lump of butter on the top4 ,there1 doesn't that look delicious8 ,i should say so6 ,and look at the fancy tomatoes1 each one with a cover6 ,what on earth is inside8 ,just wait till you taste them2 they're a new invention of mine1 and ,i do believe they'll make a splendid luncheon dish for the next time that ,ruth is here1 or ,alice brings her sewing over4 ,i'm practising on you first1 you see1 and if you survive and seem to like them1 ,i may use them for a real company dish4 ,you can't frighten me that way6 ,creamed chicken8 ,creamed veal4 ,don't you remember what we had for dinner last night8 ,there were two chops left and ,i made it of them4 ,i know it is good when made of cold veal roast1 but ,i had never tried it with cold veal chops--so again ,i am experimenting on you1 ,bobby6 ,you don't frighten me so easily as that6 ,i've just caught a glimpse of something that looks like cocoanut cake1 and ,i'll be happy now1 no matter how the rest of the dinner tastes6 ,there1 everything is on1 ,bob6 ,let's sit down to dinner1 and you tell me all about your day6 ,dinner consisted of3 ,creamed ,veal ,mashed ,potatoes ,stuffed ,tomatoes ,bettina ,bread ,butter ,sliced ,peaches ,cream ,cocoanut ,cake ,iced ,tea ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,creamed ,veal 7,two portions7 #a ,c-cooked veal chopped #a_/b ,c-white sauce 7medium7 #c rounds of toast ,mix the veal and sauce4 ,heat and serve hot on rounds of toast4 ,mashed ,potatoes 7,two portions7 #d potatoes #b ,c-water #a t-salt #a_/b ,t-butter #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a ,t-milk ,wash and peel medium-sized potatoes2 cook in boiling water 7salted7 until tender4 7,about twenty minutes47 ,drain and shake over the fire a minute or two until they are a little dry4 ,either mash with potato masher1 or put through potato ricer4 ,add butter1 salt1 paprika and milk4 ,beat till very light1 fluffy and white4 ,reheat by setting the saucepan in a larger kettle containing boiling water4 ,place over flame4 ,more milk may be needed4 ,pile them lightly on the hot dish in which they are to be served4 ,stuffed ,tomatoes ,bettina 7,two portions7 #b firm1 good-sized tomatoes #c ,t-fresh bread crumbs #b ,t-left-over cooked vegetables 7peas1 beans1 celery or corn7 #a ,t-chopped cooked ham or cooked bacon #a_/h t-paprika #a ,t-egg #a t-melted butter #a_/b t-salt ,wash the tomatoes thoroughly and cut a slice one inch in diameter from the blossom end1 reserving it for future use4 ,carefully scoop out the pulp1 being careful to leave the shell firm4 ,to the tomato pulp1 add bread crumbs1 left-over vegetables1 chopped meat1 egg1 melted butter1 salt and paprika4 ,cook the mixture four minutes over the fire4 ,fill the shells with the cooked mixture4 ,put the slices back on the tomatoes4 ,place in a small pan and bake twenty minutes in a hot oven4 ,,chapter ,,xiv ,a ,,sunday ,,evening ,,tea ,,what kind of tea is this8 ,ruth inquired one ,sunday evening on the porch4 ,why1 this is a mixture of green and black tea1 said ,bettina4 ,i like that better for iced tea than either kind alone4 ,i like tea1 said ,fred1 although perhaps that isn't considered a manly sentiment in this country4 ,i hope you do too1 ,ruth4 ,nothing seems so cozy to me as tea and toast4 ,and ,i like iced tea like this in the summertime4 ,an uncle of mine is very fond of tea1 and has offered to send me some that he considers particularly fine4 ,i believe that ,orange ,pekoe is his favorite4 ,i think that has the best flavor of all1 said ,bettina1 though just now we are using an ,english breakfast tea that we like very much4 ,and the green tea mixed with it for this is ,japan tea4 ,i've heard my uncle say that ',pekoe' means 'white hair1' and is applied to young leaves because they are covered with a fine white down4 ,uncle also says that black teas are considered more wholesome than green because they contain less tannin4 ,i tell you1 he's a regular connoisseur4 ,i see that ,i must become an expert tea-maker6 said ,ruth4 ,i'm learning something new about ,fred every day4 ,bettina1 do tell me exactly how you make tea4 ,fred can listen1 too1 unless he already knows4 ,well1 let's see1 ,ruth4 ,i take a level teaspoonful of tea to a cup of water4 ,i put the tea in a scalded earthenware tea-pot--that kind is better than metal--and pour boiling water over it--fresh water4 ,then ,i cover it and allow it to steep from three to five minutes4 ,then ,i strain and serve it4 ,you know tea should always be freshly made1 and never warmed over4 ,it shouldn't be boiled either1 not a second4 ,boiling1 or too long steeping1 brings out the tannin4 ,but how about iced-tea8 ,that has to stand4 ,it shouldn't steep1 though4 ,i make it just like any tea and strain it4 ,then ,i let it cool1 and set it on the ice for three or four hours4 ,i serve it with chipped ice1 lemon and mint4 ,mother always added a cherry to her afternoon tea1 said ,ruth4 ,that would be great1 said ,bob4 ,i don't care much for hot tea1 but ,i believe ,i would be willing to drink a cup for the sake of the cherry4 ,ruth1 said ,bettina1 ,i know now what ,i will give you for an engagement present since ,fred likes tea1 too4 ,a silver tea-ball4 ,surely that will symbolize comfort and fireside cheer4 ,speaking of firesides1 asked ,bob1 what material have you decided upon for your fireplace8 ,it seems to me that we're talking too much about tea-making1 and not enough about house-building4 ,that evening ,bettina served3 ,salmon ,salad with ,jellied ,vegetables ,boston ,brown ,bread ,sandwiches ,sliced ,fresh ,peaches ,one ,egg ,cake ,chocolate ,icing ,iced ,tea ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,salmon ,salad with ,jellied ,vegetables 7,four portions7 #a ,c-cooked mixed diced vegetables 7string beans1 carrots1 peas or celery7 #a ,c-meat stock or water 7hot7 #b t-granulated gelatin #a t-salt #a ,t-chopped pimento #c ,t-cold water #a t-lemon juice ,cooked vegetables may be combined for this salad4 ,soak the gelatin in cold water a few minutes1 add the meat stock or water and stir until the gelatin is thoroughly dissolved4 ,if it is not completely dissolved1 heat over a pan of hot water4 ,add the vegetables in such proportions as desired or convenient4 ,add the salt1 lemon juice and pimento2 turn the mixture into a moistened mould4 7,a ring mould is attractive47 ,allow to stand for one hour or more in a cold place4 ,when ready to serve1 remove from mould to a chilled plate4 ,if a ringed mould is used1 the center may be filled with flaked salmon over which salad dressing has been poured4 ,if the vegetable part is used as a salad1 salad dressing may be placed around the vegetables4 ,one ,egg ,cake 7,ten portions7 #d ,t-butter #a_/b ,c-sugar #a egg #a_/b ,c-milk #a-a_/h ,c-flour #b-a_/b t-baking powder #a t-vanilla ,cream the butter1 add the sugar gradually1 and the egg well beaten4 ,mix and sift the flour and baking powder and add alternately with the milk4 ,add the vanilla4 ,bake in a loaf-cake pan twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,chocolate ,icing for ,cake #a square of chocolate1 melted #c ,t-boiling water #a-a_/b powdered sugar #a_/b t-vanilla ,melt the chocolate1 add a little powdered sugar1 then water and flavoring and sufficient sugar to allow the icing to spread on cake4 ,usually one and one-half cups is the necessary amount4 ,spread on the cake4 ,,chapter ,,xv ,a ,,motor ,,picnic ,,hello1 ,bettina2 this is ,bob4 ,what are you having for dinner to-night8 ,it's all in the fireless cooker6 ,why8 ,couldn't you manage to make a picnic supper of it8 ,one of the men at the office has invited us to go motoring to-night with him and his wife1 and1 of course1 ,i said we'd be delighted4 ,they're boarding1 poor things1 and ,i asked if we couldn't bring the supper4 ,he seemed glad to have me suggest it4 ,i suppose he hasn't had any home cooking for months4 ,do you suppose you could manage the lunch8 ,how about it8 ,why1 let me think6 ,how soon must we start8 ,we'll be there in an hour or a little less4 ,don't bother about it--get anything you happen to have4 ,it's fine to go1 dear4 ,of course1 ,i'll be ready4 ,good-bye6 ,bettina's brain was busy4 ,there was a veal loaf baking in one compartment of the cooker1 and on the other side1 some ,boston brown bread was steaming4 ,her potatoes were cooked already for creaming1 and although old potatoes would have been better for the purpose1 she might make a salad of them4 ,as she hastily put on some eggs to hard-cook1 she inspected her ice box4 ,yes1 those cold green beans1 left from last night's dinner1 would be good in the salad4 ,what else8 ,it needs something to give it character1 she reflected4 ,a little canned pimento--and1 yes--a few of the pickles in that jar4 ,of course1 she had salad dressing--she was never without it4 ,sandwiches8 ,the brown bread would be too fresh and soft for sandwiches1 but she could keep it hot1 and take some butter along4 ,i'm glad it is cool to-day4 ,we'll need hot coffee in the thermos bottle1 and ,i can make it a warm supper--except for the salad4 ,she took the veal loaf and the steamed brown bread from the cooker1 and put them into the oven to finish cooking4 ,how lucky it is that ,i made those ,spanish buns6 ,and the bananas that were to have been sliced for dessert1 ,i can just take along whole4 ,when ,bettina heard the auto horn1 and then ,bob's voice1 she was putting on her hat4 ,well1 ,betty1 could you manage it8 ,yes1 indeed1 dear4 ,everything is ready4 ,the thermos bottle has coffee in it1 piping hot2 the lunch basket over there is packed with the warm things wrapped tight1 and that pail with the burlap over it is a temporary ice box4 ,it holds a piece of ice1 and beside it is the cream for the coffee and the potato salad4 ,it is cool to-day1 but ,i thought it best to pack them that way4 ,you are the best little housekeeper in this town1 said ,bob as he kissed her4 ,i don't believe anyone else could have managed a picnic supper on such short notice4 ,come on out and meet ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,dixon4 ,may ,i tell them that they have a fine spread coming8 ,don't you dare1 sir4 ,it's a very ordinary kind of a supper1 and even you are apt to be disappointed4 ,but he wasn't4 ,bettina's picnic supper that cool day consisted of3 ,warm ,veal ,loaf ,cold ,potato ,salad ,fresh ,brown ,bread ,butter ,spanish ,buns ,bananas ,hot ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,veal ,loaf 7,six to eight portions7 #b lbs4 lean veal #a_/b lb4 salt pork #f large crackers #b ,t-lemon juice #d t-onion salt #a ,t-salt #a_/b t-pepper #d ,t-cream ,put two crackers in the meat grinder1 add bits of meat and pork and the rest of the crackers4 ,the crackers first and last prevent the pork and meat from sticking to the grinder4 ,add other ingredients in order named4 ,pack in a well-buttered bread-pan4 ,smooth evenly on top1 brush with white of an egg and bake one hour in a moderate oven4 ,baste frequently4 ,the meat may be cooked in a fireless cooker between two stones4 ,it is perfectly satisfactory cooked this way1 and requires no basting4 ,boston ,brown ,bread 7,six portions7 #a ,c-rye or graham flour #a ,c-cornmeal #a ,c-white flour #a t-salt #a-a_/b t-soda #c_/d ,c-molasses #a_/d ,c-sugar #a-a_/b ,c-sour milk or #a-a_/d ,c-sweet milk or water #b_/c ,c-raisins ,mix and sift dry ingredients1 add molasses and liquid4 ,fill well-buttered moulds two-thirds full1 butter the top of mould1 and steam three and one-half hours4 ,remove from moulds and place in an oven to dry ten minutes before serving4 #a--;,if sweet milk is used1 #a ,t-vinegar to #a-a_/d ,c will sour the milk4 #b--;,baking powder cans1 melon moulds1 lard pails or any attractively shaped tin cans may be used as a mould4 #c--,two methods of steaming are used3 7a7 ,regular steamer in which the mould1 either large or individual1 is placed over a pan of boiling water4 ,buttered papers may be tied firmly over the tops of uncovered moulds4 7b7 ,steaming in boiling water4 ,the mould is placed on a small article in the bottom of a pan of boiling water4 ,this enables the water to circulate around the mould4 ,care must be observed in keeping the kettle two-thirds full of boiling water all of the time of cooking4 7,bettina used the method in the fireless cooker47 ,she started the brown bread in the cooker utensil on the top of the stove4 ,when the water was boiling vigorously1 she placed it over one hot stone in the cooker4 ,the water came two-thirds of the distance to the top of her cans4 ,in the cooker1 she did not have to watch for fear the water would boil away4 ,after fastening the lid tightly on the cooker-kettle in which the bread was to steam1 she did not look at it again for four hours4 7,it takes a little longer in the cooker than on the stove47 ,,chapter ,,xvi ,,bettina ,,has ,a ,,caller ,,the next morning ,bettina was alone in her little kitchen when the door bell rang4 ,why1 ,mrs4 ,dixon2 how do you do8 she said1 as she opened the door and recognized the visitor4 ,won't you come in8 ,it must be admitted that ,bettina was somewhat embarrassed at the unexpected call at so unconventional a time4 ,mrs4 ,dixon was dressed in a trim street costume1 but under her veil ,bettina could see that her eyes were red1 and her lips quivered as she answered3 ,forgive me for coming so early1 but ,i just had to4 ,i know you'll think me silly to talk to you confidentially when ,i met you only yesterday1 but ,i do want your advice about something4 ,you mustn't stop what you are doing4 ,couldn't ,i come into the kitchen and talk while you work8 ,why1 my dear1 of course you can1 said ,bettina1 trying to put her at her ease4 ,you can't guess what ,i was doing6 ,i was washing my pongee dress2 someone told me of such a good way6 ,why1 could you do it all yourself8 said ,mrs4 ,dixon1 opening her eyes wide4 ,why not send it to be dry-cleaned8 ,of course ,i might1 said ,bettina1 but it would be expensive1 and ,i do like to save a little money every month from my housekeeping allowance4 ,there are always so many things ,i want to get4 ,you see ,i'm doing this in luke-warm1 soapy water--throwing the soap-suds up over the goods1 then ,i'll rinse it well1 and hang it in the shade to drip until it gets dry4 ,i won't press it till it is fully dry1 because if ,i do1 it will be spotted4 ,how do you learn things like that8 ,oh1 since ,i've been married1 and even before1 when ,i thought about keeping house1 ,i began to pick up all sorts of good ideas4 ,i like economizing2 it gives me an opportunity to use all the ingenuity ,i have4 ,does it8 ,i always thought it would be awfully tiresome4 ,you see1 ,i've lived in a hotel all my life2 my mother never was strong1 and ,i was the only child4 ,i liked it1 and since ,i've been married1 we've lived the same way4 ,i never thought of anything else and ,i supposed ,frank would like it1 too--but lately--oh1 all the last year--he's been begging me to let him find us a house4 ,and then--7,bettina saw that her eyes had filled with tears7--he has been so different4 ,you have no idea1 my dear4 ,why--he hasn't been at home with me two evenings a week--and---- ,you must be dreadfully unhappy1 interrupted ,bettina1 wondering what she could say1 since she disliked particularly to listen to any account of domestic difficulties4 ,but why not try keeping house8 ,maybe that would be better4 ,why1 ,bob doesn't like to be away from home any evenings at all4 ,but you've just been married6 said ,mrs4 ,dixon1 tactlessly4 ,wait and see how he'll be after a few years6 ,well1 that's all the more reason for trying to make him like his home4 ,have you thought of taking a house8 ,that was just the reason ,i came to you4 ,you seem to be so happy living this way--and it surprised me4 ,i knew last evening what ,frank was thinking when he saw this little house--and then when you unpacked the lunch--tell me honestly1 did you cook it yourself8 ,of course1 said ,bettina1 smiling4 ,wasn't it hard to learn8 ,why1 ,i can't cook a thing--,i can't even make coffee6 ,frank says if he could only have one breakfast that was fit to eat---- and she buried her face in her handkerchief4 ,why1 ,mrs4 ,dixon6 cried ,bettina1 cheerfully1 though her heart was beating furiously4 ,your trouble is the easiest one in the world to remedy6 ,your husband is just hungry--that's all6 ,i'll tell you--we'll make this a little secret between us1 and have such fun over it6 ,you do just as ,i tell you for one month and ,i'll guarantee that ,frank will be at home every single minute that he can6 ,do you suppose ,i can learn8 ,i'll show you every single thing4 ,we'll slip out this very day and look for a little house--to surprise ,frank6 ,and ,i'll teach you to cook by easy stages6 ,oh1 will you8 smiled ,mrs4 ,dixon1 showing an adorable dimple in her round cheek4 ,you don't know how much better ,i feel already6 ,when can we begin8 ,right now--with coffee--real1 sure 'nough coffee that will make ,frank's eyes stick out6 ,have you a percolator8 ,no1 but ,i can get one4 ,it isn't necessary at all4 ,i'll tell you how to do without it1 and then using one will be perfectly simple4 ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,coffee 7,four cups7 #g ,t-coffee #c ,t-cold water #a_/b ,t-egg white #d-a_/b ,c-boiling water ,scald the coffee pot1 add the coffee1 cold water and egg-white4 ,mix thoroughly1 add the boiling water4 ,boil two minutes4 ,allow to stand in the pot one minute4 ,serve4 ,twin ,mountain ,muffins #b ,c-flour #d t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt #a egg #a ,c-milk #a ,t-melted butter #a_/d ,c-sugar ,mix and sift together the flour1 baking powder1 salt and sugar4 ,beat the egg1 add the milk2 add these liquid ingredients to the dry ones4 ,beat two minutes4 ,add the melted butter4 ,fill well buttered muffin pans one-half full4 ,bake in a moderate oven twenty minutes4 ,,chapter ,,xvii ,,bob ,,gets ,,breakfast ,,on ,,sunday ,,now1 ,bettina1 you sit here and direct me1 but don't you dare to move4 ,i'm going to get breakfast myself4 ,fine for you1 chef6 ,have it on the porch1 will you8 ,it's the most beautiful morning of the year1 ,i do believe6 ,but you must give me something to do4 ,let me set the table1 will you8 ,well1 you can do that1 but get me an apron first4 ,be sure you get one that'll be becoming6 ,bettina went to a deep drawer in the pantry1 of which the breakfast alcove was a part1 and selected a white bungalow apron with red dots4 ,here1 put your arms through this6 ,there1 how 'chic' you look6 ,bob1 do you realize that this is our first breakfast on the porch8 ,i must get some of those feathery things growing out there2 ,i want them for the table4 ,we must celebrate6 ,if having flowers on the table is celebrating1 you celebrate every day6 ,of course1 my dear6 ,our married life is just one long celebration4 ,haven't you discovered that yet8 ,bettina had thus far no flower garden1 but she was never without flowers4 ,the weeds and grasses in her backyard had a way of turning themselves into charming centerpieces1 and then1 too1 red clover was always plentiful4 ,bob moved the coffee percolator and the electric toaster to the porch and attached them while ,bettina spread the luncheon cloth upon the small table4 ,aren't you glad we thought to plan it so that we might have the percolator and the toaster out here8 she said4 ,that was your idea1 wasn't it8 ,aren't you glad you married me8 said ,bob enthusiastically4 ,i'll bet ,i'm the only man on this street who can frizzle dried beef and cream it6 ,and make coffee6 ,who taught you that1 ,i'd like to know8 ,give some credit to your wife who forces you to do it6 ,here1 ,bridget6 ,the grapefruit is in the ice box2 did you see it8 ,and the oatmeal in the cooker is waiting to be reheated4 ,set it in a kettle of water over the fire1 so that it won't burn4 ,there are rolls in the bread-box4 ,put them in the oven a minute to warm up4 ,if they seem dry1 dip them quickly in water before heating them4 ,now shall ,i be making some toast-rounds for the chipped beef8 ,well1 you might be doing that4 ,i'm getting dizzy with all these orders1 ma'am4 ,you can hunt up the cream and the milk and the butter1 too1 if you will4 ,now for the beef6 ,say1 but this is going to be a good breakfast6 ',befoh de wah' ,i used to sleep late on ,sundays1 but not any more for me6 ,i like to cook6 ,there's someone at the door4 ,i'll go2 you're busier than ,i am4 ,there on the doorstep beside the ,sunday paper stood a little four-year-old neighbor1 her hands full of old-fashioned pinks4 ,my mother sent these to you1 she said4 ,oh1 lovely1 dear6 ,thank you6 ,won't you come in8 ,no'm6 ,my daddy has to shine my shoes for ,sunday school4 ,bob1 aren't these pretty with the white feathery weeds8 ,i do love flowers6 ,they don't look half so pretty as this 'ere frizzled beef does6 ,breakfast is all ready6 ,bettina sat down to an open-air breakfast of ,grapefruit ,oatmeal ,cream ,creamed ,beef ,toast ,rounds ,rolls ,butter ,coffee ,after a jolly and leisurely meal1 ,bob announced that he was ready to wash the dishes4 ,ever since ,i've seen that nice white-lined dishpan of yours1 ,i've wanted to try it4 ,it's oval1 and ,i never saw an oval one before4 ,i like it because it fits into the sink so well1 and fills all the space it can4 ,see how efficient ,i am6 ,i put on the water for the dishes when we sat down to eat6 ,now ,i'll have nice hot1 soapy water1 and lots of it1 to rinse them6 ,but don't rinse the glasses1 dear4 ,see how ,i can polish glass and silver that has just come out of that clean soapy water6 ,look6 ,isn't that shiny and pretty8 ,there1 you can scald everything else6 ,there's the telephone6 ,it's ,mrs4 ,dixon6 ,what on earth can she want8 ,she asked for you6 ,bettina talked for a few moments in monosyllables and then returned to the dishes4 ,what did she have to say8 ,bob asked4 ,she asked me not to tell you1 ,bob4 ,nothing much4 ,perhaps you'll know some day4 ,bob looked puzzled and slightly hurt4 ,it was the first time that ,bettina had kept anything from him and he could not help showing some displeasure4 ,bettina saw this1 and said3 ,bob1 ,i don't want to have any secret from you1 and ,i'd like you to know that this is nothing that ,i wouldn't tell you gladly if ,i were the only one concerned4 ,i promised1 that's all4 ,you'll smile when you know all about it4 ,and ,bob was mollified4 ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,oatmeal 7,four portions7 #c_/d ,c-rolled oats #b ,c-hot water #a_/b t-salt ,put the hot water in the upper part of the double boiler4 ,when boiling1 add salt and oats4 ,boil the mixture for three minutes4 ,cover and place the upper part in the lower part of the double boiler4 ,cook over a moderate fire for one hour4 ,stir occasionally4 ,creamed ,beef 7,four portions7 #a_/d lb4 diced beef thinly sliced #b ,t-butter #b ,t-flour #a ,c-milk ,place the butter in a frying-pan1 and when the pan is hot and the butter is melted1 add the beef separated into small pieces4 ,allow it to frizzle4 ,add the flour1 mix thoroughly with beef and butter1 allowing the flour to brown a little4 ,add the milk slowly1 cooking until thick and smooth4 ,pour over rounds of toast4 ,garnish with parsley4 ,,chapter ,,xviii ,,bettina ,,gives ,a ,,porch ,,party ,i',m so glad that you girls have come1 for ,i've been longing to show you the porch ever since ,bob and ,i put on the finishing touches4 ,o ,bettina1 it's lovely6 cried all the guests in a chorus4 ,but weren't you awfully extravagant8 ,wait till ,i tell you4 ,perhaps ,i ought not to give myself away1 but ,i am prouder of our little economies than of anything else2 we've had such fun over them4 ,this is some old wicker furniture that ,mother had in her attic1 all but this chair1 that came from ,aunt ,nell's4 ,bob mended it very carefully1 and then enameled it this dull green color4 ,i have been busy with these cretonne hangings and cushions for a long time1 and we have been coaxing along the flowers in our hanging baskets and our window boxes for days and days1 so that they would make a good impression on our first porch guests4 ,bob made the flower boxes himself and enameled them to go with the furniture4 ,this high wicker flower box was a wedding gift1 and so was the wicker reading lamp4 ,this matting rug is new1 but ,i must admit that we bought nothing else except this drop-leaf table1 which ,i have been wanting for a long time4 ,you see it will make a good serving table1 and then we expect to eat on it in warm weather4 ,what are we to make today1 ,bettina8 ,the invitation has made us all curious4 ',the porch is cool as cool can be1 ,so come on ,thursday just at three1 ,to stay awhile and sew ,on something useful1 strong1 and neat1 ,which1 with your help1 will quite complete ,bettina's bungalow6' ,what about the little sketches of knives and forks and spoons in the corners8 ,bob did that4 ,he wrote the verse1 too1 or ,i'm afraid ,i should have telephoned4 ,are we all here8 ,wait a minute4 ,and ,bettina wheeled out her tea-cart1 on which1 among trailing nasturtiums1 were mysterious packages wrapped in fringed green tissue paper4 ,what is in them8 ,silver cases--cut and ready to be made6 ,oh1 how cunning6 ,shall we label them1 too8 ,what is the card8 ',i'll not incase your silver speech1 ,for that is quite beyond my reach6' ,did ,bob do that1 too8 ,the impudence6 and ,ruth threaded her needle in preparation4 ,you see1 said ,bettina1 ,i hadn't found time to make cases for my silver1 so ,i just decided to let you girls help me6 ,the card tells what to label them1 in outline stitch in these bright colors4 ,i used to open ten cases at home before ,i found what ,i wanted1 so ,i am insuring against that4 ,talk and laughter shortened the afternoon1 but at five o'clock ,bettina wheeled out her tea-cart again4 ,the dainty luncheon was decorated with nasturtiums4 ,the girls laid aside their work while ,bettina served3 ,sunbonnet ,baby ,salad ,nut ,bread ,sandwiches ,iced ,tea ,mint ,wafers ,lemon ,sherbet ,tea ,cakes ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,sunbonnet ,baby ,salad 7,ten portions7 #aj halves pears #bj cloves1 whole #bj almonds #aj thin slices pimento #aj ,t-salad dressing #aj pieces lettuce ,arrange the halves of canned pears1 round side up1 on lettuce leaves1 which curl closely about the pear and have the effect of a hood4 ,place cloves in the pear for eyes1 blanched almonds for ears1 and slip thin slices of canned pimento into cuts made for nose and mouth4 ,the expressions may be varied4 ,put salad dressing around the outside of the pear to represent hair and arrange a bow of red pimento under the chin of the sunbonnet baby4 ,these salads are very effective and easy to make4 ,nut ,bread 7,twenty-four sandwiches7 #a-a_/b ,c-graham flour #b ,c-white flour #d t-baking powder #a ,c-,c sugar #b t-salt #a-a_/b ,c-milk #b_/c ,c-chopped nut meats1 dates or raisins ,sift together all the dry ingredients1 add the nut meats and fruit4 ,add the milk4 ,stir well1 and pour into two well-buttered loaf pans4 ,allow to stand and rise for twenty minutes4 ,bake three-fourths of an hour in a moderate oven4 ,use bread twenty-four hours old for the sandwiches4 ,c sugar is light brown sugar and gives food a delicious flavor4 ,lemon ,sherbet 7,ten portions7 #d ,c-water #b ,c-sugar #a_/d ,c-lemon juice #a egg white ,boil sugar and water ten minutes4 ,cool1 add lemon juice and strain4 ,freeze1 and when nearly stiff1 add beaten egg white and finish freezing4 ,icing 7,white ,mountain ,cream7 #b ,c-sugar #a_/b ,c-water #b egg whites #a_/b t-lemon extract ,boil the sugar and water without stirring until it threads when dropped from the spoon4 ,pour slowly into the whites of the eggs beaten stiffly4 ,beat until it holds its shape4 ,add the flavoring and spread on the cake4 ,bettina's ,suggestions ,arrange the sunbonnet babies on a salad platter1 and let the guests help themselves4 ,the salad is light and attractive4 ,the stem end of the pear represents the neck4 ,cream the butter to be used for sandwiches4 ,it spreads more evenly and goes farther4 ,sandwiches taste better if allowed to stand for several hours1 wrapped securely in a napkin which has been well dampened 7not wet74 ,cut the slices very thin and press together firmly4 ,cut into fancy shapes4 ,,chapter ,,xix ,,bettina ,,and ,,the ,,expense ,,budget ,,ruth asked me today how we manage our finances1 said ,bettina over the dinner table4 ,she said that she and ,fred were wondering what plan was best4 ,i'm so glad ,i have a definite household allowance and that we have budgeted our expenses so successfully4 ,the other day ,i was reading an article by ,carolyn ,claymore in which she says that three-fourths of the domestic troubles are caused by disagreements about money4 ,then we haven't much to quarrel about1 have we1 ,betty8 ,that is true in more than one sense4 ,but ,i'm sure that this way seems to suit us to a ,t4 ,i'm even saving money1 ,bob4 ,i don't see how you can when you give me such good things to eat1 and when we have so much company4 ,well1 ,i plan ahead1 you know--plan for my left-overs before they are left1 even4 ,i do think that an instinct for buying and planning is better than an instinct for cooking4 ,and either one can be cultivated4 ,but it was certainly hard to get that budget of expenses fixed satisfactorily1 wasn't it8 ,i told ,ruth that no two families are alike1 and that ,i couldn't tell her just what they ought to spend for clothes1 or just what groceries ought to cost4 ,after all1 it is an individual matter which things are necessities and which are luxuries4 ,the chief thing is to live within your means1 and save as well as invest something--and at the same time be comfortable and happy4 ,i told ,ruth we started with the fixed sums and the absolute necessities1 and worked backward4 ,i told her they must absolutely be saving something1 if only a quarter a week4 ,then1 that ,fred must manage the budget of expenses that comes within his realm1 and not interfere with hers1 and that she must do the same with the household expenditures1 and not worry him4 ,it takes a lot of adjusting to make the system work satisfactorily1 but it is certainly worth it4 ,did you tell ,ruth about the envelope system that my sister ,harriet1 uses8 ,she says she is so careless naturally that when ,george gives her her allowance each month1 she has to put the actual cash in separate envelopes1 and then vow to herself that she will not borrow from the gas money to make the change for the grocer-boy1 and so forth4 ,that is the only way she can teach herself4 ,my cousin's wife used to keep the most wonderful and complete accounts1 but she couldn't tell without a lot of work in hunting up the items how much she already had spent for groceries or clothes or anything4 ,she had to change her method1 and it was she who taught me to keep my accounts in parallel columns1 a page for a week1 because you give me my allowance each week4 ,i like this way so much1 for ,i can tell at a glance how my expenses are comparing with the allotted sum4 ,i like to look at your funny1 neat little notebook1 ,bettina1 all ruled so carefully for the week1 and the headings1 such as gas1 electricity1 groceries1 meat1 milk1 laundry1 across the top4 ,don't make fun of my notebook4 ,i couldn't keep house without it4 ,in case of fire1 ,i'd save it first of all1 ,i know6 ,it is almost like a diary to me6 ,i can look back over it and remember1 ',that was the day ,bob brought ,mr4 ,green home and we almost ran out of potatoes6' ,or ',this was the day ,i thought my brown bread had failed1 but ,bob seemed to like it6' she exaggerated4 ,failures in cooking6 ,why1 ,bettina1 ,i don't know the meaning of the words6 ,and ,i don't see how you can feed me so well on the sum ,i give you for the purpose4 ,i'd feel guilty1 only you don't look a bit unhappy or overworked4 ,i should say not6 ,you surely don't remember how to cook all the things you give me6 ,no1 indeed1 ,bob1 not definitely1 that is4 ,you see1 on the shelf by my account book1 which you smile over1 ,i have my card index with lots and lots of recipes filed away4 ,then ,i have notebooks1 too1 with all sorts of suggestions tucked in them just where ,i can lay my hand on them4 ,betty dear1 you've given me a real glimpse into your business-like methods6 ,some men seem to think that it doesn't take brains to run a house well1 but they don't know4 ,it requires just as much executive ability and common sense as it does to manage a big business4 ,that night the dinner for two consisted of3 ,cold ,ham ,green ,peppers ,stuffed with ,rice ,light ,rolls ,peach ,butter ,hot ,fudge ,cake ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,light ,rolls #b ,t-sugar #a_/d t-salt #a_/b ,c-scalded milk #a_/b yeast cake #c_/d ,c-flour #b ,t-melted butter #a egg1 well-beaten #b ,t-lukewarm water flour ,add the sugar and salt to the scalded milk and when lukewarm1 add the yeast dissolved in the lukewarm water1 and three-fourths of a cup of flour4 ,cover and set in a warm place to rise4 ,then add the melted butter1 the well-beaten egg1 and enough flour to knead4 ,let rise in a warm place4 ,roll to one-half an inch in thickness and shape with a biscuit cutter4 ,butter the top of each4 ,fold over1 place in a buttered pan1 close together4 ,let rise again for forty-five minutes and then bake in a quick oven for twenty minutes4 ,green ,peppers ,stuffed with ,rice #f green peppers #a ,c-white sauce #a_/b ,c-cooked rice #a ,t-chopped green pepper #c onions cooked and cut fine #a_/b t-paprika ,cut the stem ends from the peppers1 and remove all seeds2 add one-eighth of a teaspoonful of soda to each pepper1 fill with water and allow to stand one-half hour4 ,mix one cup of white sauce with the rice1 onions1 chopped pepper and paprika4 ,fill the pepper cases and bake thirty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,hot ,fudge ,cake #a_/c ,c-butter #a ,c-sugar #b egg yolks #b squares 7or ounces7 of chocolate1 melted #a_/b ,c-molasses #a_/b ,c-sour milk #a_/b ,c-hot water #b ,c-flour #a t-cinnamon #a t-soda #a t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt #a t-vanilla #b egg whites ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and continue creaming4 ,add the egg yolks1 melted chocolate1 molasses1 sour milk1 hot water1 flour1 cinnamon1 soda1 baking powder1 salt and vanilla4 ,beat two minutes1 and add the stiffly beaten egg whites4 ,fill well-buttered muffin pans one-half full1 and bake in a moderate oven for twenty-five minutes4 ,serve hot as a dessert1 with whipped cream4 ,,chapter ,,xx ,,mrs4 ,,dixon ,,and ,,bettina',s ,,experiment ,i',m so happy6 said ,mrs4 ,dixon1 as she stopped at ,bettina's door one cool morning4 ,but ,i'm nervous1 too6 ,what if ,frank shouldn't like it8 ,oh1 but he will6 ,bettina assured her4 ,he'll think he's the luckiest man in town1 and ,i almost believe that he is6 ,he'll love that dear little white house with the screened porch6 ,why1 the very grass looks as if it longed to spell ',welcome' like some of the door mats ,i've seen6 ,and think of the flower boxes6 ,you were very fortunate to rent it for a year1 furnished so nicely1 and probably when that time is up you'll be ready to build or buy one of your own4 ,you are a dear to cheer me up this way1 but ,i'm nervous in spite of you4 ,perhaps ,i should have consulted ,frank before ,i promised to take the house4 ,but he has been urging you to keep house for so long6 ,and ,i know he'll be grateful to you for sparing him the worry of hunting one himself4 ,besides1 he'll like being surprised4 ,well1 ,i'll go back to the hotel for luncheon with him1 and then ,i'll phone him later to meet me at the house4 ,i won't tell him a thing2 ,i'll just give him the address4 ,i'll say it's very1 very important4 ,that will surprise him and perhaps will frighten him a little4 ,he never does leave his office during business hours1 but it will take only a few minutes for him to run out here in the car4 ,goodness1 ,i'm forgetting what ,i came for6 ,do you suppose ,i am too stupid to try to make those ,spanish buns ,frank liked so much8 ,we had them at the picnic1 you know4 ,i have three hours after luncheon until he comes1 and ,i just long to give him some good coffee and some ,spanish buns that ,i've made myself6 ,that little kitchen looks as if it would be so nice to work in6 ,i tried coffee a little while ago over at the house1 and really--it was fine6 ,it looked just like yours6 ,i was so surprised6 ,to think of my doing such things6 ,of course you could make ,spanish buns2 it would be fine if you would4 ,i'll tell you1--why not let me come over for an hour right after luncheon and superintend8 ,then ,i'll slip home so that you can be alone when ,frank comes4 ,i could tell you some other things about cooking while we're there together1--things you may write down in your new notebook4 ,for example1 ,i've often wondered that so few housekeepers can make good white sauce4 ,what in the world is that8 ,it's used in cream soups1 and it's the cream part of creamed vegetables and meat and fish1 and then there is a thicker white sauce that is used to bind croquettes--that is1 hold the ingredients together4 ,there are really four kinds of white sauces and they are very simple to make4 ,i think everyone should know the right way to make them1 for they are useful in preparing so many good things4 ,i'm glad we'll be near you because ,i can ask you so many questions4 ,and ,i'm glad that it is summer1 because you can have so many things that require little or no cooking1 and by fall1 ,i'm sure you will be an accomplished housekeeper4 ,will you come over at two1 then1 or earlier if you can8 ,of course ,i will6 ,and as ,mrs4 ,dixon hurried away ,bettina felt a sympathetic thrill at the happiness two other people were about to find4 ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,spanish ,buns 7,twelve ,buns7 #a_/b ,c-butter #a ,c-sugar #a egg-yolk #a_/b ,c-milk #a-c_/d ,c-flour #c t-baking powder #a t-cinnamon #a_/d t-powdered cloves #a egg-white beaten stiffly #a t-vanilla #a_/b ,c-currants ,cream the butter and sugar1 add the egg yolk4 ,mix and sift the flour1 baking powder1 cinnamon and cloves2 add these and the milk to the first mixture4 ,beat one minute4 ,add the vanilla and the stiffly beaten egg white4 ,bake in well buttered muffin pans twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,ice with confectioner's icing4 ,confectioner's ,icing 7,twelve portions7 #c ,t-cream #a t-vanilla #a ,c-powdered sugar ,mix the cream and vanilla1 add sugar slowly until the consistency to spread 7more sugar may be needed74 ,this is a most satisfactory frosting and is easily and quickly made4 ,it is suitable for hot weather4 ,white ,sauces 7,four portions7 #a--,soup #a ,t-flour #a ,t-butter #a ,c-liquid #a_/d t-salt ,this is the consistency for creamed soups4 #b--,vegetable ,sauce #b ,t-butter #b ,t-flour #a ,c-milk #a_/d t-salt ,this white sauce is used for creamed vegetables1 creamed fish1 etc4 ,this amount is required for two cups of vegetables4 #c--,pattie ,sauce #c ,t-butter #c ,t-flour #a ,c-milk #a_/c t-salt ,this sauce is used for oyster or other patties4 #d--;,croquette ,sauce #c ,t-butter #d ,t-flour #a ,c-milk #a_/c t-salt ,this is called a binding white sauce and is used to hold other ingredients together4 ,method of ,preparing ,white ,sauces ,melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour and salt1 stirring constantly4 ,when well mixed add the liquid1 a little at a time4 ,bring to a boil1 stirring constantly4 ,this is far better than mixing the flour with a little of the liquid when cold1 as so many people do when creaming potatoes or other things4 ,if the white sauce seems too thick for the purpose1 thin with a little more liquid before removing from the fire4 ,,chapter ,,xxi ,a ,,rainy-,,day ,,dinner ,,the rain had been falling all day in a heavy downpour1 and ,bettina had ventured out only to gather some red clover blooms for the porch table1 which she was now setting for dinner4 ,in spite of the rain1 it was not cold1 and she liked the contrast of the cheerful little table1 with its white cloth and bright silver1 and the gray day just outside the screen4 ,if ,bob would only come home early1 how nice it would be6 she thought4 ,perhaps that's he at the telephone now4 ,however1 it proved to be ,mrs4 ,dixon4 ,i phoned to ask you if ,i should throw away the yolks of two eggs4 ,i've just used the whites4 ,oh1 no1 ,mrs4 ,dixon6 ,beat them up well1 and add a little cold water to them4 ,then set them in the ice-box4 ,they will be just as good later as they would be now4 ,you may want them for salad dressing or something else4 ,if ,i ever have the white of the egg left1 shall ,i treat that the same way8 ,no1 don't beat that up at all1 nor add any water4 ,just set it in the refrigerator as it is4 ,i'm so glad you called up1 ,mrs4 ,dixon4 ,will you and your husband take dinner with us next ,sunday8 ,perhaps we might all go to church first4 ,we'd love to do that6 ,i've just been worrying over ,sunday dinner1 and you've restored my peace of mind4 ,but won't it be a great deal of work for you8 ,i won't let it be4 ,i don't believe in those heavy1 elaborate ,sunday dinners that take all the morning to prepare4 ,we'll just come home from church and have it in half an hour4 ,you may help me4 ,we'd love to come4 ,i have so much to tell you4 ,i've been very busy1 but ,frank has helped1 and it has been such fun6 ,you don't know how he enjoys the little house6 ,well1 good-bye till tomorrow6 ,boo6 shouted ,bob in her ear1 as she hung up the receiver4 ,i discovered your dark secret this morning6 ,frank ,dixon told me6 ,well1 what did you think of it8 ,the only possible solution in that case4 ,you are their good angel--that is1 if she doesn't poison ,frank with her cooking1 or burn the house down when she's lighting the fire4 ,she won't1 don't worry6 ,she takes to housekeeping as if she had always done it4 ,her house is immaculate2 she has been cleaning and dusting and polishing from morning to night4 ,i'm almost ashamed of mine6 ,i'm not6 said ,bob1 decidedly4 ,i don't see how you can keep it clean at all with a man like me scattering papers and cigar ashes everywhere4 ,and ,i'm always losing my belongings1 and always will1 ,i suppose4 ,that's only a sign that we haven't discovered the proper place for them all yet4 ,but we'll work it out in time4 ,well1 are you hungry8 ,hungry8 ,i should say so6 ,why1 ,i could almost eat you6 ,well1 ,bob1 we have a rainy-day dinner tonight that ,i hope you'll enjoy4 ,hash6 ,does that frighten you8 ,not your hash1 ,betty4 ,well1 everything is ready4 ,the rainy evening menu consisted of3 ,browned ,hash ,creamed ,cauliflower ,date ,muffins ,butter ,apple ,sauce ,cake ,chocolate ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,browned ,hash 7,two portions7 #a ,c-chopped cold cooked beef #a ,c-cold boiled potatoes diced a few drops of onion juice #b_/c t-salt #a_/d t-pepper #a ,t-milk #a ,t-fat 7lard1 butter or one-half of each7 ,mix all the ingredients thoroughly4 ,spread the mixture evenly in a hot frying-pan in which the fat has been placed4 ,cook without stirring until a crust is formed on the bottom2 fold over like an omelet and place on a hot platter4 ,creamed ,cauliflower 7,two portions7 #a head cauliflower #d ,c-water #a t-salt #a ,c-vegetable white sauce ,separate cauliflower into sections1 wash well and cook in boiling salted water until tender4 7,about half an hour47 ,drain and cover with vegetable white sauce4 ,date ,muffins 7,ten muffins7 #a_/d ,c-sugar #a_/d ,c-dates cut fine #a egg #a_/d t-salt #c_/d ,c-milk #a-c_/d ,c-flour #d t-baking powder #b ,t-butter 7melted7 ,mix the sugar1 dates1 baking powder1 flour and salt4 ,add milk in which one egg has been beaten4 ,beat two minutes4 ,add butter1 melted4 ,fill well-buttered muffin pans half full of the mixture1 and place in the oven4 ,bake twenty minutes4 ,serve hot or cold4 ,apple ,sauce ,cake 7,ten portions7 #a_/b ,c-butter #a ,c-sugar #a egg1 beaten light #a-c_/d ,c-flour #a t-soda #a-a_/b t-cinnamon #a_/b t-powdered cloves #a ,c-hot1 thick1 strained1 sweetened apple sauce #a ,c-mixed1 chopped raisins1 nut meats and dates #a t-vanilla ,cream the butter1 add the sugar gradually4 ,stir well4 ,add the well-beaten egg4 ,mix the soda and apple-sauce1 and add to the first ingredients4 ,alternately with the flour and spices1 add the vanilla and fruit4 ,beat for two minutes4 ,turn into a square pan1 and sift granulated sugar over the top4 ,bake in a moderate oven one-half hour4 ,,chapter ,,xxii ,,buying ,a ,,refrigerator ,,something in refrigerators8 said the clerk politely to ,mrs4 ,dixon and ,bettina4 ,you talk to him1 said ,mrs4 ,dixon4 ,i don't know a thing about a refrigerator2 that's why ,i begged you to come4 ,well1 considered ,bettina1 her red brown head on one side1 we want one that will hold not less than a hundred pounds of ice4 ,the large ones are much more economical in the long run4 ,here1 ,mrs4 ,dixon1 is a hundred-pound fellow4 ,may we examine it1 please8 ,certainly1 madam4 ,no1 this won't do4 ,see1 ,mrs4 ,dixon1 the trap is in the bottom of the food chamber4 ,that is wasteful and inconvenient1 because in cleaning it you would have to leave the door of the larger compartment open4 ,that would let the cold air out and waste the ice4 ,anyhow1 you know the trap is the sewer of the refrigerator1 and has no business in the food chamber4 ,the trap really ought to be in the bottom of the ice chamber1 where it can be cleaned without removing the food1 or opening the door of the food compartment4 ,besides1 ,i prefer to have the ice put in at a door on the side of the front1 not on the top4 ,yes1 here is the kind ,i mean4 ,i like this trap1 too4 ,see1 ,mrs4 ,dixon1 isn't it fine8 ,it has a white enamel lining and shelves of open wire that can be removed4 ,it looks nice1 doesn't it8 ,and when ,i get some white shelf paper on those shelves it will be like an attractive cupboard4 ,oh1 my dear6 ,you mustn't do that6 ,that would prevent the circulation of air through the ice-box1 which is the very thing that makes the food compartment cold4 ,you see1 that circulation of air goes on through these open-wire shelves4 ,another thing1 ,i've seen people cover the ice with newspapers to keep it from melting1 as they thought4 ,but they were mistaken4 ,any friction causes warmth1 and ice keeps better when there is nothing touching it4 ,well1 if you like this one1 ,i'll ask the price of it4 ,it will be expensive1 ,i'm afraid1 but the most economical in the long run4 ,are you staying downtown to meet ,mr4 ,dixon8 ,yes1 ,i'd like him to see the refrigerator4 ,he takes such an interest in these household things ,i'm getting4 ,well1 good-bye1 dear4 ,i must hurry home to get dinner4 ,it won't take long1 but ,i'll have to go1 or ,bob will get there first1 and ,i'm a little sentimental about being there to greet him at the door4 ,bettina's dinner that night consisted of3 ,broiled ,lamb ,chops ,boiled ,new ,potatoes ,new ,peas in ,cream ,vegetable ,salad ,bread ,butter ,rhubarb ,pudding ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,broiled ,lamb ,chops 7,three portions7 #c chops #a t-salt ,wipe chops and place in a red-hot frying-pan4 ,as soon as the under surface is seared1 turn and sear the other side4 ,turn down the fire a little1 and continue to cook1 turning chops often4 ,cook seven minutes if liked rare4 ,when cooked1 sprinkle with salt and spread with butter4 ,creamed ,new ,peas 7,three portions7 #a qt4 peas #a_/h t-soda #a_/b t-salt ,shell one quart of peas1 cover with cold water and let stand ten minutes1 wash well1 and drain off the water4 ,cover with boiled water and cook twenty to fifty minutes1 according to age of peas4 ,a pinch of soda may be added to the water4 ,it softens the skins on the peas4 ,add salt when the peas have cooked twenty minutes4 ,white ,sauce for ,peas 7,three portions7 #a ,t-butter #a ,t-flour #a_/h t-salt #a_/b ,c-milk ,melt the butter1 add the flour and salt1 mixing well1 and the milk1 stirring constantly4 ,cook two minutes4 ,add the peas4 ,rhubarb ,pudding 7,three portions7 #a ,c-cooked1 sweetened rhubarb sauce #b ,t-flour #a ,t-cold water #a egg-white #a_/h t-salt ,add the water slowly to the flour and mix well4 ,add the rhubarb sauce and cook until very thick 7about five minutes74 ,add the stiffly beaten white of egg1 mix thoroughly and turn into moistened moulds4 ,serve cold with cream4 ,,chapter ,,xxiii ,,bettina',s ,,sunday ,,dinner ,,this seems like old times6 remarked ,mr4 ,dixon1 as he and his wife strolled leisurely home from church with ,bob and ,bettina4 ,i haven't had this peaceful ,sunday feeling since ,i was a youngster4 ,then all the ,sundays were like this1 cool1 quiet and sunny--sprinkled all over with little girls in smooth curls and white leghorn hats1 and little boys in uncomfortable1 hot clothes a size too large1 and newly polished shoes4 ,i often recall the plentiful ,sunday dinners1 too6 ,don't get your hopes too high6 said ,bettina4 ,though ,i will promise you one treat1 wild roses on the table4 ,bob and ,i walked out into the country last evening and found them4 ,what can ,i do8 inquired ,mrs4 ,dixon1 when she and ,bettina were alone in the kitchen4 ,you can sit here and talk to me while these potatoes are cooking and the veal birds getting done4 ,you see1 the birds have already cooked three-quarters of an hour this morning before ,i went to church4 ,the waxed beans are in the fireless cooker2 ,i have to make the butter sauce for them4 ,and you see ,i have the new potatoes all prepared1 standing in cold water4 ,i have only to cook them in boiling salted water till they are done4 ,that won't take long1 as they aren't large4 ,i set the table on the porch this morning4 ,bob can make the coffee in the percolator in a little while1 when we're ready4 ,he usually starts it when we come to the table1 and then it is ready in time to serve last4 ,by the way1 if you like the ,thousand ,island dressing we are to have for the head lettuce1 ,i'd like to give you the recipe4 ,it is a very popular one just now4 ,oh1 ,i've eaten it6 ,frank is very fond of it1 and used to order it every chance he had at the hotel4 ,will you really tell me how to make it8 ,so many good dinners now end with the salad and cheese and coffee1 and ,i think ,thousand ,island dressing on head lettuce makes a splendid salad4 ,of course ,i'll show you4 ,well1 the iced cantaloupe1 which is our first course1 is in the ice-box4 ,our dessert today is just cake with chocolate cream frosting1 and coffee4 ,it is such a simple ,sunday dinner1 but that's the kind ,i believe in6 ,,bettina',s ,,sunday ,,dinner ,iced ,cantaloupe ,veal ,birds ,boiled ,new ,potatoes ,gravy ,waxed ,beans ,butter ,sauce ,bread ,butter ,head ,lettuce ,thousand ,island ,dressing ,salt ,wafers ,cake with ,chocolate ,cream ,frosting ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,veal ,birds 7,six portions7 #a-a_/b lb4 veal steak #d slices bacon #a ,t-butter #a_/b ,c-crumbs1 fresh #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #b ,t-milk #b ,t-fat ,cut veal from the round 7veal steak7 into strips1 four by two and a half inches4 ,put the trimming and four slices of bacon through the food chopper4 ,cook the chopped meat three minutes in the butter4 ,add to this the fresh bread crumbs1 salt1 pepper and milk4 ,spread this mixture on the strips of veal4 ,roll and tie securely with white cord1 roll in flour and saut until browned a little on both sides1 in two tablespoons fat in frying pan4 ,place in a casserole or small covered pan4 ,season each bird with salt and a small piece of butter4 ,pour an inch and a half of water into the pan4 ,cook an hour1 or a little less1 in a moderate oven4 ,gravy may be made by adding four tablespoons of water to two level tablespoons of flour1 mixing carefully and gradually pouring into the stock in which the meat has been cooked4 ,bring to a boil4 ,thousand ,island ,salad ,dressing 7,six portions7 #a_/b ,c-olive oil #b ,t-lemon juice #b ,t-orange juice #a t-onion juice #a_/d t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a t-,worcestershire sauce #a_/d t-mustard #a t-chopped parsley ,place all the above ingredients in a pint fruit jar1 fit a rubber on the jar cover1 and shake vigorously until the dressing is well mixed and creamy4 ,pour over tomatoes1 asparagus1 peas1 beans1 spinach or lettuce4 ,serve as a salad4 ,cake with ,chocolate ,cream ,filling 7,six portions7 #a_/b ,c-butter #a ,c-sugar #a beaten egg yolk #a-a_/b ,c-sifted flour #b t-baking powder #a_/d t-mace #a_/b t-vanilla #a_/b ,c-milk #a egg-white1 stiffly beaten ,cream the butter1 add the sugar1 yolk of egg1 dry ingredients and milk4 ,stir well1 add the flavoring1 beat two minutes1 cut and fold in the egg white4 ,bake in a large round buttered pan in a moderate oven for thirty minutes4 ,the pan should be seven inches in diameter4 ,cover with confectioner's icing4 ,confectioner's ,icing #b ,c-powdered sugar #c ,t-milk #a t-vanilla #ab chocolate creams ,mix vanilla and milk1 add powdered sugar4 ,mix until stiff enough to spread4 ,cut creams in half and arrange on the cake4 ,,chapter ,,xxiv ,,bettina ,,visits ,a ,,tea-,,room ,,aren',t you a bit timid about driving8 asked ,bettina1 as she stepped into the car beside ,mrs4 ,dixon4 ,not now4 ,you see1 ,i've been practicing every evening with ,frank1 and he says that ,i am as good a driver as he is6 ,oh1 ,bettina1 we are having so much fun these days6 ,the little house is a great success1 and ,i'm really learning to cook6 ,i've had some dreadful failures2 but ,frank doesn't seem to mind4 ,you see1 ,i know he gets a good meal downtown at noon1 and so ,i don't worry about him4 ,look1 ,charlotte6 ,what lovely goldenrod6 ,we must stop and get some6 ,don't you love it8 ,indeed ,i do6 ,i have a rough brown waste-paper basket that it looks stunning in4 ,i set the jar of goldenrod right inside6 ,frank is very fond of it4 ,charlotte1 you're just like a bride yourself--thinking about ,frank's likes and dislikes4 ,am ,i8 laughed ,mrs4 ,dixon as her color rose4 ,well1 lately ,frank seems just like his old self6 ,he appreciates everything so1 and is so nice at home6 ,and it seems that he can hardly get home quickly enough6 ,we have enjoyed getting things settled and planning our future4 ,next year we may build a house of our own1 but ,i don't care to have it too large to manage easily4 ,are you going to stop here8 asked ,bettina1 as ,mrs4 ,dixon slowed down after a peaceful stretch of level road4 ,yes1 ,i want to show you something4 ,a short path led to a small house close to the road1 but almost hidden in a tangle of flowers and wild grapevines4 ,isn't this a cunning little rustic place8 asked ,charlotte4 ,two friends of mine started it4 ,see 7pointing to the sign over the door71 it's called ',the ,friendly ,inn4' ,inside you'll find that quotation about living in a house at the side of the road and being a friend to every man4 ,you know that one4 ,these girls live on that farm over there4 ,when they came home from college they wanted something to do--some way to earn money--but they didn't care to leave home4 ,this is such a splendid road that the autos swarm past all summer long4 ,these girls opened this little tea room1 and serve luncheons and tea here all summer4 ,most of their supplies come directly from the farm4 ,it is just a pleasant drive from the city1 and many people like to come out here in the afternoon4 ,i'll introduce you to the girls4 ,bettina found the inn-keepers charming1 and after a short conversation1 she and ,mrs4 ,dixon ordered3 ,tomato ,cup ,salad ,iced ,tea ,bread and ,butter ,sandwiches ,vanilla ,ice ,cream ,chocolate ,sauce ,marshmallow ,cakes ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,tomato ,cup ,salad 7,six portions7 #f tomatoes #a ,c-diced cucumbers #a_/d ,c-chopped green peppers #a_/d ,c-sliced radishes #a ,t-chopped onion #a t-salt #a_/h t-paprika #f ,t-salad dressing ,wash cold firm tomatoes of a uniform size4 ,cut a slice from the stem end and scoop out seeds and pulp4 ,save the pulp4 ,sprinkle the inside with salt4 ,invert for five minutes4 ,mix the cucumber1 green pepper1 radishes1 onions1 tomato pulp1 and salad dressing4 ,fill with the mixture and refill the shells4 ,have all of the ingredients cold and serve at once4 ,if the mixture stands in the tomato cups very long it becomes watery4 ,the tomatoes may be prepared and kept cool1 and the mixture prepared1 all but the onion1 and placed in the ice-box until ready for use4 ,never put anything containing onion in the ice-box4 ,serve the tomatoes on crisp lettuce leaves4 ,chocolate ,sauce for the ,ice ,cream 7,six portions7 #a ,c-sugar #a square of chocolate #a_/h t-salt #b ,t-flour #a t-butter #a t-vanilla #b ,c-boiling water ,mix the sugar1 flour and salt4 ,add the square of chocolate and boiling water4 ,allow to boil four minutes1 stirring constantly4 ,add the butter and vanilla4 ,serve hot or cold with ice cream4 ,marshmallow ,cake ,use any white cake recipe4 ,bake in gem pans4 ,cover with ,white ,mountain cream icing4 ,just before the icing is ready to spread1 add quartered marshmallows4 ,do not add the marshmallows while the icing is hot1 as they will melt1 and the little bumps are attractive when spread on the cake4 ,,chapter ,,xxv ,,bettina ,,entertains ,,alice ,,and ,,mr4 ,,harrison ,,by the way1 ,bettina1 said ,bob1 over the phone1 ,i saw ,harrison and asked him out to dinner tonight4 ,he said he was to call on ,alice later1 so ,i suggest that you invite her1 too4 ,bettina smiled to herself at ,bob's casual tone4 ,ought she to ask him not to invite company without consulting her8 ,no6 she decided emphatically4 ,company or no company1 our meals shall be simple1 but good enough for anybody4 ,i'll not change my menu for ,alice and ,mr4 ,harrison4 ,i'm sure they'll like it just as it is4 ,to tell the truth1 ,bettina1 said ,alice's vivacious voice over the telephone1 ,i'd love to come1 if it weren't for that--that man6 ,but1 ,alice1 you're going to see him later4 ,i know2 worse luck6 ,he's the most insufferable person ,i know6 ,you see1 last night we had a little argument1 and he was very rude4 ,maybe he's coming to apologize4 ,don't you imagine it6 ,he couldn't4 ,he dislikes society girls above all other people4 ,oh1 ,alice6 ,well1 he does6 ,he told me so evening before last1 out at the park4 ,seems to me you're seeing a good deal of him for a man you feel that way about4 ,well1 you started it4 ,you told me that he was a woman-hater1 and ,i thought it would be fun to reform him4 ,at first he thought me fine and sensible1 but lately ,i've been showing him how frivolous ,i really am4 ,i suppose ,i hoped that by this time he'd approve of everything ,i said and did4 ,but he won't4 ,he seems actually to be trying to reform me6 ,and ,i won't be reformed6 ,i could never be anything but frivolous ,alice if ,i wanted to6 ,i hate those big1 slow1 serious men1 without any fun in them6 ,cheer up1 my dear6 laughed ,bettina4 ,come tonight1 anyhow4 ,i like the frivolous kind1 whether he does or not4 ,that evening1 much to ,bettina's secret amusement1 ,mr4 ,harrison and ,alice met on the doorstep4 ,don't think we came together1 explained ,alice1 flippantly4 ,a dinner and an evening of me are about all ,mr4 ,harrison can endure6 ,i couldn't have spared the time1 anyhow1 ,miss ,alice4 ,you see1 ,i'm a busy man1 and the people who are doing worth-while things in this world are obliged to overlook some of the amenities4 ,it was on ,bettina's tongue to inquire how a busy man found time to make so many calls as he was making now4 ,but she refrained1 knowing well that lively ,alice could hold her own with any man in the universe1 even though she might not be doing the things that ,mr4 ,harrison considered worth while4 ,a fine dinner1 said he to ,bettina1 as they sat down at the table4 ,i admire a woman who knows how to prepare and serve food4 ,she is paying her way in the most dignified and worth-while profession of all--that of a home-maker4 ,mr4 ,harrison1 asked ,alice severely1 may ,i inquire whether or not you know how to drive insects out of cabbage before serving it8 ,i'm afraid ,i don't4 ,well1 ,i'm surprised1 for even ,i know that4 ,bettina just told me4 ,you place the cabbage1 head downward1 in cold water1 to each quart of which has been added a tablespoonful of vinegar4 ,silly ,alice6 said ,bettina4 ,don't tease6 ,look at my lovely pansies4 ,alice1 ,i believe you gave me that flower-holder when ,i announced my engagement4 ,when ,i announce my engagement---- said ,alice4 ,bettina saw a strange and startled look come over ,mr4 ,harrison's face1 which immediately departed when ,alice added3 ,which will be years hence1 no doubt--,i hope my friends will give me nothing useful4 ,i love to come here1 ,bettina1 but ,i'm not a natural-born housekeeper like you4 ,i shall marry an idle millionaire1 and we will do nothing but travel aimlessly about from one end of the world to the other4 ,that is my idea of perfect happiness6 ,that night for dinner ,bettina served3 ,pork ,chops ,potatoes ,maitre d',hotel ,butter ,bread ,butter ,cabbage ,salad ,served in ,lemon ,halves ,cocoanut ,blanc ,mange ,custard ,sauce ,iced ,tea ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,pork ,chops 7,four portions7 #d chops #a_/d ,c-water #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-pepper ,wipe the chops1 sprinkle with salt and pepper4 ,place in a hot frying-pan 7no fat added71 brown on one side and then turn on the other side1 cooking over a moderate fire4 ,add the water and immediately place the cover on the frying-pan4 ,the steam cooks the pork more quickly and prevents over-browning4 ,cook twenty-five minutes4 ,maitre d',hotel ,butter ,sauce 7,four portions7 #c ,t-butter #a ,t-lemon juice #a_/b t-salt #a_/h t-pepper #a_/b t-parsley ,cream the butter1 add the lemon juice1 salt1 pepper and finely chopped parsley4 ,pour this over new potatoes which have been boiled4 ,garnish with parsley4 ,cocoanut ,blanc ,mange 7,four portions7 #a_/d ,c-cornstarch #a_/d ,c-sugar #a_/b t-salt #b ,t-cold water #b ,c-milk #b_/c ,c-cocoanut #b egg whites #a_/b t-vanilla ,mix the cornstarch1 sugar and salt with the cold water4 ,add the milk slowly1 stirring well4 ,cook twenty minutes in a double boiler1 stirring occasionally1 or ten minutes over the flame1 stirring constantly4 ,cool slightly and add the shredded cocoanut and the stiffly beaten whites of the eggs4 ,add the vanilla4 ,one-fourth of a cup of nuts1 candied cherries or preserved pineapple may be added if desired4 ,chill in moulds wet with cold water4 ,serve with cream or custard sauce made from the egg yolks4 ,custard ,sauce 7,four portions7 #b egg yolks #a_/c ,c-sugar #a_/h t-salt #a ,t-flour #b ,c-milk #a t-vanilla ,beat the eggs1 slowly add the sugar and the flour well blended1 the salt and the milk4 ,cook in a double boiler until thick enough to coat a silver spoon4 ,add the flavoring and serve cold4 ,,chapter ,,xxvi ,,over ,,the ,,telephone ,,bob and ,bettina were at breakfast one morning when the telephone rang4 ,it's ,mrs4 ,dixon1 ,bettina1 said ,bob1 his hand over the mouthpiece4 ,much excited4 ,panicky4 ,house afire4 ,hurry4 ,hello1 ,charlotte6 said ,bettina1 quickly4 ,what in the world is the trouble8 ,the worst yet6 came a nervous voice4 ,frank's ,aunt ,isabel is to be at our house tonight6 ,oh1 ,i wish you knew her6 ,she never did approve of me6 ,oh1 ,charlotte1 you just imagine that6 ,she wouldn't come if she disliked you so6 ,that's just it6 ,she didn't approve of me when we lived at the hotel1 and now that we've taken a house1 she wants to see how things are4 ,well1 things are fine6 ,doesn't ,frank say so8 ,yes1 of course4 ,but the meals6 ,two company meals to get1 and for a critical person like her1 too6 ,what on earth shall ,i do8 ,now1 don't be nervous1 ,charlotte6 ,it's easy6 ,we'll think up a delicious little dinner that you can prepare mostly beforehand4 ,when does she arrive8 ,five o'clock1 and leaves just after breakfast4 ,good6 ,two simple meals and all day in which to get them ready4 ,let's see4 ,the weather is warm1 so you will prefer a dinner that is partly cold4 ,watermelon that has been in the refrigerator all day would be a simple dessert1 with no cake or anything else to think of4 ,how about cold boiled tongue for your main dish8 ,sliced thin and garnished with parsley4 ,you might also have a very good salad4 ,apple1 celery and green pepper salad would be delicious and economical also4 ,then you might have corn on the cob4 ,i've had it recently and know how good it is4 ,that would be the only thing you would have to think of at meal time1 and it is very easy to cook4 ,you would serve it in a napkin to keep it hot4 ,then ,i want to send you some peach butter that ,i made the other day2 that would go beautifully with your dinner4 ,there you have it all6 ,if ,i were doing it1 ,i should add iced tea to drink1 served very daintily1 with sliced lemon and mint leaves4 ,oh1 ,bettina1 how good it sounds6 ,will you repeat that menu for me8 ,cold ,boiled ,tongue ,apple1 ,celery and ,green ,pepper ,salad ,golden ,bantam ,corn on the ,cob ,bread ,butter ,peach ,butter ,iced ,tea ,lemon ,sliced ,watermelon ,now1 if you'll get a pencil and paper1 ,i will give you some directions about cooking4 ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,boiled ,tongue 7,four portions7 ,a fresh beef tongue of two pounds #a ,t-vinegar ,wipe the tongue well4 ,place in a kettle and cover with cold water4 ,add the vinegar4 ,bring to a boil1 and boil slowly until it seems tender when pierced with a fork4 7,it should boil at least two hours47 ,take the tongue from the water1 and remove the skin and roots while it is still warm4 ,cool1 and slice thin4 ,this may easily be cooked in the fireless cooker1 in which case the water with which the tongue is covered must be brought to a good boil on the stove1 and then removed to the cooker4 ,if the tongue is very salty1 soak in cold water for two hours4 ,apple1 ,celery and ,green ,pepper ,salad 7,four portions7 #a cup tart apples cut in #a_/b-;inch cubes #b ,t-lemon juice #b_/c ,c-celery 7diced7 #a large green pepper 7cut in strips7 #a t-salt #a_/b t-paprika #f ,t-salad dressing ,mix the lemon juice and apples to prevent discoloring4 ,add the celery1 green peppers1 salt1 paprika seasoning and salad dressing4 ,serve cold on lettuce leaves4 ,corn on the ,cob 7,four portions7 #h ears corn ,carefully remove husks and all silk from the corn4 ,cover with boiling water4 ,cook ten minutes1 or longer if the corn is old4 ,if salt is added to water1 it turns the corn yellow and toughens the husks4 ,very tender young corn needs little cooking4 ,salt may be added 7one teaspoon to a quart of water7 two minutes before removing from the fire4 ,peach ,butter 7,one and one-half pints7 #b ,c-peaches #a ,c-sugar ,peel peaches and slice very fine4 ,add one cup of sugar to every two cups of peaches4 ,let stand twenty minutes4 ,mix well1 and cook quickly for twenty-five minutes4 ,put in glasses and seal4 ,,chapter ,,xxvii ,,bettina ,,has ,a ,,baking-,,day ,,why1 ,ruth1 ,i didn't hear you come in6 ,the door was partly open--,bob must have left it that way--and ,i slipped in quickly to see what you were up to4 ,it's raining as if it never intended to stop4 ,i called to ,bob on his way downtown1 and asked what you were doing today4 ,he said that wonderful baking preparations were going on because you expected his sister ,polly and her three children tomorrow4 ,that sounded like a deluge--all those lively youngsters1 and ,polly livelier yet--so1 ,i came over to see if ,i couldn't help4 ,indeed you can1 ,ruth6 ,that was dear of you6 ,we'll have a houseful1 won't we8 ,i have planned to put ,polly and ,dorothy and the baby in the guest room1 but ,donald will have to sleep on the davenport4 ,and ,i'm planning to do most of the cooking today1 so that tomorrow we can visit and see people and show the children the sights4 ,they are coming this afternoon1 and will be here ,sunday and ,monday at least4 ,as soon as ,i finish filling these salt-shakers1 ,i'll begin the baking4 ,goodness1 it will certainly be a help to have you here1 ,ruth6 ,you were such a dear to come in all this rain6 ,oh1 ,i like it6 ,i always learn so much from you1 ,bettina4 ,but what on earth are you doing with that rice8 ,just putting a few grains in the shakers4 ,you know salt gets damp on a rainy day like this1 and the rice loosens it and absorbs the moisture4 ,i'm doing it first because ,i might forget4 ,what are you going to make8 ,well1 ,i'll cook some potatoes and beets to warm up or make salad of1 and ,i'll make a veal loaf and a white cake1 ,i think4 ,then some salad dressing1 and a berry pie and some sour cream cookies4 ,oh1 yes1 some nut-bread and some tomato gelatin1 too4 ,goodness6 ,can you use all those things8 ,yes1 indeed6 ,for tonight's dinner ,i'll have lamb chops1 and some of the cooked potatoes1 creamed1 and tomato gelatin1 and the blackberry pie4 7,you know berry pies ought to be eaten soon after they are made47 ,if tomorrow is a nice day1 we'll eat our dinner in the park1 and in any case1 ,i'll be prepared1 for ,i'll have the veal loaf1 and the beets to warm up1 and the rest of the potatoes to cream or make salad of1 and the nut-bread for sandwiches if we need them1 and the cake and some sliced peaches for dessert4 ,and the cookies8 ,well1 children always want cookies4 ,i'll bake these on my big baking sheets just the size of the oven1 and ,i'll put lots of raisins on top4 ,bettina1 what fun it would be to visit you6 ,but we must get at our work or ,polly and family will be here before this big baking is done6 ,,bettina',s ,,baking ,,day ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,berry ,pie 7,four portions7 #a-a_/b ,c-berries 7black or blue berries7 #a_/b ,c-sugar #b ,t-flour #a_/h t-salt #a ,t-lemon juice ,wash the fruit1 mix with the sugar1 flour1 salt and lemon juice4 ,line a deep pie tin with a plain pie paste and sprinkle one tablespoon sugar over bottom crust4 ,add the berry mixture4 ,wet the lower crust slightly4 ,roll out the upper crust and make slits in the middle to allow the steam to escape4 ,place on the lower crust1 pinching the edges together4 ,bake in a moderately hot oven forty minutes4 ,tomato ,jelly 7,six portions7 #b ,c-tomatoes #a_/b ,c-water #a ,t-sugar #a bay leaf #c cloves #a t-salt #b ,t-gelatine ,simmer tomatoes1 water1 sugar1 bay leaf1 cloves1 and salt for ten minutes4 ,strain4 ,soak the gelatin in two tablespoons cold water1 and add the hot vegetable mixture4 ,pour into small wet moulds4 ,chill for two hours and serve with salad dressing4 ,boiled ,salad ,dressing 7,one cup7 #b egg yolks #b ,t-flour #a t-salt #a t-mustard #a_/h t-paprika #a_/b t-butter #a_/c ,c-vinegar #a_/c ,c-water #b ,t-sugar ,beat egg-yolks thoroughly and add the dry ingredients 7mixed and sifted74 ,gradually add the vinegar and water4 ,cook in a double boiler until thick and creamy1 or directly over small flame1 stirring constantly4 ,if whipped cream is to be used1 no butter need to be added4 ,if not1 add butter the last thing4 ,beat with a ,dover egg beater until creamy4 ,keep in a cool place4 ,sour ,cream ,cookies 7,three dozen7 #a ,c-sugar #a_/b ,c-butter 7or lard and butter mixed7 #b eggs #a_/b ,c-sour cream or sour milk #a_/b t-soda #a_/b t-salt #b t-grated nutmeg about #b ,c-flour1 or as little as possible ,cream the fat1 add the sugar4 ,cream again4 ,add the eggs well beaten1 sour milk1 one cup flour1 soda1 salt and nutmeg mixed and sifted together4 ,add the rest of the flour4 ,roll out to one-third of an inch thickness1 cut any desired shape1 and bake in a moderately hot oven for fifteen minutes4 ,sugar mixed with a little flour may be sifted over the dough before cutting4 ,raisins may also be pressed into the top of each cooky4 ,doughnuts 7,thirty7 #a_/d ,c-sugar #a egg beaten #b_/c ,c-milk #b ,c-flour #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-cinnamon #b t-baking powder ,mix the beaten egg and sugar1 add the milk1 flour1 salt1 cinnamon and baking powder1 sifted together4 ,take one-half of the dough1 and roll out one-third of an inch thick4 ,cut with a doughnut cutter4 ,roll and cut the other half4 ,put the scraps together and roll again4 ,fry in deep fat1 turning until a delicate brown4 ,drain on brown paper4 ,,chapter ,,xxviii ,,polly ,,and ,,the ,,children ,,will you look at the way that child eats her cereal6 ejaculated ,polly at the breakfast table4 ,and ,i simply can't get her to eat it at home6 ,in fact1 on warm days like this1 she won't eat any breakfast at all4 ,i like ,aunt ,betty's cereal2 it looks so pretty1 explained little ,dorothy gravely1 looking down at her plate of moulded cereal surrounded by plump red raspberries4 ,i hope you don't mind my serving it cold today1 said ,bettina4 ,it seemed so warm yesterday that ,i cooked the cereal and put it in moulds in the refrigerator4 ,no indeed6 ,the change is a regular treat for the children4 ,they like fixed-up things like this1 and it certainly does give anyone an appetite4 ,well1 in hot weather1 no one feels much like eating1 anyhow1 so ,i try to make things as attractive as ,i can4 ,and ,i want the children to have just what they like4 4 4 4 ,you needn't be afraid of this cream1 ,polly4 ,we buy it from a neighbor1 and ,i am absolutely sure that it is both clean and good4 ,i'm ashamed to say that we have no certified milk in this town4 ,isn't that dreadful8 ,and people keep on buying it of dairies that they don't know one thing about6 ,why1 ,i've seen women who had just moved to town1 and who knew nothing about conditions here1 begin housekeeping by cleaning house thoroughly from top to bottom1 and at the same time1 leave an order for milk with the first dairy wagon that happened to drive down their street6 ,and they buy groceries and meat from the nearest stores without knowing that three blocks away there may be other stores that are better1 cleaner and less expensive4 ,shouldn't you think that women would insist upon knowing all about the food they are giving their children8 ,it seems to me that much common sense in a housewife is a great deal more important even than knowing how to cook and sew4 ,i think that knowing how to plan and buy is more important than knowing how to do things with your hands1 said ,polly4 ,after all1 it's the result that counts4 ,you're a wonder1 ,bettina1 because you have a useful head and useful hands1 too1 but ,i haven't4 ,so ,i try to know as much as possible about every article of food and clothing that ,i buy1 and to be sure that ,i am getting the very best value from ,tom's money1 but ,i don't know how to cook or sew or trim hats or embroider4 ,i like friends and babies and outdoor exercise1 but ,i'll confess that ,i don't like housework4 ,well1 ,tom and the children seem to be perfectly contented and happy1 and so do you4 ,therefore1 you are a successful housekeeper4 ,you are the right kind of a sister-in-law to have1 ,betty6 ,i quite approve of ,bob's choice6 ,the breakfast that morning consisted of3 ,moulded ,cream of ,wheat ,raspberries ,sugar ,cream ,poached ,eggs on ,toast ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,wheat ,cereal 7,three portions7 #a ,c-wheat #b ,t-cold water #a_/c ,c-raspberries ,cook the wheat according to the instructions on the package1 only cook twice as long as the directions suggest4 ,mix cereal and cold water4 ,add boiling water slowly4 ,this method prevents lumping4 ,wet individual moulds with cold water1 place raspberries around the inside of the mould and fill with the wheat4 ,allow to remain in mould for fifteen minutes4 ,remove from mould1 surround with more berries and serve4 ,if desired cold1 chill in the refrigerator4 ,cereals may be cooked in a double boiler or a fireless cooker4 ,method of ,cooking ,cereals ,put the water and salt in the upper part of double boiler and place directly over the flame4 ,when the water boils1 add the cereal very slowly1 stirring constantly4 ,cook for five minutes directly over the fire4 ,place the upper part in the lower part of the double boiler containing boiling water1 and cook the required time4 ,all cereals must be thoroughly cooked4 ,,august4 ,twenty little jelly-glasses1 twenty pots of jam1 ,twenty jars of pickles and preserves1 ,making other wealth than this appear a stupid sham1---- ,ah1 you dears6 ,what color1 gleam and curves6 ,illustration ,,chapter ,,xxix ,,bettina ,,puts ,,up ,,fruit ,illustration ,,honk6 ,honk6 sounded an auto horn at ,bettina's door one cool morning1 as a crowd of lively voices also summoned her4 ,bettina1 ,o1 ,bettina6 ,we've come to get you to play tennis with us this morning4 ,you must6 ,you've been neglecting us for ,bob and we're jealous4 ,oh1 girls1 ,i simply can't6 ,i have just bought quarts and quarts of cherries and currants of a boy who came to the door1 and ,i must take today to put them up6 ,that's easy6 ,leave 'em till tomorrow6 said ,alice cheerfully4 ,i can't do that1 because they're just at the canning point and it isn't a good thing to have them a bit over-ripe4 ,then these are freshly picked1 and that is the best way to have them4 ,i'll stay and help2 may ,i8 said ,ruth1 who had suddenly developed a deep interest in things domestic4 ,why1 of course ,i'd love to have you1 ,ruth1 but seeding cherries is slow work1 and ,i believe that playing tennis would be more exciting4 ,but not half so interesting as to hear you tell me how you do things4 ,i love to listen4 ,we'll all stay1 suggested ,mary4 ,it'll do us good4 ,but you'll have to lend us big aprons2 can you8 ,and she looked down at her white middy1 skirt1 and shoes4 ,come on6 shouted ,elsie4 ,you can lecture as we seed cherries1 ,bettina4 ,how are you going to put them up8 ,well1 ,bob likes plain currant jelly1 and plain canned cherries awfully well4 ,i may preserve some cherries with currant juice1 too1 but ,i think ,i'll not do anything very elaborate today4 ,goodness1 that sounds elaborate enough to suit me6 ,will you be looking over the currants while we are stoning cherries8 ,leave the stones in half of them1 girls2 many people like them that way better4 ,what were you doing to all those jars8 ,just getting ready to sterilize them4 ,you see ,i'll put them on a folded cloth1 in this big kettle of cold water4 ,then ,i'll slowly heat the water to the boiling point1 and fill the jars immediately with the fruit and syrup4 ,i must scald the rubber rings1 too1 before ,i use them4 ,bettina was rapidly looking over currants as she talked4 ,girls1 do you notice my jelly strainer8 ,see1 it's a piece of cheese-cloth fastened into a wire strainer4 ,it can be attached to any kettle4 ,i haven't used it yet1 but ,i know that it will be very convenient4 ,you know it's best to strain the juice through the cheese-cloth without pressure4 ,if ,i have the cloth double1 the juice will be quite clear4 ,if ,i wanted an especially clear jelly1 ,i could even have the juice pass through a flannel or felt bag4 ,how on earth can you tell when the jelly jells8 asked ,ruth4 ,well1 ,i test it this way4 ,i take up1 in a cold silver spoon1 a little of the mixture that is cooking4 ,if it jells and breaks from the spoon1 it has been cooking long enough4 ,of course ,i remove the rest from the fire while testing it1 because it might be done4 ,bettina1 cooking and jelly-making and things like that seem to be so natural for you6 cried ,ruth4 ,i get so frightened sometimes when ,i think what if ,i should be a poor housekeeper and make ,fred unhappy6 ,alice1 said ,mary1 ,heaven forbid that either of us should ever be talking like that about a man6 ,goodness1 ,i should say so6 declared ,alice emphatically1 a little too emphatically1 thought ,bettina4 ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,currant ,jelly #b qts4 currants sugar ,pick over currants1 but do not remove the stems4 ,wash and drain4 ,mash a few with a vegetable masher in the bottom of a porcelain-lined or granite kettle4 ,add more currants and mash4 ,continue adding currants until all are used4 ,bring to a boil slowly and let simmer without stirring until the currants appear white4 ,strain through a coarse strainer1 and allow juice to drain through a jelly bag4 ,measure the juice1 and boil ten minutes4 ,gradually add an equal amount of heated sugar1 stirring occasionally to prevent burning1 and continue boiling until the test shows that the mixture has jelled4 ,when filling sterilized glasses1 place them in a pan containing a little boiling water4 ,this keeps the glasses from breaking when hot jelly is poured in4 ,fill and set the glasses of jelly aside to cool4 ,cover with hot melted paraffin4 ,canned ,cherries #f qts4 cherries #a-a_/b qts4 sugar #a_/b pt4 water ,measure the cherries after the stems have been removed4 ,stone if desired4 ,if they are stoned1 be sure to save the juice4 ,put the sugar and water in a kettle and stir over the fire until the sugar is dissolved4 ,add the cherries and heat slowly to the boiling point4 ,boil ten minutes skimming carefully4 ,put into sterilized jars1 filling the jars to overflowing with the syrup4 ,seal securely4 7,when filling the jars stand them in a pan containing boiling water4 ,this keeps them from breaking47 ,bettina's ,jelly-,making ,suggestions #a4 ,use a porcelain-lined or a granite kettle4 #b4 ,let juice drip from a cheese cloth or flannel bag4 #c4 ,measure equal quantities juice and sugar4 #d4 ,boil juice ten minutes1 add heated sugar4 7,heated by being placed in warm oven47 #e4 ,boil until it drops thick from a cold silver spoon1 or jells on a plate4 #f4 ,the smaller the quantity of jelly made at a time1 the clearer it is4 #g4 ,cook no more than three cups of juice at a time4 #h4 ,skim carefully4 #i4 ,boil regularly4 #aj4 ,pour in sterilized glasses4 #aa4 ,let stand in bright sun twenty-four hours4 #ab4 ,cover with very hot paraffin4 ,this kills any bacteria that may have collected4 #ac4 ,keep jelly in a cool1 dark1 dry place4 ,,chapter ,,xxx ,a ,,cool ,,summer ,,day ,,why1 hello1 ,ruth6 cried ,bettina at the door one afternoon4 ,i haven't seen you for weeks1 it seems to me6 ,what have you been doing8 ,come in and give an account of yourself6 ,first let me deliver these nasturtiums that mother sent1 said ,ruth4 ,she always remembers how fond you are of flowers4 ,thank you1 they're lovely6 ,i need them tonight for my table1 too4 ,will you come into the kitchen with me while ,i put these in water8 ,m-m1 said ,ruth4 ,something smells good6 ,in the oven8 ,yes1 pork chops1 baked apples and escalloped potatoes4 ,peek in and see 'em4 ,outch6 cried ,ruth1 holding her hand in sudden pain4 ,i forgot that that pan was hot1 and started to pull it out to see better6 ,i'm a perfect idiot6 ,i do that every time ,i have anything in the oven6 ,that's a shame1 ,ruth1 dear6 ,here1 apply a little of this olive oil6 ,it's the nearest remedy ,i have4 ,vaseline is good1 too1 or baking soda4 ,hold it with the damp cloth to keep out the air4 ,it feels better already1 said ,ruth4 ,i made some gingerbread last evening for dinner--,fred was there--and burned my hand in the same way exactly4 ,and even at such a cost the gingerbread wasn't very good4 ,i think ,i didn't bake it quite long enough4 ,how long ought it to be in the oven8 ,well1 gingerbread takes longer than most quick-breads4 ,here1 let me give you my time-guide for baking1 and you can keep it in your card-index4 ,then it's always at hand when you want to refer to it4 ,thank you1 that's a good idea1 ,bettina4 ,may ,i sit down here at the kitchen table and copy it8 ,do1 ,i'll get you a pencil and a piece of paper4 ,ruth1 won't you stay to dinner tonight8 ,i can't possibly1 ,bettina4 ,i am going out with mother1 and should be at home now dressing4 ,oh1 by the way1 ,i had a chance to refer last night to something you made me copy and put with my recipe cards4 ',how to ,remove ,grass ,stains'6 ,i got it on my white dress--a dreadful looking stain--and immediately referred to my card-index4 ,it said1 ',moisten with alcohol or camphor1 allow to stand five minutes1 and wash out with clear water4' ,the stain came out like magic6 ,i used camphor2 we didn't happen to have any alcohol in the house4 ,i'm so glad it came out2 that is such a pretty white dress4 ,and weren't you glad you knew just where to find a remedy8 ,it seems a little trouble to index things1 but it is really worth doing4 ,i think so1 too4 ,well1 there's ,bob1 and ,i must rush off4 ,bob1 you're going to have a good dinner tonight6 ,i've just been investigating6 ,bob had3 ,pork ,chops ,escalloped ,potatoes ,baked ,apples ,bread ,butter ,fresh ,pears ,tea ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,baked ,apples #d apples #h ,t-sugar #a_/b ,c-water #a_/b t-cinnamon #b ,t-butter ,select apples of uniform size4 ,wash and core4 ,place in a pan1 cover the bottom with water4 ,fill each cavity with sugar1 a dash of powdered cinnamon and a tiny lump of butter4 ,bake for thirty minutes1 basting occasionally4 ,serve around the platter of pork chops4 ,bettina's ,time-,guide for ,baking ,quick ,breads ,pop-overs--,thirty minutes in a hot oven4 ,baking-powder biscuits--,ten to fifteen minutes in a hot oven4 ,corn bread--,twenty-five to forty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,muffins--,twenty to twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,gingerbread--,thirty to forty-five minutes in a slow oven4 ,,chapter ,,xxxi ,,bob ,,and ,,bettina ,,alone ,,why1 ,bob1 look at the front of your ,palm ,beach suit6 exclaimed ,bettina1 after she had greeted ,bob at the door4 ,what in the world have you been doing8 ,pretty bad2 isn't it6 said he1 ruefully4 ,frank ,dixon brought me home in his car1 and he had some sort of engine trouble4 ,we worked on it for awhile1 but couldn't fix it1 so he phoned the garage and ,i came home on the street car4 ,i must have rubbed up against some grease4 ,do you suppose my clothes are spoiled8 ,no-o1 said ,bettina1 slowly1 not if ,i get at them4 ,let me see2 what is it that takes out auto grease8 ,oh1 ,i know6 ,bob1 you go and change your clothes right away while ,i'm cooking the meat for dinner4 ,then ,i'll doctor these4 ,what will you do to them8 ,i'll rub them with lard1 and let it stay on them for about an hour4 ,then after dinner ,i'll wash them out in warm water and soap1 and then--well1 ,bob1 ,i believe they'll be all as good as new4 ,i thank you1 ,mrs4 ,bettina4 ,when ,bob returned and ,bettina was putting the dinner on the table1 she smiled to herself over a new idea that had popped into her head4 ,bob1 what would you think if ,i should enter some of my nut-bread at the state fair8 ,well1 is that what you've been smiling at all this time8 ,i think it would be fine4 ,if ,i were judge you'd get first prize in a minute6 ,say1 strikes me this is a pretty good dinner6 ,it consisted of3 ,ham ,mashed ,potatoes ,escalloped ,onions ,rolls ,butter ,dutch ,apple ,cake ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,ham 7,three portions7 #b_/c lb4 ham #b ,t-water ,wipe a slice of ham 7one-third of an inch thick7 and remove the rind4 ,place in a hot frying-pan4 ,add the water4 ,cook until brown on both sides 7about fifteen minutes74 ,escalloped ,onions 7,two portions7 #a ,c-cooked onions #a_/b ,c-vegetable white sauce #c ,t-fresh bread crumbs #b ,t-butter ,mix the onions with the white sauce and pour into a buttered baking dish4 ,melt the butter and add the fresh bread crumbs4 ,place the buttered crumbs on top of the onions4 ,brown the mixture in the oven 7about fifteen minutes74 ,dutch ,apple ,cake 7,two portions7 #a ,c-flour #a_/d t-salt #b t-baking powder #a ,t-butter #a egg well beaten #a_/c ,c-milk #a sour apple #b ,t-sugar #a_/b t-cinnamon ,mix flour1 salt and baking powder4 ,cut in the butter4 ,add the milk and egg4 ,mix well4 ,spread one-half an inch thick in a shallow pan4 ,pare and cut the apples in lengthwise sections4 ,lay in rows in the dough with the sharp edges pressed lightly into the dough4 ,mix the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top4 ,bake thirty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,serve with lemon sauce4 ,lemon ,sauce 7,two portions7 #a_/b ,c-sugar #a_/h t-salt #a t-flour #a ,c-water #a t-butter #b ,t-lemon juice ,mix the sugar1 salt and flour well4 ,add the water slowly4 ,cook seven minutes4 ,add the butter and lemon juice4 ,serve hot4 ,,chapter ,,xxxii ,,bettina ,,attends ,a ,,morning ,,wedding ,,how lovely6 ,bettina whispered to ,bob after the beautiful ceremony had taken place in the rustic grape arbor4 ,how like ,cousin ,kate this is6 ,but ,i had no idea that ,frances planned to be married out of doors1 had you8 ,she told me that they were hoping for fair weather1 but weren't counting on it4 ,and this is a regular golden day2 isn't it6 ,what a time to remember6 ,bob1 look at ,cousin ,kate's flowers6 ,a natural altar1 without decoration6 ,poppies1 sweet-peas1 nasturtiums1 cosmos1 more kinds than ,i can count6 ,it's a little earlier than they usually have weddings1 too2 isn't nine-thirty early8 ,yes1 but ,frances thought that this would be the prettiest time for it1 and you know they aren't at all conventional4 ,what are you two gossiping about8 shouted big ,cousin ,charles in ,bettina's ear3 don't you see enough of each other at home without avoiding the rest of us at a time like this8 ,go and kiss the bride and congratulate the groom as soon as you can get to them4 ,fanny wants to see you particularly1 ,bettina4 ,breakfast is to be served on the porch2 don't forget that you two are to be at the bride's table6 ,the wide porch looked very charming4 ,each table seated four1 except the one for the bridal party and near relatives1 which was in the center1 surrounded by the others4 ,on each table was a basket of pink sweet-peas and trailing greenery4 ,each simple white place-card held a flower or two1 slipped through two parallel cuts across the corner4 ,frances was seated at the groom's left1 and at her left sat her new brother-in-law1 who was the best man4 ,next to him was the minister's wife1 then jolly ,cousin ,charles1 the bride's father1 then the groom's mother4 ,at the right of the groom sat ,anne1 ,fanny's sister1 who was maid-of-honor2 and next to her sat the clergyman4 ,then came the bride's mother and the groom's father4 ,beyond him sat ,bettina1 then ,bettina's cousin ,harry1 then ,aunt ,nell and ,bob4 ,that was all1 for there were few near relatives and ,bettina's father and mother were in ,california4 ,frances looks well2 doesn't she8 said ,aunt ,nell to ,bettina4 ,no showers1 no parties or excitement1 and you can see how simple the wedding has been4 ,cousin ,kate is so sensible1 and so is ,frances4 ,i can tell you already that the breakfast menu will be dainty and delicious1 but simple4 ,she was right1 for it consisted of3 ,watermelon ,cubes 7,served in ,sherbet ,glasses7 ,fried ,spring ,chicken ,new ,potatoes ,creamed ,peas ,hot ,rolls ,butter ,currant ,jelly ,peach ,ice ,cream ,bride's ,cake ,coffee ,nuts ,candy ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,fried ,chicken #a #b-a_/b-lb4 chicken #d ,t-flour #b t-salt #a_/b t-paprika #d ,t-fat 7lard and butter7 #b ,t-water ,to ,prepare the ,chicken for ,serving and ,cooking ,cut the legs from the body1 break the joint at the thigh and cut in two4 ,cut off the neck and wings4 ,break the breastbone and cut in two lengthwise4 ,break the back in two pieces lengthwise1 if desired4 ,plunge the pieces into cold water and allow to drain4 ,sprinkle each piece with salt and paprika1 and roll in flour4 ,place the fat in a frying-pan4 ,when very hot add the chicken4 ,allow all the pieces to brown thoroughly2 cover the pan with a lid and add the water1 lower the fire and cook over a moderate fire for thirty minutes4 ,turn frequently to prevent scorching4 ,gravy 7,six portions7 #c ,t-fat from frying-pan #a ,t-butter #f ,t-flour #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a-a_/b ,c-milk #a t-parsley chopped ,loosen the pieces of chicken which have stuck to the frying-pan1 add the butter1 stir constantly until the butter bubbles1 add the flour1 salt and paprika4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,add the milk slowly1 cook for two minutes1 add the chopped parsley and pour the gravy into a gravy bowl for serving4 ,bride's ,cake 7,thirty pieces7 #a-a_/b ,c-sugar #a_/b ,c-butter #b-a_/b ,c-flour #a_/h t-salt #b_/c ,c-milk #c t-baking powder #a_/d t-cream of tartar #a_/b t-almond extract #a t-vanilla #d egg-whites ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and continue creaming the mixture4 ,mix and sift three times the flour1 salt1 baking powder and cream of tartar4 ,add these dry ingredients alternately with the milk to the first mixture4 ,add the almond and vanilla extracts4 ,beat two minutes4 ,cut and fold in the egg-whites which have been stiffly beaten4 ,pour the cake batter into a large1 round loaf cake pan1 having a hole in the center4 ,bake forty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,when the cake is removed from the oven1 allow it to stand in a warm place for five minutes1 then with a spatula and a sharp knife1 carefully loosen the cake from the sides1 and turn out onto a cake cooler4 ,when cool1 cover with ,white ,mountain ,cream ,icing4 ,suggestions for ,serving the ,bride's ,cake ,the ,bride's ,cake may be baked in this form and placed in the center of the table for the central decoration4 ,a tall1 slender vase1 filled with the flowers used in decorating1 may be placed in the hole in the cake4 ,place the cake upon a pasteboard box four inches high and one inch wider than the cake4 ,this gives space to decorate around the cake4 ,the cake and box may be placed on a reflector1 which gives a very pretty effect4 ,if cake boxes containing wedding cakes are distributed among the guests as favors1 use the one in the round pan for central decoration and bake others in square pan4 ,square pieces may then be cut1 wrapped in waxed paper1 and placed in the boxes4 ,,chapter ,,xxxiii ,,after ,,the ,,tea ,,doesn',t it bore you to think of cooking when you've been out all afternoon8 asked ,mrs4 ,dixon1 wearily4 ,and today the refreshments were so elaborate and everything was so stiff and tiresome6 ,i usually anticipate feeling this way1 said ,bettina1 and plan to have something at home that is already prepared1 and that ,i can get together without much trouble4 ,then ,i put on a house dress as quickly as ,i can1 for ,i can't bear to cook in party clothes4 ,but ,i'm sure ,i don't know what ,i am going to have for dinner tonight4 ,bob and ,i had planned to go downtown to dinner with some friends1 but just before ,i went out this afternoon he phoned that the invitation had been withdrawn because of somebody's illness4 ,goodness6 cried ,mrs4 ,dixon1 what will you do8 ,go downtown yourselves8 ,no2 ,bob doesn't enjoy that1 and neither do ,i4 ,i can manage somehow1 for of course there are always things in the house to get4 ,i'll tell you4 ,i'll phone ,bob to bring ,mr4 ,dixon here1 and you can see what an emergency supper is like4 ,oh1 ,i couldn't think of it6 ,you're tired1 and it's nearly six now6 ,well1 what of that8 ,you can help4 ,and ,i know you're dreading to get dinner at home4 ,we'll just combine forces4 ,bettina went to the telephone and called ,bob4 ,hello1 dear6 ,please bring ,mr4 ,dixon home to dinner with you2 ,charlotte is going to stay4 ,and if you come in his car1 will you stop on the way and get a watermelon that has been on ice8 ,be sure it's cold6 ,and now1 she said to ,mrs4 ,dixon1 let me get into a house-dress1 and then for a sight of the refrigerator4 ,oh1 what beautiful glazed apples6 exclaimed ,mrs4 ,dixon ten minutes later4 ,they were to have been for breakfast1 but ,i'll have them for dinner instead4 ,then there are enough cold boiled potatoes for creamed potatoes2 and1 besides that1 we'll have an omelet4 ,and then ,i'll stir up some emergency biscuit---- ,and you can explain everything that you do6 ,well1 for the omelet--we'll take four good-sized eggs--one for each of us---- ,what else goes in8 ,milk8 ,no1 ,i think that hot water makes a more tender omelet4 ,then ,i'll use a few grains of baking powder to assist in holding it up1 though that isn't necessary4 ,we'll beat the yolks and whites separately till they're very light4 ,goodness6 ,there come the men6 ,here's your watermelon1 ,bettina6 called ,bob4 ,a big fellow6 ,don't forget to save the rind for pickles1 will you8 ,why1 hello1 ,mrs4 ,dixon6 ,frank's here6 ,the menu that night consisted of3 ,omelet ,creamed ,potatoes ,glazed ,apples ,emergency ,biscuit ,butter ,watermelon ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,omelet 7,four portions7 #d eggs #d ,t-hot water #a_/b t-salt #a_/h t-pepper #a ,t-butter a little parsley ,beat the yolks until thick and lemon colored4 ,add hot water 7one tablespoonful to an egg71 salt and pepper4 ,beat the whites till stiff and dry4 ,cut and fold into the first mixture4 ,heat the omelet pan1 add the butter1 turn the pan so that the melted butter covers the sides and bottom of the pan4 ,turn in the mixture1 spread evenly1 turn down the fire and allow the omelet to cook slowly4 ,turn the pan so that the omelet will brown evenly4 ,when well puffed and delicately browned underneath1 place the pan on the center shelf in a moderate oven to finish cooking the top of the omelet4 ,crease across center with knife and fold over very carefully4 ,allow to remain a moment in pan4 ,turn gently with a spatula onto a hot platter4 ,garnish with parsley4 ,an omelet is sufficiently cooked when it is firm to the touch when pressed by the finger4 ,creamed ,potatoes 7,four portions7 #b ,c-cold diced potatoes #a ,t-chopped parsley #a ,t-chopped pimento #a_/b t-salt #a_/h t-paprika #a ,c-vegetable white sauce ,add the potatoes1 sprinkled with salt and pepper1 to vegetable white sauce4 ,add pimento and parsley4 ,cook three minutes1 stirring constantly4 ,emergency ,biscuit #b ,c-flour #d t-baking powder #a_/b t-salt #c ,t-fat 7lard and butter7 #g_/h ,c-milk ,mix the dry ingredients and cut in the fat4 ,add the milk1 mixing with a knife4 ,drop by spoonfuls on a buttered pan1 placing one inch apart4 ,bake twelve minutes in a hot oven4 ,glazed ,apples 7,six portions7 #f apples #a-a_/b ,c-,c sugar #a-a_/b ,c-water #a t-butter ,boil the sugar and water six minutes in a deep saucepan4 ,do not stir4 ,pare and core the apples4 ,place them in the syrup as soon as pared1 to prevent them from discoloring4 ,cook until apples are tender4 ,remove the apples from the syrup and boil the sugar and water longer if it is not thick enough4 ,add the butter to the syrup and pour in and around the apples4 ,serve hot or cold4 ,granulated sugar may be used1 but ,c sugar gives a better flavor4 ,,chapter ,,xxxiv ,,bettina ,,gives ,a ,,porch ,,breakfast ,,bettina had risen early that beautiful ,july morning1 for she had much to do4 ,bob had insisted upon helping her1 and at eight1 ,ruth was coming4 ,such a simple breakfast after all1 ,bob6 ,do you think she'll like it8 ,sure she will6 ,if she doesn't ,i'll disown her6 ,say1 ,bettina1 ,i haven't had my breakfast yet1 and ten o'clock sounds far away4 ,may ,i have just one doughnut with my coffee8 ,why1 ,bobby1 ,bobby6 ,did ,i forget you8 ,your ,aunt ,elizabeth and the whole suffrage cause is on my mind this morning1 but ,i didn't think even that could make me forget you4 ,help yourself to anything you see that looks good6 ,the ,aunt ,elizabeth on ,bettina's mind was an aunt of ,bob's who was to be in town between nine and twelve1 in conference with some of the leading suffragists of the city4 ,she wished to see the bungalow1 and at ten o'clock ,bettina was giving a breakfast for her and the women with whom she was to confer4 ,it was with fear and trepidation that ,bettina had invited them1 although she declared to herself that she was sure1 sure1 sure1 of every dish on the menu6 ,as she arranged the great graceful yellow poppies in the center of the porch table1 set for six1 she was feeling somewhat nervous4 ,bob1 you must go now1 or you'll be too late for the train4 ,take a taxi home1 not a street car4 ,taxi6 ,you don't know my ,aunt ,elizabeth4 ,she'd say1 ',say1 young man1 if you aren't saving your money any better than this1 you ought to be4' ,and we'd probably end by walking4 ,hurry1 dear4 ,the train proved to be late1 and ,ruth and ,bettina were ready to the last detail4 ,while beautiful1 distinguished-looking ,aunt ,elizabeth was dressing1 ,bettina was meeting guests at the door4 ,before she realized it1 she had introduced everybody to the guest of honor1 and was ushering them out to her charming porch table4 ,oh1 ,ruth1 she said in the kitchen1 isn't my ,aunt ,elizabeth lovely8 ,i'll say 'mine' now1 not ,bob's4 ,i was in such a hurry that ,i forgot to be frightened4 ,the breakfast consisted of3 ,moulded ,cereal on ,bananas ,whipped ,cream ,codfish ,balls ,egg ,souffl ,green ,peas ,twin ,mountain ,muffins ,jelly ,doughnuts ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,codfish ,balls 7,four portions7 #a ,c-raw salt fish #b ,c-raw potatoes #a t-butter #a_/b ,c-cracker crumbs #a egg1 well-beaten #a_/d t-pepper more salt if needed #a ,t-water ,shred the fish4 ,pare and quarter potatoes4 ,place the fish and potatoes in a stewpan and cover with boiling water4 ,boil twenty-five minutes or till the potatoes are soft4 ,do not boil too long or they will become soggy4 ,drain well1 mash and beat until light4 ,add butter1 seasoning and egg4 ,shape1 roll in crumbs1 egg mixed with water1 more crumbs1 and fry in deep fat4 ,these may be shaped into flat cakes1 rolled in flour and sautd in hot fat4 ,garnish with parsley4 ,egg ,souffl 7,four portions7 #b ,t-butter #b ,t-flour #b ,c-milk #d eggs #a t-salt a pinch of cayenne or #a_/d t-paprika #a ,c-white sauce #b_/c ,c-cooked peas ,melt the butter1 add the flour and gradually add the milk4 ,cook three minutes1 add seasoning and the well-beaten yolks4 ,fold in the beaten whites and turn into buttered moulds4 ,set in a pan of hot water and bake in a slow oven until firm 7about twenty-five minutes74 ,serve with a white sauce1 highly seasoned1 to which has been added one cup of cooked peas4 ,pour the sauce around the souffl4 ,potato ,doughnuts 7,three dozen doughnuts7 #a ,c-mashed potatoes1 hot #a-a_/b ,c-sugar #b ,t-melted butter #c t-baking powder #a_/b t-salt #a_/b ,c-sweet milk #b eggs #c ,c-flour #a_/h t-grated nutmeg #a_/b t-powdered cinnamon ,beat the eggs1 add the sugar4 ,mash the potatoes and add the butter and the milk4 ,add this mixture to the eggs and sugar4 ,add the flour1 baking powder1 salt1 nutmeg and cinnamon sifted together4 ,roll one-fourth of an inch thick1 cut with a doughnut cutter1 and fry in hot deep fat4 ,,chapter ,,xxxv ,a ,,piece ,,of ,,news ,,as ,bettina was putting the finishing touches on her porch table1 set for dinner1 and humming a little song as she tried the effect of some ragged robins in a mist of candy-tuft1 all in a brass bowl1 she heard a murmur of voices at her front door4 ,i'll tell just ,betty2 no one else must know--yet4 ,but what if ,i haven't the courage to tell even her8 ,perhaps she'll suspect anyhow6 ,goodness1 ,harry6 ,you make me afraid to go in6 ,is my expression different8 ,the answer was not audible to ,bettina1 though she was sure that she heard whispers and a little suppressed laughter4 ,certainly it had sounded like ,alice's voice6 ,what8 ,could ,mr4 ,harrison be with her8 ,for a moment ,bettina stood stock still1 feeling like an eavesdropper4 ,then she let out a gasp of amazement4 ,well6 was all she said1 and sat down to think4 ,when the door-bell rang1 she could not at first gain the composure necessary to answer it4 ,why1 how are you1 ,alice8 ,i haven't seen you for ages6 ,and ,mr4 ,harrison6 ,do come in2 you must stay to dinner1 for you're just in time4 ,bob will be home any minute4 ,oh1 we couldn't stay6 answered ,alice4 ,har--,mr4 ,harrison and ,i were walking home from town1 and when we came to this house1 we couldn't help stopping to say 'hello4' ,bettina was conscious of a strained feeling in the air1 which made her want to giggle--or shake ,alice4 ,after all1 she couldn't help overhearing6 ,and yet she might be mistaken6 ,she found herself saying--she scarcely knew what--to keep up the conversation4 ,do stay6 ,we have a funny little dinner tonight1 but ,i believe you'll like it4 ,bob had been rather over-worked at the office lately--and ,i tried today to think of some of his favorite dishes for dinner4 ,i wanted to have a jolly little meal to take his mind off his worries4 ,and it would help a lot if he could see you two people4 ,do stay6 ,do you care for blueberry tarts1 ,mr4 ,harrison8 ,well1 that's to be our dessert6 ,my1 that sounds fine6 said ,mr4 ,harrison4 ,couldn't we stay1 after all8 he asked1 turning to ,alice4 ,well1 if you really1 truly want us1 said ,alice to ,bettina4 ,why1 of course ,i do6 ,i'm delighted to see you6 ,i think we're fortunate4 ,mr4 ,harrison1 you are usually so busy that we scarcely dare invite you6 ,i suppose ,i ought to be at work today1 but ,i'm taking a little holiday4 ,i couldn't put my mind on business4 ,he was actually blushing1 ,bettina thought4 ,suddenly she found ,alice's arms around her and ,alice's laughing face hidden on her shoulder4 ,don't1 ,harry6 ,let me be the one to tell her6 ,and so ,bob found them1 all laughing and talking at once4 ,hurrah6 said he when he heard the news4 ,the best possible idea6 ,is dinner ready1 ,bettina8 ,get out some grape juice and we'll drink to the health and future happiness of ,alice and ,harry6 ,i'm the man that made this match6 ,dinner that night consisted of3 ,fish a la ,bettina ,rice ,cakes ,stuffed ,tomato ,salad ,rolls ,butter ,iced ,grape ,juice ,blueberry ,tarts ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,fish a la ,bettina 7,four portions7 #a ,c-medium white sauce #a-a_/c ,c-cooked fish #b ,t-chopped pimento #b ,t-chopped sweet pickle #a_/b t-paprika ,mix ingredients in order given1 heat and serve on wafers4 ,rice ,cakes 7,four portions7 #a-a_/b ,c-boiled rice #a_/b t-salt #a egg yolk #f ,t-crumbs #d ,t-fat 7lard and butter mixed7 ,mix the rice and salt with the egg4 ,shape into flat cakes1 two and a half inches in diameter and one-half an inch thick4 ,roll in bread crumbs and saut in hot fat until brown on both sides4 7,about eight minutes47 ,if the egg does not sufficiently moisten the rice1 add one tablespoon of milk4 ,stuffed ,tomato ,salad 7,four portions7 #d tomatoes #a ,c-chopped cabbage #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #d ,t-salad dressing ,stuff fresh tomatoes with cabbage1 seasoned1 and mixed with salad dressing4 ,arrange the tomatoes on lettuce leaves and place one tablespoon salad dressing on the top4 ,add a small piece of green pepper or a sprig of parsley to the salad dressing4 ,blueberry ,tarts 7,four portions7 ,fill muffin pans with plain pastry4 ,place two tablespoons of mixture on each crust4 ,cover with pastry strips and bake twenty minutes4 ,blueberry ,mixture #a_/b ,c-blueberries #a_/d ,c-sugar #a ,t-butter #a ,t-vinegar #a t-cinnamon ,mix the berries1 sugar1 butter cut in small pieces1 vinegar and cinnamon4 ,cook1 stirring constantly1 over a moderate fire for three minutes4 ,,chapter ,,xxxvi ,,bettina ,,entertains ,,her ,,father ,,and ,,mother ,,we had no such steak as this in ,california6 declared ,bettina's father with satisfaction1 as ,bob served him a second helping4 ,but then1 said ,bettina's mother1 did you find anything in ,california that you thought equalled anything in your own state8 ,father never does1 said she1 laughing4 ,he seems to enjoy traveling because it makes him feel that his own home is superior to every other place on earth4 ,and it is1 she agreed1 looking about her happily4 ,i can say that after a summer spent in ,california1 ,i'm more than thankful to be back again4 ,i was afraid that you and father would be so anxious to open up the house that you wouldn't agree to come here for your first meal4 ,of course we're anxious to get home1 said ,mother1 but after you wrote ,father that if he would come here to dinner tonight you would have a steak cooked just to suit him1 he was as eager as a boy to get here4 ,well1 who wouldn't look forward to it1 after a summer spent in hotels8 said ,father4 ,and ,i must say that ,bettina's dinner justifies my eagerness4 ,it's exactly right--steak and all4 ,now for dessert6 said ,bob4 ,this coffee that ,i've been making in the percolator is all ready1 ,bettina6 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,pan-broiled ,sirloin ,steak ,mashed ,potatoes ,carrots ,head ,lettuce ,thousand ,island ,dressing ,sliced ,bananas ,quick ,cake ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,pan-,broiled ,steak 7,six portions7 #b lb4 sirloin steak an inch and a half thick #a ,t-butter #a_/b t-salt #a ,t-parsley #a ,t-lemon juice ,wipe the meat with a damp cloth4 ,have a tin pan sizzling hot4 ,place the meat in the pan and cook directly under the broiling flame4 ,turn frequently with spoons1 as a fork will pierce the meat and allow the juices to escape4 ,a steak an inch and a half thick should be cooked from eight to ten minutes4 ,place the steak on a hot platter4 ,sprinkle with salt1 lemon juice and parsley4 ,dot with butter4 ,serve very hot4 ,gravy 7,six portions7 #b ,t-drippings from the steak #b ,t-flour #a_/b ,c-water #a_/b ,c-milk #a_/d t-salt ,pour the drippings from the steak into a pan1 add flour and mix well4 ,allow the flour to brown1 add water and milk very slowly to the flour and drippings4 ,add the salt and allow to cook until the gravy thickens4 ,if there are not two tablespoons of drippings1 add sufficient butter to equal the amount4 ,carrots 7,six portions7 #f medium-sized carrots #b ,t-butter #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-pepper ,wash and scrape the carrots1 cut into two-thirds inch cubes and cook until tender in enough boiling water to cover4 7,about fifteen minutes47 ,drain1 add the butter1 salt and pepper4 ,heat thoroughly and serve4 ,carrots may be scraped and steamed whole or cooked whole in boiling water4 ,quick ,cake 7,sixteen pieces7 #a_/c ,c-butter #a-a_/b ,c-brown sugar #a egg #a_/b ,c-milk #a_/d t-salt #a-b_/c ,c-flour #c t-baking powder #a t-cinnamon #a_/b t-nutmeg #h dates1 cut fine ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and mix well4 ,add the egg and milk1 salt1 flour1 baking powder1 cinnamon1 nutmeg and dates4 ,beat for two minutes4 ,bake in a well-buttered loaf cake pan for thirty-five minutes4 ,icing #a egg white #b ,t-cold water #c_/d ,c-powdered sugar #a_/b t-vanilla ,beat the egg white until very stiff2 add water and sugar gradually4 ,beat thoroughly and add the flavoring4 ,beat until it will stand alone1 then spread on cake4 ,more sugar may be added if necessary4 ,thousand ,island ,salad ,dressing 7,six portions7 #a_/b ,c-olive oil juice of half a lemon juice of half an orange #a t-onion juice #a_/d t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a t-,worcestershire sauce #a_/d t-mustard #a ,t-chili sauce #a ,t-green pepper cut fine #a t-chopped parsley ,place all the above ingredients in a pint fruit jar1 fit a rubber and top tightly on the jar1 shake vigorously until well mixed and creamy1 and pour over head lettuce1 tomatoes1 asparagus1 peas1 beans or spinach4 ,serve as a salad4 ,,chapter ,,xxxvii ,,the ,,big ,,secret ,,come in1 ,alice6 ,now do say that you'll stay to dinner1 for we can talk afterward4 ,well1 if you'll take me out into the kitchen where you are working4 ,you see1 ,i have all this to learn1 and ,i'm depending on you to help me4 ,of course ,i'll help1 ,alice1 but you are so clever about anything that you care to do that ,i know you'll soon outstrip your teacher4 ,tell me first1 does anyone know the ,big ,secret yet8 ,not a soul but ,bettina1 ,bob1 and my family4 ,that is what ,i came to talk about4 ,oh1 ,alice1 ,i'd love to be the one to give the announcement luncheon1 or the breakfast1 or whatever you prefer to have it6 ,would you do it1 really8 ,bettina1 ,i've been longing to have you offer1 but it is work and trouble1 and ,i didn't want to suggest it4 ,why1 ,alice1 ,i just enjoy that kind of work6 ,i'd be flattered to be allowed to have it here4 ,of course1 you know that ,i can't do anything very elaborate or expensive1 but ,i'm sure that between us we can think up just the prettiest1 cleverest way of telling it that any prospective bride ever had6 ,bettina1 my faith is in you6 ,when do you plan to be married8 ,late in ,october or early in ,november1 ,i think4 ,and ,i'd prefer not to have it announced for a month4 ,you see1 ,i don't want to allow time for too many festivities in between4 ,oh1 ,alice1 if you take my advice1 you won't have any showers or parties at all4 ,i know you6 ,if you do allow it1 you'll have more excitement than any bride in this town6 ,well1 ,harry advises me not to1 but oh1 ,betty1 you know how it is6 ,i know so many people1 and ,i do like fun1 and then ,mother likes to think of me as the center of things4 ,she's afraid that when ,i am married to ,harry ,i'll become as quiet as he is1 and then too1 ,i honestly don't think she'd feel that ,i was really married without it4 ,you know sister ,lillian had lots of excitement and more parties crowded into a day than---- ,yes1 and she was so tired that she nearly fainted when she stood up to be married6 ,that's true1 but she liked the fun1 anyhow4 ,she says that a girl can have that kind of fun only once1 and she's silly to deny herself4 ,well1 ,i'll have a whole month to think it over in4 ,i've been sitting here all this time1 ,bettina1 trying to decide what it is that you are making--those croquettes1 ,i mean4 ,they are potato and green corn croquettes1 and ,bob is very fond of them4 ,i made them because ,i happened to have some left-over corn4 ,until ,i learned this recipe1 ,i didn't know what to do with the ears of cooked green corn that were left4 ,and what is the meat dish8 ,well1 that is made of left-overs1 too1 but ,i think you'll like it4 ,creole ,lamb1 it is called4 ,it is made of a little cold cooked lamb that was left from last night's dinner4 ,the rhubarb sauce that ,i am serving with the dinner was our dessert last night4 ,but ,i do have a very good new dessert6 ,new or not1 the dinner does sound good4 ,there is ,bob1 now1 and ,i'm so glad1 for ,i confess that my appetite is even larger than usual6 ,the menu that night was as follows3 ,creole ,lamb ,potato and ,green ,corn ,croquettes ,rhubarb ,sauce ,bread ,butter ,head ,lettuce ,french ,dressing ,lemon ,pie ,cheese ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,creole ,lamb 7,three portions7 #a ,t-butter #a ,t-chopped green pepper #a_/b ,t-onion1 chopped #a ,t-flour #a_/d ,c-meat stock or water #a_/d ,c-tomato pulp #a_/b t-lemon juice #a_/b t-salt #a_/c t-horseradish #a_/b ,c-cold cooked lamb1 cut in cubes #c pieces of toast ,melt the butter1 add pepper and onion4 ,cook two minutes and add flour1 stock1 pulp1 lemon juice1 salt and horseradish4 ,boil two minutes1 stirring constantly4 ,add the lamb4 ,heat thoroughly1 and serve on toast strips4 ,potato and ,green ,corn ,croquettes 7,three portions7 #a ,c-hot mashed potatoes #a ,c-green corn pulp1 cooked with #a ,t-butter #a_/b t-salt #a_/b t-pepper #a egg yolk ,mix all ingredients together thoroughly4 ,shape into cylindrical form1 roll in bread crumbs1 dip in beaten egg1 roll again in crumbs4 ,deep fry4 ,the egg yolks for croquettes may have a tablespoon of water added for each yolk4 ,the whites as well as the yolks may be used for covering the croquettes4 ,to get the corn pulp1 cut the kernels lengthwise of the rows1 and press out the pulp with the back of the knife4 ,this recipe is good for left-over corn4 ,,chapter ,,xxxviii ,,after ,,the ,,circus ,,there is nothing so exciting as a circus1 said ,ruth1 but oh1 how comfortable and peaceful it seems to get away at last from the crowds and the noise6 ,how quiet and cool this porch is1 ,bettina4 ,in two minutes ,i'll get up and help you with dinner1 but you made a mistake to put such a comfortable chair here in this particular spot4 ,ruth1 stay just where you are6 ,this meal is supper1 not dinner1 and it will be ready in the shortest possible time4 ,where are the men8 ,going over the plans of our house1 ,i suppose4 ,fred has worn them almost in pieces by exhibiting them so often4 ,there seem to be a great many details to settle at the last minute4 ,as for me1 ,i'm perfectly satisfied1 for ,i'm going to have a kitchen exactly like yours4 ,bettina1 what lovely nasturtiums1 and how delicious that cold sliced ham looks with more nasturtiums to garnish it6 ,yes1 and ,i have nasturtium leaves lining the salad bowl--and see1 ,i'll put one large flower on each plate6 ,don't nasturtiums always seem cool and appetizing8 ,the whole supper looks that way6 ,well1 circus day is almost invariably warm1 and people are tired when they come home1 so ,i planned to have a cold and simple meal4 ,isn't boiled ham hard to prepare8 ,no1 indeed1 nothing could be simpler4 ,i bought a half of a ham--,i like a piece cut from the large end--and ,i soaked it for an hour in cold water4 ,then ,i brought it to a boil in fresh cold water and a little vinegar1 and transferred it to the fireless cooker for five hours4 ,then ,i baked it for an hour in the cooker1 having first trimmed it1 and covered it with brown sugar and almost as many cloves as ,i could stick into it4 ,it is very tender and good1 ,i think--one of the best of my fireless cooker recipes4 ,i am planning to have a fireless cooker when ,i keep house4 ,that is fine1 ,ruth6 ,you have no idea how they save both gas and worry4 ,some day ,i'll give you all of my best fireless recipes2 ,i use my cooker a great deal4 ,for instance1 this brown bread was steamed in the cooker4 ,a fireless is invaluable for steaming4 ,i usually plan to have ,boston ,brown ,bread1 ,tuna or ,salmon ,loaf and a pudding all steaming in the large compartment at once4 ,then ,i've learned to bake beautiful beans in the cooker6 ,i wonder what our grandmothers think of ,boston ,baked ,beans and ,boston ,brown ,bread all made in the fireless6 ,i'm sure ,i could prove to any of them that my way is just as good1 besides being much cooler and more economical6 ,well1 shall we call ,fred and ,bob8 ,the circus day supper consisted of3 ,cold ,sliced ,ham ,boston ,brown ,bread ,butter ,blackberries ,cream ,spiced ,cake ,iced ,tea ,sliced ,lemon ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,spiced ,cake 7,sixteen pieces7 #a_/c ,c-butter #a ,c-sugar #b egg yolks #b_/c ,c-sour milk #a-a_/b t-cinnamon #a_/d t-ground cloves #a_/d t-mace #a t-soda #b ,c-flour #a egg white #a t-vanilla ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and egg yolks4 ,mix well4 ,mix and sift all dry ingredients4 ,sift and add alternately with sour milk4 ,add vanilla and stiffly beaten egg white4 ,bake in a loaf cake pan1 prepared with waxed paper1 in a moderate oven for twenty-five minutes4 ,cover with ,c sugar icing4 ,c ,sugar ,icing 7,sixteen pieces7 #a ,c-,c sugar #a_/c ,c-water #a_/h t-cream of tartar #a egg white #a_/b t-vanilla ,mix the sugar1 water and cream of tartar4 ,cook until the syrup clicks when a little is dropped in cold water4 ,do not stir while cooking4 ,have the mixture boil evenly but not too fast4 ,pour gently over the beaten white of the egg4 ,stir and beat briskly until creamy4 ,add vanilla4 ,place on the cake4 ,if too hard1 add a tablespoon of water4 ,,chapter ,,xxxix ,,mrs4 ,,dixon ,,asks ,,questions ,i ,,had resolved1 said ,mrs4 ,dixon1 at ,bettina's dinner-table1 not to accept another invitation to come here until you people had eaten again at our house4 ,but your invitations are just too alluring for me to resist1 and your cooking is so much better than mine1 and ,i always learn so much that--well--here we are6 ,for instance1 ,i feel that ,i am about to learn something this very minute6 7,now1 ,frank1 please don't scold me if ,i talk about the food67 ,bettina1 how did you ever dare to cook cabbage8 ,it looks delicious and ,i know it is1 but ,i tried cooking some the other day and the whole house has the cabbage odor in no time4 ,yours hasn't4 ,now what magic spell did you lay on this particular cabbage8 ,let me answer that1 said ,bob4 ,i want to show off6 ,bettina cooked that as she always cooks onions and turnips1 in a a large amount of water in an uncovered utensil4 ,isn't that correct1 ,bettina8 ,send me to the head of the class6 ,yes1 you're right4 ,i did boil the cabbage this morning1 and of course ,i have a well-ventilated kitchen1 but ,i don't believe the odor would be noticeable if ,i had cooked it just before dinner4 ,i never used to eat cabbage1 said ,bob1 but ,i like ,bettina's way of preparing it4 ,she never lets it cook until it gets a bit brown1 and so it has a delicate flavor4 ,most people cook cabbage too long4 ,another question1 ,teacher4 ,how did you manage to bake these potatoes so that they are so good and mealy8 ,mine always burst from their skins4 ,well1 said ,bettina1 ,i ran the point of the knife around the outside of the potato4 ,this cutting of the skin allows it to swell a little and prevents it from bursting4 ,then ,i baked it in a moderate oven4 ,another thing4 ,i've discovered that it is better not to pierce a potato to find out if it is done4 ,i press it with my fingers1 and if it seems soft on the inside1 ,i remove it from the oven and press the skin until it breaks1 allowing the steam to escape4 ,if ,i don't do that1 a mealy potato becomes soggy from the quickly condensing steam4 ,oh1 ,bettina1 ,i'm so glad to know that6 ,i like baked potatoes because ,i know they are so digestible1 but ,i never can make them like these4 ,now ,i won't monopolize the conversation any longer4 ,you men may discuss business1 or the war1 or anything you choose4 ,the dinner that night was as follows3 ,hamburger ,steak ,lemon ,butter ,baked ,potatoes ,escalloped ,cabbage ,bread ,butter ,prune ,souffl ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,hamburger ,steak 7,six cakes7 #a lb4 of beef cut from the round #a_/d t-salt #a t-onion salt or onion juice #a_/h t-pepper ,grind the meat twice and add the seasoning4 ,shape into cakes two and a half inches in diameter and one inch thick1 handling as little as possible4 ,place on a hot pan and cook under the broiler twelve minutes1 turning when brown4 ,dot with butter and serve hot4 ,lemon ,butter for the ,steak 7,four portions7 #b ,t-butter #a_/b t-salt #a_/b ,t-lemon juice #a_/b ,t-minced parsley #a_/d t-paprika ,mix in order given and spread on hot meat of any kind1 broiled steak1 chops or fish4 ,baked ,potatoes 7,four portions7 ,select potatoes of a uniform size4 ,wash thoroughly with a vegetable brush4 ,run the point of the knife around the outside of the potato4 ,bake in a moderate oven forty to sixty minutes4 ,escalloped ,cabbage 7,four portions7 #b ,c-cooked cabbage #a ,c-white sauce #a_/h t-paprika #a_/d ,c-bread crumbs #a ,t-butter ,remove the outer leaves of a two and a half pound head of cabbage4 ,cut in half 7using but half for dinner74 ,wash thoroughly and cut in shreds or chop moderately fine4 ,put in a large kettle of rapidly boiling water4 ,boil for twenty minutes4 ,drain well1 add one-half a teaspoon salt4 ,make the white sauce1 add the cabbage and paprika1 mix well4 ,place in a buttered baking dish4 ,cover with buttered crumbs and place in a moderate oven until browned4 ,prune ,souffl 7,four portions7 #a_/d lb4 prunes #f ,t-sugar #a ,t-lemon juice or #a_/b t-lemon extract #b egg whites ,wash the prunes thoroughly1 cover with water1 and allow to soak three hours4 ,cook slowly in the same water until soft4 ,remove the stones from the prunes1 and save the pulp and juice4 ,add sugar1 cook until very thick 7about three minutes74 ,stir constantly4 ,cool1 add the lemon juice4 ,cut and fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites4 ,fill a well-buttered open tin mould half full of the mixture4 ,place the pan in another pan filled with boiling water4 ,cook in a slow oven until well raised1 firm1 and light brown in color 7about twenty-five minutes74 ,serve with the following custard sauce3 ,custard ,sauce 7,four portions7 #b egg yolks #d ,t-sugar #a ,t-flour #a_/h t-salt #a-a_/b ,c-milk #a_/b t-lemon extract ,beat egg yolks until light1 in the upper part of a double boiler4 ,add sugar1 flour and salt4 ,mix well and slowly add the milk4 ,cook over the lower part of the boiler until thick enough to coat a silver spoon4 ,beat well1 add the extract1 and cool4 ,,chapter ,,xl ,a ,,telegram ,,from ,,uncle ,,eric ,,what shall ,i do with this butter1 ,bettina8 inquired ,bob1 who was helping to clear off the table after dinner one evening4 ,put it in the ice-box8 ,the butter from the table8 asked ,bettina4 ,no1 ,bob1 ,i keep that left-over butter in a covered dish in the cupboard4 ,you see1 there are so many times when ,i need butter for cake making or cooking1 and prefer not to have it very hard4 ,then ,i use that cupboard butter4 ,there's the doorbell1 ,bob4 ,now who do you suppose that can be8 ,a telegram from ,uncle ,eric1 said ,bob1 when he returned from the door4 ,well1 isn't that the limit6 ,he's coming tonight6 ,tonight6 echoed ,bettina4 ,yes1 on business4 ,you see1 there are so many people in town for the state fair and there are several that he must see4 ,he's a queer old fellow--,uncle ,eric is--and he has some queer notions4 ,doesn't like hotels1 or anything but home cooking4 ,he doesn't want anything elaborate1 but he's pretty fussy about what he does want4 ,i'm sorry for you1 ,bettina1 but ,i guess we'll have to make him welcome4 ,he's been pretty good to me1 in his funny way1 and so ,i suppose he feels he can descend on us without warning4 ,but1 ,bob--tonight6 ,why1 ,i'm not ready6 ,i haven't groceries in the house1 or anything6 ,and ,i was planning to give you a cooked cereal for breakfast tomorrow4 ,it's too bad1 ,betty1 said ,bob sympathetically1 but it seems as if we'll just have to manage some way4 ,uncle ,eric has been good to me1 you see4 ,he's an old fogy of a bachelor1 but he has a warm heart way down underneath his crusty exterior4 ,and---- ,don't you worry1 ,bob1 said ,bettina heartily4 ,we will manage4 ,as a rule1 ,i think it's pretty poor taste for anyone to come without warning or an invitation1 but maybe ,uncle ,eric is an exception to all the rules4 ,tell me about him2 do you have time8 ,when does the train get in8 ,do you have to meet it8 ,i guess ,i'd better hurry right off now4 ,but1 ,bob1 tell me6 ,what must ,i have for breakfast8 ,anything but a cereal1 ,betty6 ,uncle ,eric draws the line at cereals4 ,he has an awful time with his cooks1 too4 ,they never suit him4 ,goodness1 ,bob6 said ,betty1 in despair4 ,and ,i have almost nothing in my cupboard4 ,it's as bare as ,mother ,hubbard's6 ,good-bye1 dear6 ,i'm off6 ,i know you'll think of some thing4 ,bettina smiled hopelessly at the masculine viewpoint1 and as soon as ,bob had gone she sat down to think1 a dish towel in one hand and a spoon in the other4 ,be a sport1 ,bettina1 she murmured to herself4 ,if ,uncle ,eric doesn't like his breakfasts1 it's his own fault for coming4 ,get a pencil and paper and plan several cereal-less breakfasts1 so that while he is here you will never be at a loss4 ,thus fortified by her common sense and what is less common1 her sense of humor1 ,bettina soon evolved the following breakfast menus for ,uncle ,eric3 7#a7 ,cantaloupe ,french ,toast ,maple ,syrup ,broiled ,bacon ,coffee 7#b7 ,fresh ,pears ,creamed ,beef on ,toast ,coffee 7#c7 ,cantaloupe ,sweet ,milk ,griddle ,cakes ,syrup ,coffee 7#d7 ,baked ,apples ,broiled ,ham ,graham ,muffins ,coffee 7#e7 ,fresh ,plums ,codfish ,balls ,twin ,mountain ,muffins ,coffee 7#f7 ,cantaloupe ,waffles ,syrup ,coffee 7#g7 ,watermelon ,corn ,oysters ,syrup ,toast ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,french ,toast 7,three portions7 #f slices stale bread #b eggs #a_/d t-salt ,t-sugar #b_/c ,c-milk ,beat the eggs slightly1 add salt1 milk and sugar4 ,place in a shallow dish4 ,soak bread in the mixture until soft4 ,cook on a hot1 well-greased griddle1 browning on one side and then turning and browning on the other4 ,serve hot with maple syrup4 ,sweet ,milk ,griddle ,cakes 7,four portions7 #b ,c-flour #c t-baking powder #a ,c-milk #a t-salt #a egg1 well-beaten ,mix the flour1 baking powder and salt1 add the milk to the well-beaten egg1 and pour the liquid slowly into the dry ingredients4 ,beat thoroughly for one minute4 ,put a spoonful on a hot1 well-greased griddle4 ,when done on one side1 turn1 and brown on the other4 ,never turn more than once4 ,broiled ,bacon 7,three portions7 #f slices of bacon ,place bacon slices1 which have had the rind removed1 on a hot tin pan and set directly under a flame for three minutes4 ,turn and broil the other side4 ,corn ,oysters 7,three portions7 #a_/c ,c-corn #a_/c ,c-bread crumbs #a well-beaten egg #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-pepper #a_/b t-sugar ,mix the corn1 egg1 bread crumbs1 salt1 pepper and sugar4 ,shape into cakes two inches in diameter and one-half an inch thick4 ,grease a griddle or a frying-pan thoroughly1 and when very hot1 place fritters on the pan4 ,when brown on one side1 turn over onto the other side4 ,serve hot1 with syrup4 ,,chapter ,,xli ,,bettina ,,entertains ,,state ,,fair ,,visitors ,,the next morning when ,bob and ,uncle ,eric had partaken of a cereal-less breakfast1 and ,uncle ,eric had even complimented the cook1 ,bettina called her mother on the telephone4 ,i was about to call you1 ,bettina4 ,won't you go to the fair with us this afternoon8 ,you know ,cousin ,mabel and the children are here from ,ford ,center1 and ,cousin ,wilfred may arrive some time this morning4 ,you do have your hands full this week1 don't you1 ,mother8 ,uncle ,eric is at home only for breakfast1 and ,i called up to ask if you would all come here to dinner tonight4 ,oh1 ,bettina6 ,i'm afraid it will be too much work for you1 dear6 ,i'll plan a simple meal1 ,mother2 one that ,i can get together in a hurry4 ,in fact ,i've already planned it4 ,but1 in that case1 you couldn't go to the fair with us this afternoon1 could you8 ,and it's said to be especially good today4 ,why1 yes1 ,i could go4 ,i can get the most of my dinner ready this morning4 ,what time would you start8 ,at two1 ,i think4 ,well1 ,bettina1 we'll come1 but you must make the meal simple1 for we won't be back till six4 ,don't worry1 ,mother4 ,bettina hastened to make her preparations1 and at half after one her house was in order and she was ready to go4 ,besides1 she was comfortably conscious of a well-filled larder--cold fried chicken ready and waiting1 cold boiled potatoes to be creamed1 green corn to be boiled1 peaches to be sliced1 and delicious chocolate cookies to delight the hearts of the children4 ,it will take only a few moments1 she thought as she arranged the nasturtiums on her dining table1 to set the table1 cream the potatoes1 boil the corn1 slice the peaches and make the tea4 ,and ,i believe it's the sort of a dinner that will suit them4 ,the dinner for state fair guests consisted of3 ,cold ,fried ,chicken ,creamed ,potatoes ,corn on the ,cob ,sliced ,peaches ,chocolate ,cookies ,tea ,milk ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,creamed ,potatoes as ,bettina ,served ,them 7,six portions7 #c ,c-cold1 cooked potatoes1 chopped #b ,t-butter #c ,t-flour #f ,t-grated cheese #a-a_/b ,c-milk #a_/b t-salt #a_/h t-pepper ,melt the butter1 add the flour and seasoning and mix well2 gradually add the milk and cheese4 ,cook until the consistency of vegetable white sauce 7about one minute after it boils74 ,add the potatoes1 cook four minutes1 stirring constantly1 and serve4 ,chocolate ,cookies 7,three dozen7 #a ,c-sugar #a_/c ,c-butter #a egg #a_/d ,c-milk #b ,c-flour #a_/b t-cinnamon #a_/b t-salt #c t-baking powder #a square chocolate #a t-vanilla ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and cream well4 ,add alternately the sifted flour1 salt1 baking powder and egg beaten in milk4 ,add the melted chocolate and vanilla4 ,turn out on a floured board and roll a small portion at a time to one-fourth of an inch in thickness4 ,cut with a floured cooky cutter4 ,place on a buttered1 floured pan and bake in a moderate oven until slightly brown4 7,about ten minutes47 ,,chapter ,,xlii ,,uncle ,,john ,,and ,,aunt ,,lucy ,,as ,bettina was standing before a beautiful exhibit of honey in the agricultural building1 she was startled by a hand upon her shoulder4 ,gracious1 ,uncle ,john6 she exclaimed4 ,how you frightened me6 ,but ,i'm so glad to see you6 ,where is ,aunt ,lucy8 ,here1 somewhere4 ,you know she took a few prizes herself and is probably hanging around to hear any stray compliments for her butter or preserves4 ,aren't you ashamed1 ,john6 said ,aunt ,lucy1 herself appearing like magic4 ,i was just looking for the queen bee among the others in this glass case4 ,and here she is6 said ,uncle ,john1 laying his hand on ,bettina's shoulder1 and laughing delightedly at his own joke4 ,you've been looking in the wrong place4 ,for that1 ,uncle ,john1 ,i'm going to beg you and ,aunt ,lucy to come home with me to dinner4 ,won't you8 ,when did you come in8 ,this morning1 and we're making a day of it4 ,we'd like to see the fireworks this evening1 but perhaps we could go to your house and get back again4 ,for that matter1 you and ,bob could go with us to see the fireworks4 ,how about it8 ,oh1 that would be splendid6 ,bob couldn't come to the fair this afternoon1 and ,i came with a friend4 ,well1 we'll take you both home in the car4 ,when shall we see you8 ,five o'clock8 ,fine6 ,and you and ,bob must come back with us this evening4 ,dinner that night consisted of3 ,broiled ,ham ,hashed ,brown ,potatoes ,pickled ,beets ,bread ,butter ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,hashed ,brown ,potatoes 7,four portions7 #b ,c-chopped potatoes #a_/b t-salt a pinch of pepper #d ,t-fat ,put fat in frying-pan1 when very hot1 add the potatoes1 salt and pepper4 ,cook three minutes1 allowing to cook without stirring for two minutes4 ,fold as an omelet and turn onto a hot platter4 ,garnish with parsley4 ,pickled ,beets 7,four portions7 #f beets #b_/c ,c-vinegar #b ,t-sugar ,wash the medium-sized beets thoroughly1 and cook until tender in boiling water4 ,drain1 cover with cold water and slip off the skins4 ,slice the beets into one-fourth inch slices4 ,cover with vinegar and sugar4 ,allow to stand two hours before using4 ,brown ,betty 7,four portions7 #b ,c-sliced apples #a ,c-fresh bread crumbs #a_/d ,c-brown sugar #a t-cinnamon #c ,t-butter #a_/b ,c-water ,mix the apples1 all but two tablespoons of the bread crumbs1 brown sugar1 and cinnamon4 ,add the melted butter and pour into a buttered baking-dish4 ,pour the water over the whole mixture4 ,use the remainder of the crumbs and a little melted butter for the top4 ,bake forty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,serve hot or cold with hard sauce4 ,hard ,sauce for ,brown ,betty 7,four portions7 #d ,t-butter #a ,c-powdered sugar #a_/b t-vanilla extract #a_/b t-lemon extract #a t-boiling water ,cream the butter1 add the boiling water1 and the sugar gradually4 ,stir until the sauce is creamy4 ,add vanilla and lemon extract4 ,set in the ice-box to harden4 ,serve cold4 ,,chapter ,,xliii ,,sunday ,,dinner ,,at ,,the ,,dixon',s ,,you seem to have gained in weight1 ,frank1 said ,bob1 as he and ,bettina sat down to ,sunday dinner with the ,dixons4 ,and what's more1 ,i've gained in spirits6 ,say1 there's nothing like living in a real home6 ,why1 people1 just think of having ,charlotte say to me as she did yesterday1 ',frank1 ,bob and ,bettina are coming to dinner to-morrow1 and ,i want you to plan the menu6' ,and here it is6 ,excuse me for seeming too proud of my own good judgment and my wife's skill in cookery1 but---- ,hush1 ,frank6 ,maybe ,bob and ,bettina won't like your choice of dishes or your wife's cooking6 ,what6 said ,bob4 ,i have yet to meet the person who doesn't like fried chicken6 ,and roasting ears and new potatoes6 ,sa-ay6 ,it's a man-size dinner all right1 isn't it8 said ,mr4 ,dixon4 ,you know ever since ,i was a boy my idea of ,sunday dinner 7at least in the summer7 has been fried chicken with gravy1 new potatoes1 boiled corn on the cob1 and ice cream with sliced peaches6 ,because ice cream is coming1 isn't it1 ,charlotte8 ,at least ,i ordered it1 and this appears to be my lucky day6 ,indeed1 it is coming1 said ,mrs4 ,dixon4 ,you see1 ,bettina1 ever since ,i came to keep house 7thanks to you7 ,i've longed for the time to come when ,i could let ,frank plan a company meal that ,i could carry out to the last detail4 ,i have tried all these things before1 although not all at the same time4 ,i have always suspected that he would order fried chicken and its accessories 7a 'little boy dinner' ,i called this71 so when ,i told him that he might plan the meal1 ,i knew that ,i could cook it4 ,you see1 ,i have wanted to invite you and ,bob--oh1 ,i've been thinking of it for a long time1 but you can cook so well that ,i thought perhaps you'd rather eat at home6 ,charlotte1 this is a perfect dinner--far better than ,i could get1 ,i know4 ,this salad is an acquired taste with me1 put in ,mr4 ,dixon4 ,in my boyhood1 my ideal dinner did not include salad1 but ,charlotte said there must be one1 so this was my choice4 ,i mixed the oil-dressing myself1 he added with pride4 ,it was a simple dinner to get1 said ,mrs4 ,dixon4 ,but now1 ,frank1 we mustn't boast any more about our own dinner1 must we8 ,bob and ,bettina will laugh at us4 ,you see1 we're regular children since we took the house1 but we do have lots of fun4 ,i wouldn't go back to hotel living for anything in the world6 ,and neither would ,i1 said ,frank1 if for no other reason than the joy of entertaining our friends at dinner this way6 ,their ,sunday dinner consisted of3 ,fried ,chicken ,new ,boiled ,potatoes ,corn on the ,cob ,bread ,butter ,sliced ,cucumber1 ,tomato and ,onion ,salad ,oil ,dressing ,vanilla ,ice ,cream with ,peaches ,white ,cake ,iced ,tea ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,vegetable ,salad 7,four portions7 #b medium-sized tomatoes #a_/b cucumber #a onion ,dressing #d ,t-vinegar #b ,t-oil #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika ,cut the peeled tomatoes and cucumber in one-third inch cubes1 mix with the onion chopped fine4 ,add the dressing1 which has been well mixed1 and allow to stand ten minutes in a cold place4 ,serve on head lettuce4 ,peaches for ,ice ,cream 7,six portions7 #b ,c-peaches1 sliced #b_/c ,c-sugar ,add the sugar to the peaches and allow to stand in the ice box for ten minutes4 ,place peaches around the ice cream4 ,white ,cake 7,twenty pieces7 #a_/b ,c-butter #a-a_/b ,c-sugar #b-b_/c ,c-sifted flour #e t-baking powder #a_/h t-salt #a ,c-milk #d egg whites1 beaten stiffly #a t-vanilla #a_/b t-lemon extract ,cream the butter1 add the sugar1 and continue creaming for two minutes4 ,alternately add all the dry ingredients and the milk4 ,beat well4 ,cut and fold in the egg-whites4 ,add the flavoring4 ,bake in two buttered layer-cake pans1 twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,cover with ,c sugar icing4 ,c ,sugar ,icing 7,twenty portions7 #c egg whites #c ,c-,c sugar #b_/c ,c-water #a t-vanilla ,cook the sugar and water together without stirring until the icing clicks in cold water4 ,remove from the fire and pour very slowly over the stiffly beaten egg-whites4 ,beat vigorously and continuously until the icing gets thick and creamy4 ,add the vanilla4 ,spread on the cake4 ,vanilla ,ice ,cream 7,six portions7 #a qt4 cream #c_/d ,c-sugar #a ,t-vanilla #a_/h t-salt ,mix cream1 sugar1 vanilla and salt4 ,place in a scalded and chilled freezer4 ,turn until the mixture stiffens4 ,pack for two hours to ripen4 ,,chapter ,,xliv ,a ,,rainy ,,evening ,,at ,,home ,,this is just the kind of a cold1 rainy evening1 said ,bob as he pushed back his chair1 that makes me feel like making candy4 ,fine6 said ,bettina4 ,what kind shall it be8 ,penoche1 if you have all the ingredients4 ,i think ,i have4 ,let's see4 ,it's better when it's made partly with ',c' sugar1 and ,i have that4 ,i wonder if there will be enough milk left for breakfast if we use a little6 ,well1 penoche really tastes exactly as good when it is made with water instead1 though1 of course1 it isn't so rich4 ,but then1 ,i think1 we do have enough milk4 ,first of all1 though1 said ,bob1 we'll wash these dishes4 ,it was a mighty good dinner tonight1 ,bettina4 ,the nice kind of a hot meal that it seems good to come home to on a night like this4 ,it was an oven dinner1 ,bob4 ,you see1 the meat loaf1 the escalloped potatoes1 and the rice pudding were all in the oven at once4 ,i always try to use the oven for more than one dish if ,i am using it at all4 ,we seem to have eaten all of this tomato sauce1 said ,bob1 as he carried out the dish1 but there is a good deal of meat left4 ,will you have to make more sauce8 ,no1 ,i planned just enough for one meal4 ,then1 tomorrow1 ,i'll serve the rest of the meat cold without a sauce4 ,how did you like the rice pudding hot as it was tonight8 ,you know ,i usually serve it cold4 ,it tasted very good for a cold evening4 ,there1 all these dishes are ready to wash1 ,bettina4 ,will you get out some tea towels for me8 ,the dinner that night consisted of3 ,hot ,beef ,loaf ,tomato ,sauce ,escalloped ,potatoes ,bread ,butter ,rice ,pudding ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,beef ,loaf 7,five portions7 #a lb4 beef cut from the round #a_/d lb4 salt pork #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-pepper #a_/h t-onion salt #a_/d ,c-cracker or bread crumbs #a egg yolk #a ,t-milk #a ,t-butter ,grind the meat well1 and mix all the ingredients excepting the butter4 ,pat into an oblong shape and place in a well-buttered pan4 ,add three tablespoons of water to the pan1 and place the butter in small pieces on the top of the loaf4 ,cover the pan and bake thirty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,tomato ,sauce 7,three portions7 #a ,c-tomatoes1 cut up #a_/b ,c-water #b bay leaves #a t-sugar #a_/d t-ground cloves #a slice of onion or #a_/h ,t-onion salt #b ,t-butter #b ,t-flour #a_/c t-salt ,simmer for fifteen minutes the tomatoes1 water1 bay leaves1 sugar1 cloves and onion4 ,strain and press out all the pulp4 ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 blend well1 slowly add the strained tomato and salt4 ,cook one minute4 ,serve hot on the meat4 ,escalloped ,potatoes 7,three portions7 #d potatoes 7medium sized7 #b ,t-flour #b ,t-butter #a t-salt #a_/d t-pepper milk 7about one cup7 ,wash and peel the potatoes4 ,slice very thin4 ,mix through the sliced potatoes1 the flour1 salt1 pepper and the butter in small pieces4 ,place the mixture in a well-buttered pan or baking dish1 and cover with milk4 ,usually one cup suffices4 ,bake in a moderate oven forty-five to fifty minutes4 7,do not fill the pan more than three-fourths full1 as the potatoes will boil over47 ,rice ,pudding 7,three portions7 #a-a_/d ,c-milk #a egg #d ,t-sugar #a_/d t-salt #a t-vanilla #a ,c-cooked rice #a t-butter #a_/h t-grated nutmeg ,beat the egg1 add the sugar1 salt1 nutmeg1 vanilla1 and milk4 ,add the rice4 ,pour the mixture into a well-buttered baking dish and dot over with the butter4 ,bake in a moderate oven twenty-five minutes4 ,it may be served hot or cold4 ,cream may be served with it if desired4 ,penoche #b ,c-,c sugar #a ,c-granulated sugar #a ,t-butter #b_/c ,c-milk #a_/d t-cream of tartar #a_/d ,c-nut-meats #a t-vanilla ,mix the sugar1 butter1 milk and cream of tartar4 ,cook1 stirring occasionally to prevent from scorching1 until a soft ball is formed when a little candy is dropped in cold water4 ,remove from the fire1 and do not stir until it is cool4 ,put back on the stove for one minute1 stirring constantly4 ,remove from stove1 and beat vigorously until very creamy4 ,add the nuts and vanilla4 ,when hard and creamy1 remove from the pan1 patting into shape and kneading until soft and creamy4 ,place on a buttered pan1 patting to the thickness of three-fourths of an inch4 ,cut into the desired shape4 ,,september4 ,apple-tree1 apple-tree1 crowned with delight1 ,give me your fruit for a pie if you will2---- ,crusty ,i'll make it1 and juicy and light6---- ,give me your treasure to mate with my skill6 ,illustration ,,chapter ,,xlv ,,ruth ,,makes ,,an ,,apple ,,pie ,illustration ,i',,ll tell you1 ,ruth1 said ,bettina1 in answer to some questions1 you come home with me now1 and make an apple pie for our dinner6 ,i'll watch and direct you1 and perhaps ,i can show you what made the crust tough on the one you made at home4 ,do come4 ,i can't promise you an elaborate dinner tonight1 for my funds are very low and ,i must be careful4 ,but ,i had planned to make an apple pie myself4 ,bob is so fond of it that no matter what else we may have1 an apple pie dinner is a feast to him4 ,but goodness1 ,bettina6 ,i might spoil it6 ,no1 you wouldn't1 and ,i would show you just what to do4 ,i suspect that you handled the dough too much before and that was what made the pie seem tough4 ,i suppose ,i did2 ,i was so anxious to have it well mixed4 ,did you use your fingers in mixing in the shortening8 ,i know that many good cooks do it1 but it is really better to use a knife1 with the blade flat4 ,and then roll the pastry out just as lightly as possible4 ,do you make pastry with lard or butter8 ,i usually make it with an equal amount of each4 ,lard makes a more tender crust than butter1 and a whiter crust1 but ,i think butter gives it a better flavor4 ,bettina and ,ruth had reached home by this time1 and ,bettina brought out the materials for ,ruth's pie4 ,i'll give you ice-water to moisten the pastry1 said she2 it isn't necessary1 but it is really better in the summer time4 ,and while you're mixing in the shortening with this knife1 ,i'll be cooking some eggs hard for eggs a la goldenrod which ,i am going to give you tonight4 ,eggs a la goldenrod6 exclaimed ,ruth1 ,how good that does sound6 ,it is a very good luncheon-dish1 but ,i find it also good for dinner when ,i'm not having meat4 ,i think it looks appetizing1 too4 ,i must learn how to make it4 ,you know ,father comes home at noon1 and it is hard to think of a variety of luncheon-dishes4 ,i usually have eggs or cheese in some form or other1 but 'eggs a la goldenrod1' are new to me4 ,we also have cottage-cheese tonight1 said ,bettina4 ,i plan to make it about once a week4 ,ruth1 ,i believe ,i hear ,bob now6 ,well1 he'll have to wait half an hour or more for his dinner6 ,that night they had3 ,eggs a la ,goldenrod ,potato ,cakes ,strained ,honey ,cottage ,cheese ,bread ,butter ,apple ,pie ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,eggs a la ,goldenrod 7,four portions7 #c hard-cooked eggs #c ,t-butter #c ,t-flour #a-a_/b ,c-milk #a_/b t-salt #a_/h t-pepper #a_/h t-parsley ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and pepper4 ,mix well4 ,add the milk gradually4 ,cook until a white sauce consistency4 ,add chopped egg-whites4 ,pour this mixture over slices of toast arranged on a platter4 ,force the yolks through a strainer on top of the sauce on the toast4 ,garnish with parsley and serve hot4 ,potato ,cakes 7,four portions7 #b ,c-mashed potatoes #a ,t-lard #a ,t-butter ,form cold seasoned mashed potato into cakes two inches in diameter4 ,dip the cakes lightly into a little flour4 ,allow one tablespoon butter and one tablespoon lard to get very hot in a frying-pan4 ,put in the cakes1 brown on each side1 and serve4 ,cottage ,cheese 7,four portions7 #a qt4 sour milk #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a ,t-cream ,place thick freshly soured milk over a pan of hot water1 not boiling4 ,when the milk is warm and the curds separate from the whey1 strain off the whey in a cheese cloth4 ,put into a bowl1 add salt1 pepper and cream to taste4 ,stir lightly with a fork4 ,some of ,bettina's ,pastry ,rules ,one--,all the materials must be cold4 ,two--,always roll one way and on one side of the pastry4 ,three--,shortening should be handled as little as possible4 ,four--,dough should be mixed with a knife and not touched with the hands4 ,five--,shortening should be cut in with a knife4 ,six--,cook pastry in a hot oven having the greatest heat at the bottom so that it may rise before browning4 ,crust is done when it slips from the pan4 ,,chapter ,,xlvi ,,bettina ,,makes ,,apple ,,jelly ,,what have you been doing8 asked ,bob1 as he and ,bettina sat down to dinner4 ,oh1 ,bob1 ,i've had the nicest day6 ,mother 'phoned me this morning that ,uncle ,john had brought her several big baskets of apples from the farm1 and that if ,i cared to come over to help1 we would put them up together1 and ,i might have half4 ,well1 we made apple jelly1 plum and apple jelly1 and raspberry and apple jelly4 ,i had made all these before1 and knew how good they were1 but ,i learned something new from ,mother that has made me feel happy ever since4 ,and so you came home1 and in your enthusiasm made this fine dandy peach cobbler for dinner6 ,bob1 that was the very way ,i took to express my joy6 ,well1 what is this wonderful new apple concoction8 ,perhaps it isn't new1 but it was new to me6 ,it is an apple and mint jelly1 and ,i know it will be just the thing to serve with meat this winter4 ,how did you make it8 7,i hope you are noticing how interested ,i'm becoming in all the cooking processes67 ,well1 ,i washed and cut into small pieces four pounds of greening apples4 ,then ,i washed and chopped fine one cup of fresh mint1 and added it to the apples4 ,i covered the mixture with water1 and cooked it all till the apples were so tender that they were falling to pieces4 ,i strained it then1 and used three-fourths of a cup of sugar for each cup of juice4 ,i cooked this till the mixture jellied1 and then ,i added four teaspoons of lemon juice and enough green vegetable color paste to give it a delicate color4 ,isn't that coloring matter injurious8 ,oh1 no1 ,bob6 ,it's exactly as pure as any vegetable1 and it gives things such a pretty color4 ,why1 ,i use it very often1 and ,i'm sure that more people would try it if they knew how successful it is6 ,it is such fun to experiment with4 ,of course1 ,i never use anything but the vegetable coloring4 ,well1 go on with the jelly4 ,what next8 ,that's all1 ,i think4 ,i just poured it into glasses1 and there it is1 waiting for you to help me carry it home from ,mother's4 ,now1 ,bob1 won't that be good next winter with cold roast beef or cold roast veal8 ,i know it will be just the thing to use with a pork roast6 ,i'm growing very enthusiastic4 ,sounds fine4 ,but speaking of cooking1 this is a mighty good dinner4 ,i like peach cobbler as well as any dessert there is4 ,i'm glad you like it4 ,but ,i forgot to tell you1 ,bob1 that ,i'm to have all the apples ,i can use in the fall4 ,uncle ,john has promised them to me4 ,then ,mother says we'll make cider4 ,won't that be fine8 ,i should say it will6 ,cider and doughnuts and pumpkin pie6 ,makes me long for fall already6 ,but then1 ,i like green corn and watermelon and peaches1 so ,i suppose ,i can wait4 ,that evening ,bettina served3 ,sliced ,beef ,loaf ,sautd ,potatoes ,creamed ,corn ,cinnamon ,rolls ,butter ,peach ,cobbler ,cream ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,sautd ,potatoes 7,two portions7 #b large potatoes cooked #b ,t-lard #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-pepper ,peel cold boiled potatoes4 ,put two tablespoons of lard in the frying-pan4 ,when hot1 add the potatoes and season well with salt and pepper4 ,brown thoroughly on all sides4 7,they should cook about ten minutes47 ,creamed ,corn 7,two portions7 #a ,c-corn cut from the cob #a_/b ,c-water #a t-butter #a ,t-milk or cream #a_/b t-sugar #a_/d t-salt ,cook the corn and water together very slowly for twenty minutes1 or until the water is all cooked out4 7,place on an asbestos mat to prevent burning47 ,add butter1 milk1 sugar and salt4 ,serve hot4 ,cinnamon ,rolls 7,twelve rolls7 #b ,t-sugar #a_/b t-salt #a ,c-milk 7scalded and lukewarm7 #a yeast cake #a_/d ,c-lukewarm water #a-a_/b ,c-flour #c ,t-butter #d ,t-sugar #a_/d ,c-butter #a_/b ,c-sugar ,mix sugar1 salt and scalded milk4 ,when lukewarm1 add the yeast cake dissolved in one-fourth of a cup of lukewarm water4 ,add one and a half cups flour4 ,cover and set in a warm place to rise4 ,when double in bulk1 add the butter 7melted71 four tablespoons sugar and more flour 7enough to knead74 ,let rise1 knead and roll into a sheet half an inch thick1 spread with a mixture made by adding melted butter1 one and a fourth cups sugar and the cinnamon4 ,roll up like a jelly roll4 ,cut in slices three-fourths inch thick4 ,place in a pan one inch apart1 let rise again4 ,bake in a moderately hot oven twenty-five minutes4 ,peach ,cobbler 7,two portions7 #a ,c-flour #a t-baking powder #a_/h t-salt #a ,t-butter #a_/d ,c-milk #c good-sized peaches #a_/c ,c-sugar #a_/d t-vanilla #a_/d ,c-sugar #a_/d ,c-water ,cut the butter into the dry ingredients 7baking powder1 salt and flour71 and add the milk4 7,the resulting dough should be of biscuit dough consistency47 ,peel and slice the peaches1 mix well with the sugar 7one-third cup7 and place on the bottom of a baking dish 7not tin47 ,place dough shaped to fit on the top of the peaches4 ,make three holes to allow the steam to escape4 ,bake thirty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,boil the sugar and water four minutes4 ,when the cobbler has cooked for twenty minutes1 pour the syrup over it and allow to cook ten minutes more4 ,cream may be served with the cobbler if desired4 ,,chapter ,,xlvii ,,after ,a ,,park ,,party ,a ,,beautiful day1 said ,bettina at the breakfast table4 ,september is doing better than ,august4 ,i was just thinking1 said ,bob1 that it might be fun to get ,harry and ,alice1 and go out to ,killkare park this evening4 ,i don't believe you've been on a roller coaster this year4 ,it would be fun to go1 said ,bettina1 although ,i haven't missed the roller coaster4 ,well1 let's ask them to go4 ,we can stay there awhile and then---- ,then what8 ,oh1 nothing4 ,then go home4 ,bob1 you meant--come here afterward and have a nice little lunch2 didn't you8 ,i confess that ,i thought of that1 and then ,i happened to remember that you were going out this afternoon and wouldn't want to bother with any preparations for a party4 ,going out this afternoon would not worry me at all--it is just that my funds are getting a little low1 and ,i couldn't serve anything expensive4 ,let me think what ,i have on hand--yes1 ,i believe ,i could do it by serving a salad and a dessert out of my own head4 ,a ,bettina salad8 ,that's the very best kind4 ,and what will the dessert be8 ,a ,bettina dessert1 too4 ,i have some lovely apples1 ,bob1 and ,i just can't afford anything very expensive4 ,i know this will be good1 too1 but you mustn't complain if ,i have sponge cake to eat with it4 ,i should say not1 ,bettina4 ,whatever you give us will tickle me1 and ,alice and ,harry are in such a state of blindness that they won't know what they're eating4 ,that evening they had3 ,bettina ,salad ,boston ,brown ,bread ,sandwiches ,bettina's ,apples ,sponge ,cake ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,bettina ,salad 7,four portions7 #a ,c-chopped ,new ,york cheese #ab ,pimento stuffed olives1 chopped #c sweet pickles1 chopped very fine #a_/d ,c-chopped roasted peanuts #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-paprika #d ,t-salad dressing #d pieces of lettuce ,put the cheese through the food chopper or grate it1 add the olives chopped1 the sweet pickles1 peanuts1 salt and paprika4 ,blend well1 and form into balls1 one inch in diameter4 ,arrange several on a lettuce leaf4 ,serve salad dressing with the salad4 ,bettina's ,apples 7,six apples7 #f apples #a ,c-,c sugar #a ,c-water #h marshmallows #a_/b ,c-cocoanut shredded #f cherries ,peel and core the apples4 ,drop into the sugar and water which has been boiled for ten minutes to form a syrup4 ,place a lid on the pan and cook the apples until tender4 ,remove from the syrup and roll in the cocoanut4 ,add the marshmallows to the syrup 7which has been removed from the fire7 and allow them to melt4 ,stir them in the syrup4 ,when the marshmallows are dissolved1 stir the mixture to mix the marshmallows with the syrup4 ,pour around the apple1 and fill the hole in the center of the apple4 ,place a red cherry on the top of each4 ,hot ,water ,sponge ,cake 7,eight portions7 #b egg-yolks #a ,c-sugar #a_/b ,c-boiling water #a ,t-lemon juice #a t-grated rind lemon #b egg-whites #a ,c-flour #a t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt ,beat the yolks until thick and lemon colored1 add the sugar gradually and beat for two minutes4 ,add the flour1 sifted with the baking powder1 and salt4 ,add the boiling water1 lemon juice1 and grated rind4 ,beat with a ,dover egg-beater1 two minutes4 ,fold in whites of the eggs4 ,bake thirty-five minutes in a moderate oven in an unbuttered pan4 ,do not cut sponge cake1 except through the crust1 then break apart4 ,,chapter ,,xlviii ,,bettina ,,spills ,,the ,,ink ,,where are you1 ,bettina8 called ,bob one ,september evening when ,bettina failed to meet him at the door4 ,oh1 ,bettina6 ,here ,i am1 ,bob1 in the kitchen6 ,i'm so ashamed of myself6 ,what for8 ,my carelessness4 ,i just spilled a whole bottle of ink on this new apron of mine6 ,i had begun to get dinner1 and as it was a little early1 ,i sat down for a minute to finish a letter to ,polly4 ,then all at once ,i thought something was burning1 and jumped up in such a hurry that ,i spilled the ink4 ,i ought to have known better than to try to do two things at once6 ,luckily1 the dinner was all right1 but look at this apron6 ,and it was such a pretty one6 ,well1 ,bettina1 ,i'm always getting ink and auto grease on my clothes1 and you seem to keep yours spotless4 ,so it is a surprise to me that it happened4 ,still1 spoiling a new apron may be unfortunate1 but ,i shouldn't call it tragic4 ,is it really spoiled8 ,no1 ,i think ,i can fix it up so it will be almost as good as new1 but it's a nuisance4 ,see1 ,i'm soaking it in this sour milk4 ,i'll leave it here for four hours1 and then apply some more milk for awhile4 ,then ,i believe the ink will come out when ,i rinse it4 ,well1 ,bettina1 ,i'm glad you didn't spill ink on the dinner4 ,something smells mighty good6 ,they had3 ,beef ,balls ,gravy ,mashed ,potatoes ,bettina's ,celery and ,eggs ,cinnamon ,rolls ,butter ,watermelon ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,beef ,balls 7,three portions7 #a lb4 round steak #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a_/h t-celery salt #a_/d t-onion salt ,grind round steak1 season1 shape into round cakes and broil them for seven minutes under the flame4 ,while they are cooking1 prepare the horseradish sauce4 ,horseradish ,sauce 7,four portions7 #b ,t-butter #b ,t-flour #a ,c-milk #b ,t-horseradish #a_/b t-salt ,melt the butter1 add the flour4 ,mix well1 add the milk and cook one minute4 ,add the salt and the horseradish4 ,serve immediately4 ,mashed ,potatoes 7,three portions7 #d medium-sized potatoes #a-a_/b ,t-butter #a_/b ,c-milk #a_/b t-salt #a_/h t-pepper ,cook the potatoes 7peeled7 in boiling salted water4 ,when done1 drain off the water1 pass through a vegetable ricer1 or mash well with a potato masher4 ,add butter1 salt1 pepper1 and the milk4 ,beat vigorously1 reheat and pile lightly in a hot dish4 ,bettina's ,celery and ,eggs 7,three portions7 #a ,c-cooked diced celery #b hard-cooked eggs sliced #b_/c ,c-vegetable white sauce #a ,t-butter #c ,t-fresh bread crumbs ,add the sliced hard-cooked eggs and cooked celery to the white sauce4 ,mix well4 ,pour the mixture into a well-buttered baking dish4 ,cover with the crumbs which have been mixed with melted butter4 ,bake in a moderate oven until a delicate brown4 7,about twenty minutes47 ,,chapter ,,xlix ,,bettina ,,attends ,a ,,porch ,,party ,,well1 what have you been doing today8 asked ,bob1 after he had finished an account of events at the office4 ,i've been away all afternoon1 ,bob1 at the loveliest little porch party at ,alice's6 ,you know her porch is beautiful1 anyhow1 and her party was very informal4 ,she telephoned to five of us this morning1 and asked us to come over and bring our sewing2 the day was so perfect4 ,she served a delicious little luncheon from her tea cart1 very simple but so good6 ,and the beauty of it was that she had made everything herself6 ,she didn't tell the girls1 but she whispered it to me4 ,of course1 if she had told the others1 she would have given herself away2 they are a little suspicious of her now because she is seen everywhere with ,harry6 ,he told me he wished they could announce it right away6 ,he doesn't like to make a secret of it4 ,it won't be very long now--you know they are to be married in ,october or ,november4 ,but1 ,bob1 as ,i was telling you1 ,alice did all the cooking for this party herself4 ,of course1 it was simple1 but really1 ,i think she is quite wonderful4 ,she has never done anything useful before1 but she is so clever1 and she has such a 'knack' that it will really be easier for her than for ,ruth4 ,and ,ruth will work twice as hard4 ,alice says that she is going to give other little parties this way1 and practice on her guests4 ,she says she is determined to do things just as well as anybody else1 and now that she is interested1 she has a tremendous pride in being a success4 ,you know how high-spirited ,alice is4 ,well1 she isn't to be surpassed by anyone in anything she cares to do6 ,oh1 ,i forgot1 ,bob1 she gave me some cakes to bring to you1 and also some salted nuts4 ,hurray for ,alice6 ,she's some friend all right6 ,what else did you have at the party8 ,such good salad--she gave me the recipe--well1 her menu consisted of3 ,honolulu ,salad ,graham ,bread ,sandwiches ,frozen ,apricots ,white ,cake ,salted ,nuts ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,honolulu ,salad 7,six portions7 #f slices canned pineapple #a_/b ,c-cottage cheese #a ,t-chopped pimento #a t-chopped green pepper #a_/d t-salt #f nut-meat halves #f pieces of lettuce #f ,t-salad dressing ,add the chopped pimento1 green pepper and salt to the cottage cheese4 ,work all together well1 shape into balls one inch in diameter4 ,place a ball in the center of each slice of pineapple1 which has been arranged upon a piece of lettuce4 ,place a nut meat upon the top of each cheese ball4 ,serve one tablespoon of salad dressing upon each service4 ,frozen ,apricots 7,six portions7 #b ,c-peeled and quartered apricots #a ,c-sugar #b ,t-lemon juice #a ,c-water #a egg-white ,cook apricots1 sugar and water until the apricots are soft4 7,about five minutes47 ,cool1 add the lemon juice and freeze4 ,when the mixture is half frozen1 add the stiffly beaten white and continue freezing until stiff4 ,more sugar may be used if desired4 ,,chapter ,l ,a ,,dinner ,,cooked ,,in ,,the ,,morning ,,we',,ll treat ,uncle ,eric so well that he'll have a good time in spite of himself1 ,bob had said when he had proposed that his gruff old uncle be invited4 ,i'll take ,saturday afternoon off1 and we'll go to the matinee1 then we'll come home to dinner1 and then go again to the theatre in the evening4 ,for a great actor was to be in town1 and this was the reason for ,uncle ,eric's possible visit4 ,if he'll only come1 ,bob had added doubtfully4 ,he'll come1 said ,bettina confidently1 for she felt that she had discovered the soft spot in ,uncle ,eric's heart4 ,we'll have a good dinner1 too4 ,bob remembered what she had said about the dinner and repeated it to himself as they stepped from the street car after the matinee4 ,it's late1 ,bettina1 he said anxiously1 will it take you long to get dinner8 ,a very few minutes1 answered ,bettina4 ,just long enough to warm it over4 ,to warm it over6 ,but then1 all of ,bettina's dinners were good1 so he resolved not to worry4 ,nevertheless1 he could not help leaving ,uncle ,eric for a few minutes to come into the kitchen4 ,what can ,i do to help8 ,not a thing1 ,bob dear4 ,you see1 ,i had this whole dinner ready this morning1 and ,i have warmed it all up in the oven4 ,i have discovered that croquettes are exactly as good when fried in the morning1 and so are veal cutlets4 ,and wait till you try the cauliflower6 ,i trust you1 ,bettina1 said ,bob1 laughing4 ,it all looks mighty good to me4 ,here1 ,i'll help you put it on the table4 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,veal ,cutlets ,potato ,croquettes ,escalloped ,cauliflower ,baked ,apples ,bread ,butter ,chocolate ,ice ,cream ,white ,cake ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,veal ,cutlets 7,three portions7 #a lb4 #a_/b-;inch slices of veal cut from the leg #a t-salt #a-a_/b pints of water #a ,c-cracker crumbs #a_/d t-paprika #a_/c t-salt #a egg-white or yolk #a ,t-water ,hot fat for frying ,wipe the meat1 place in one and one-half pints of boiling water1 to which has been added one level teaspoon of salt4 ,boil gently until tender 7about thirty minutes74 ,remove from the water and allow to cool until easy to handle4 ,remove the bone and skin1 and cut into pieces for serving4 ,mix the paprika1 salt 7one-third of a teaspoon7 and the cracker crumbs4 ,roll each piece of meat in the crumbs1 then in the egg1 to which the water has been added1 and again in the crumbs4 ,pat the crumbs onto the meat4 ,arrange the meat on a platter and allow to stand fifteen minutes4 ,have sufficient fat in a pan to cover articles of food4 ,when the fat is smoking hot1 add the veal cutlets1 and turn to cook each side4 ,when a delicate brown 7after about five minutes71 remove and drain on paper4 ,keep hot in the oven4 ,place the veal cutlets on a platter and arrange baked apples around the edges4 ,serve the potato croquettes on the same platter1 garnished with parsley4 ,potato ,croquettes 7,three portions7 #a ,c-hot mashed or riced potatoes #a_/h t-celery salt #a_/b t-chopped parsley #a_/h t-onion extract #a egg-yolk #a ,t-milk #a t-salt #a ,t-butter #a_/h t-paprika #c ,t-flour ,mix the mashed potatoes1 celery salt1 parsley1 onion extract1 egg yolk1 milk1 salt1 butter and paprika4 ,beat two minutes4 ,shape into balls two inches in diameter4 ,roll in flour and allow to stand fifteen minutes4 ,cook in deep fat three minutes or more until a delicate brown4 ,drain on brown paper and keep hot in a moderate oven4 ,escalloped ,cauliflower 7,three portions7 #a small head of cauliflower #a qt4 water #a t-salt #a-a_/b ,c-vegetable white sauce1 seasoned #a_/d ,c-buttered crumbs ,soak the cauliflower in cold water to which a tablespoon of vinegar has been added4 ,cut apart and cook in a quart of water to which salt has been added4 ,make white sauce and add the cauliflower4 ,pour into a well-buttered baking dish4 ,cover with buttered crumbs4 ,bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,,chapter ,,li ,a ,,sunday ,,dinner ,,we have gone 'over home' for so many ,sunday dinners lately1 ,bettina had said to her mother1 that ,i want you and father to come here tomorrow4 ,but1 ,bettina1 her mother protested1 isn't it too much work for you8 ,and won't you be going to church8 ,i can't go to church tomorrow1 anyhow1 for ,bob's ,uncle ,eric is to be in town all morning2 he leaves at noon1 and the ,dixons have offered us their car to take him for a drive4 ,don't worry1 ,mother1 ,i'll have a simple dinner--a 'roast beef dinner1' ,i believe4 ,i often think that is the very easiest kind4 ,sunday morning was so beautiful that ,bettina could not bear to stay indoors4 ,accordingly1 she set the breakfast table on the porch1 even though ,uncle ,eric protested that it was too far for her to walk back and forth with the golden brown waffles she baked for his especial delight4 ,when he and ,bob had eaten two batches1 ,uncle ,eric insisted that he could bake them himself for a while4 ,he installed ,bettina in her chair at the table1 and forced waffles upon her till she begged for mercy4 ,gracious6 ,bettina exclaimed as she heard the honk of the ,dixons' automobile at the door4 ,there are the ,dixons already and we have just finished breakfast6 ,bob1 you and ,uncle ,eric will have to go on without me1 for ,i must get the roast in the oven and do the morning's work4 ,well1 ,i learned today to make waffles1 said ,uncle ,eric4 ,for dinner that day ,bettina served3 ,roast ,beef ,brown ,gravy ,browned ,potatoes ,baked ,squash ,lettuce ,french ,dressing ,lemon ,sherbet ,devil's ,food ,cake ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,roast ,beef 7,eight portions7 #c-a_/b lb4 rump roast of beef #d ,t-flour #b t-salt #a_/d ,c-hot water ,roll the roast in the flour and set on a rack in a dripping-pan4 ,place in a hot oven and sear over all sides4 ,sprinkle the salt over the meat and add the hot water4 ,cover the meat and cook in a moderate oven4 ,baste every fifteen minutes4 ,allow fifteen minutes a pound for a rare roast1 and twenty minutes a pound for a well done roast4 ,when properly done1 the outside fat is crisp and brown4 ,brown ,potatoes 7,six portions7 #f potatoes #a t-salt ,wash and peel the potatoes4 ,sprinkle with salt4 ,forty minutes before the roast is to be done1 add the potatoes4 ,during the last ten minutes of cooking the lid may be removed from the meat and potatoes to allow all to brown nicely4 ,browned ,gravy 7,six portions7 #d ,t-beef drippings #b ,t-flour #a ,c-water #a_/d t-salt ,place four tablespoons of beef drippings in a pan1 add the flour and allow to brown4 ,add the rest of the drippings1 the water and the salt4 ,cook two minutes4 ,serve hot4 ,baked ,squash 7,six portions7 #a squash #b ,t-butter #a-a_/b t-salt #c_/d t-paprika ,wash and wipe the squash1 and cut into halves1 then quarters4 ,remove the seeds4 ,place the pieces of squash1 skin down1 in a baking-dish and bake in a moderate oven until tender 7about one hour74 ,remove from the oven1 mash up with a fork1 and add to each portion one-half a teaspoon of butter1 one-fourth a teaspoon of salt1 and one-eighth a teaspoon of paprika4 ,reheat in the oven and serve hot4 ,devil's ,food ,cake 7,sixteen pieces7 #a_/c ,c-butter #a ,c-sugar #a egg #b_/c ,c-sour milk #a t-vanilla #b_/c t-soda #b ,c-flour #b squares of melted chocolate ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and continue to cream the mixture4 ,add the egg1 well beaten1 and the chocolate4 ,mix well4 ,add the soda and flour sifted together1 and the sour milk and vanilla4 ,beat three minutes4 ,bake in two layer cake pans prepared with waxed piper for twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,icing 7,sixteen portions7 #b ,c-,c sugar #a_/b ,c-water #b egg-whites beaten stiffly #a t-vanilla ,cook the sugar and water together until it clicks when a little is dropped into a cup of cold water4 ,pour slowly over the beaten egg whites4 ,beat vigorously until creamy4 ,add the vanilla4 ,pour on one layer of the cake4 ,place the upper layer on top1 and pour the rest of the icing upon it4 ,spread evenly over the top and over the sides4 ,,chapter ,,lii ,,bob ,,makes ,,peanut ,,fudge ,i ,,usually complain when it rains--,i have that habit--but ,i must confess that ,i like a rainy evening at home once in a while1 said ,bob1 as he and ,bettina sat down at the dinner table4 ,dinner on a rainy night always seems so cozy4 ,liver and bacon don't constitute a very elaborate dinner1 said ,bettina4 ,but they taste good for a change4 ,and oh1 ,bob1 tonight ,i want you to try a new recipe ,i heard of--peanut fudge4 ,it sounds delicious4 ,i'm there1 said ,bob4 ,i was just thinking it would be a good candy evening4 ,then1 when the candy is done1 we'll assemble under the new reading lamp and eat it4 ,yes1 it'll be a good way to initiate the reading lamp6 ,wasn't it dear of ,uncle ,eric to give it to us8 ,i kept wondering why he was so anxious to know just what ,i planned to do with the money ,i won for my nut bread at the fair4 ,i even took him around and pointed out this particular lamp as the thing ,i had been saving for4 ,and here it arrived the day after he left1 as a gift to me6 ,it was dear of ,uncle ,eric6 ,but now what on earth shall ,i do with my fair money8 ,don't worry about that1 ,bettina4 ,put it in the bank4 ,but ,i'd like to get something as sort of a monument to my luck4 ,have you any particular needs1 ,bob8 ,not a need in the world6 ,except for one more of those fine fruit gems over there4 ,that night they had for dinner3 ,liver and ,bacon ,creamed ,turnips ,fruit ,gems ,apple ,sauce ,tea ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,creamed ,turnips 7,two portions7 #a ,c-turnip cubes #a_/c t-salt #a ,t-butter #a ,t-flour #a_/d t-salt #a_/b ,c-milk ,peel the turnips4 ,cut into one-half inch cubes4 ,soak in cold water ten minutes4 ,cook in boiling water in an uncovered utensil until transparent no longer4 ,drain and sprinkle with salt4 ,melt the butter1 add the flour and the one-fourth teaspoon salt1 blend well1 add the milk gradually and cook until creamy4 ,add the turnips and serve4 ,liver and ,bacon 7,two portions7 #d slices bacon #b_/c lb4 liver #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #c ,t-flour ,cover slices of calves' liver cut one-half inch thick with boiling water4 ,allow to stand five minutes4 ,drain and cut into pieces for serving4 ,sprinkle with salt and pepper and roll in flour4 ,have a frying pan very hot4 ,add sliced bacon4 ,when the bacon has cooked on each side1 pile up on one side of the pan and add the liver1 placing a piece of bacon on top of each portion of liver1 thus preventing the bacon from getting too well done1 and also seasoning the liver4 ,brown the liver thoroughly on both sides4 7,it should be cooked about ten minutes47 ,serve hot4 ,fruit ,gems 7,nine ,gems7 #b ,c-flour #c t-baking powder #c ,t-sugar #a_/d t-salt #c_/d ,c-milk #a egg #a ,t-melted butter #a_/c ,c-seeded1 chopped raisins or currants ,mix the flour1 baking powder1 sugar and salt4 ,break the egg into the milk1 stir well1 pour into the dry ingredients4 ,beat vigorously one minute4 ,add the melted butter and raisins or currants4 ,bake in nine well buttered gem pans for twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,peanut ,fudge 7,six portions7 #a ,c-,c sugar #a ,c-granulated sugar #a_/d t-cream of tartar #b squares of chocolate #b_/c ,c-milk #a ,t-butter #a t-vanilla #a_/b ,c-broken peanuts ,mix the sugar1 cream of tartar1 chocolate1 milk and butter4 ,cook over a moderate fire until the fudge forms a soft ball when a little is dropped into cold water4 ,remove from the fire1 allow to stand without stirring for twenty minutes4 ,beat vigorously until creamy4 ,add the vanilla and peanuts4 ,when very thick remove to a buttered plate4 ,allow to harden and cut in squares4 ,,chapter ,,liii ,,dinner ,,at ,,the ,,dixons ,,is it still as much fun to keep house as it was at first1 ,charlotte8 asked ,bettina as she and ,bob sat down to dinner with the ,dixons4 ,fun8 said ,charlotte4 ,bettina1 look at me6 ,or better still1 look at ,frank6 ,and the funny part of it all is that ,aunt ,isabel thinks our keeping house is a result of her preachments against boarding and hotel living4 ,why1 she quite approves of me now6 ,and ,i'll just keep quiet and let her feel that she was the one who did it1 but all the while in my heart ,i'll be remembering that it was the sight of your happiness that roused my ambition to make a home myself4 ,i tell you1 said ,mr4 ,dixon1 we can never thank you enough1 ,bettina4 ,now shall ,i play ',home ,sweet ,home' on the piano8 ,and will you all join in the chorus8 ,not if you sing1 too1 said ,mrs4 ,dixon1 smiling at her husband's foolishness4 ,i've learned a great deal from you1 since ,i began1 ,bettina1 and not the smallest lesson is that of having company without dreading it4 ,i don't try to make things elaborate1 just dainty and simple food such as we have every day4 ,why1 tonight ,i didn't make a single change for you and ,bob6 ,and ,i don't believe ,i should dread even ,aunt ,isabel's sudden arrival now4 ,aunt ,isabel is really a good soul1 ,bettina1 said ,frank4 ,charlotte has never learned how much worse her bark is than her bite1 and she takes it to heart when ,aunt ,isabel speaks her mind4 ,why1 ,i remember so well the scoldings she used to give me when ,i was a boy1 and the cookies she would manage to treat me with afterward6 ,i used to anticipate those pleasant scoldings6 ,if a scolding always comes before food1 said ,bob1 ,charlotte must have given you an extra good one before inviting us to partake of that delicious-looking chocolate pie6 ,that evening they had3 ,cold ,sliced ,ham ,creamed ,potatoes ,tomatoes ,stuffed with ,rice ,peach ,butter ,chocolate ,pie ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,tomatoes ,stuffed with ,rice 7,six portions7 #f tomatoes #a_/b ,c-rice1 cooked #a_/b ,c-green pepper1 chopped #b ,t-grated cheese #a t-chopped onion #a_/d t-salt #a ,t-butter ,remove a piece one inch in diameter from the stem end of each tomato4 ,take out the seeds4 ,fill the shells with the rice1 pepper1 cheese1 onion and salt1 well mixed4 ,place a small dot of butter on top of each4 ,place in a small pan and bake twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,chocolate ,pie ,crust 7,six portions7 #a ,c-flour #a_/c ,c-lard #a_/d t-salt #c ,t-ice water ,mix the flour and salt1 cut in the lard with a knife1 add the liquid slowly1 stirring with the knife4 ,more water may be needed4 ,roll out thin1 fit onto a tin pan1 prick with holes1 and bake in a hot oven until light brown 7about seven minutes74 ,filling 7,six portions7 #a ,c-sugar #e ,t-flour #a_/h t-salt #b ,c-milk #b egg yolks #a-a_/b squares melted chocolate #a_/b t-vanilla ,mix well the sugar1 flour and salt4 ,add gradually the milk and beaten egg yolks4 ,cook in a double boiler fifteen minutes4 ,add the melted chocolate4 ,cook until thick 7about ten minutes71 and add the vanilla4 ,fill the baked shell1 and cover with meringue4 ,place in a moderate oven and cook until the meringue is a delicate brown 7about five minutes74 ,meringue #b egg whites #d ,t-sugar ,beat the whites of eggs very stiff4 ,add the sugar4 ,pile lightly on the chocolate mixture4 ,brown in the oven4 ,chocolate pie should be served cold4 ,,chapter ,,liv ,a ,,good-,,by ,,luncheon ,,for ,,bernadette ,,big success6 was what ,bettina's eyes telegraphed to ,ruth across the purple and white asters in the center of a long porch table4 ,ruth was giving a farewell luncheon for ,bernadette1 her young cousin1 who was leaving that night for a fashionable ,new ,york school4 ,although there was no suggestion of it in the dainty dishes the two girls served to the hungry and vivacious young guests1 ,ruth was trying out her cooking with all of the stage-fright of the beginner4 ,the recipes and suggestions were chiefly ,bettina's1 and the two had been busy in ,ruth's kitchen since early that morning4 ,bernadette was a critical young person1 although light-hearted and affectionate1 and ,ruth felt that she could set her humble efforts before no sterner judge4 ,yet all the while1 as she tasted each course in its turn1 her mind was running on1 ,will ,fred like this8 ,some day ,i'll be serving this to ,fred6 ,it was certainly a satisfaction to feel one's self able to cook a luncheon acceptable to the younger society set6 ,with each course an enormous motto1 supposedly of the ,don'ts for ,school ,girls' ,series1 was brought in ceremoniously on a tray and suspended from the chandelier over the table1 until finally five huge1 if foolish1 ,don'ts were dangling there for ,bernadette's inspection4 ,with the last course1 ,ruth1 in the postman's hat1 coat and bag1 brought in an endless supply of letters for ,bernadette1 to be opened at such times as ,when ,you ,meet ,your ,impossible ,room-mate1 ,when ,you ,feel the ,first ,pangs of ,homesickness1 ,when ,reprimanded by a ,horrid ,old ,teacher1 ,when ,forced to ,mend ,your ,own ,stockings1 etc4 ,bernadette seized them all delightedly1 glanced at the covers and cried out1 half in laughter1 half in tears1 ,oh1 girls1 ,i simply can't go 'way off there6 ,i'll die6 ,her friends fell upon her with scoldings and hugs1 and in the midst of the noise and clamor1 ,ruth and ,bettina slipped out to laugh and talk over ,ruth's first serious culinary effort4 ,the menu consisted of3 ,iced ,cantaloupe ,balls ,chicken ,croquettes ,potatoes in ,cream ,green ,peppers ,stuffed with ,corn ,rolls ,peach ,pickles ,cherry ,salad ,wafers ,chocolate ,cream ,pudding ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,chicken ,croquettes 7,eight croquettes7 #a-a_/b ,c-cooked chopped chicken #a_/d t-celery salt #a t-lemon juice #a t-parsley chopped fine #a_/d ,c-thick white sauce #a_/b t-salt #b ,c-crumbs #d ,t-egg1 beaten ,mix the chicken1 celery salt1 lemon juice1 parsley1 salt and thick white sauce4 ,shape into croquettes4 ,roll in cracker crumbs1 beaten egg and more crumbs4 ,deep fry4 ,serve hot4 ,green ,peppers ,stuffed with ,corn 7,six portions7 #a ,c-corn-pulp1 cooked #a_/b t-salt #a egg-yolk #a_/d ,c-milk #b ,t-bread crumbs #a_/h t-pepper #a_/b t-sugar #a ,t-butter #f green peppers ,scoop out the contents of the peppers4 ,mix the corn1 salt1 egg yolk1 milk1 bread crumbs1 pepper and sugar4 ,fill the peppers4 ,dot with butter4 ,place in a pan and bake thirty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,cover the bottom of the pan with water4 ,baste the peppers frequently4 ,cherry ,salad 7,six portions7 #b ,c-,california cherries #a_/b ,c-hazelnuts #f lettuce leaves #f ,t-salad dressing ,remove the seeds from two cups of ,california white cherries1 and fill with filberts or hazel nuts4 ,arrange on crisp lettuce leaves1 and serve with salad dressing4 ,chocolate ,cream ,pudding 7,six portions7 #b ,c-milk #e ,t-cornstarch #a_/b ,c-sugar #a_/d t-salt #a-a_/b squares of melted chocolate #c ,t-hot water #b egg-whites #a t-vanilla ,mix the cornstarch1 sugar and salt4 ,add cold milk gradually1 mixing well4 ,melt the chocolate in the hot water1 and add it to the other mixture4 ,cook in the double boiler ten minutes1 stirring occasionally4 ,beat three minutes4 ,add the stiffly beaten white and the vanilla4 ,mould1 chill and serve4 ,if the chocolate does not melt in the hot water1 cook over the fire a minute4 ,whipped cream may be served with the pudding4 ,,chapter ,,lv ,,bettina ,,plans ,,an ,,announcement ,,luncheon ,,and so ,i thought1 if you were willing1 ,i would have the luncheon the last of this week1 said ,bettina to ,alice one sultry afternoon which they were spending on ,bettina's porch4 ,that's dear of you1 ,bettina4 ,oh1 how queer it will seem to have everyone know about it6 ,you must let me help with the luncheon1 of course4 ,no1 indeed1 ,alice6 ,ruth and ,i are going to do it all alone1 and the guest of honor is not to lift a finger6 ,you can advise us1 of course1 but you mustn't arrive that day till everything is ready4 ,i want to tell you about a few plans ,i've made4 ,i wish ,i could consult ,harry1 too4 ,but he won't be at the announcement party6 ,no1 but he's the leading man in the drama1 and important even when off the stage4 ,let's telephone him to come here to dinner tonight4 ,it is so warm that ,i have planned only a lunch1 but we can set the porch table and have a jolly informal time4 ,do call him up1 ,alice4 ,i'd love to1 of course1 if you really want us4 ,indeed ,i do1 but we'll have to hurry1 for it's after five now4 ,i'll help you1 said ,alice1 after ,harry had given his hearty acceptance4 ,let me fix the salad4 ,all right1 and ,i'll stir up some little tea cakes4 ,it's better not to cut those beets too small1 ,alice2 it makes them soft4 ,i never add them till just before ,i serve the salad4 ,there1 that's fine6 ,do you want to fix the parsley to garnish the ham8 ,ham looks so much better with parsley that ,i never fail to garnish it4 ,i have nasturtiums for the center of the table1 and we'll garnish the salad with them1 too4 ,it will be a festive little meal4 ,what else can ,i do while you're baking the tea cakes8 ,you can make the iced tea1 ,alice4 ,you do everything so easily and deftly that ,i love to watch you4 ,and you have never cooked at all until lately1 have you8 ,no1 but ,i really like it4 ,wouldn't it be a joke if ,i should become very domestic8 ,well1 your fate is pointing in that direction6 ,time is swiftly passing1 and in a few short weeks--,alice1 shall ,i call off the announcement luncheon8 ,oh1 no1 no1 ,bettina6 ,let fate do her worst6 ,i'm resigned4 ,supper that night consisted of3 ,cold ,sliced ,ham ,beet ,salad ,bread ,butter ,tea ,cakes ,apple ,sauce ,iced ,tea ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,beet ,salad 7,four portions7 #a ,c-cold boiled beets cut in #a_/b-;inch cubes #a_/c ,c-cold boiled potatoes1 cubed #a_/c ,c-diced celery #a hard-cooked egg1 diced #a_/c ,c-diced cucumber #a_/b t-salt #a_/b ,c-salad dressing ,mix the beets1 potatoes1 celery1 egg1 cucumber and salt very lightly together with a fork4 ,mix with salad dressing4 ,serve in a bowl garnished with nasturtium leaves and flowers4 ,lightning ,tea ,cakes 7,twelve cakes7 #a-a_/b ,c-flour #c_/d ,c-granulated or powdered sugar #b t-baking powder #a_/c t-salt #c ,t-butter 7melted7 #a egg #a_/b ,c-milk #a_/b t-vanilla ,sift and mix together the flour1 sugar1 baking powder and salt4 ,make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the melted butter1 egg1 milk and vanilla4 ,stir all together and beat vigorously for two minutes4 ,fill well buttered muffin pans half full of the mixture and bake fifteen minutes in a moderate oven4 ,,chapter ,,lvi ,,ruth ,,and ,,bettina ,,make ,,preparations ,,oh1 ,bettina1 aren't the butterflies darling8 exclaimed ,ruth1 looking once more at the table display of her work4 ,and with everything ready to begin in the morning1 won't things be easy for us both8 ,what shall ,i do next8 ,not a thing1 ,ruth dear4 ,you've worked too hard all this afternoon1 ,i'm afraid4 ,now we're going to sit down to a good hot dinner1 and tell ,bob all about our preparations4 ,m--m6 ,something smells good6 said ,ruth4 ,i've been so busy with all these cunning things that ,i haven't even thought of eating4 ,but now that you mention it1 ,i'll admit that ,i have a fine healthy appetite4 ,well1 dinner is almost ready1 and ,bob will be here any minute4 ,it's all in the oven except the corn3 meat loaf1 sweet potatoes and apricot cobbler4 ,oh1 how good it sounds6 ,more sensible than all our fluffy dishes for the announcement luncheon4 ,but then1 ,i do love fluffy things4 ,i'm sure ,alice will like it1 and all the others1 too4 ,makes me 'most wish ,i'd kept my engagement a secret1 and announced it with ceremony as ,alice is doing4 ,but ,i couldn't1 somehow4 ,no1 you couldn't1 ,ruth1 and neither could ,fred4 ,he'd give it away if you didn't4 ,so ,i guess there's no use wishing you had kept it4 ,anyhow1 you just suit me as you are4 ,you've been such a dear to help with the luncheon6 ,goodness1 there's ,bob now6 ,the dinner consisted of3 ,beef ,loaf ,sweet ,potatoes ,corn on the ,cob ,bread ,butter ,apricot ,cobbler ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,beef ,loaf 7,three portions7 #a lb4 beef ground #a_/d lb4 salt pork1 ground #a_/d t-onion salt #a_/c ,c-fresh bread crumbs #a egg #a_/b t-salt #a_/h t-pepper #a_/h ,c-tomato #a_/d ,c-water #a ,t-fat drippings ,mix the ground beef and salt pork1 add the onion salt1 fresh crumbs1 egg1 salt1 pepper and tomato4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,shape into a loaf which will fit into a small buttered pan4 ,add the water and pour fat drippings over the top4 7,bacon fat is good47 ,cover the pan1 and allow to cook in the oven one-half hour4 ,uncover the loaf1 basting frequently1 and brown it4 ,this will take fifteen or twenty minutes4 ,serve hot4 ,more water may be added while cooking if necessary4 ,sweet ,potatoes 7,three portions7 #c potatoes #c_/d t-salt ,peel the potatoes1 salt them with one-fourth a teaspoon of salt in each potato1 and place them in the pan with the meat4 ,this gives the potatoes a good flavor4 ,bettina's ,apricot ,cobbler 7,three portions7 #a ,c-cooked and sweetened apricots #a ,t-flour #a_/b t-cinnamon #a ,c-flour #b t-baking powder #a_/c t-salt #b ,t-butter #a_/c ,c-milk #a_/c ,c-sugar #a_/b ,c-water #a_/b t-vanilla ,mix the apricots1 one tablespoon flour and cinnamon4 ,mix and sift together flour1 baking powder and salt4 ,cut in the butter with a knife4 ,add the milk until a soft dough is formed4 ,place the apricot mixture in a baking-dish and the dough on top of the apricots4 ,cook the water and sugar together for three minutes4 ,add the vanilla4 ,when the cobbler has baked fifteen minutes pour syrup over it4 ,bake ten minutes more in a moderate oven4 ,,chapter ,,lvii ,a ,,rainbow ,,announcement ,,luncheon ,,oh1 ,bettina1 how lovely6 cried the ten guests in a chorus1 as ,ruth and ,bettina ushered them into the softly lighted dining-room4 ,not one had had even a glimpse of the luncheon table before1 for ,ruth had been entertaining them on the porch while ,bettina put on the finishing touches4 ,it all seemed a burst of soft rainbow colors4 ,what is it8 cried someone4 ,how did you ever get the rainbow effect8 ,let's not examine it too closely1 said ,bettina4 ,you know a rainbow after all is nothing but drops of water with the sun shining through1 and maybe my rainbow table has a prosy explanation1 too4 ,from the low mass of variegated garden flowers in the center--pink1 yellow1 lavender1 orange1 blue1 and as many others as the girls could find--ran strips of soft tulle in rainbow colors4 ,the strips were attached at the outer end to the dainty butterflies which perched lightly on the tulle covered candy cups4 ,these candy cups held pink1 lavender and green ,jordan almond candies4 ,more butterflies in all sizes and colors hovered among the flowers4 ,upon the plain white name cards1 little butterflies had been outlined in black and decorated in butterfly colors4 ,ruth and ,bettina had cut with the scissors around this outline and then1 when it had been cut almost away1 had folded back the butterfly so that it stood up on the card1 as ready for flight as its brothers and sisters4 ,aren't they cunning8 exclaimed ,barbara1 taking her butterfly from her favor cup4 ,goodness1 it's attached to something6 ,pulling gently by the rainbow tulle to which the butterfly had been pasted1 she drew forth from the greenery in the center a little golden bag4 ,it was in reality a little fat bag of soft yellow silk tied with gold cord and holding something that1 seen through the mesh1 appeared to be--gold8 ,the other girls1 in great excitement1 drew forth their little bags4 ,rice6 declared ,mary1 though it looks yellow6 ,it's the bag of gold at the foot of the rainbow6 exclaimed ,ruth1 with flushed cheeks4 ,discovered by---- ,harry ,harrison and ,alice6 cried the girls1 laughing almost hysterically4 ,for one small card which read1 ,discovered by and the two names1 in gold letters1 was tied to the little bag by the gold cord4 ,alice1 how did you ever manage to keep it a secret8 asked someone4 ,well1 it would have been harder if you had all known ,harry1 but you see1 we haven't been with the crowd much lately1 have we8 ,now admit it6 ,you haven't even missed me6 ,but you're more of a butterfly than any of the rest of us4 ,and the limits of the old crowd don't always bound your flutterings4 ,i'm not a butterfly anymore1 said ,alice4 ,i suppose ,i'll have a butterfly wedding 7,harry will detest it1 but he'll have to give in that once71 but after that ,i expect to be as domestic as ,bettina here1 though not such a success at it1 probably4 ,aren't these orange baskets the prettiest things8 ,the girls1 in their excitement1 had almost forgotten to eat1 but now they looked down at their plates4 ,fruit cups in orange baskets1 with handles of millinery wire twisted with pink1 green1 yellow and violet tulle1 added to the rainbow effect4 ,the baskets were placed on paper doilies on tea plates1 and were artistically lined with mint leaves4 ,it looks too pretty to eat1 said ,dorothy4 ,ruth will feel hurt if you don't like it1 but ,i know you will1 said ,bettina4 ,she prepared this course1 and made most of the table decorations1 too4 ,and didn't you wish that you were announcing something yourself1 ,ruth8 asked ,mary4 ,although ,i don't believe the crowd could stand two such surprises6 ,we've known ,fred and you so long that your engagement seems the natural thing1 but when a perfectly strange man like ,mr4 ,harrison happens by1 and helps himself to one of our number--well1 it certainly takes my breath away6 ,where did you first meet him1 ,alice8 ,was it love at first sight8 ,love at first sight8 ,bob introduced us--here1 in this very house1 and ,i thought--well--,i thought ,harry the most disagreeably serious man ,i'd ever had the misfortune to meet6 ,and he thought me the most disagreeably frivolous girl he had ever seen6 ,so our feud began1 and of course we had to see each other to fight it out6 ,and then comes ,bettina's rainbow luncheon to show us how serious the feud proved to be1 laughed ,barbara4 ,what8 ,more courses1 ,bettina8 ,this is a beautiful luncheon6 ,i wonder who'll be the next to discover the treasure at the foot of the rainbow8 ,the menu consisted of3 ,fruit ,cups in ,orange ,baskets -------------- ,cream of ,celery ,soup ,whipped ,cream ,salt ,wafers -------------- ,tuna ,moulds ,egg ,sauce ,potatoes a la ,bettina ,green ,peppers ,stuffed with ,creamed ,cauliflower ,rolls ,butter -------------- ,head ,lettuce1 ,russian ,dressing ,thin ,sandwiches in ,fancy ,shapes ,marshmallow ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,tuna ,loaf 7,eight portions7 #a-a_/b ,c-tuna #a ,c-fresh bread crumbs #b eggs 7just the yolks may be used7 #a t-lemon juice #a t-chopped green pepper #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika ,mix all the ingredients together thoroughly1 picking the fish apart with a silver fork4 ,mould firmly in a loaf4 ,roll in flour1 and place in a buttered bread pan4 ,dot with butter1 and bake thirty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,this same recipe may be distributed among fancy individual moulds1 filled half full4 ,arrange a star-shaped piece of pimento1 green pepper1 beet or egg in the bottom of a fancy aluminum mould4 ,an attractive design may be made by putting the star cut from any vegetable with radiating pieces of any other kind of vegetable of a different color4 ,place the design firmly on the fish4 ,set the moulds in a pan of hot water and bake until the mixture is firmly set4 7,about thirty minutes47 ,remove from the oven1 let moulds stand three minutes1 and then1 with the assistance of a knife1 slip them from the pan1 unmould all the moulds in one flat pan1 and keep them hot until needed4 ,do not forget that the mould must be thoroughly buttered before using4 ,when ready to serve1 make a regular vegetable white sauce 7two ,t-butter1 #b ,t-flour1 #a ,c-milk1 #a_/d t-salt74 ,when ready to serve and while steaming hot1 add one beaten egg yoke4 ,the hot sauce will cook the egg4 ,pour around the mould4 ,,chapter ,,lviii ,,an ,,early ,,caller ,,bob had scarcely left the house the next morning when ,bettina was called to the door4 ,i couldn't resist coming6 said ,alice4 ,the announcement party was lovely1 and ,i must thank you for doing it4 ,aren't you tired to pieces8 ,no1 ,ruth helped me a great deal1 and by the time ,bob came home to dinner1 the luncheon dishes were washed and put away and the house was in apple-pie order4 ,everything tasted delicious1 ,bettina4 ,maybe it sounds altogether too practical for my own announcement party1 but ,i'm armed with a pencil and a notebook1 and ,i do want to get some of those recipes of yours6 ,you're welcome to them all1 ,alice1 of course4 ,they are all recipes that ,i have used over and over again1 and ,i'm sure of them4 ,what kind of soup was it8 ,celery8 ,i thought so4 ,wasn't it hard to prepare8 ,why1 ,alice1 it was canned celery soup1 diluted with hot milk4 ,then ,i added a teaspoonful of chopped parsley and a teaspoonful of chopped red pepper4 ,but surely it had whipped cream in it1 ,bettina6 ,yes1 ,i put a teaspoonful of whipped cream in the bottom of the bouillon cup and poured the hot soup on it1 so that it would be well mixed4 ,well1 that accounts for it2 ,i thought it must be made with whipped cream4 ,oh1 ,bettina1 everything was so pretty6 ,the tulle bows on the baskets holding the wafers and the rolls--and the butterflies perched on them6 ,how did you ever think of it8 ,well1 butterflies are a happy choice for decorations6 ,they can be put anywhere1 and they are easy to make--at least ,ruth says so4 ,you use paper doilies a great deal1 don't you6 ,aren't they expensive8 ,expensive8 ,well1 ,i wish you'd price them6 ,they are so inexpensive that ,i like to use them even for a very informal meal2 they add such a dainty touch1 ,i think4 ,i must write down the recipes for your tuna loaf1 and green peppers stuffed with cauliflower1 and ,russian dressing--and oh1 that wonderful kind of rainbow dessert6 ,bettina1 what was that dessert8 ,marshmallow cream made with gelatine and cream and marshmallows and whites of eggs4 ,i puzzled a long time over a real 'rainbow' dessert1 and finally decided on marshmallow cream with a few variations4 ,come into the kitchen1 where ,i keep my card index1 and ,i'll get all the recipes for you4 ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,potato ,balls 7,four portions7 #d potatoes #a ,c-crumbs #a t-salt #b ,t-egg ,boil potatoes of uniform size with the skins on4 ,when cold1 peel1 roll in crumbs1 to which salt has been added and then the beaten egg and crumbs4 ,deep fry in very hot fat4 ,green ,peppers ,stuffed with ,cauliflower 7,four portions7 #d green peppers #a ,c-cooked cauliflower #a ,c-vegetable sauce #b ,t-crumbs #a ,t-butter1 melted ,cut a thin slice from the stem end of each large green pepper and remove the seeds4 ,parboil ten minutes1 and fill with creamed cauliflower and buttered crumbs4 ,bake until the skins are tender1 basting occasionally with butter and water4 ,marshmallow ,cream 7,four portions7 #b t-granulated gelatin #d ,t-cold milk #b_/c ,c-sugar #a-a_/c ,c-double cream #a t-vanilla extract #a egg white well beaten #a t-lemon extract #a_/d lb4 marshmallows1 cut in one-fourth cubes #d toasted marshmallows #d pecans #d almonds ,soften the gelatin in milk for five minutes1 and dissolve by setting the dish in boiling water4 ,add the sugar4 ,allow the mixture to cool4 ,when it begins to congeal1 add the flavorings4 ,beat in the whipped cream1 and continue beating until it is firm4 ,fold in the egg-white and the marshmallows cut in cubes4 ,when the mixture begins to set1 pile lightly in sherbet cups4 ,place one-half of a toasted marshmallow on the top1 and arrange pecan meats and candied cherries in a conventional design4 ,set aside one hour to cool and harden4 ,bettina colored the mixture with vegetable coloring of a very delicate green4 ,then on the top she placed a teaspoonful of white whipped cream1 then the toasted marshmallow and the different fruits4 ,bettina browned the marshmallows quickly in the oven1 after she had cut them the desired shape4 ,she used cups with handles1 and decorated them with fluffy bows of variegated tulles4 ,to make these bows1 she took strips of each color desired1 one inch wide1 tied them together1 and fluffed them out4 ,she might have gained a real rainbow effect by dividing the marshmallow cream 7when mixed1 but not yet firm7 into three bowls1 and coloring them green1 lavender and pink1 with delicate vegetable colors4 ,then1 having beaten in the whipped cream1 she might have placed in each sherbet cup three layers1 pink1 lavender and green4 ,then1 on the top1 she might have placed the whipped cream4 ,,chapter ,,lix ,,ruth ,,comes ,,to ,,luncheon ,,and here we are1 busily planning ,alice's affairs1 said ,bettina1 when we might be talking of yours1 ,ruth4 ,are you sure1 sure1 sure1 that you don't want any parties1 or showers1 or affairs of any sort8 ,sure1 sure1 sure6 said ,ruth1 emphatically4 ,i may be silly1 ,bettina1 but to me such a fuss beforehand takes something away from the beauty of the wedding6 ,and then there are other reasons4 ,we've had to postpone building till next summer1 and may not be married till the house is done--you know that4 ,so we'll have been engaged a long time4 ,it seems to me that after a long engagement like ours1 it is better to have a simple wedding and no parties4 ,alice's is happening just as ,i always expected that it would--a surprising announcement1 a short engagement1 and many parties1 with an elaborate wedding as the climax6 ,sometimes ,i think that sort would be the kind to have--but you see1 ,bettina1 when you're expecting to be married only once1 you want to have just the kind that seems best to you4 ,and yours will be just right for you1 ,ruth1 said ,bettina1 warmly4 ,you are you1 and ,fred is ,fred1 and ,i can't imagine either of you caring for much excitement4 ,and when you are in your new house---- ,i'm going to have you over at least once a week to just such a dear little luncheon as this6 ,or rather--as much like it as ,i can devise4 ,bettina1 how did you have time to cook such good things8 ,well1 said ,bettina1 ,bob will have these same things for dinner tonight1 with the addition of some cold sliced meat4 ,so now1 ,ruth1 we have a long afternoon before us--to sew and talk6 ,bettina's luncheon consisted of3 ,bettina's ,mexican ,salad ,brown ,bread ,apricot ,preserves ,orange ,cake ,hot ,chocolate ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,bettina's ,mexican ,salad 7,four portions7 #a cucumber diced #b tomatoes cut in one-inch cubes #a ,c-cut celery #a_/d ,c-cooked beets #a ,t-chopped parsley #b ,t-green pepper1 cut fine #a_/c ,c-cottage cheese #a t-salt #b_/c ,c-salad dressing #d lettuce leaves ,mix all the ingredients in order given and serve on lettuce leaves4 ,brown ,bread 7,baked7 7,two loaves7 #b ,c-graham flour #b ,c-white flour #b t-soda #a t-salt #a_/b ,c-molasses #b ,c-sour milk ,mix well the graham flour1 white flour1 soda and salt4 ,add the molasses and sour milk2 mix thoroughly4 ,pour into two well-buttered bread tins1 and bake forty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,orange ,cake 7,sixteen pieces7 #a_/c ,c-butter #a ,c-sugar #b eggs beaten separately ,grated rind of one orange #c t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt #a_/d ,c-orange juice #a_/d ,c-milk #a-b_/c ,c-flour #a_/b t-lemon extract ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and egg-yolks2 mix thoroughly4 ,add the orange rind4 ,add the baking powder1 salt and flour sifted together and then the orange juice and milk4 ,mix1 and beat one minute4 ,add the egg-whites beaten stiffly1 and the lemon extract4 ,bake in two square cake tins fitted with waxed paper for twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,orange ,filling for the ,cake 7,sixteen portions7 #a_/b ,c-sugar #c ,t-flour #a_/h t-salt #a egg yolk ,grated rind of #a_/b an orange #a_/d ,c-water #a_/d ,c-orange juice #a_/b t-lemon juice ,mix the flour1 sugar and salt well2 add slowly the egg-yolk and the grated rind1 the orange juice and water4 ,cook slowly over hot water for ten minutes1 or until thick enough to spread4 ,add the lemon juice or lemon extract4 ,spread on one layer of cake4 ,place the other layer carefully on the top and spread ,quick ,cake ,icing over the top and sides of the cake4 ,,october4 ,oh1 hazy month of glowing trees1-- ,and colors rich to charm our eyes6 ,yet--not less fair than all of these ,are ,mother's fragrant pumpkin pies6 ,illustration ,,chapter ,,lx ,a ,,kitchen ,,shower ,,for ,,alice ,illustration ,,did you want me for something1 ,mary8 asked ,alice at the door4 ,mother said you had telephoned4 ,come in6 ,come in6 cried ten girls at once1 while ,bettina whispered to ,ruth3 ,thank goodness1 she's come6 ,the muffins are all but done6 ,what in the world6 said ,alice4 ,a party for you6 ,and ,i'm wearing my old suit6 ,we caught you this time1 but never mind4 ,come in1 and take off your things4 ,as soon as ,alice reappeared in the living room1 a small table was drawn up before the open fire4 ,two girls appeared1 wearing gingham aprons and carrying overflowing market baskets4 ,this is a kitchen shower for you1 ,alice1 ,ruth explained somewhat ceremoniously4 ,but if you are willing1 we will use the utensils in serving the luncheon and afterwards present them to you4 ,may we unpack the baskets8 ,do1 said ,alice1 laughing4 ,from the larger basket1 ,ruth removed twelve white enamelled plates of different sizes 7suitable for holding supplies in the refrigerator71 and twelve cross-barred tea towels4 ,the latter she passed around to be used as napkins1 and ,mary distributed the plates4 ,on the small serving table before the fire1 a white muslin table cover was placed4 ,as she unfolded it1 ,ruth read from the attached card3 ,if breakfast you should chance to eat ,upon the kitchen table-- ,i'll make it dainty1 fair and neat ,so far as ,i am able4 ,when the steel forks and spoons of various sizes were taken out and passed around1 two glass measuring cups were found to hold loaf sugar wrapped in frilled paper4 ,upon one of these ,ruth read3 ,please eat us all1 but let your sweet ,sweet hours be duly treasured1 ,for we belie the worldly eye-- ,true sweetness can't be measured4 ,a glass rolling-pin filled with stick candy came next1 and its sentiments read1 and meanwhile the girls had begun to read aloud the advice pinned upon the tea-towels1 such as3 ,no matter what his whims and wishes-- ,just tell him he must wipe the dishes6 and ,but if he breaks a cup or plate1 ,just throw the pieces at him straight4 ,what vindictive dish-towels6 said ,alice4 ,they're not a bit sentimental6 ,when the contents had been removed and all the verses read1 the large basket was presented to ,alice1 who read from its handle3 ,to market1 to market1 to buy your supplies6 ,you'll go there in person1 if careful and wise4 ,i will1 ,mr4 ,basket1 with you over my arm6 answered ,alice4 ,meanwhile the girls had carried in the salad in an earthenware mixing-bowl1 the muffins heaped high in a small basket with a dainty dustcloth over them1 the coffee in a large enamelled pitcher1 and the molasses puffs wrapped in frilled paper in a basket suitable for holding supplies4 ,bettina's apples were arranged in two flat enamelled pans4 ,all the food was served informally from the small table1 and the merriment grew as the luncheon progressed4 ,i wish that all the meals ,harry and ,i have together might be as jolly as this one6 ,i'm sure ,i should be glad to eat always from kitchen dishes1 if that is what makes the fun1 said ,alice4 ,at the kitchen shower1 the luncheon was as follows3 ,bettina's ,potato ,salad ,bettina's ,spiced ,beets ,twin ,mountain ,muffins ,currant ,jelly ,molasses ,puffs ,bettina's ,apples ,coffee ,stick ,candy ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,bettina's ,potato ,salad 7,twelve portions7 #c ,c-cold boiled potatoes1 diced #a ,c-diced celery #a_/b ,c-diced hard-cooked egg #a_/d ,c-diced sweet pickles #c ,t-diced pimento #b t-salt #a ,t-chopped onion #a ,c-salad dressing #ab lettuce leaves ,mix all the ingredients in the order named4 ,serve the salad very cold on crisp lettuce leaves4 ,bettina's ,spiced ,beets 7,twelve portions7 #e large1 cooked beets1 sliced #a_/b ,c-vinegar #a ,t-,c sugar #f cloves #a t-salt #a_/h t-pepper ,heat the vinegar1 add the cloves1 sugar1 salt and pepper4 ,pour over the beets1 cut in one-third inch slices4 ,allow to stand one hour before serving4 ,molasses ,puffs 7,twelve portions7 #c_/d ,c-molasses #c_/d ,c-sugar #a_/b ,c-hot water #a_/c ,c-butter and lard 7melted7 #a egg1 well beaten #b t-ginger #a t-cinnamon #b t-soda #c ,c-flour ,mix the molasses and sugar4 ,add the hot water and fat4 ,beat well1 add the egg and mix thoroughly4 ,sift the ginger1 cinnamon1 flour and soda together1 and add to the rest of the ingredients1 mixing well4 ,fill well-buttered muffin pans three-fourths full4 ,bake in a moderate oven for twenty-five minutes4 ,ice with ,c sugar icing4 ,icing #b egg-whites beaten stiffly #b ,c-,c sugar #a_/b ,c-water #a_/b t-vanilla ,cook the sugar and water together until it clicks when a little is dropped into cold water4 ,pour the syrup slowly over the stiffly beaten egg whites4 ,beat vigorously until cool and creamy4 ,add the vanilla and spread on the cakes4 ,if the icing gets hard before it is cool1 add two tablespoons of water and continue beating4 ,the secret of good icing is steady1 constant beating4 ,bettina's ,apples 7,twelve portions7 #ab apples #c ,c-,c sugar #b ,c-water #a_/d t-cinnamon #a_/b t-vanilla #ah marshmallows #a ,t-butter ,wash1 peel and core the apples4 ,place in a broad flat pan in which the sugar and water have been thoroughly mixed4 ,cook the apples1 turning often until tender1 remove from the syrup and place in a serving dish4 ,fill the center with one-half a marshmallow4 ,add the cinnamon and butter to the syrup and cook five minutes or until it thickens4 ,pour over and around the apples4 ,decorate with a marshmallow cut into fourths4 ,serve warm4 ,,chapter ,,lxi ,a ,,rainy ,,night ,,meal ,,why1 ,bob1 ,i thought you'd be miles away by this time6 cried ,bettina1 as ,bob came into the house at the usual time one evening4 ,they called off our trip on account of the weather4 ,and ,i supposed you'd be at your mother's6 ,it was raining so that ,i decided to build a cozy little fire in the fireplace and stay at home4 ,well1 ,i'm glad you're here6 ,i was expecting to come home to a cold1 dark house1 and this is much more cheerful4 ,and ,i expected not to see you till midnight1 so ,i'm well suited too6 ,but1 ,bobby1 you mustn't complain if ,i give you a 'pick-up meal4' ,i expected to eat only a lunch myself4 ,i don't care what you give me1 just so it's hot4 ,my walk through the rain has given me an appetite4 ,i'll help you get supper and wash the dishes1 ,bettina1 and then afterward we'll pop corn and toast marshmallows by the fire4 ,what do you say8 ,fine1 ,bob6 ,i cooked some celery today--just a little--and ,i think ,i'll fix 'celery au gratin' for you4 ,the cooky-jar is full of rocks---- ,a full cooky-jar6 ,bettina1 that ought to be the symbol of our happy home4 ,may it always be full6 ,you're altogether too oratorical for a staid married man1 ,bob4 ,well1 as ,i was saying1 here is apple sauce1 and ,i'll soon have some emergency biscuit stirred up4 ,then with scrambled eggs---- ,hurry1 ,bettina6 ,my appetite grows with every dish you mention6 ,they had a meal of3 ,scrambled ,eggs ,celery au ,gratin ,emergency ,biscuit ,fresh ,apple ,sauce ,rocks ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,scrambled ,eggs 7,two portions7 #c eggs #e ,t-milk #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-paprika #a ,t-butter ,beat the eggs slightly2 add milk1 salt and paprika4 ,melt the butter in a frying pan or omelet pan4 ,when hot1 add the egg mixture1 and cook slowly1 scraping from bottom and sides of the pan when mixture first sets4 ,cook until creamy1 or longer if preferred4 ,if desired1 the egg may be constantly scrambled with a fork while cooking4 ,turn into a hot dish and serve at once4 ,celery au ,gratin 7,two portions7 #a ,c-cooked diced celery #a ,t-butter #a ,t-flour #a_/b ,c-milk and celery stock #c ,t-grated cheese #a_/h t-paprika #a_/d t-salt ,cook the celery in a small amount of water at a low temperature1 as too fast boiling makes it tough4 ,simmer until tender4 ,melt the butter1 add the flour and blend well4 ,add the milk and stock1 pepper and salt4 ,add the cheese4 ,allow to cook until it is the consistency of a thin vegetable white sauce4 ,add the celery4 ,place in a hot oven for fifteen minutes4 7,bettina uses a part of the water in which the celery is simmered to make up the cup of combined milk and celery stock4 ,the remainder of the celery stock she saves for soup47 ,rocks 7,two dozen7 #a-a_/b ,c-brown sugar #b_/c ,c-butter #b eggs #a t-cinnamon #a_/d t-ground cloves #a_/d t-salt #b-a_/b ,c-flour #a t-soda #a-a_/b ,c-chopped nut meats and raisins #a t-vanilla ,cream the butter1 add the sugar1 and cream the mixture4 ,add the eggs1 well beaten1 and the remaining dry ingredients 7except nuts and raisins7 sifted together4 ,mix well4 ,add the nut meats and chopped raisins1 and vanilla4 ,the mixture should be very stiff4 ,drop from a spoon onto flat buttered pans or preferably onto a buttered baking sheet4 ,bake about twelve minutes in a moderate oven4 7,bettina keeps rocks in a stone jar1 and finds that they keep well1 and are really better when a day old47 ,,chapter ,,lxii ,,alice ,,gives ,a ,,luncheon ,,these are the first baking powder biscuits ,i have ever made for company1 said ,alice1 but ,i knew that ,i must begin some time4 ,mother has gone out to spend the day2 ,i persuaded her that my efforts to serve a luncheon would upset her nervous system completely4 ,just think1 girls6 ,you are at my mercy--for ,i have prepared this humble repast with my own useless hands6 ,shame on you1 ,alice6 ,don't pretend to be so humble4 ,you do everything so easily that ,i'll not be surprised to see you papering your own house and acting as your own plumber and doing every other hard thing4 ,a useless butterfly like you who turns out to be so competent after all is the despair of all us plodders who have always plodded and always will6 ,and ,ruth sighed4 ,never mind1 ,ruthie1 said ,bettina4 ,i've eaten a mighty fine luncheon that you cooked yourself--four or five courses1 if ,i haven't forgotten6 ,yes1 and ,i worried every minute during that day6 ,we all do at first1 except maybe ,alice6 ,why worry8 said ,alice4 7,seems to me ,i've heard that expression before47 ,you girls won't die if the biscuits do fail--,i'll give you bread4 ,harry and ,i are going to laugh at our own mistakes--and enjoy them4 ,isn't that a good philosophy8 ,but1 girls1 to get down to biscuits4 ,i want to ask you--one and all--collectively and individually1 to be in my wedding party4 ,with the addition of ,sister1 who isn't here4 ,she and ,bettina will be the matrons of honor4 ,will you8 ,will we6 they all cried with enthusiasm4 ,the luncheon menu was as follows3 ,salmon ,salad ,green ,beans ,butter ,sauce ,baking-powder ,biscuits ,watermelon ,pickles ,cream ,puffs ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,salmon ,salad 7,six portions7 #a ,c-salmon #a ,c-diced celery #a_/d ,c-sweet pickles1 cut fine #a t-salt #c hard-cooked eggs1 cut fine #a ,c-salad dressing ,break the salmon apart carefully with a silver fork1 add the diced celery1 sweet pickles1 salt and hard-cooked eggs4 ,mix together well1 and add the salad dressing4 ,arrange on lettuce leaves in a salad bowl1 garnish with hard-cooked eggs to represent daisies1 and pickles cut in strips4 ,serve very cold4 7,to represent daisies1 cut the whites of each hard-cooked egg in six long petals4 ,arrange these on the salad4 ,cut the yolks in half1 and place in the center--round side out4 ,arrange the pickle to represent stem and leaves47 ,green ,beans1 ,butter ,sauce 7,six portions7 #b ,c-green beans 7canned7 #a ,t-water #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #c ,t-butter ,remove beans from the can and rinse with cold water4 ,add water1 salt1 paprika and butter4 ,cook over a moderate fire for three minutes4 ,serve4 ,cream ,puffs 7,twelve ,puffs7 #a ,c-boiling water #a_/b ,c-butter #a_/d t-salt #a ,c-flour #c eggs ,place the water and butter in a sauce pan4 ,heat to the boiling point1 then add the flour1 all at once1 and stir till smooth4 ,cook till the paste comes away from the sides of the pan4 7,a very short time47 ,remove from fire1 and when cold1 add the unbeaten eggs1 one at a time1 beating thoroughly after each egg is added4 7,the mixture should be stiff enough to hold its shape without spreading47 ,chill the paste by placing in the ice-box and then drop by tablespoonsful on a buttered sheet4 ,bake thirty-five minutes in a hot oven4 ,when cold1 make an opening in the side of each and fill with cream filling4 ,cream ,filling 7,twelve portions7 #a ,c-milk #a_/b ,c-sugar #a_/d t-salt #d ,t-cornstarch #a ,t-flour #a egg #a t-butter #a_/b t-vanilla ,mix the sugar1 salt1 cornstarch and flour4 ,gradually add the milk and egg4 ,cook until very thick1 in a double boiler4 ,add the butter and vanilla4 ,beat one minute4 ,cool before using4 ,,chapter ,,lxiii ,,motoring ,,with ,,the ,,dixons ,,not through dinner yet8 exclaimed the ,dixons at the door4 ,may we sit down and wait8 ,it's a beautiful evening1 and we've come to get you to take a long drive with us4 ,fine1 said ,bob4 ,come out to the dining-room and talk till we're through4 ,and then ,i'll help ,bettina clear off the table1 said ,charlotte4 ,well1 people1 it looks like a good dinner1 and ,sherlock ,holmes deduces1 moreover1 that you had roast lamb yesterday for your ,sunday dinner4 ,you might also deduce that we had baked potatoes1 from which these creamed ones are made1 laughed ,bettina4 ,nothing else to guess at1 except that part of a cabbage made cold slaw yesterday and escalloped cabbage today4 ,and my dessert1 while simple1 has no secret past1 she added as she removed the first course4 ,a plain and simple custard1 that's all4 ,suits me1 said ,bob1 heartily1 especially when it's cold like this4 ,by the way1 ,bettina1 said ,charlotte1 did you ever get rid of those black ants you were telling me about8 ,yes1 ,i've never seen one since4 ,well1 you know how worried ,i was about the little red ones that bothered me4 ,aunt ,isabel1 in a letter1 gave me a remedy that has worked like magic4 ,aunt ,isabel has her uses1 after all1 teased ,frank4 ,i should say she has6 ,she knows all about housekeeping1 from ,a to ,z6 ,her remedy sounds queer1 but ,i can vouch for its efficacy1 so if anyone ever asks you what to do for red ants1 you tell them this1 ,bettina4 ,i took some covers from baking powder cans1 and some ,mason jar covers1 and some pie tins1 and chalked the sides well with common school crayon4 ,then ,i set them on the pantry shelves to hold dishes of whatever kinds of food the ants liked4 ,the ants never climbed over those chalked covers and soon they had all disappeared4 ,i don't have to use the chalked tins any more1 but if ,i ever see a red ant in my pantry again1 ,i'll get out the chalk4 ,couldn't you make a heavy chalk mark on the shelf paper around the dish of food8 asked ,bob4 ,i tried that1 but it didn't do any good4 ,but the other way worked beautifully4 ,i'm glad to know about it1 said ,bettina4 ,well1 ,bob1 are you ready8 ,it will take only a few minutes to carry out the dishes and pile them up4 ,i'm sorry we've kept you people waiting4 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,cold ,sliced ,lamb ,creamed ,potatoes ,chili ,sauce ,escalloped ,cabbage ,bread ,butter ,baked ,custard ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,escalloped ,cabbage 7,two portions7 #a ,c-cooked cabbage #a ,t-butter #a ,t-flour #a_/d t-salt #a_/b ,c-milk #b ,t-fresh bread crumbs #a ,t-melted butter ,melt the butter1 add the flour and salt1 and mix well4 ,slowly pour over the milk and cook until creamy4 ,add the cabbage4 ,pour into a buttered baking dish4 ,add bread crumbs to melted butter1 and place the buttered crumbs on the cabbage4 ,bake in a moderate oven for fifteen minutes1 or until the crumbs are browned4 ,chili ,sauce 7,one and one-half pints7 #ab large1 ripe tomatoes #c green peppers #b onions #b ,t-salt #b ,t-sugar #a ,t-ground cinnamon #c ,c-vinegar ,peel the tomatoes and onions1 and chop separately very fine4 ,chop the pepper also1 and add the salt1 sugar and cinnamon4 ,mix all the ingredients together and add the vinegar4 ,cook one and one-half hours over a moderate fire1 stirring sufficiently to prevent sticking4 ,bottle1 and when cool1 seal with paraffin4 ,cup ,custard 7,three portions7 #b eggs #b ,c-milk #d ,t-sugar #a_/h t-salt ,a few gratings of nutmeg #a_/d t-vanilla ,beat the eggs slightly1 add the sugar and milk slowly4 ,add salt and flavoring4 ,stir well4 ,pour into well-buttered cups4 ,sprinkle the nutmeg gratings on the top4 ,set the cups in a pan of hot water and bake in a moderate oven until a knife comes out clean upon piercing the custard 7about thirty-five minutes74 ,do not allow the water in the pan to boil4 ,serve the custard cold1 removing from the cups just before ready to serve4 ,the custards may be served in cups4 ,,chapter ,,lxiv ,,ruth ,,makes ,,baking ,,powder ,,biscuits ,,oh1 ,ruth6 called ,bettina from her door to ,ruth1 who was walking past4 ,come in and stay to dinner6 ,my dear1 ,i'd love to1 but---- ,i'm going to have baking powder biscuits1 and ,i remember that you were longing to learn how to make them4 ,oh1 ,bettina6 ,would you really show me8 ,i'll simply have to come1 then4 ,i hesitated because ,aunt ,martha is here1 but ,i know she'll excuse me for one evening4 ,what time is it8 ,five8 ,i'll take these packages home and be back in fifteen minutes6 ,when ,ruth returned she found ,bettina in her kitchen with all of the ingredients for the biscuits set out on the table4 ,perhaps two cups of flour will make too many for three people1 she said1 but ,bob has a good-sized appetite these crisp fall days1 and he's fond of biscuits with jelly4 ,now1 ,ruth1 you can get to work6 ,sift the flour1 baking powder and salt together1 and then cut the lard in this way with this knife4 4 4 4 ,fine6 ,now add the milk very slowly--perhaps it will take a little more than two-thirds of a cup1 it all depends on the flour4 ,there6 ,now pat the dough into shape on this floured board1 and then you can cut the biscuits out with this little cutter4 ,yes1 about three-fourths of an inch thick4 ,ruth1 those look fine6 ,we'll wait a little while to bake them1 they're better perfectly fresh4 ,set them out in the cold1 there1 until ,i have fixed the macaroni1 and they can pop into the oven at the same time4 ,that was so easy1 ,bettina4 ,i do hope those biscuits will be good6 ,the dinner consisted of3 ,lamb ,chops ,macaroni and ,cheese ,sliced ,tomatoes ,baking ,powder ,biscuits ,jelly ,apple ,tapioca ,pudding ,cream ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,macaroni and ,cheese 7,three portions7 #a_/b ,c-macaroni1 broken in pieces #a qt4 water #a t-salt #b ,t-butter #d ,t-cheese1 cut in small pieces #a-a_/b ,c-milk #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #c ,t-flour ,cook the macaroni in the boiling salted water until tender4 7,about fifteen minutes47 ,drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water4 ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and pepper4 ,gradually add the milk and cheese4 ,cook three minutes4 ,add the macaroni4 ,mix well1 and pour into a well-buttered baking dish4 ,place in a moderate oven and cook twenty minutes4 ,baking-powder ,biscuits 7,fifteen biscuits7 #b ,c-flour #d t-baking powder #a_/b t-salt #c ,t-lard #b_/c ,c-milk ,mix the flour1 baking powder and salt1 and cut in the fat with a knife4 ,slowly add the milk4 7,more or less may be required1 as it depends on the flour47 ,pat into shape three-fourths of an inch thick4 ,cut with a cutter1 place side by side on a tin pan4 ,bake in a hot oven twelve to fifteen minutes4 ,apple ,tapioca 7,three portions7 #f ,t-pearl tapioca #a_/d ,c-cold water #a-a_/b ,c-boiling water #a_/c t-salt #c ,t-sugar #a ,c-sweetened apple sauce #a_/b t-vanilla ,soak the pearl tapioca in the cold water for ten minutes in the upper part of the double boiler4 ,add the boiling water1 salt and sugar4 ,cook in the double boiler until transparent4 ,add one cup of apple sauce and the vanilla4 ,mix well4 ,serve either hot or cold4 ,,chapter ,,lxv ,,plans ,,for ,,the ,,wedding ,,oh1 ,bob1 ,i can hardly wait to tell you all of ,alice's wonderful plans1 said ,bettina4 ,don't wait1 then4 7,say1 these are my favorite potatoes1 all right67 ,well1 what about the wedding8 ,all the gowns are being made1 ,i suppose8 ,yes1 indeed4 ,you know the four bridesmaids are to wear lavender maline over lavender taffeta1 very fluffy and short1--can you picture them in your mind1 ,bob8 ,not exactly1 but then1 go on4 ,well1 they're nearly finished4 ,i saw them today1 and they're lovely4 ,the girls are to carry lavender maline muffs1 too--the round kind with fluffy bows at each end1 and little pink rosebuds around the hand1 you know4 ,then a corsage bouquet of violets with a pink rose in the center will be pinned on each muff4 ,the bridesmaids will also wear lavender maline hats1 with fluffy tarn o' shanter crowns and pink rosebuds around them4 ,is that what you'll wear8 ,no1 ,lillian and ,i are the matrons of honor1 and we will be all in white1 with white muffs1 and corsage bouquets of pink roses on them4 ,won't that be lovely8 ,i don't know yet whether ,lillian's little ,elizabeth1 who will scatter rose petals from a fluffy long-handled basket1 is to wear pink or white4 ,oh1 ,i wish you might have seen the girls this afternoon6 ,we tried on our dresses and planned the hats and muffs4 ,i shall begin my muff this evening2 won't that be exciting8 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,pork ,chops ,bettina's ,potatoes ,date ,bread ,butter ,head ,lettuce ,french ,dressing ,chocolate ,sponge ,cake ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,bettina's ,potatoes 7,two portions7 #a ,c-cold cooked potatoes diced #a ,t-butter #a-a_/b ,t-flour #a ,t-pimento1 cut up #a piece of soft cheese--a #a-;inch cube #a_/b t-salt ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 cheese and salt4 ,mix well1 and add the milk gradually4 ,cook until thick and creamy4 ,add the pimento and potatoes4 ,serve hot4 7,bob considers this dish superfine47 ,date ,nut ,bread 7,twelve pieces7 #a ,c-graham flour #a ,c-white flour #a_/b ,c-,c sugar #a t-salt #d ,t-nut meats #c ,t-chopped dates #c t-baking powder #a ,c-milk ,mix the ingredients in the order given4 ,place in a well-buttered bread pan1 and bake in a moderate oven for thirty-five minutes4 ,chocolate ,sponge ,cake 7,fourteen cakes7 #e ,t-butter #d ,t-cocoa #a egg #a_/h ,c-sugar #a t-cinnamon #a_/d t-cloves #a ,c-flour #c t-baking powder #a_/b ,c-cold water #a_/b t-vanilla ,cream the butter1 add the sugar4 ,stir in the egg and beat well4 ,add the cinnamon1 cloves1 baking powder1 cocoa1 flour1 vanilla and water4 ,beat vigorously for two minutes4 ,bake in well-buttered gem pans for eighteen minutes4 ,serve warm if desired4 ,,chapter ,,lxvi ,a ,,guest ,,to ,a ,,dinner ,,of ,,left-,,overs ,,aha1 ,i've found you out6 ,bettina heard a laughing voice shout as she hurried up the steps4 ,why1 ,jack1 when did you come to town8 ,this afternoon4 ,went to ,bob's office the very first thing1 and he insisted on bringing me home with him to dinner4 ,i told him it might 'put you out1' but he spent the time it took to come home assuring me that you were always waiting for company--kept a light ever burning in the window for them and all that4 ,he said that ,i'd see1--that you'd be on the doorstep waiting for us6 ,and after all that--you weren't here6 said ,bob reproachfully4 ,i'm just as sorry as ,i can be not to live up to ,bob's picture of me1 said ,bettina4 ,i generally am waiting for ,bob1--almost on the doorstep if not quite4 ,but this afternoon ,i've been to a shower for ,alice1--do you remember ,alice1 ,jack8 ,very well4 ,the gay dark-eyed one4 ,you don't mean to say that she's found a man who's lively enough to suit her8 ,well1 she seems to be suited1 all right4 ,but ,i must fly into an apron if you boys are to get any dinner within a half-hour4 ,jack1 you'll have to pardon me if after all of ,bob's eloquence ,i give you a meal of left-overs---- ,don't apologize to a bachelor1 ,bettina4 ,he probably won't know left-overs from the real thing1 said ,bob4 ,bachelors are said to be the most critical of all1 she answered4 ,but ,i'll do my little best to please4 ,that night ,bettina served3 ,roast ,beef ,pie ,bread ,butter ,sliced ,tomatoes with ,salad ,dressing ,marble ,cake ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,roast ,beef ,pie 7,three portions7 #b ,c-chopped cold roast beef #a ,c-gravy #a ,c-cold diced potatoes 7cooked7 #b ,t-chopped onion #a ,c-flour #b t-baking powder #b t-lard #a_/h t-salt #f ,t-milk ,mix the beef1 gravy1 potato and onion4 ,place in a shallow buttered baking dish4 ,make a biscuit dough by cutting the lard into the flour1 which has been sifted with the baking powder1 and salt1 and gradually adding the milk4 ,pat the dough into shape and arrange carefully on top of the meat4 ,make holes in the top to allow the steam to escape4 ,bake in a moderate oven twenty minutes4 ,marble ,cake 7,fourteen slices7 #a ,c-sugar #a_/b ,c-butter ,cream together and divide into two parts1 half for light and half for dark4 ,dark ,part ,to one half add3 #a_/d ,c-molasses #a_/b ,c-milk #b egg-yolks #a ,c-flour #a t-baking powder #a t-powdered cinnamon #a_/b t-powdered cloves #a_/d t-grated nutmeg #a_/b t-vanilla ,mix this together thoroughly and set aside while the light part is being mixed4 ,light ,part ,to the other half of the butter and sugar add3 #a_/b ,c-milk #a ,c-flour #a t-baking powder #a_/b t-vanilla ,whites of two eggs beaten stiff ,put large spoonfuls of light and dark batter1 alternating1 in a loaf cake pan well fitted with waxed paper1 until the pan is two-thirds full4 ,bake thirty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,,chapter ,,lxvii ,a ,,handkerchief ,,shower ,,what a cunning table6 exclaimed four girls in various words and ways4 ,ruth and ,bettina smiled happily to each other1 for they1 too1 had admired the low bowl of purple and yellow pansies in the center1 and the tiny individual vases for a few pansies at each place4 ,the dainty doilies were also attractive1 and ,ruth had darkened the room and lit the small yellow candles on the table4 ,but ,bettina helped with the souffl and the gold hearts1 she said gallantly4 ,did you see her disappear a short time ago8 ,she was baking the cakes4 ,when she suggested refreshments that should be made just before they were served1 ,i was frightened4 ,but when she offered to bake the things1 you may be sure ,i was delighted4 ,at this moment a small figure appeared in the doorway4 ,weady1 ,cousin ,wuth8 ,yes1 dear4 ,in popped little ,marjorie1 ,ruth's cousin1 carrying a huge bouquet of handkerchiefs folded like white roses1 fastened somehow to long stems with green leaves attached1 tied with streaming yellow satin ribbon4 ,making a low bow to ,alice1 she recited in a baby voice3 ,a handkerchief posie to carry each day4 ,we trust they will not come amiss1 ,in fact1 we are sure that no other bouquet ,was ever so useful as this6 ,thank you1 you darling6 said ,alice1 receiving the gift with delight4 ,ruth served3 ,apricot ,souffl ,whipped ,cream ,gold ,hearts ,salted ,peanuts ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,apricot ,souffl 7,soo-,flay7 ,lightened with ,air 7,six portions7 #a_/d lb4 dried apricots #a_/b ,c-sugar #a t-lemon extract or #a t-lemon juice #a_/h t-salt #c eggs #a t-baking powder #a_/d t-vanilla #f candied cherries ,wash the dried apricots and soak for three hours in sufficient water to cover them4 ,cook slowly until tender 7about ten minutes7 in the same water in which they were soaked4 ,press through a colander1 add the sugar and cook until very thick1 stirring constantly to prevent burning4 ,add salt and extract4 ,allow to cool4 ,beat the egg whites until very stiff1 add the baking-powder1 apricots and vanilla4 ,stir just enough to mix4 ,pour into well buttered individual tin or aluminum moulds until two-thirds full4 ,place the moulds in a pan of hot water and bake thirty-five minutes in a slow oven4 ,turn off the fire and allow the pans to remain in a warm place so that they will not fall4 ,when slightly cool1 remove carefully and serve as quickly as possible4 ,place whipped cream and a candied cherry on the top4 ,whipped ,cream 7,six portions7 #a_/b ,c-heavy cream #a t-sugar #a_/d t-vanilla #c drops of lemon extract ,beat the cream until thick1 add the sugar1 vanilla and lemon extract4 ,place in a cool place until used4 ,gold ,hearts 7,twelve ,hearts7 #d ,t-butter #a_/b ,c-sugar #c egg-yolks #a ,t-water #a_/d ,c-milk #g_/h ,c-flour #a t-lemon extract #a t-baking-powder #a_/h t-salt ,cream the butter1 add the sugar1 and mix well4 ,add the egg yolks1 beaten well1 and the water1 milk1 flour1 baking-powder1 lemon extract and salt4 ,beat for two minutes4 ,pour into a large flat pan prepared with waxed paper4 ,the batter should be three-fourths of an inch thick in the pan4 ,bake twelve minutes in a moderate oven4 ,remove the paper1 and cut when cool with a heart-shaped cooky cutter4 ,wet the cutter with water before using1 as this assures even edges4 ,keep in a moist place until ready to serve4 ,salted ,almonds 7,six portions7 #a_/d lb4 almonds 7shelled7 #a qt4 boiling water #a t-salt #c ,t-olive oil ,allow the almonds to stand in boiling water in a covered utensil for fifteen minutes4 ,rinse off with hot water and place in a colander4 ,remove the skins4 ,place oil in a frying-pan when hot1 add nuts4 ,stir constantly over a moderate fire for fifteen minutes4 ,pour into a clean cloth4 ,rub off any oil which has remained on the almonds4 ,sprinkle salt over the nuts while warm4 ,when thoroughly cooled1 place the almonds in a covered tin can until ready to serve4 ,,chapter ,,lxviii ,,just ,,the ,,two ,,of ,,them ,,it seems good to be alone this evening1 doesn't it1 ,bettina8 said ,bob1 as they sat down to dinner4 ,or are you growing so accustomed to gaiety lately that a dinner for two is a bore8 ,bob6 said ,bettina reproachfully4 ,if ,i thought you really believed that ,i was ever bored by a dinner for the two of us1--well1 ,i'd never be in a wedding party again6 ,alice likes excitement1 and ,i suppose that next week will be very gay1 but after the wedding ,i hope that you and ,i can have a quiet winter1 with just invitations enough to keep us from becoming too stupid4 ,but tell me what the wedding will be like4 ,is it all planned down to the last detail8 ,i suppose it is1 although ,harry doesn't seem to have any idea what it is to be4 ,poor ,harry1 he seems to be left out of most of the showers and parties so far4 ,don't pity him2 he wouldn't go if he could4 ,i'm just wondering what they'll do after the wedding4 ,will ,alice go and ,harry stay at home8 ,or1 will he be obliging and force himself to go1 too8 ,i don't know1 ,i'm sure4 ,alice is so full of life that ,i don't see how she can settle down and never go anywhere1 as ,harry would have her4 ,but time will tell4 ,perhaps they'll compromise4 ,meanwhile1 we must plan some sort of a shower or prenuptial party that ,harry can enjoy1 too4 ,one with the men included1 ,i mean4 ,of course1 ,i know he hates parties1 but ,i think he would really like a very jolly informal one with just a few friends6 ,the dinner for two consisted of3 ,cold ,sliced ,lamb ,baked ,potatoes ,creamed ,carrots and ,peas ,bread ,butter ,apple ,dumplings ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,creamed ,carrots and ,peas 7,three portions7 #a_/b ,c-cooked1 diced carrots #a_/b ,c-peas #a_/b t-salt #a ,t-butter #a ,t-flour #a_/b ,c-milk ,melt the butter1 add the flour and salt1 gradually add the milk4 ,cook two minutes4 ,add the peas and carrots4 ,serve very hot4 ,apple ,dumpling 7,three portions7 #a_/b ,c-flour #a t-baking powder #a_/h t-salt #d ,t-sugar #a ,t-lard #b ,t-milk #b apples #a_/b t-cinnamon ,mix the flour1 baking-powder and salt1 cut in the lard with a knife4 ,add the liquid1 mixing to a soft dough4 ,roll on a well floured board to one-fourth of an inch in thickness4 ,wash1 pare and quarter the apples4 ,sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon4 ,cut the dough in five inch squares2 place two quarters of apple in the center of a square2 moisten the edges of the dough with water and bring the four corners together around the apple4 ,place in a tin pan and bake in a moderate oven until the apples are soft4 7,about thirty minutes47 ,serve warm with cream4 ,,chapter ,,lxix ,a ,,luncheon ,,in ,,the ,,country ,,oh1 ,charlotte1 ,i've just come from the loveliest luncheon1 said ,bettina1 coming face to face with ,mrs4 ,dixon in front of her own home4 ,you have8 ,another for ,alice8 ,no1 this was in the country--on the interurban1 at ,cousin ,kate's4 ,frances1 her daughter1 who was married last spring1 has come home on a visit1 and ,cousin ,kate was entertaining for her4 ,tell me about it6 ,oh1 it was just an informal luncheon1 but ,i couldn't help thinking how delicious everything was1 and at the same time inexpensive4 ,in fact1 ,i wrote down several of ,cousin ,kate's recipes after the guests had gone1 and ,i'm sure that there aren't many such inexpensive luncheons that are also so good4 ,you must let me have some of the recipes4 ,of course ,i will4 ,come in now1 and copy them4 ,i can't possibly1 ,bettina4 ,as it is1 ,i'm afraid that ,frank will be home before ,i am4 ,it's almost six o'clock now4 ,is it8 ,then ,i must hurry in and start dinner2 ,i want to make some muffins4 ,i hate to have ,bob eat a cold dinner just because ,i've been out in the afternoon2 in fact1 ,i usually spend more time than usual in the morning fixing some dessert that he especially likes1 if ,i'm to be out in the afternoon4 ,good-bye1 ,charlotte6 ,good-bye1 dear6 ,the luncheon menu was as follows3 ,oyster ,cocktail in ,pepper ,cases ,cream of ,celery ,soup ,croutons ,cheese ,timbales ,creamed ,peas ,baked ,apples ,baking-,powder ,biscuit ,green ,bean ,salad ,salted ,wafers ,lemon ,sherbet ,devil's ,food ,white ,icing ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,oyster ,cocktail in ,pepper ,cases 7,six portions7 #f green peppers #a pint oysters #e ,t-tomato catsup #a ,t-lemon juice #a ,t-horseradish #a_/b t-salt #a_/b t-tabasco sauce ,cut the stem end from the sweet green peppers4 ,remove the seeds and allow to stand in iced water4 ,pick over the oysters to remove any shells1 and surround with chipped ice until ready to serve4 ,mix the catsup1 lemon juice1 horse radish1 salt and tabasco sauce4 ,fill each pepper with four oysters1 and put on tablespoon of the mixture on the top4 ,serve very cold4 ,cheese ,timbales 7,six portions7 #a ,t-butter #a ,t-flour #a_/b ,c-milk #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a_/d ,c-fresh1 soft bread crumbs #a_/d ,c-grated ,american cheese #a egg ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and paprika4 ,mix well1 gradually add the milk1 cheese and bread crumbs4 ,cook three minutes1 and then stir in the egg1 well beaten4 ,butter six timbale moulds well4 ,place the cups in a pan of hot water and cook fifteen minutes in a moderate oven4 ,allow to stand three minutes1 and remove from the moulds4 ,serve hot with creamed peas4 ,bettina's ,green ,string ,bean ,salad 7,six portions7 #a ,c-cooked green beans #a_/d ,c-cut celery #a_/d ,c-pimento1 cut fine #a hard-cooked egg1 diced #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a_/b ,c-salad dressing #f pieces of lettuce ,mix thoroughly the beans1 celery1 pimento1 egg1 salt and paprika4 ,add the salad dressing and serve on a piece of crisp lettuce4 ,devil's ,food ,cake 7,twenty-four pieces7 #b ,c-brown sugar #a ,c-milk #a_/b ,c-butter #b eggs #c squares chocolate #b ,c-flour #a t-soda #a t-vanilla ,cream the butter1 add one cup sugar4 ,mix egg yolks1 the other cup sugar1 one-half cup milk and chocolate2 cook two minutes1 stirring constantly4 ,when cool1 add this to the first mixture4 ,add the rest of the milk1 vanilla1 the flour and soda sifted together4 ,beat two minutes4 ,add stiffly beaten egg whites4 ,fill two tin pans prepared with waxed paper1 bake in a moderate oven twenty-five minutes4 ,when cool1 ice with white icing4 ,,chapter ,,lxx ,a ,,pair ,,shower ,,for ,,alice ,,when ,bettina called the girls into the dining-room after several hours spent in hemming dish towels for ,alice1 they exclaimed that the time had passed so quickly4 ,the table was set for twelve1 and the chair at the right of the hostess was gaily decorated with white ribbon and white paper flowers4 ,oh1 for me8 cried ,alice4 ,how important ,i feel6 ,as soon as the girls were seated1 ,ruth rose and placed before the guest of honor a large wicker basket heaped high with packages of all shapes and sizes1 each wrapped in white tissue paper and tied with white ribbon4 ,a card hung from the handle of the basket4 ,i'll read it aloud6 laughed ,alice4 ,dear ,alice1 we have tried to choose ,some gifts for you that come by twos4 ,a few1 perhaps1 you'll often use1 ,while some may comfort and amuse1 ,if you should chance to get the blues1 ,when household cares your mind confuse4 ,this basket1 which our blessing bears1 ,besides the gifts that come in pairs1 ,our friendship and our love declares4 ',twill share your troubles and your cares ,and hold the hose that ,harry wears4 ,so keep them free from holes and tears4 ,goodness6 cried ,alice4 ,the thought of my future cares frightens me6 ,but now ,i must open all the packages6 ,she discovered a salt and pepper shaker1 a pair of guest towels1 a pair of hose1 a sugar bowl and a creamer1 and many other gifts in pairs4 ,it was a long time before the girls could calm down sufficiently to eat the luncheon that ,bettina1 with ,ruth's assistance1 set before them4 ,bettina served3 ,bettina's ,tuna ,salad ,date ,bread ,sandwiches ,salted ,peanuts ,maple ,ice ,cream ,white ,cake with ,maple ,icing ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,tuna ,salad 7,twelve portions7 #b ,c-tuna fish #b ,c-diced celery #c hard-cooked eggs1 diced #c ,t-green pepper1 chopped fine #d ,t-sweet pickle1 chopped fine #d ,t-pimento1 cut fine #b t-salt #a_/b t-paprika #a ,t-lemon juice #a ,c-salad dressing ,mix the tuna1 celery1 eggs1 sweet pickle1 pepper1 salt and paprika with a silver fork4 7,care should always be taken not to mash salads47 ,add the salad dressing2 more than a cup may be necessary4 ,keep very cold1 and serve attractively on a lettuce leaf4 ,salad ,dressing 7,twelve portions7 #d egg-yolks #a_/b ,c-vinegar #a_/b ,c-water #a t-salt #a t-mustard #d ,t-sugar #a_/d t-paprika #b ,t-flour ,beat the egg yolks1 add the vinegar4 ,mix the salt1 mustard1 sugar1 paprika and flour thoroughly4 ,slowly add the water1 taking care not to let the mixture get lumpy4 ,pour into the yolks and vinegar4 ,cook slowly1 stirring constantly until thick and creamy4 ,thin with sour cream or whipped cream4 ,date ,bread 7,eighteen ,sandwiches7 #a ,c-graham flour #b ,c-white flour #c t-baking powder #a_/c ,c-,c sugar #b t-salt #a_/c pound of dates1 cut fine #a-a_/b ,c-milk #a egg ,mix the flour1 baking-powder1 sugar1 salt and dates ground fine4 ,beat the egg with a fork1 and add the milk4 ,pour slowly into the dry ingredients4 ,mix thoroughly and pour into two well-buttered bread pans4 ,allow to stand fifteen minutes and bake forty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,when cold1 cut very thin and spread with butter for sandwiches4 ,date bread is better for sandwiches when one day old4 ,maple ,icing #a-a_/b ,c-maple sugar #a-a_/b ,c-granulated sugar #b_/c ,c-milk #a t-butter #a_/h t-cream of tartar ,cook all the ingredients together until a soft ball is formed when a little is dropped into cold water4 ,beat until creamy enough to pour on the cake4 ,salted ,peanuts 7,twelve portions7 #b_/c lb4 peanuts 7shelled7 #d ,t-olive oil #b t-salt ,cover the peanuts with boiling water2 allow to stand for fifteen minutes4 ,place one-third of the amount in a strainer 7allowing remainder to stay in water7 and remove the skins4 ,prepare all the peanuts the same way4 ,place two tablespoons of oil in the frying pan1 when hot add the peanuts2 stir constantly with a fork and cook over a moderate fire fifteen minutes4 ,when brown remove the nuts1 add another tablespoon of oil and another third of the peanuts1 continue until all the nuts are cooked4 ,add the salt4 ,lard may be used in place of oil1 but the latter makes the nuts taste and brown better4 ,,chapter ,,lxxi ,,bob ,,makes ,,popcorn ,,balls ,,oh1 ,i forgot to tell you1 ,bettina1 said ,bob at the dinner table1 the ,dixons are coming over this evening4 ,frank asked me if we would be at home4 ,i'm so glad they're coming1 said ,bettina4 ,i haven't seen ,charlotte for several weeks2 ,i have been so busy with the affairs we girls have been giving for ,alice4 ,but ,i wish ,i had known this afternoon that they were coming4 ,i'd like to celebrate with a little supper1 but ,i haven't a single thing in the house that is suitable4 ,there's the cider that ,uncle ,john brought us1 suggested ,bob4 ,yes1 said ,bettina1 we might have cider4 ,but what else8 ,i'll tell you1 said ,bob1 ,i'll make some popcorn balls4 ,i've made them before1 and ,i know exactly how4 ,i'll help1 said ,bettina4 ,no1 ,i won't need you at all2 ,i'm the chef4 ,well1 ,bobbie1 at least you'll let me look on4 ,may ,i be washing the dishes at the same time8 ,yes1 ,i'll permit that4 ,these are going to be champion popcorn balls1 ,i can tell you1 ,bettina--as big as pumpkins6 ,we'll serve them in that large flat wicker basket1 and ,i'm sure they'll look and taste delicious4 ,but we must hurry1 ,bob2 it's after seven now6 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,broiled ,ham ,mashed ,potatoes ,chili ,sauce ,creamed ,onions ,hot ,scones ,prune ,blanc ,mange with ,cream ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,broiled ,ham 7,four portions7 #a lb4 ham #b ,c-milk ,soak a one-half inch slice of ham in one cup of lukewarm milk for half an hour4 ,drain and wipe dry4 ,place in a hot tin pan and cook for five minutes directly under the flame1 turning frequently to prevent burning4 ,scones 7,fourteen scones7 #b ,c-flour #d t-baking powder #a_/c t-salt #b ,t-lard #a egg #b_/c ,c-milk #a ,t-,c sugar #a_/b t-cinnamon ,mix the flour1 baking-powder and salt4 ,cut in the lard with a knife1 add all but one teaspoonful of the beaten egg1 then add the milk gradually4 ,mix with a knife into a soft dough4 ,pat into a square shape one-half inch thick4 ,brush over the top with one teaspoonful of egg and sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon 7mixed thoroughly74 ,cut into one and one-half inch squares4 ,place in a tin pan and bake twelve minutes in a hot oven4 ,prune ,blanc ,mange 7,four portions7 #b ,t-cornstarch #b ,t-sugar #d ,t-cold milk #b_/c ,c-hot milk #a_/d t-salt #a_/b ,c-cooked1 cut prunes #a_/b t-lemon extract #a_/b t-vanilla ,mix the cornstarch1 sugar and salt1 and add the cold milk slowly4 ,gradually add the hot milk4 ,cook in a double boiler for twenty minutes4 ,add the prunes1 lemon extract and vanilla4 ,beat well1 and serve cold with cream4 ,,chapter ,,lxxii ,,and ,,where ,,was ,,the ,,dinner8 ,,hello6 called ,bob at the door one evening4 ,no answer4 ,hello1 ,bettina6 he called again4 ,again the dark house gave forth no reply4 ,feeling1 it must be admitted1 a little out of harmony with a world that allowed weary and hungry husbands to come home to dark and empty houses when the clock said plainly that it was a quarter after six1 ,bob made his way to the kitchen4 ,perhaps ,bettina had left his dinner there for him2 perhaps she had been called away1 or perhaps1 even1 she had rushed out on some errand after dinner preparations were begun4 ,the kitchen1 however1 was so immaculate as to seem distinctly forbidding to a hungry man whose appetite was growing keener every minute4 ,and he had been thinking all the way home that a hot dinner would taste so good6 ,at that moment a clamor of voices at the door aroused him4 ,you poor old ,bob6 cried ,bettina1 kissing him twice before ,fred and ,ruth without the least embarrassment4 ,have you waited long8 ,it seemed hours1 admitted ,bob4 ,ruth and ,i have been to a tea for ,alice4 ,fred came for her there1 and ,i persuaded them to come home to dinner with me4 ,i'll give you each something to do while ,i stir up a little cottage pudding4 ,then dinner will be ready in half an hour4 ,half an hour8 cried ,bob4 ,but1 ,bettina1 where is the dinner8 ,i didn't see any6 ,in the fireless cooker1 you crazy boy6 ,are you 'most starved8 ,well1 said ,bob1 that cooker was the neatest1 stiffest-looking thing in the kitchen6 ,i didn't dream that it was busily cooking a dinner4 ,say1 ,i'll be glad to see a hot meal again6 ,the dinner consisted of3 ,round ,steak with ,vegetables ,dutch ,cheese ,bread ,plum ,butter ,cottage ,pudding ,vanilla ,sauce ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,round ,steak with ,vegetables 7,six portions7 #b lbs4 round steak #f potatoes #f carrots #f onions #b ,t-flour #b ,t-lard #b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a_/d ,c-water ,pound the flour into the round steak with the edge of a small plate4 ,this breaks the fibers of the meat1 making it more tender4 ,wash and peel the potatoes1 slicing in half lengthwise4 ,scrape the carrots1 and cut into one-half inch slices lengthwise4 ,wash the onions and remove their outside skins4 ,sprinkle the vegetables with one and a half level teaspoons of salt1 and the paprika4 ,add the water1 and place in the bottom of the large fireless cooker utensil4 ,place the lard in a frying pan1 and when hot1 add the meat4 ,brown thoroughly on each side4 ,salt the meat with one-half level teaspoon of salt1 and place in the kettle on top of the vegetables4 ,place the heated disks of the fireless cooker over and under the utensil1 and cook at least one hour in the cooker4 ,cottage ,pudding 7,six portions7 #a-a_/b ,c-flour #c t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt #a_/b ,c-sugar #a egg #a_/b ,c-milk #a_/b t-vanilla #c ,t-melted butter ,mix the flour1 baking powder1 salt and sugar4 ,add the egg1 milk and vanilla1 and beat one minute4 ,add the melted butter1 and pour into a well buttered tin pan4 ,bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,serve warm with vanilla sauce4 ,vanilla ,sauce 7,six portions7 #b_/c ,c-sugar #c ,t-flour #a t-vanilla #a_/b t-lemon extract #a_/d t-salt #a-a_/b ,c-water #a t-butter ,mix the sugar1 flour and salt thoroughly4 ,add the water slowly4 ,boil two minutes4 ,add the vanilla1 lemon extract1 and butter4 ,beat one minute and serve4 ,if too thick1 more water may be added4 ,,chapter ,,lxxiii ,,alice ,,tells ,,her ,,troubles ,,and the minute ,i caught a glimpse of you1 ,bettina1 at the tea this afternoon1 ,i thought1 ',oh1 if ,betty would only ask me to go home with her to a sensible homelike dinner1 with no one there but herself and ,bob----' ,not even ,harry1 ,alice8 ,no1 not even ,harry6 ,i'm so sick and tired of teas and dressmakers and wedding gowns and bridesmaids that ,i'm tired even of ,harry1 too6 ,almost4 ,but1 ,alice1 then why do it all8 ,why have all this fuss and feathers8 ,and ,bettina's knife1 with which she was cutting bread1 came down with a click of vehemence4 ,it has always seemed silly to me--all the worry and bother---- ,but what can ,i do now1 ,bettina8 ,i've started1 and ,i'll have to go through with it6 ,why1 even now1 ,i ought to be home for dinner--mother has several guests--but ,i phoned her that ,i had a headache and was coming here1 where ,i could be quiet4 ,and ,i do have a headache--and no appetite1 and---- ,just wait till you taste this nice brown meat that ,i have in the oven1 ,alice6 ,the trouble with you is that you've been eating silly party food for such a long time4 ,and tonight you are to have a sensible dinner with plain people4 ,plain people8 ,who calls me plain8 interrupted ,bob1 coming in like a tornado4 ,hello1 ,alice6 ,how can you spare any time from all these festivities ,i hear about8 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,rolled ,flank of ,beef with ,bread ,dressing ,browned ,potatoes ,hot ,slaw ,prune ,pudding ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,rolled ,flank of ,beef 7,four portions7 #a lb4 round steak one inch thick #b ,t-flour #a t-salt #b one-inch cubes of suet ,wipe the meat1 trim the edges1 pound on both sides with the edge of a plate to break the tendon4 ,place the dressing 7given below7 on the steak1 roll1 and tie with a cord4 ,roll in the flour and salt4 ,place in a small dripping pan1 put the suet on the top of the meat1 add enough water to cover the bottom of the pan1 and bake in a moderate oven for fifty minutes4 ,baste frequently4 ,bread ,dressing #a ,c-soft bread crumbs #a ,t-melted butter #a t-chopped parsley #a_/b t-chopped onion #a_/h t-celery salt #a_/b t-salt #a_/h t-pepper #b ,t-water ,mix all the ingredients in the order named1 stirring lightly with a fork4 ,place in shape on the meat4 ,care should be taken not to have the dressing soggy or heavy4 ,prune ,pudding 7,four portions7 #a ,c-cooked1 seeded and chopped prunes #c_/d ,c-sugar #a_/d ,c-nut meats1 cut fine #a_/b ,c-milk #a t-vanilla #a_/b t-lemon extract #a_/b ,c-cracker crumbs #a t-baking powder #a_/h t-salt ,mix all the ingredients in the order named4 ,pour into a well-buttered shallow earthenware dish4 ,place the dish in a pan of hot water and bake twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven1 or until the mixture is firm4 ,serve warm4 ,individual amounts may be made in moulds4 ,,chapter ,,lxxiv ,,the ,,dixons ,,come ,,to ,,dinner ,,charlotte1 you must have ,bettina tell you how to cook fish this way1 said ,frank4 ,it's the ,bechamel sauce on it that you like1 ,i suspect1 said ,bettina4 ,and it isn't at all hard to make4 ,i serve it with so many things4 ,we like it with carrots---- ,oh1 is it the very same sauce that you serve with carrots8 said ,charlotte4 ,i can make it1 ,frank4 ,i'll have it for dinner one of these days1 with halibut1 just as ,bettina has served it tonight4 ,there is only one thing to think about especially in making it1 said ,bettina4 ,after you have beaten the egg slightly1 add a very little of the hot liquid to it1 and then pour the mixture into the rest4 ,then cook it a short time1 not long1 as a sauce made with egg sometimes separates4 ,i'll remember1 said ,charlotte4 ,you do have such good meals1 ,bettina4 ,how do you manage it8 ,sometimes ,i can think of the best things to cook1 and other days ,i don't seem to have a bit of imagination6 ,i plan my menu all out a week1 and sometimes two weeks1 ahead1 said ,bettina4 ,it is really quite a complicated process1 as ,i want to have a variety1 as well as inexpensive things that are on the market4 ,of course1 ,i may change my plans in many details1 but ,i keep to the general outline4 ,planning the meals seems simple1 but it really requires a lot of thinking sometimes4 ,excuse me while ,i bring in the dessert4 ,bob1 will you please help me take the plates8 ,the menu that night consisted of3 ,sautd ,halibut ,steak ,bechamel ,sauce ,potato ,cubes ,butter ,sauce ,sliced ,cucumbers and ,onions with ,vinegar ,rolls ,butter ,prune ,whip ,whipped ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,bechamel ,sauce 7,four portions7 #b ,t-butter #b ,t-flour #a-a_/b ,c-milk #a_/c t-salt #a_/h t-paprika #a egg-yolk ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and pepper1 mix well1 and gradually add the milk4 ,cook until it thickens4 7,not as thick as white sauce for vegetables47 ,add the egg yolk4 ,serve immediately4 ,to add egg yolk to the hot liquid1 beat the egg slightly1 add a small portion of the hot liquid slowly and pour it all into the remainder of the hot liquid4 ,cook only a short time1 as the mixture may separate if cooked longer4 ,potato ,cubes 7,four portions7 #b ,c-raw potatoes cut in #c_/d-;inch cubes #a_/b t-salt #d ,c-boiling water ,add the salt to the boiling water1 add the potatoes and boil till tender4 7,about ten minutes47 ,drain and shake over the fire for a moment4 ,add the sauce1 and serve4 ,butter ,sauce 7,four portions7 #b ,t-butter #a ,t-chopped parsley #a t-chopped green pepper #a_/d t-paprika ,mix together1 heat and add to the potatoes4 ,prune ,whip 7,four portions7 #a_/c lb4 prunes #c egg-whites #a ,t-lemon juice #a_/b ,c-sugar ,pick over and wash the prunes1 then soak for several hours in cold water1 enough to cover4 ,cook slowly until soft1 about fifteen minutes4 ,rub through a strainer4 ,add sugar and lemon juice and cook five minutes2 the mixture should be the consistency of marmalade4 ,beat the whites until stiff1 add the prunes when cold1 pile lightly into a buttered baking dish and bake twenty minutes in a slow oven4 ,serve with cream4 ,,chapter ,,lxxv ,,the ,,wedding ,,invitations ,,bob and ,bettina had scarcely sat down to dinner one crisp cold evening1 when they heard laughing voices at the door4 ,it sounds like ,alice1 said ,bettina4 ,what can she be up to now8 ,and ,harry1 too6 ,bob had already thrown open the door1 and there1 as ,bettina had guessed1 were ,alice and ,harry1 each carrying a large box4 ,we've come to deliver your invitation to the wedding1 said ,alice4 ,it may be unconventional1 but it's fun4 ,the rest we are going down to mail--that is1 if we don't get frightened at the idea1 and pitch the boxes in the river instead4 ,if that's the way you feel1 said ,harry firmly1 ,i'll carry your box myself4 ,please don't1 ,harry6 ,just think1 ,i may never have another opportunity of mailing the invitations to my own wedding1 so don't deprive me of the privilege4 ,stay to dinner won't you8 said ,bettina4 ,we had really planned on having ,uncle ,john and ,aunt ,mary this evening1 but they didn't come to town after all4 ,so ,i am sure we have plenty1 even to apple dumplings for dessert4 ,harry had asked me to take dinner with him down town1 said ,alice1 by way of celebrating when these invitations were mailed4 ,but perhaps we might stay here instead1 since this was the very place in which we met first6 ,harry1 ,i believe sentiment demands that we accept ,bettina's invitation4 ,i must broil another steak1 said ,bettina1 but that will take only a few minutes4 ,i'm so glad you can stay4 ,but we'll have to leave immediately after dinner1 said ,alice1 for these invitations simply must be mailed this evening4 ,that night for dinner1 ,bettina served3 ,beefsteak ,mashed ,potatoes ,turnips ,lettuce ,bettina's ,russian ,salad ,dressing ,apple ,dumplings and ,cream ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,turnips 7,four portions7 #d turnips #a ,t-butter #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-pepper ,wash1 pare and cut the turnips in small pieces4 ,cook until transparent and tender4 ,drain1 mash1 add the butter1 salt and pepper1 mix thoroughly and return to the fire to dry out the superfluous water4 ,serve hot with vinegar4 7,never cook turnips until brown47 ,head ,lettuce 7,four portions7 #a head lettuce ,remove the outer leaves and core of the lettuce4 ,clean thoroughly4 ,place very wet in a towel1 wrap well and lay directly on the ice4 ,allow to stand one hour before serving to allow the lettuce to get very cold and crisp4 ,bettina's ,russian ,dressing 7,four portions7 #a_/b ,c-salad dressing #b ,t-chili sauce #a ,t-chopped green pepper ,mix the ingredients in the order named4 ,shake thoroughly in a glass jar4 ,serve cold4 ,apple ,dumplings 7,four portions7 #a ,c-flour #b t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt #b ,t-lard #a_/c ,c-water #d apples #a_/b ,c-sugar #a t-cinnamon ,mix thoroughly the flour1 baking powder and salt4 ,cut in the lard with a knife1 and then add the water1 mixing to a soft dough4 ,roll on a well-floured board to one-fourth of an inch in thickness4 ,wipe and pare the apples1 and cut them in quarters4 ,cut the dough in four square pieces4 ,place four quarters of apple in the center of each piece of dough4 ,sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon4 ,moisten the edges of the dough with water4 ,bring the four corners of each piece up around the apple1 pressing tightly together4 ,pierce with a fork to allow the escape of steam4 ,place each dumpling upside down on a floured tin1 and bake thirty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,serve warm with cream4 ,,chapter ,,lxxvi ,,hallowe',,en ,,preparations ,,there it is again6 said ,bob to ,ruth1 who was dining with them4 ,and now it's gone6 ,i feel the same old ,hallowe'en thrill that ,i used to1 years ago1 said ,bettina1 when ,i turn around suddenly and see a jack-o'-lantern grinning in at the window6 ,don't you love them8 ,those are the ,stewart children1 said ,bob4 ,they're just hoping that ,i'll come out and chase them away6 ,there's no fun for them in having us like it too well6 ,you girls ought to give at least an imitation of a shriek apiece4 ,you don't have ladylike nerves at all6 ,bob1 that jack-o'-lantern reminds me that we have a piece of work laid out for you--making the jack-o'-lanterns for a ,hallowe'en party we have planned4 ,will you do it8 ,will ,i8 said ,bob4 ,indeed ,i will6 ,i haven't made one for years and years6 ,not since ,i was a boy6 ,years and years and years and years6 said ,ruth1 laughing4 ,well1 this party is in honor of ,harry1 so you mustn't tell him anything about it--not even that we're giving it4 ,and ,bob1 ,i believe ,fred would help make the jack-o'-lanterns4 ,see here1 ,ruth1 said ,bob1 you want ,fred to get half the credit for the artistic job ,i'm going to do4 ,well1 for your sake1 ,i may let him help a little1 but ,i'm bossing the work1 ,i can tell you4 ,why1 ,i'm particular4 ,that evening's menu consisted of3 ,breaded ,lamb ,chops ,baked ,potatoes ,creamed ,peas ,sliced ,tomatoes ,salad ,dressing ,steamed ,date ,pudding ,lemon ,sauce ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,breaded ,lamb ,chops 7,four portions7 #d chops #a egg-yolk #a ,t-water #a_/b ,c-bread crumbs #a_/b t-salt #a ,t-butter ,wash and look over the chops carefully to remove any particles of bone4 ,beat the egg yolk and water4 ,dip each chop into the egg mixture1 and then roll in the crumbs1 to which the salt has been added4 ,place in a buttered pan1 dot well with butter1 and bake twenty-five minutes in a hot oven4 ,steamed ,date ,pudding #b_/c ,c-soft1 fresh bread crumbs #b_/c ,c-flour #b t-baking powder #b_/c ,c-fine chopped suet #b_/c ,c-sugar #a egg #b_/c ,c-dates1 chopped fine #a_/b t-salt #a t-vanilla #b_/c ,c-milk ,mix all the ingredients in the order given4 ,stir well for two minutes1 and place in a buttered mould4 ,steam two hours on the stove or in the fireless cooker4 ,serve hot with lemon sauce4 ,lemon ,sauce #a_/b ,c-sugar #a ,t-flour #a ,c-water #b ,t-lemon juice #a_/h t-salt #a t-butter ,mix well the flour1 sugar and salt1 add the water and cook for one minute4 ,add the lemon juice and butter4 ,beat vigorously1 and serve with the date pudding4 ,,chapter ,,lxxvii ,,hallowe',,en ,,revels ,come1 on mystic ,hallowe'en1 ,let us seek the dreadful scene1 ,where the witches1 imps and devils1 ,elves and ghosts will hold their revels6 #aajg ,carberry ,avenue4 ,seven o'clock4 ,,this was the invitation received by ,harry1 ,alice1 ,fred and even ,bob1 who had an inkling of what was about to happen1 inasmuch as #aajg ,carberry ,avenue happened to be his own address4 ,at seven o'clock that evening ,bob was nowhere to be found4 ,however1 when four horribly disguised figures were ushered into the house1 the witch who pointed the way up the stairs seemed satisfied4 ,a few minutes later1 the ghosts and demons having removed such garments as were needed only in the outer air1 assembled in the weirdly lighted living-room4 ,all of the electric lights were covered with yellow crpe paper shades1 with faces cut in them4 ,jack-o'-lanterns stood in every conceivable place1 and a fire burned brightly in the open fireplace4 ,the two witches1 who were evidently the hostesses1 commenced a weird chant in a minor key4 ,the male ghosts1 three in number1 immediately took up the music1 if it could be so called1 howling in loud and uncanny tones4 ,thereupon the witches beckoned the whole company with all speed to the dining-room4 ,the table was a mass of color and light4 ,potatoes1 carrots and beets1 with sticks for legs1 held the lighted candles4 ,at each place were individual favors1 witches holding the place cards1 and small ,jack-o'-lanterns standing beside them4 ,the center of the table was a miniature field of pumpkins and cornstalks4 ,the place cards were read and the places were found4 ,the guest of honor1 he who sat at the right of her who was evidently witch-in-charge1 discovered the following on his card1 and the others were equally descriptive and illuminating3 ,this place is laid for one who soon ,will marry6 ,o youth bewitched by maid and moon1 ,be wary6 ,but if you can't1 then make it soon1 ,dear ,harry6 ,the supper1 decorative as well as delicious1 was all upon the table4 ,little individual pumpkin pies on paper doilies stood beside each place4 ,the salad caused much delight among the guests1 who at the invitation of the witches1 had now removed their masks4 ,a large red apple with a face cut on the outside1 had been hollowed out1 and the salad was within4 ,on the top of the apple was a round wafer with a marshmallow upon it to represent a hat4 ,the hat was further decorated with a stick-up of stick candy on one side4 ,the apple stood on a leaf of lettuce1 with a yellow salad dressing necktie4 ,the favor boxes1 which were under the witches1 were filled with candy corn1 while the popcorn balls1 placed on a platter1 had features of chocolate fudge1 and bonnets of frilled paper4 ,the supper menu was as follows3 ,oyster ,patties ,bettina's ,surprise ,salad ,hallowe'en ,sandwiches ,pickles ,pumpkin ,pie ,cider ,doughnuts ,jumbles ,popcorn ,balls ,have another jumble1 ,harry1 urged ,ruth4 ,see1 this one has unusual eyes and a particularly soulful expression4 ,i have already eaten so many that ,i fear my memory of this party will be a jumble of faces6 ,i'll see them in my sleep--all with that soulful expression6 ,another toasted marshmallow1 ,bettina8 asked ,fred1 thrusting it toward her on the end of a hat-pin4 ,this candle is nearly burned out1 so ,i'm afraid ,i can't offer you any more4 ,it is really time to bob for apples1 said ,bettina4 ,who ever heard of a ,hallowe'en party without that6 ,and we must each try to bite the swinging doughnut1 and then we must blindfold each other and try to pin the tail on the unfortunate black cat4 ,bob1 will you carry this tub into the living-room8 ,and ,ruth1 will you remove the popcorn balls to the piano bench8 ,perhaps someone will grow hungry from the exertion of these games4 ,and ,i know that later in the evening ,alice1 though a guest1 will tell our fortunes4 ,alice can tell my fortune by looking at her own hand1 said ,harry4 ,because she holds my happiness there4 ,what a sentimental sentence1 ,harry6 said ,fred1 looking amazed4 ,see1 you've embarrassed us all6 ,well1 ,i'm always being called cold and reserved1 and ,i've decided to turn over a new leaf4 ,oh1 ,harry1 don't be so foolish6 said ,alice1 who had grown as red as the apples on the table4 ,it's time for games6 ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,oyster ,patties 7,six portions7 #c ,t-butter #d ,t-flour #a ,c-milk #a_/b t-salt #a_/h t-paprika #a_/b pint of oysters ,clean the oysters by removing any shells1 and drain off the liquor4 ,melt the butter1 add the flour and salt1 and mix thoroughly4 ,gradually add the milk1 stirring constantly4 ,cook until very thick4 ,place the oysters in a pan and heat one minute4 ,this plumps them4 ,do not cook too long4 ,add the oysters to the white sauce1 and serve immediately in patty shells which have been freshened in a hot oven4 ,bettina's ,surprise ,salad 7,six portions7 #f apples #a green pepper1 chopped fine #a_/b ,c-diced celery #a_/b ,c-seeded white grapes #a_/b ,c-sliced diced pineapple #b ,t-chopped nut meats #a ,c-salad dressing #a_/b t-salt #a_/b ,c-diced marshmallows ,remove the insides of the apples1 add the green pepper1 celery1 grapes1 marshmallows1 pineapple1 nut-meats and salt1 mixed thoroughly with the salad dressing4 ,serve very cold4 ,to ,make the ,hallowe'en ,sandwiches ,when the bread is a day old1 cut in slices one-third inch thick4 ,match in pairs4 ,cream the butter and spread one side4 ,place the other side on top4 ,press firmly4 ,with a thimble cut out circles on one piece of the bread1 cut nose and mouth with a knife4 ,the butter showing through gives the resemblance to features4 ,pumpkin ,pie 7,eight pies7 ,crusts #a ,c-flour #e ,t-lard #c ,t-water #a_/b t-salt ,cut the lard into the flour and salt4 ,add sufficient water to make a stiff dough on a floured board4 ,roll into shape one-fourth inch thick4 ,place in tin muffin pans making individual pies1 filling with the following mixture and baking #cj minutes in a moderate oven4 ,pumpkin ,filling #a-a_/b ,c-canned pumpkin #b_/c ,c-brown sugar #a t-cinnamon #a_/b t-ginger #a_/b t-salt #b eggs #b ,c-milk ,mix the ingredients in the order given1 and fill the pie-crusts two-thirds full4 ,jumbles 7,twenty-four jumbles7 #a_/b ,c-butter #a ,c-sugar #a egg #a_/b t-soda #a_/b ,c-sour milk #a_/d t-salt ,about #b ,c-flour ,grape jelly4 ,cream the butter1 add the sugar1 and gradually add the egg1 the soda mixed with the sour milk1 the salt1 and the flour to make a soft dough4 7,one which will roll easily47 ,cut into shape with a round cooky cutter4 ,on the centers of one-half the pieces1 place a spoonful of grape jelly4 ,make features on the rest1 using a thimble to cut out the eyes4 ,press the two together1 and bake #ab minutes in a moderate oven4 ,,november4 ,cosy fire a-burning bright1---- ,cosy tables robed in white1---- ,dainty dishes smoking hot1---- ,home6 ,and cold and snow forgot6 ,illustration ,,chapter ,,lxxviii ,a ,,foretaste ,,of ,,winter ,illustration ,,say1 but it's cold today6 called ,bob at the door4 ,frost tonight all right6 ,i was glad ,i took my overcoat this morning4 ,have you had a fire all day8 ,yes1 indeed1 said ,bettina1 and ,i've spent most of the afternoon cleaning my furs with corn meal1 and fixing those new comforters for the sleeping porch1 and putting away some of the summer clothing4 ,i believe we will need those new comforters tonight4 ,how were you fixing them8 ,i was basting a white cheese-cloth edge1 about twelve inches wide1 along the width that goes at the head of the bed1 you know4 ,it's so easy to rip off and wash1 and ,i like to have all the comforters fixed that way4 ,i was cleaning my old furs1 too1 to cut them up4 ,i'm planning to have a fur edge on my suit this winter4 ,i don't believe you'll know the furs1 the suit1 or ,bettina when you see the combination we will make together6 ,fur is the thing this year1 you know4 ,couldn't you spare me a little to transform my overcoat8 ,i'd like to look different1 too6 ,silly6 ,come along to the kitchen6 ,there's beefsteak to-night 7won't it taste good87 and ,i want you to cook it1 while ,i'm getting the other things on the table4 ,i didn't expect you quite so soon4 ,that night for dinner they had3 ,beefsteak ,creamed ,potatoes ,devilled ,tomatoes ,rolls ,butter ,plum ,sauce ,bettina's ,drop ,cookies ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,creamed ,potatoes 7,two portions7 #a ,c-diced cooked potatoes #a ,t-green pepper1 chopped fine #a ,t-butter #a ,t-flour #a_/b ,c-milk #a_/d t-salt ,melt the butter1 add the flour and salt1 mix well1 and add the milk slowly4 ,cook until creamy1 and add the potatoes and the chopped green pepper4 ,serve very hot4 ,devilled ,tomatoes 7,two portions7 #b tomatoes #b ,t-flour #a ,t-lard #a_/h t-salt #a ,t-butter #a ,t-sugar #a_/b t-mustard #a_/h t-salt ,a pinch of paprika #a hard-cooked egg #a_/b t-flour #b ,t-vinegar #a ,t-water ,peel the tomatoes1 cut in half and sprinkle with flour4 ,place the lard in a frying-pan1 and when hot1 add the tomatoes4 ,brown nicely on both sides1 and sprinkle with salt4 ,when brown1 place on a hot platter and pour over them the following sauce3 ,sauce--,place the butter in a pan1 add the sugar1 mustard1 salt and paprika1 the egg cut fine1 and the flour4 ,mix well1 add the vinegar and water4 ,heat1 allow to boil one minute1 and then pour over the tomatoes4 7,if the sauce seems too thick when it has boiled one minute1 add a little more water47 ,drop ,cookies 7,twenty-four cookies7 #a_/c ,c-butter #a ,c-sugar #a egg #a_/b ,c-sour milk #a_/b t-soda #a_/d t-salt #a t-vanilla #a_/d ,c-chopped raisins #b-a_/b ,c-flour #a_/b t-baking powder ,cream the butter1 add the sugar1 then the whole egg4 ,mix well4 ,add the sour milk and the vanilla4 ,mix the baking powder1 soda and flour well1 add the raisins and add to the first mixture4 ,beat well4 ,drop from a spoon onto a buttered and floured pan1 leaving three inches between the cookies4 ,bake fifteen minutes in a moderate oven4 ,,chapter ,,lxxix ,,surprising ,,alice ,,and ,,harry ,,we knew you'd be here1 and we've come to surprise you6 shouted ,bob1 ,fred1 ,bettina and ,ruth1 as they opened the door of the new apartment which was to be the home of ,harry and ,alice4 ,we've brought the party with us6 and they held out several bulging baskets4 ,welcome6 smiled ,alice1 delightedly1 as she stepped down from the box on which she was standing to hang a soft1 silky curtain4 ,harry1 tall and silent1 rose1 hammer in hand from the crate he was opening1 and welcomed each one in turn4 ,bob and ,i came to be chaperones if you needed us1 said ,bettina1 putting on a prim and disapproving look1 as different as possible from her usual happy expression4 ,oh1 my dear6 exclaimed ,alice's mother1 in a shocked tone4 ,surely you didn't imagine--but then1 of course you didn't--because you would naturally know that ,i would be here4 ,alice laughed her ringing laugh4 ,mother is too literal for any use1 ,bettina6 ,and ,alice's absent-minded father looked up from the newspaper he was reading to ask what the joke was4 ,the joke1 ,father dear1 said ,alice1 is that your foolish daughter should be about to marry this solemn and serious youth6 ,and she turned ,harry around by the shoulders till he faced her father4 ,but perhaps you hadn't heard about the wedding1 ,father4 ,now don't tell me you had forgotten6 ,forgotten8 ,forgotten your wedding1 ,alice8 said her mother1 astonished4 ,of course your father hasn't forgotten4 ,why1 only yesterday he was saying that the cost of a trousseau apparently hadn't lessened since ,lillian was married4 ,weren't you1 ,father8 ,it was when your new green corduroy came home1 ,alice1 and ,i was saying---- but ,alice had led the girls off to show them over the apartment4 ,father had retired behind his newspaper and ,harry was showing ,fred and ,bob his own private den whither he might retire from the worries of domestic life4 ,only1 observed ,fred sagaciously1 since it opens off the living room1 you can't retire very far4 ,i predict that married life will make you rather a sociable person1 ,harry4 ,harry shrugged his shoulders1 and said nothing4 ,old bear6 cried ,alice1 entering the room at this point4 ,you don't need to be a sociable person6 ,i like you just as you are6 ,and she turned to the others4 ,come to the party1 please4 ,it's all in the kitchen6 ,we've made coffee1 too1 and everything is bee-youtiful6 ,i love surprises6 ,the party consisted of3 ,apples ,popcorn ,balls ,nut ,cookies ,maple ,fudge ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,popcorn ,balls 7,eight balls7 #c_/d ,c-light brown or ,c sugar #c_/d ,c-white sugar #a_/b ,c-molasses #a_/b ,c-water #b ,t-butter #a_/d t-soda #b qts4 freshly popped corn #b t-salt #a ,t-vinegar ,place in a sauce pan1 the sugar1 molasses1 water1 vinegar and butter4 ,cook without stirring until the candy forms a hard ball which clicks against the side of the glass when dropped into cold water4 ,add the soda1 stir well and pour over the corn1 which has been salted and placed in a large pan4 ,mix the syrup thoroughly with the corn1 and when partially cool1 moisten the hands and press the corn into balls of uniform size4 ,popcorn balls should be kept in a cool place4 ,nut ,cookies 7,three dozen cookies7 #a_/c ,c-butter and lard mixed #b_/c ,c-,c sugar #a egg #d ,t-milk #b ,c-flour #b t-baking powder #a_/c ,c-chopped nut-meats 7preferably black walnuts7 #a t-powdered cinnamon #a_/d t-powdered cloves #a_/d t-mace #a_/d t-nutmeg ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and mix well4 ,add the egg and milk and then the flour1 nuts1 cinnamon1 cloves1 mace1 nutmeg and baking powder4 ,place the dough on a floured board4 ,roll it out one-fourth of an inch thick and cut with a cooky cutter4 ,place on a well-buttered and floured baking sheet4 ,bake twelve minutes in a moderate oven4 ,maple ,fudge 7,eight portions7 #a_/d lb4 maple sugar #b ,c-granulated sugar #a_/d t-cream of tartar #b ,t-butter #b_/c ,c-milk ,mix all the ingredients in the order named4 ,cook until the candy forms a soft ball when a little is dropped in a glass of cold water4 ,remove from the fire and let it cool4 ,when cool1 beat until it becomes creamy4 ,pour into a buttered plate4 ,,chapter ,,lxxx ,a ,,dinner ,,for ,,the ,,bridal ,,party ,,the bridal dinner1 given for the wedding party by ,alice's parents1 was truly an elaborate affair4 ,as the young people1 who knew each other so well1 and had spent so many merry hours together1 glanced across the softly lighted table1 a little feeling of shyness and constraint came over them because of the formality of the occasion4 ,even ,alice1 usually the ringleader in all their fun1 was a little silent4 ,shucks6 thought boyish ,fred4 ,none of this in mine6 ,i'd elope first6 ,wonder if ,harry likes it6 7,bet he doesn't47 ,ruth was thinking1 ,oh1 how lovely6 ,how perfectly lovely6 ,i believe after all--as a time to remember through all the years---- ,but ,fred could not read her thoughts1 and saw only the particularly happy smile that she gave him4 ,how do you like the nut cups8 ,alice asked4 ,bettina made these yellow 'mum' nut cups as a ,christmas gift to me1 and gave them to me now for this dinner6 ,see1 they just match the real chrysanthemums6 ,i'm sure ,i don't know which ,i like best6 ,the girls exclaimed so heartily over the nut cups that ,bettina declared to herself that she would make sets for each of them1 of different colors and kinds4 ,these of ,alice's were really charming4 ,their wire handles were wound with green maline and tied with a green bow4 ,they were filled with pecans1 and pink and yellow bon-bons1 which were grapes covered with colored creams4 ,the place cards were tied with narrow green ribbon to little china slippers1 cupids1 doves and hearts4 ,besides the yellow chrysanthemums1 which were the table decorations1 there was for each of the girls a corsage bouquet of pink roses1 and for each of the men a boutonniere of pink rosebuds in a tinfoil case4 ,flower pins were tucked in the maline bows of the bouquets as favors for the girls1 while scarf pins were favors for the men4 ,when the dinner was over1 and the guests were passing into the living room for dancing and music1 ,alice slipped her arm through ,bettina's4 ,the dinner was lovely2 wasn't it8 she said4 ,i did think ,i was too tired to enjoy it1 but my heart is as light as a feather now6 ,i am going to dance all evening till my last guest goes6 ,the menu was as follows3 ,grapefruit ,cocktail ,cream of ,asparagus ,soup ,croutons ,sautd ,halibut ,potato ,rosettes ,cabbage ,relish in ,green ,pepper ,cases ,peas in ,timbale ,cases ,celery ,hot ,rolls ,currant ,jelly ,vegetable ,salad ,cheese ,wafers ,brick ,ice ,cream ,individual ,cakes ,coffee ,pecans ,bon-,bons ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,,recipes ,,of ,,the ,,bridal ,,dinner ,grapefruit ,cocktail 7,twelve portions7 #f grapefruit #ab ,t-powdered sugar #ab cherries ,cut the grapefruit in halves crosswise4 ,half a grapefruit is one service4 ,remove all the seeds4 ,insert a sharp-pointed knife between the outside skin or shell and the pulp1 and cut out around the inside4 ,cut the skin away from each section of the pulp4 ,insert the knife under the core and cut free from the shell1 lift out the core and membranes in one piece1 leaving the pulp4 ,sprinkle each grapefruit half with one tablespoon of powdered sugar4 ,garnish with a maraschino cherry in the center and a mint leaf on each side4 ,serve very cold on a paper doily with some green rose leaves under the grapefruit4 ,cream of ,asparagus ,soup 7,twelve portions7 #d ,c-strained asparagus pulp #e ,c-milk #g ,t-butter #i ,t-flour #b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and paprika4 ,mix well1 and gradually add the milk and asparagus4 ,cook until slightly thick4 7,about two minutes47 ,serve hot4 ,croutons 7,twelve portions7 #h slices of bread #b ,t-butter ,cut the bread into one-third inch cubes1 add the butter melted1 and salt4 ,mix well and brown in a moderate oven1 stirring occasionally to permit the bread to brown evenly4 ,,chapter ,,lxxxi ,,rehearsing ,,the ,,ceremony ,,alice',s wedding day dawned clear and cold1 and ,bettina realized with a start all that was before her4 ,she had as house guests two school friends of ,alice's1 gay and charming girls who were1 nevertheless1 somewhat difficult visitors1 as the little bungalow was soon strewn with their belongings and as they were completely indifferent to such a thing as punctuality4 ,s'pose ,geraldine'll be in to borrow my mirror in a minute1 grumbled ,bob4 ,how long'll they stay8 ',till tomorrow morning1 dear4 ,hurry6 ,you know we have to rehearse at ten o'clock4 ,ushers and all8 ,of course4 ,you wouldn't know what to do without a rehearsal1 would you8 ,i suppose not4 ,but what if ,i can't get away from the office8 ,you'll have to1 ,bob1 for ,harry's sake4 ,surely you can manage it for once4 ,bob went on grumbling about the foolishness of these fancy weddings until ,bettina consoled him with the promise of waffles for breakfast4 ,and we'll simply have to call ,geraldine and ,lenore1 said she4 ,they are going to the rehearsal with me1 and ,i must have my morning's work done before we start4 ,you see ,i shall have them here for luncheon1 and we won't be back 'till noon4 ,bettina1 with some effort1 managed to reach the church with her guests shortly after ten o'clock4 ,the nervous and excited wedding party stood about in chattering groups1 and when summoned1 went through their parts with many mistakes and giggles4 ,how can it ever seem beautiful and solemn1 thought ,bettina in despair1 when we all do it so stupidly8 ,i'm afraid we are going to spoil the wedding6 ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,,more ,,bridal ,,dinner ,,recipes ,sautd ,halibut 7,twelve portions7 #b-a_/b lb4 halibut steak #a_/d t-pepper #a t-salt #a ,t-lemon juice #a_/h t-onion juice #d ,t-egg-yolks #a ,t-water #a-a_/b ,c-cracker crumbs #d ,t-fat #b ,t-melted butter ,mix the pepper1 lemon juice1 onion juice1 salt1 butter1 egg and water4 ,wipe the halibut with a damp cloth and then cut into strips two and a half by four inches4 ,dip each strip into the above mixture and roll in cracker crumbs4 ,place the fat in a frying-pan1 and when hot add the halibut4 ,brown thoroughly on each side and garnish with lemon and parsley4 ,potato ,rosettes 7,twelve portions7 #c ,c-mashed potatoes #c ,t-milk #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #b ,t-butter ,mix potatoes1 milk1 salt1 paprika and butter4 ,beat one minute4 ,place the hot potato mixture in a pastry bag and press rosettes on a flat buttered tin pan three inches apart4 ,set in a moderate oven twenty minutes to brown4 ,remove from the pan with a spatula4 ,cabbage ,relish in ,green ,pepper ,cases 7,twelve portions7 #ab green peppers #c ,c-finely chopped cabbage #c ,t-pimento1 cut fine #a green pepper1 cut fine #b_/c ,c-vinegar #b ,t-,c sugar #a t-salt #a t-mustard #a ,t-olive oil ,mix the mustard1 oil1 salt1 sugar and vinegar4 ,add the green pepper1 pimento and cabbage4 ,fill the peppers with this mixture4 ,the peppers are prepared by cutting off the stem end1 removing the seeds and washing thoroughly4 ,glazed ,sweet ,potatoes 7,twelve portions7 #f sweet potatoes #a ,c-brown sugar #a_/b ,c-water #c ,t-butter ,wash1 pare and boil the sweet potatoes4 ,when tender1 drain1 cut in lengthwise slices one-half inch thick1 and lay in a buttered pan4 ,cover with a syrup made by cooking the brown sugar1 water and butter for two minutes4 ,baste frequently4 ,bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,,chapter ,,lxxxii ,,after ,,the ,,wedding ,,the stately wedding ceremony had taken place in the big church1 and ,bettina1 climbing into the automobile for the drive to the reception1 had1 for all her own part in the affair1 only a confused memory of music1 lights and faces1 soft lavender and soft pink1 and ,alice and ,harry murmuring their vows4 ,wasn't it lovely1 ,bob8 ,wasn't it stately and impressive8 ,say1 aren't you cold8 was his prosy reply4 ,that church was too warm2 take my coat6 ,no1 indeed2 ,i don't need it6 ,oh1 wasn't it a beautiful wedding6 ,did ,lillian and ,i walk slowly enough8 ,and she chattered on about all of the details until the house was reached4 ,the bride and groom were already there1 and gay congratulations followed from the many guests4 ,the dining-room1 where the dainty wedding supper was served1 was elaborate with palms and high baskets of roses4 ,tables about the room held six1 and in the center1 a large round table1 decorated with a broad1 low mound of violets and roses1 was arranged for the bridal party4 ,here also was the bride's cake1 and the small boxes of wedding cake which the guests received upon leaving the room4 ,when ,alice cut the bride's cake1 the thimble fell to ,ruth1 which occasioned much merriment1 while the dime was discovered by ,harry in his own piece4 ,the ring went to ,mary1 who emphatically denied that the omen spoke truly4 ,but when ,mary also caught ,alice's bouquet of lilies-of-the-valley1 the young people refused to listen to her protests4 ,dear ,alice1 said ,bettina1 as she helped the bride into her traveling suit1 may your whole life be as beautiful as your wedding6 ,the wedding supper consisted of3 ,chicken and ,mushroom ,patties ,fruit ,jelly ,hot ,rolls ,olives ,pickles ,ice ,cream in ,individual ,slipper ,moulds ,violet ,decorated ,cake ,salted ,pecans ,fancy ,candy in ,tiny ,baskets ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,,the ,,wedding ,,recipes ,chicken and ,mushroom ,filling for ,patty ,shells 7,fifteen portions7 #b ,c-cooked chicken1 diced #a ,c-button mushrooms1 diced #c ,t-pimentoes1 cut fine #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #b_/c ,c-flour #b_/c ,c-chicken fat #c ,c-milk ,melt the fat1 add the flour and salt2 mix thoroughly4 ,add one-half a cup of milk4 ,cook until thick1 remove from the fire and heat one minute4 ,add one cup of milk and reheat4 ,when it thickens1 beat vigorously until creamy4 ,add the rest of the milk1 and cook until thicker than vegetable white sauce4 ,add the chicken1 mushrooms and pimentoes4 ,serve hot in patty cases4 ,to prepare the cases for serving1 heat until hot in a moderate oven4 ,to obtain the chicken fat1 cook a fat chicken slowly for a long time4 ,remove the chicken from the stock and allow the stock to cool4 ,the fat will rise to the top4 ,use this instead of butter4 ,it has a better flavor and is cheaper4 ,fruit ,jelly 7,fifteen portions7 #d ,t-granulated gelatin #b_/c ,c-cold water #d ,c-boiling water #b_/c ,c-lemon juice #b ,c-sugar #a ,c-white grapes1 seeded #a_/b ,c-diced pineapple #a_/b ,c-maraschino cherries1 halved ,soak the gelatin twenty minutes in the cold water1 and dissolve in the boiling water1 stirring till all is thoroughly dissolved4 ,strain through a moistened cheese-cloth and add the sugar and the lemon juice4 ,place in moistened individual moulds or one large pan4 ,when the mixture is slightly thick and cool1 add the fruit1 well-mixed4 ,set in a cold place for one hour4 ,cut in squares when desired for use4 ,,chapter ,,lxxxiii ,a ,,happen-,,in ,,luncheon ,,bettina had finished her morning's work and was busy with her mending when the telephone rang4 ,why1 hello1 ,bob6 she answered1 surprised to hear his voice at this time of day4 ,bettina1 said he1 could you possibly arrange to let me bring ,carl ,edwards and his wife home to luncheon8 ,they blew in a few minutes ago and leave at two-thirty4 ,we haven't much time1 you see1 and they are especially anxious to see the house4 ,they are planning to build for themselves soon4 ,why1 of course1 ,bob1 said ,bettina1 hesitating for the briefest possible second4 ,it's after eleven now1 but ,i'll be glad to have you bring them4 ,let's see--,i'll give them the salad ,i had planned for tonight1 but ,i don't know what else--but1 then1 ,i'll manage somehow4 ,all right1 dear2 that's fine4 ,we'll be there early--a little after twelve4 ,bettina's emergency shelf was always well stocked1 and before her conversation with ,bob was over her mind had hastily reviewed its contents4 ,in a very short time1 her oven held escalloped salmon1 graham gems and quick pudding1 and she was setting the dainty porch table4 ,i'm glad the weather is so beautiful1 she said to herself1 for it is so much fun to have a hurry-up luncheon like this out-of-doors4 ,well1 whatever the guests think1 ,i'm sure that ,bob will like my menu1 for 'quick pudding' is a favorite dessert of his1 and he can always eat several graham gems6 ,for luncheon they had3 ,escalloped ,salmon ,graham ,gems ,apricot ,sauce ,bettina's ,vegetable ,salad ,chocolate ,marshmallows ,bettina's ,quick ,pudding ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,escalloped ,salmon 7,four portions7 #a-a_/b ,c-salmon #c ,t-sweet pickles1 chopped fine #a ,t-lemon juice #a_/b ,c-cracker crumbs #a egg #a_/d t-paprika #a_/b t-salt #a_/d ,c-milk #b ,t-fresh bread crumbs #a ,t-melted butter ,pick the salmon apart with a fork and add the pickles1 lemon juice1 cracker crumbs1 egg1 paprika1 salt and milk1 using a fork for mixing4 ,place in a well-buttered baking dish4 ,melt the butter1 add the fresh crumbs and spread evenly over the top4 ,bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,graham ,gems 7,ten gems7 #a ,c-graham flour #a ,c-white flour #a t-salt #a_/d ,c-sugar #c_/d t-soda #c_/d ,c-sour milk #a egg ,mix the graham and white flour1 the salt1 sugar and soda1 add the milk and egg4 ,beat two minutes4 ,fill well-buttered muffin pans one-half full4 ,bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,apricot ,sauce 7,four portions7 #a_/d lb4 dried apricots #b ,c-water #a_/b ,c-sugar ,wash the dried apricots well4 ,add the water and allow them to soak for three hours or longer4 ,cook very slowly in the same water until tender4 ,add the sugar1 and cook three minutes4 ,bettina's ,vegetable ,salad 7,four portions7 #a_/b ,c-cooked peas #a_/b ,c-diced celery #a_/d ,c-green pepper1 chopped #a_/b ,c-diced cooked potatoes #a ,t-chopped onion #b hard-cooked eggs1 diced #b t-salt #b_/c ,c-salad dressing ,mix the peas1 celery1 green pepper1 potatoes1 onion1 egg and salt thoroughly4 ,add the salad dressing1 and serve cold on lettuce leaves4 ,garnish with rings of green pepper and egg slices4 ,bettina's ,quick ,pudding 7,four portions7 #b egg-whites1 stiffly beaten #d ,t-powdered sugar #aj dates1 cut fine #c ,t-nuts1 cut fine #a_/b t-vanilla #a_/h t-salt #a_/d t-baking powder ,beat the eggs stiffly1 add the nut meats1 dates1 vanilla1 salt1 sugar and baking powder4 ,place in a well-buttered tin mould or a pan and bake in a moderate oven for twenty-five minutes4 ,allow the mould to stand in a pan of hot water while in the oven4 ,serve hot4 ,,chapter ,,lxxxiv ,,uncle ,,john ,a ,,guest ,,at ,,dinner ,,well1 well6 ,in time for dinner2 am ,i8 said ,uncle ,john1 letting in a gust of snow-filled air as he opened the front door4 ,why1 ,uncle ,john1 ,i should say you are6 answered ,bettina with delight as she removed her kitchen apron4 ,do you smell my date buns8 ,i believe you'll like them6 ,date buns8 ,never heard of anything so absurd in my whole life6 ,what are they8 ,and then1 without waiting for an answer1 he went on1 ,a regular blizzard tonight1 ,i do believe6 ,i telephoned your ,aunt ,lucy that ,i wouldn't be back to the farm till morning1 then ,i found a place to leave my car1 and came up here to see if ,i couldn't get a bite to eat4 ,but date buns6 ,i don't know about that6 ,i'm not used to anything so fancy4 ,well1 ,uncle ,john1 there's a salmon loaf baking in the oven1 and also some lemon rice pudding1 so ,i believe there'll be something you'll like4 ,maybe6 said ,uncle ,john1 doubtfully1 but with a twinkle in his eye that belied his words4 ,but let me see6 ,aunt ,lucy sent you something2 what was it8 ,oh1 yes1 some cream6 ,and he took a glass jar from its wrappings4 ,oh1 ,uncle ,john1 how lovely6 said ,bettina4 ,won't we just revel in cream6 ,there comes ,bob now6 ,get behind the door1 ,uncle ,john1 and say 'boo'6 the way you used to do with me when ,i was a little girl6 ,that night for dinner ,bettina served3 ,salmon ,loaf ,creamed ,potatoes ,date ,buns ,butter ,cranberry ,sauce ,lemon ,rice ,pudding ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,salmon ,loaf 7,three portions7 #a ,c-flaked salmon #a_/b ,c-fresh bread crumbs #b_/c ,c-milk #a egg-yolk #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a t-melted butter #a t-flour ,mix the salmon1 bread crumbs1 milk1 egg-yolk1 salt and paprika4 ,pack down in a well-buttered pan4 ,pour one teaspoon of melted butter over the top4 ,dredge with flour4 ,bake thirty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,serve hot or cold4 ,date ,buns 7,twelve ,buns7 #c ,c-flour #a_/b t-salt #a yeast cake #b ,t-sugar #a_/c ,t-butter #c_/d ,c-milk #a egg #b_/c ,c-dates ,mix and sift the flour and the salt4 ,add the dates1 which have been pitted and cut into small pieces4 ,mix with sugar the yeast cake 7broken up74 ,heat the milk and add the butter4 ,when the butter is melted1 cool the milk mixture slightly1 and add it to the yeast mixture1 stirring carefully until the yeast is dissolved4 ,add the egg well-beaten to the milk mixture1 and add this to the flour4 ,mix thoroughly and toss onto a well-floured board4 ,knead two minutes4 ,place in a warm place and allow to rise one hour4 ,divide into twelve pieces by cutting with a knife4 ,allow to rise ten minutes4 ,brush the tops with one tablespoon of egg to which has been added one tablespoon of milk4 ,bake twenty minutes in a hot oven4 ,lemon ,rice ,pudding 7,three portions7 #b_/c ,c-cooked rice #a_/d t-salt #a ,c-milk #a egg #a ,t-lemon juice #a_/d ,c-sugar #a ,t-powdered sugar #a t-lemon juice ,beat the egg-yolk1 add the sugar1 salt and lemon juice4 ,add the milk and the rice4 ,cook one minute1 stirring constantly to prevent scorching4 ,pour into a well-buttered pudding dish4 ,beat the egg-white very stiff4 ,add the powdered sugar and the lemon juice4 7,one teaspoon47 ,pile lightly on top of the pudding4 ,bake thirty minutes in a slow oven4 ,,chapter ,,lxxxv ,,during ,,the ,,teachers' ,,convention ,,so you'll not be back until dinner time8 ,bettina had said at the breakfast table to ,bob's cousin1 ,edna1 and her friend1 ,catherine4 ,a whole day of it6 ,how tired you'll be6 ,edna laughed her ripply laugh that always made everyone else laugh1 too4 ,tired getting me a hat and a suit8 ,oh1 ,bettina6 ,that makes me feel livelier than ever6 ,catherine looked troubled4 ,now1 ,edna1 she said1 you positively mustn't miss that afternoon meeting4 ,i know it will be so inspiring6 ,remember what ,professor ,macy said6 ,edna laughed again4 ,catherine always quotes ,professor ,macy as if he were an oracle or a sphinx or something instead of a nice solemn young high school teacher who's getting a little bald6 ,he isn't bald and he isn't solemn1 declared ,catherine with some spirit4 ,forgive me1 ,catherine dear6 ,he is a lamb and a darling and everything else you want me to say6 ,i want you to say8 ,why1 ,edna1 aren't you ashamed6 said ,catherine1 growing very red4 ,who ever heard of such nonsense8 ,i love to tease you1 ,catherine4 ,it's so easy6 ,so you won't help me get my hat8 ,i want a beautiful purple one--or else a perky little black one4 ,i haven't decided whether to be stately and gracious1 or frivolous and cunning4 ,but ,i do know that ,i will not look as if ,i were about to cram the multiplication table into the head of some poor little innocent6 ,don't worry1 ,edna1 said ,bob4 ,you won't look that way at all4 ,in fact1 ,i wonder that you can be serious long enough to impress the members of the school board when they come visiting4 ,she doesn't try to impress them2 she just smiles at them instead1 and that does just as well1 said ,catherine4 ,but she's not so utterly frivolous as her conversation sounds4 ,she wants to hear the convention addresses just as much as ,i do--and ,i know she'll be there this afternoon4 ,in fact1 ,i intend to save a seat for her4 ,between you and ,professor ,macy8 asked ,edna1 innocently4 ,or on his left8 ,shame on you1 ,edna1 said ,bettina4 ,now you girls tell me just what you'd like for dinner6 ,aren't there some special dishes you're hungry for8 ,pork tenderloin and sweet potatoes6 said ,edna4 ,our landlady never has them1 and ,i often dream of the joy of ordering such delicacies6 ,and so that evening for dinner ,bettina had3 ,pork ,tenderloin and ,sweet ,potatoes ,baked ,apples ,bread ,butter ,cottage ,pudding with ,chocolate ,sauce ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,pork ,tenderloin and ,sweet ,potatoes 7,four portions7 #a-a_/b lbs4 pork tenderloin #a t-salt #a_/d t-pepper #d large sweet potatoes ,wipe the tenderloins which have been prepared by cutting into small pieces 7by the butcher74 ,place in a small roaster and put in a hot oven4 ,when brown on each side1 season with salt and pepper4 ,pare the potatoes and place in the pan with the meat4 ,baste every ten minutes with one-fourth cup of water if there are not sufficient drippings to baste both the potatoes and meat4 ,cook until the potatoes are done 7about forty-five minutes74 ,baked ,apples 7,four portions7 #d ,jonathan apples #h ,t-,c sugar #b t-cinnamon #a ,c-water #a_/b t-vanilla ,wash and core the apples4 ,fill each with one tablespoon of sugar and one-half teaspoon of cinnamon4 ,place in a small tin pan just large enough to hold them4 ,add the water and the rest of the sugar1 and bake forty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,baste frequently with the syrup4 ,after the apples have cooked thirty minutes1 add the vanilla to the syrup4 ,bettina's ,cottage ,pudding 7,four portions7 #a_/b ,c-sugar #a_/d t-salt #a ,c-flour #b t-baking powder #c ,t-chopped nuts #a_/b t-vanilla #a egg #a_/b ,c-milk #c ,t-melted butter ,mix the sugar1 salt1 flour1 baking powder and nuts4 ,add the egg and milk and mix well4 ,add the vanilla4 ,beat vigorously for two minutes1 and then add the melted butter4 ,pour into well-buttered gem pans1 filling each half full4 ,bake fifteen minutes in a moderate oven4 ,serve with chocolate sauce4 ,chocolate ,sauce 7,four portions7 #a_/b ,c-sugar #b ,t-flour #a ,c-water #a_/h t-salt #a square of chocolate #a_/d t-vanilla ,mix thoroughly the sugar1 flour and salt4 ,add the water and the chocolate4 ,cook slowly until the chocolate is melted 7about two minutes74 ,add the vanilla and serve hot4 ,if too thick1 add more water until the desired consistency is reached4 ,,chapter ,,lxxxvi ,a ,,luncheon ,,for ,,the ,,teachers ,i',,ll stay at home and help you this morning2 may ,i1 ,bettina8 asked ,edna1 looking wistfully around at ,bettina's white kitchen4 ,no1 indeed1 my dear4 ,it is such a simple little luncheon that ,i have planned that ,i can easily do it all alone4 ,and you must go to the meeting4 ,all ,i ask is that you won't forget to come home at noon4 ,edna would much rather fuss around with you in this dear little kitchen than to go to the meetings1 said ,catherine1 but ,i won't let her4 ,she is always crazy to cook and do housework and things like that1 but she came to this convention with me1 and ,i intend to have her get the benefit of it4 ,do you hear me1 you bad girl8 ,it's almost time for us to be there4 ,go and get your things6 ,this is the way ,i'm managed all the time6 complained ,edna to ,bettina4 ,do you wonder that ,i look thin and pale8 ,poor ,edna6 said ,bettina1 smiling at her round figure and rosy cheeks4 ,now do run along with ,catherine4 ,but don't forget we'll have three other guests at noon6 ,so wear your prettiest smile6 ,and ,i'll help you serve6 ,edna smiled back4 ,that day for luncheon1 ,bettina had3 ,creamed ,oysters on ,toast ,pear ,salad ,brown ,bread ,sandwiches ,pecan ,ice ,cream ,sponge ,cake ,mints ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,creamed ,oysters on ,toast 7,six portions7 #f pieces of toast1 cut circular #c ,t-butter #d ,t-flour #a_/d t-paprika #a t-salt #a-a_/b ,c-milk #b ,c-oysters ,pick over the oysters1 and drain off the liquor4 ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and paprika1 and mix thoroughly4 ,gradually add the milk1 cook until thick and creamy 7about three minutes71 and add the oysters4 ,serve very hot on toast4 ,garnish with parsley4 ,pear ,salad 7,six portions7 #f halves of pear #a_/b ,c-cottage cheese #a ,t-chopped pimento #a ,t-chopped green pepper #f halves of walnuts #a_/h t-paprika #f ,t-salad dressing #f pieces of lettuce ,arrange the pears on the lettuce leaves4 ,mix the cheese1 pimento1 green pepper and paprika thoroughly4 ,fill the half of the pear with the mixture4 ,place salad dressing over the mixture and lay one nut meat on top of each portion4 ,serve cold4 ,pecan ,ice ,cream 7,ten portions7 #a qt4 of cream #c_/d ,c-sugar #a-a_/b ,t-vanilla #a_/b ,c-pecan meats1 cut fine ,mix the cream1 sugar and vanilla4 ,fill a freezer half full of the mixture4 ,when half frozen add the pecan meats4 ,continue freezing until stiff4 ,pack and allow to stand two hours to ripen before serving4 ,sponge ,cake 7,ten portions7 #f egg-yolks #a ,c-sugar #a t-lemon extract #f egg-whites #a ,c-flour #a_/d t-salt ,beat the egg-yolks until thick and lemon colored4 ,add the sugar gradually and continue beating1 using a ,dover egg-beater4 ,add the extract and whites of the eggs very stiffly beaten4 ,remove the egg beater and cut and fold the flour which has been sifted four times1 the salt having been added to the last sifting4 ,bake one hour in an unbuttered1 narrow pan in a slow oven4 ,genuine sponge cake has no baking powder or soda in it4 ,the eggs must be vigorously beaten so that the cake will rise4 ,a very slow oven is necessary4 ,increase the heat slightly every fifteen minutes4 ,do not cut sponge cake2 it should be broken apart with a fork4 ,,chapter ,,lxxxvii ,,ruth ,,comes ,,to ,,luncheon ,,bettina1 what makes the gas stove pop like that when ,i light it8 ,i've often wondered4 ,why1 ,ruth1 that's because you apply the match too soon4 ,you ought to allow the gas to flow for about four seconds2 that fills all the little holes with gas and blows out the air4 ,then light it1 and it won't pop or go out4 ,the flame ought to burn blue2 if it burns yellow1 turn it off1 and adjust it again4 ,well1 ,i'm glad to know that4 ,sometimes it has been all right and sometimes it hasn't1 and ,i never realized that it was because ,i applied the match too soon4 ,i'm glad ,i came today4 ,i'm glad1 too1 but not because of instructing you1 ,i'm not competent to do that in very many things1 goodness knows6 ,when ,i called up and asked you to lunch1 it was because ,i had such a longing to see what lovely things you'd be making today4 ,you will have the daintiest1 prettiest trousseau1 ,ruth6 ,i love to embroider1 so ,i'm getting great fun out of it4 ,i tell ,fred it's a treat to make pretty things and keep them all6 ,they were usually for gifts before6 ,oh1 lobster salad8 ,no1 creamed lobster on toast4 ,there1 ,mister ,lobster1 you're out of your can4 ,i always hurry him out in double-quick time onto a plate1 or into an earthen-ware dish1 because ,i'm so afraid something might interrupt me1 and ,i'd be careless enough to leave him in the opened can6 ,though ,i know ,i never could be so careless4 ,then ,i never leave a metal fork standing in lobster or canned fish4 ,it's a bad thing4 ,i knew about the can1 but not about the fork1 though ,i don't believe ,i ever do leave a fork or a spoon in anything like that4 ,would you prefer tea1 coffee1 or chocolate with these cookies for dessert8 ,coffee1 ,i believe1 ,bettina4 ,aren't they cunning cookies6 ,what are they8 ,peanut cookies4 ,i think they are good1 and they are so simple to make4 ,they are nice with afternoon tea2 mother often serves them4 ,there--lunch is all ready but the coffee1 and we'll have that last4 ,luncheon consisted of3 ,creamed ,lobster on ,toast ,head ,lettuce ,french ,dressing with ,green ,peppers ,bread ,butter ,peanut ,cookies ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,creamed ,lobster on ,toast 7,two portions7 #b_/c ,c-lobster #b ,t-butter ,a few grains of cayenne pepper #a_/c t-salt #b ,t-flour #a ,c-milk #a_/b t-lemon juice #a egg-yolk #c slices of toast ,melt the butter1 add the salt1 cayenne and flour4 ,gradually add the milk1 cook until thick1 stirring constantly unless in double boiler4 ,add the egg-yolk4 ,add the lobster1 separated with a fork1 and the lemon juice4 ,serve very hot on toast1 garnished with parsley4 ,head ,lettuce 7,two portions7 #a head lettuce ,remove the outside leaves and the core4 ,soak in cold water with one-half teaspoon salt in it1 with the head of the lettuce down4 ,cut into quarters4 ,serve a quarter as a portion4 ,french ,dressing with ,green ,peppers 7,two portions7 #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-pepper #b ,t-vinegar #d ,t-olive oil #b ,t-chopped green peppers ,mix the salt1 pepper1 and green pepper4 ,add the vinegar4 ,beat well and add the olive oil slowly4 ,beat with a silver fork until the dressing thickens4 ,peanut ,cookies 7,two dozen7 #a_/b ,c-sugar #c ,t-butter #a egg #a t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt #a ,c-flour #a_/b ,c-chopped peanuts #a_/b t-lemon juice ,cream the butter1 add the sugar1 mix well1 and add well-beaten egg4 ,add the baking-powder1 salt1 flour1 chopped peanuts1 and lemon juice4 ,mix thoroughly1 and drop two inches apart on a greased baking-tin or in pans4 ,bake fifteen minutes in a moderate oven4 ,,chapter ,,lxxxviii ,,the ,,hickory ,,log ,,say1 this feels good6 said ,bob1 as he warmed his hands by the cheerful blaze4 ,doesn't it6 said ,bettina1 enthusiastically4 ,and see1 ,i've set the dinner table here by the fireplace4 ,it's such fun when just the two of us are here4 ,isn't the log burning well8 ,i wondered if we could use one of our new logs tonight--thought about it all the way home4 ,and here you had already tried it6 ,november has turned so much colder that ,i believe winter is coming4 ,so do ,i1 but ,i don't mind1 ,i don't want a warm ,thanksgiving4 ,dinner ready8 ,m--m1 what's that8 ,lamb chops8 ,escalloped potatoes8 ,smells good6 ,come on1 dear6 ,after dinner1 we'll try those nuts we left so long out at ,uncle ,john's4 ,do you think they're dry enough by this time8 ,charlotte phoned me that they had tried theirs1 and found them fine4 ,by the way1 she and ,frank may come over this evening4 ,hope they do4 ,listen--,i hear a car outside now4 ,sure enough1 that's ,frank and ,charlotte4 ,go to the door1 ,bob6 ,we'll persuade them to eat dessert with us4 4 4 4 ,hello1 people6 ,come in2 you're just in time to have some tea and a ginger drop-cake apiece4 ,that's what we came for1 ,bettina6 shouted ,frank1 laughing4 ,and then you must come out in the car with us4 ,it's a beautiful1 clear1 cold night1 and you'll enjoy it--if you take plenty of wraps6 ,for dinner that night ,bettina served3 ,lamb ,chops ,escalloped ,potatoes ,egg ,plant ,bread ,butter ,ginger ,drop-,cakes ,tea ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level74 ,broiled ,lamb ,chops 7,two portions7 #b lamb chops #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika ,wipe the chops and place in a red-hot pan over the flame4 ,when the under surface is seared1 turn and sear the other side4 ,turn often for twelve minutes4 ,when nearly cooked1 sprinkle with salt and paprika4 ,escalloped ,potatoes 7,two portions7 #a-a_/b ,c-raw potatoes1 sliced #a_/b t-salt #a ,t-flour #a_/b ,c-milk #a ,t-butter #a_/h t-paprika #a ,t-chopped green pepper ,mix the potatoes1 salt1 flour1 paprika and green pepper4 ,place in a buttered baking dish or casserole4 ,pour the milk over the mixture and dot with butter4 ,put a cover on the dish and allow to cook for half an hour4 ,remove the cover and allow to cook twenty minutes more4 ,more milk may be added if the mixture is too dry4 ,egg ,plant 7,three portions7 #a egg plant #a t-salt #a ,t-egg-yolk #a ,t-water #a_/b ,c-cracker crumbs #b ,t-lard ,peel and slice the egg plant in slices one-half an inch thick4 ,sprinkle each slice with salt4 ,place the slices on top and allow to stand for two hours4 ,this drains out the liquid4 ,wipe each piece with a cloth and dip in the beaten egg-yolk1 to which the water has been added4 ,dip in the cracker crumbs4 ,place the lard in a frying-pan1 and when very hot1 add the slices of egg plant4 ,brown thoroughly on both sides1 lower the fire and cook five minutes4 ,serve on a hot platter with the slices overlapping each other4 ,ginger ,drop-,cakes 7,fifteen cakes7 #a ,c-molasses #a_/b ,c-boiling water #b-a_/d ,c-flour #a t-soda #b t-ginger #a_/b t-salt #a_/b ,c-chopped raisins #d ,t-melted butter ,put the molasses in a bowl1 add the boiling water and the dry ingredients1 sifted4 ,then add the raisins and the melted butter4 ,beat well for two minutes4 ,pour into buttered muffin pans1 filling the pans one-half full4 ,bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,,chapter ,,lxxxix ,,some ,,christmas ,,plans ,,christmas is in the air today1 ,i believe1 said ,charlotte as she took off her hat and warmed her cold hands at ,bettina's open fire4 ,you ought to see the children around the toys downtown--swarming like flies at the molasses6 ,still1 we ought to think about ,thanksgiving before we begin our ,christmas plans1 ,i suppose4 ,i try to get all my ,christmas packages ready by ,thanksgiving1 said ,bettina4 ,of course1 ,i don't always succeed1 but it is a splendid aim to have6 ,there is always so much to do at the last minute--baking and company and candy making6 ,this year we plan to give very few gifts--but to send a card at least to each of our friends4 ,we're racking our brains now to think of something that will be individual--really ours1 you know4 ,i think a tiny snapshot of yourself or your home1 or your baby or your dog--or even a sprig of holly or a bit of evergreen on a card with a few written words of greeting means more to a friend than all the lovely engraved cards in the world6 ,of course1 some people can draw or paint and make their own--,alice will1 ,i'm sure4 ,one girl ,i know makes wonderful fruit cake1 and she always sends a piece of it1 in a little box tied with holly ribbon1 to each of her friends4 ,aren't the little gifts that aren't too hard on one's purse the best after all--especially when they really come straight from the giver1 and not merely from the store8 ,bettina1 ,i'll be afraid to send you anything after such an eloquent sermon as this6 ,oh1 ,charlotte1 how you talk6 ,i'm telling you my idea of what a ,christmas gift should be1 but ,i'll probably fall far below it myself6 ,luncheon is ready1 dear4 ,for luncheon ,bettina and ,mrs4 ,dixon had3 ,mutton in ,ramekins ,rice ,peanut ,bread ,butter ,apple ,sauce ,tokay ,grapes ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,mutton in ,ramekins 7,three portions7 #a-a_/b ,c-cold mutton #b_/c ,c-brown gravy #a_/b t-salt #a t-chopped mint #a egg-yolk #a egg-white1 beaten stiff ,mix the mutton1 gravy1 salt1 mint and egg-yolk thoroughly4 ,add the egg-white4 ,turn into well-buttered ramekins or china baking dishes4 ,bake in a moderate oven in a pan of hot water for twenty-five minutes4 ,serve in the ramekins4 ,rice 7,three portions7 #a_/b ,c-rice #b qts4 boiling water #a t-salt #a ,t-butter ,wash the rice1 add slowly to the boiling salted water4 ,boil twenty minutes4 ,pour the rice in a strainer and rinse with cold water4 ,place in the oven for five minutes to dry4 ,serve warm1 dotted with butter4 ,peanut ,bread 7,twelve slices7 #b ,c-flour #d t-baking powder #a_/b t-salt #d ,t-,c sugar #a egg #a_/b ,c-chopped peanuts #c_/d ,c-milk ,mix thoroughly the flour1 baking powder1 salt1 sugar and peanuts4 ,add the egg and milk4 ,stir vigorously two minutes4 ,place in a well-buttered bread pan1 and bake thirty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,,chapter ,,xc ,,after ,,the ,,football ,,game ,,there are the men now1 said ,mrs4 ,dixon1 rolling up the hose she had been darning4 ,good6 said ,bettina4 ,the dinner is just ready for them1 and ,i'm glad they didn't keep us waiting4 ,hello6 ,hello6 shouted ,frank and ,bob1 letting in a gust of cold air as they opened the door4 ,whew6 ,it's cold6 ,how was the game8 ,fine6 #ci to #j in favor of ,blake6 ,not very exciting1 ,i should think4 ,still1 ,frank here wanted to bet me that ,blake would be badly beaten6 ,frank6 said ,charlotte in exasperation4 ,is that the way you show your loyalty to your home college8 ,shame on you1 ,frank6 grinned ,bob4 ,well1 dinner ready8 ,i'm about starving6 ,bettina has a regular 'after-the-game' dinner tonight1 said ,charlotte4 ,just the kind to make a man's heart rejoice6 ,hurray6 said ,bob1 stirring up the grate fire4 ,and afterward we'll have our coffee in here1 and toast marshmallows4 ,shall we8 ,suits me6 said ,frank4 ,anything you suggest suits me1 if it's something to eat4 ,dinner's ready1 said ,bettina4 ,come into the dining-room1 people1 and tell us about the game4 ,charlotte and ,i have mended all your hose this afternoon1 and we deserve a royal entertainment now4 ,bettina1 said ,frank1 do you expect us to talk when you set a dinner like this before us8 ,the menu consisted of3 ,flank ,steak1 ,braized with ,vegetables ,cabbage ,salad ,bread ,butter ,brown ,betty with ,hard ,sauce ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,flank ,steak ,braized with ,vegetables 7,four portions7 #a-a_/b lbs4 flank steak1 #a-a_/d inches thick #b ,t-flour #b t-salt #a ,t-butter #a-a_/b ,c-sliced1 raw potatoes #a_/b ,c-thinly sliced onions #a green pepper1 sliced thin #a ,c-tomato pulp ,cut with a knife across the grain of the flank steak1 to prevent it from curling up4 ,sprinkle the flour and one teaspoonful of salt on both sides of the meat4 ,dot with butter1 and place in an oblong baking pan4 ,over the meat place a thick layer of sliced raw potatoes4 ,add the green pepper1 and season with one-half a teaspoonful of salt4 ,place the onions next and the rest of the salt4 7,one-half a teaspoonful47 ,pour one cup of stewed or raw tomato pulp over all the mixture1 and cover the baking pan tightly4 ,cook slowly in the oven for two hours4 ,one-half hour before the meat is done1 remove the cover to allow it to brown4 ,water may need to be added to prevent burning4 ,in serving1 very carefully transfer the steak to a hot platter1 preserving the various layers of vegetables4 ,to serve1 slice down through the layers as through a loaf4 ,cabbage ,salad 7,four portions7 #b ,c-chopped cabbage #b pieces of celery #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a_/b ,c-salad dressing or enough to moisten ,chop the cabbage and the celery fine4 ,add salt1 paprika and salad dressing4 ,serve cold4 ,brown ,betty 7,four portions7 #b ,c-bread crumbs #b ,c-sliced apples1 pared and cored #a_/d ,c-sugar #a t-cinnamon #a_/b ,c-water #a ,t-lemon juice #a ,t-butter #a_/h t-salt ,mix the crumbs1 apples1 sugar1 salt and cinnamon well4 ,pour water and lemon juice over the mixture4 ,place in a buttered baking-dish4 ,place the butter over the top in small pieces4 ,cover the pan with a lid and bake in a moderate oven forty-five to sixty minutes4 ,remove the lid after the ,brown ,betty has been cooking twenty-five minutes4 ,more water may be needed if the apples are not very juicy4 ,hard ,sauce 7,four portions7 #c ,t-butter #a t-boiling water #a_/d t-lemon extract #a_/d t-vanilla extract #c_/d ,c-powdered sugar ,cream the butter1 add the water and slowly add the sugar4 ,continue mixing until very creamy4 ,add the lemon and vanilla extract4 ,form into a cube and place in the ice box4 ,allow to stand half an hour1 then cut into slices and serve on top of the ,brown ,betty4 ,,chapter ,,xci ,a ,,thanksgiving ,,dinner ,,in ,,the ,,country ,,after all the excitement of ,alice's wedding1 ,bettina was more than delighted when she and ,bob were invited to a family dinner at ,aunt ,lucy's on ,thanksgiving day4 ,it always seems to me the most comfortable and restful place in the world1 said she to ,bob4 ,and ,aunt ,lucy is such a wonderful cook1 too6 ,we're very lucky this year1 ,i can tell you6 ,who's to be there8 ,father and mother--we are to drive out with them--and ,aunt ,lucy's sister and her big family4 ,thanksgiving seems more natural with children at the table1 ,i think4 ,and those are the liveliest1 rosiest children6 ,bob had slept late that morning1 and consequently had eaten no breakfast1 but he did not regret his keen appetite when ,uncle ,john was carving the great brown turkey4 ,the children first1 ,john1 said kind ,aunt ,lucy4 ,the grown folks can wait4 ,little ,dick and ,sarah had exclaimed with delight at the place cards of proud turkeys standing beside each plate4 ,in the center of the table was a great wicker basket heaped with oranges1 nuts and raisins4 ,it doesn't seem natural without pumpkin pie1 said ,aunt ,lucy1 but ,john was all for plum pudding instead4 ,we can have pie any day1 said ,uncle ,john1 but this is a special occasion4 ,what with ,dick here--and ,sarah--and ,bettina--who's some cook herself1 ,i can tell you6--,i was determined that mother should show her skill6 ,and she did2 didn't she8 ,the menu was as follows3 ,turkey with ,giblet ,gravy ,oyster ,dressing ,mashed ,potatoes ,creamed ,onions ,cranberry ,frapp ,bread ,celery ,butter ,plum ,pudding ,hard ,sauce ,nuts ,raisins ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,,the ,,thanksgiving ,,dinner ,,recipes ,roast ,turkey 7,fourteen portions7 #a #ab-lb4 turkey ,the turkey should be thoroughly cleaned and washed in a pan of water to which one teaspoon of soda has been added to each two quarts of water4 ,wash the inside with a cloth1 rinsing thoroughly1 allowing plenty of water to run through the turkey4 ,dry well and stuff4 ,season all over with salt1 pepper and butter4 ,when baking1 lay the fowl first on one side1 then on the other until one-half hour before taking from the oven4 ,then it should be turned on its back1 allowing the breast to brown4 ,a twelve pound turkey should be cooked three hours in a moderate oven1 basting frequently4 ,oyster ,dressing 7,fourteen portions7 #f ,c-stale bread crumbs #a_/b ,c-melted butter #b t-salt #a_/b t-pepper #a pt4 oysters ,mix the ingredients in the order given1 adding the oysters cleaned and drained from the liquor4 ,fill the turkey and sew up with needle and thread4 ,preparing the ,giblets ,wash thoroughly the heart1 liver and gizzard4 ,cut through the thick muscle of the gizzard and peel it slowly without breaking through the inside lining4 ,cut the heart open1 and remove carefully the gall bladder from the liver4 ,wash carefully again1 and soak ten minutes in salted water4 ,cook slowly until tender1 in one cup of water4 ,more water may be needed4 ,cut fine1 and add to the gravy4 ,save the stock4 ,the ,gravy #a ,c-stock #b ,t-flour #a ,t-cold water #a_/d t-salt ,for each cup of liquor1 which is left in the roasting pan1 add one tablespoon of flour4 ,mix the flour with two tablespoons of cold water1 add the liquid slowly1 and cook two minutes4 ,add one-fourth of a teaspoon of salt1 and the giblets4 ,serve hot4 ,creamed ,onions 7,six portions7 #b ,c-cooked onions #a ,c-white sauce ,cook the onions in one quart of water in an uncovered utensil until tender4 7,about fifteen minutes47 ,drain and add one cup of white sauce4 ,serve hot4 ,plum ,pudding 7,six portions7 #b ,c-soft bread crumbs #a_/d t-soda #a_/d t-cloves #a t-cinnamon #a_/d t-salt #a_/b ,c-suet #a_/b ,c-molasses #d ,t-,c sugar #a egg #c_/d ,c-milk #a_/b ,c-currants #a_/b ,c-raisins #a t-vanilla ,chop the suet1 and sprinkle with one tablespoon of flour to prevent sticking4 ,add the raisins1 currants1 ,c sugar1 salt1 cinnamon1 cloves and bread crumbs4 ,add the egg and milk beaten together1 add the vanilla1 mix the soda in the molasses and add to the first mixture4 ,fill a well-buttered pudding mould one-half full4 ,steam two hours4 ,serve with hard sauce4 ,hard ,sauce #a_/c ,c-butter #b ,t-hot water #c_/d ,c-brown sugar #a_/b t-vanilla #a_/b t-lemon extract ,cream the butter1 add water and gradually add the sugar4 ,continue mixing until very creamy4 ,add the vanilla and lemon extract4 ,chill and serve over the hot pudding4 ,,chapter ,,xcii ,,planning ,,the ,,christmas ,,cards ,,and what is in this dish1 ,bettina8 asked ,bob1 as he lifted the hot cover4 ,candied sweet potatoes1 dear1 and ,i'm almost sure that you'll like them4 ,i made them in the fireless cooker1 and they're really more candy than potatoes4 ,they'll suit me1 then1 said ,bob4 ,the sweeter the better6 ,my mother used to cook up candied sweet potatoes with a lot of brown sugar syrup--say1 but they tasted good about this time of year when ,i would come in from skating6 ,well1 ,i believe these are exactly like hers6 ,only hers weren't made in a fireless cooker1 said ,bettina4 ,now1 ,bob1 as soon as you have allayed your hunger a little we must put our heads together long enough to get an idea for ,christmas cards4 ,if we have something made1 it may take several weeks1 and you know it is no small task to address several hundred of them4 ,as soon as we have ordered them1 we'd better make out our ,christmas list4 ,but first1 what shall the cards be8 ,think1 ,bob6 ,goodness gracious sakes alive1 but thinking is hot work6 ,well1 how's this8 ,suppose we don't have cards engraved--they're expensive1 and besides1 'twould take too long6 ,we'll find some plain white correspondence cards--or perhaps white cards with a red edge--and envelopes to go with them1 and in the corner of the card we'll stick a tiny round snapshot of the house4 ,then we'll write this verse very neatly and sign it ',bettina and ,bob4' ,perhaps you can improve on this1 however3 ,we enclose our ,christmas greetings ,and the hope that we may know ,many happy future meetings ,in this little bungalow6 ,bob1 that's the very thing6 cried ,bettina4 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,beefsteak ,fireless ,sweet ,potatoes ,creamed ,carrots ,pineapple ,charlotte ,custard ,sauce ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,fireless ,sweet ,potatoes 7,candied7 7,six ,portions7 #f large sweet potatoes #a ,c-brown sugar #a_/d ,c-water #a t-salt #a_/d t-pepper #a ,t-butter ,wash and peel the sweet potatoes4 ,slice them lengthwise in one-half inch slices4 ,make a syrup by boiling for five minutes the brown sugar and water4 ,add the butter4 ,arrange the potatoes in a fireless cooker utensil4 ,sprinkle with salt and pepper1 and pour the syrup over them4 ,place the heated disks under and over the pan of potatoes1 and cook in the fireless an hour and a half4 ,pineapple ,charlotte 7,four portions7 #b ,t-corn starch #d ,t-cold water #a_/d t-salt #a_/d ,c-sugar #a ,c-boiling water #b egg-whites #a t-vanilla #a_/b t-lemon extract #b slices of pineapple cut in slices lengthwise ,mix the corn starch1 salt and sugar2 gradually add the cold water1 stirring well1 and then add the hot water4 ,cook about five minutes1 stirring constantly4 ,then add the vanilla1 and the egg-whites stiffly beaten4 ,pour into a moistened mould in which the slices of pineapple have been arranged4 ,set in a cool place for two hours4 ,serve with custard sauce4 ,custard ,sauce 7,four portions7 #a-a_/b ,c-milk #b egg-yolks #a_/d ,c-sugar #a_/b t-vanilla #a_/h t-salt #a ,t-flour #a_/d t-lemon extract ,mix well the sugar1 salt and flour1 gradually add the beaten egg-yolks1 and the milk4 ,cook in a double boiler until the mixture coats a silver spoon yellow4 ,add the vanilla and lemon extract4 ,beat one minute4 ,serve very cold4 ,,december4 ,roasting turkeys6 ,rich mince pies6 ,cakes of every shape and size6 ,santa1 though they're fond of you1 ,christmas needs us housewives1 too6 ,illustration ,,chapter ,,xciii ,,harry ,,and ,,alice ,,return ,illustration ,,who can that be8 said ,bettina1 laying down her napkin4 ,someone is at the door1 ,bob1 ,i think4 ,i wonder why he doesn't ring8 ,hello6 said ,bob1 throwing open the door4 ,why1 ,bettina6 ,it's ,alice and ,harry6 ,when did you get home8 ,we're on our way home now1 said ,harry1 as he set down the suitcases he was holding4 ,say1 these are heavy6 ,we thought we'd stop in for a minute to rest4 ,welcome home6 said ,bettina4 ,just think1 we don't even know yet where you went for your wedding trip1 though we suspected ,california4 ,california it was1 said ,alice1 along with all the other recent brides and grooms4 ,we escaped any particular notice2 there were so many of us4 ,it was rather a relief1 though4 ,have you had your dinner8 asked ,bettina1 a little embarrassed at the thought of the dinner for two that she and ,bob were just finishing4 ,there was certainly not enough left for another person1 not to suggest two4 ,but then1 of course there was her ample emergency shelf4 ,we had our dinner on the diner1 said ,harry1 or we shouldn't have dared to stop at this hour4 ,do come on out to the kitchen1 said ,bettina4 ,bob is about to make some delicious sour cream candy1 aren't you1 ,bob8 ,surely that is a splendid way to entertain a newly returned bride and groom4 ,fine6 said ,harry1 though we can't stay long4 ,we must hie to our own apartment and get rid of the dust of travel4 ,we're looking forward to the time when we can return some of your hospitality4 ,i shall learn to make even better candy than ,bob's6 ,for dinner that night ,bettina had3 ,pork ,chops with ,sweet ,potatoes ,apple ,sauce ,bread ,butter ,perfection ,salad ,salad ,dressing ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,pork ,chops with ,sweet ,potatoes 7,two portions7 #b sweet potatoes #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #b chops #a_/c ,c-boiling water ,pare sweet potatoes1 add salt and place in the bottom of a small roasting pan4 ,wipe pork chops and place on top of the potatoes4 ,place the pan1 uncovered1 on the top shelf of a hot oven in order to brown the chops4 ,brown on one side and then turn gently and brown on the other4 ,sprinkle with a little salt and paprika1 and add one-third of a cup of boiling water4 ,cover1 and bake one hour1 or until the potatoes are done4 ,baste frequently4 ,perfection ,salad 7,three portions7 #a ,t-granulated gelatin #d ,t-cold water #d ,t-vinegar #a ,t-lemon juice #a ,c-boiling water #d ,t-sugar #a_/b t-salt #b_/c ,c-diced celery #a_/b ,c-shredded cabbage #a green pepper1 chopped #b ,t-pimento1 cut fine ,add the cold water to the gelatin1 and let it stand for five minutes4 ,add the boiling water4 ,when thoroughly dissolved add the vinegar1 salt1 lemon juice and sugar4 ,mix well4 ,add the celery1 cabbage1 green pepper and pimento when the jelly begins to set4 ,pour into a mould which has been dipped in cold water4 ,allow to set in a very cold place for one hour4 ,serve with salad dressing4 ,sour ,cream ,candy 7,six portions7 #b ,c-brown sugar #a t-vanilla #a_/b ,c-sour cream or #a_/b ,c-sour milk plus #a ,t-butter #a_/d t-cream of tartar ,mix the sugar1 cream of tartar and the sour cream or milk4 ,cook until a soft ball is formed when dropped in cold water4 ,remove from the fire and allow to cool4 ,beat until creamy and place in a well-buttered pan4 ,,chapter ,,xciv ,,the ,,firelight ,,social ,,and what have you been doing all day8 asked ,bob after he had related his own experiences at the office4 ,just my usual work this morning1 and this afternoon ,i went to a meeting of the social committee of our ,young ,people's ,league2 you know ,i've promised to help this winter4 ,they plan a social to be given in about two weeks to raise money for the orphanage fund1 and ,i do think their idea is a clever one4 ,you see1 it's a 'firelight social'2 admission ten cents4 ,mrs4 ,lewis has offered her house for it4 ,invitations are to be sent to all members of the church1 ,sunday school and league1 inviting people to 'come and read pictures in the fire4' ,the cards are to be decorated with little pen and ink sketches of hearthstones with burning logs on them4 ,of course there will be a huge log in her big fireplace4 ,then as soon as the guests are gathered around1 someone is to read aloud that passage from ',our ,mutual ,friend1' where ,lizzie ,hexam reads the pictures in the firelight for her brother4 ,then pencils and paper will be passed among the guests and each one writes a short description of the pictures he sees in the fire4 ,in ten minutes these are collected and read aloud1 with a prize for the best one4 ,then corn will be popped and marshmallows toasted1 and weird ghost stories told4 7,of course certain clever people have been asked beforehand to be prepared47 ,then supper will be served by candlelight2 it will consist of things like sandwiches1 cider1 coffee1 nuts and cookies4 ,don't you think a firelight social will be fun8 ,sure it will6 ,but ,i'm glad to-night we can be alone by our own firelight1 ,bettina6 ,that evening for dinner ,bettina served3 ,fried ,oysters ,baked ,potatoes ,bettina's ,relish ,asparagus on ,toast ,apple ,tapioca ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,fried ,oysters 7,two portions7 #ab oysters #a_/b ,c-cracker crumbs #a ,t-egg #a ,t-water #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-paprika #b ,t-fat ,look over the selected large oysters to remove the shells4 ,mix the egg1 water1 salt and paprika4 ,dip the oyster in the egg mixture and in the crumbs4 ,place the fat in the frying-pan1 and when hot add the oysters4 ,brown nicely on each side1 three minutes4 ,serve very hot on a hot platter4 ,garnish with parsley4 ,bettina's ,fried-,oyster ,relish 7,two portions7 #a ,c-cabbage1 cut fine #a green pepper1 cut fine #a pimento1 cut fine #a_/d t-celery salt #a_/h t-mustard #a_/d t-salt #a ,t-,c sugar #b ,t-vinegar ,mix the celery salt1 mustard1 salt and sugar1 add the vinegar4 ,pour over the pimento1 green pepper and cabbage4 ,serve as a relish with oysters and meats4 ,this relish should be served within one-half hour after it is made4 ,asparagus on ,toast 7,two portions7 #a_/b can asparagus tips #a ,c-vegetable white sauce #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-pepper #b slices of toast ,heat the asparagus tips in the liquid in the can4 ,when hot1 remove from can upon slices of toast1 sprinkle salt and pepper over each portion4 ,pour one serving of white sauce over each portion4 ,apple ,tapioca 7,two portions7 #d ,t-pearl tapioca #c ,t-cold water #a ,c-boiling water #a_/h t-salt #d ,t-sugar #a_/d t-vanilla #b sour apples ,soak the tapioca in the cold water for ten minutes in the upper part of the double boiler4 ,add the boiling water and salt4 ,cook until transparent4 7,about twenty minutes47 ,cut the apples fine1 mix thoroughly with the sugar1 place in the bottom of a small baking dish1 pour the tapioca mixture on them1 and bake in a moderate oven until the apples are soft4 7,about twenty-five minutes4 ,the time depends upon the variety of apple47 ,,chapter ,,xcv ,,alice',s ,,troubles ,,why1 ,alice1 come in6 ,are you going out to dinner1 or just on your way home from some afternoon party8 ,i'm going down town to dinner with ,harry2 ,i'll meet him there4 ,and afterward we are going to the theatre4 ,what fun6 ,yes1 fun for me1 said ,alice slowly4 ,i persuaded him to go4 ,just think1 ,bettina1 we haven't been to the theatre one single time since we've been married6 ,and that is--let's see--about six weeks8 said ,bettina1 laughing4 ,come into the kitchen1 ,alice4 ,i'm making a cranberry pie for dinner4 ,a cranberry pie8 ,one of those darling criss-crossy ones8 said ,alice joyfully1 throwing off her evening cloak4 ,do let me help4 ,i used to make little cranberry pies in a saucer when ,i was little6 ,i had forgotten that they existed6 ,harry shall have one to-morrow6 ,and she rolled out the crust with deft fingers4 ,how easily and quickly you do everything1 ,alice4 ,yes1 too easily4 ,getting breakfast is fun1 and getting dinner is fun1 but it's over too soon4 ,what do you do in the evening1 ,bettina8 ,oh1 stay at home and read and mend mostly4 ,what do you do8 ,that's the trouble4 ,don't you get dreadfully bored just sitting around8 ,harry likes it--but ,i don't see how he can4 ,but aren't you tired in the evening8 ,i suppose he is4 ,tired8 ,mercy no6 ,not with the care of that little apartment6 ,i like fun and excitement and something to do in the evening6 ,i've been studying household economy1 as you suggested1 and ,i've learned a lot1 but ,i can't be doing that all the time6 ,well1 ,i must run on1 ,bettina6 ,let me know how the pie turns out6 ,that night ,bettina served3 ,bettina's ,pork ,chops and ,dressing ,baked ,potatoes ,apple ,sauce ,bread ,butter ,cranberry ,pie ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,pork ,chops ,bettina 7,two portions7 #b pork chops #a_/b t-chopped onion #a ,t-chopped green pepper #a-a_/b ,c-fresh bread crumbs #a_/d t-chopped parsley #a_/b t-salt #a ,t-melted butter #a egg-yolk #a_/d t-celery salt #a ,t-water ,add the onion1 green peppers1 parsley1 salt and celery salt to the crumbs4 ,add the egg-yolk1 butter and water1 and mix thoroughly4 ,wipe the chops1 and place one in a small pan 7to serve as a roasting pan71 place the dressing on top4 ,place the other chop on top of the dressing4 ,press together and bake in a moderate oven one hour4 ,turn the chops so that the under one will brown4 ,baste occasionally with one-fourth of a cup of hot water to which has been added one teaspoon of butter4 ,put a lid on the pan so that the steam will cause the chops to cook4 ,place one tablespoon of water in the pan to prevent burning or drying out4 ,replenish when necessary4 ,apple ,sauce 7,two portions7 #f ,jonathan apples #a_/b ,c-sugar #a_/h t-cinnamon ,enough water to cover ,wash1 pare1 core and quarter the apples4 ,cover with water and cook until tender when pierced with a knitting needle4 ,add the sugar and cook five minutes more4 ,sprinkle cinnamon over the top when serving4 ,cranberry ,pie 7,four portions7 #b ,c-cranberries #a ,c-boiling water #a-a_/b ,c-sugar #a egg-yolk #a ,t-water #a ,t-flour #a_/b t-butter #a_/b t-almond extract ,cook the cranberries and water until the cranberries are soft4 ,add the sugar and cook five minutes4 ,mix flour and water1 add the egg-yolk1 butter and extract4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,add to the cranberry mixture4 ,pour into the uncooked pie-crust4 ,place pastry bars lattice fashion across the top1 and bake thirty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,pie ,crust 7,four portions7 #a ,c-flour #e ,t-lard #a_/d t-salt #c ,t-water ,mix the flour and salt4 ,cut in the lard with a knife1 and add the water very carefully1 to form a stiff dough4 ,roll into shape1 and reserve a small part of the dough for the bars4 ,fit the crust carefully into a deep tin pie-pan4 ,fill the crust with the cranberry filling1 being careful not to let any juice run out4 ,cut the bars two-thirds of an inch wide4 ,moisten the ends1 and arrange in criss-cross fashion across the pie4 ,,chapter ,,xcvi ,,some ,,of ,,bettina',s ,,christmas ,,plans ,,to-,,night1 said ,bettina at the dinner table1 ,i expect to finish three ,christmas gifts--one for ,alice1 one for ,mary and one for ,eleanor4 ,now aren't you curious to know what ,i've been making8 ,curiosity is no name for it1 said ,bob1 but ,i'm even more curious to know what particular thing it is that makes this ham so tender4 ,is it baked8 ,anyhow1 it's the best ,i have ever eaten4 ,thank you1 said ,bettina1 but you always say that about sliced ham1 no matter how it is cooked4 ,but this is a little different4 ,it is baked in milk4 ,great1 anyhow1 said ,bob4 ,now tell me about your conspiracy with ,santa ,claus4 ,well1 ,i am making for ,alice an indexed set of recipes--a card index4 ,all the recipes are just for two1 and they are all tried and true4 ,just for two1 ,tried and true-- ,sent1 with ,betty's love1 to you4 echoed ,bob4 ,you can write that on the card that goes with it4 ,i shall have you think what to say on all the gifts1 ,bob4 ,i must show you the box of cards4 ,it is only a correspondence-card box1 with the white cards to fit1 but ,i'm sure that ,alice will like her new cook book4 ,then for ,mary and ,eleanor ,i have made card-table covers4 ,mary's is of white ,indian head--just a square of it1 bound with white tape and with white tape at the corners for tying it to the table4 ,it is to have a white monogram4 ,eleanor's is linen-colored and is bound in green with a green monogram4 ,hers is finished and ,i shall finish ,mary's this evening--that is1 if you will read to me while ,i work6 ,hurray6 said ,bob4 ,what shall ,i read8 ,mark ,twain8 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,baked ,ham ,baked ,potatoes ,corn ,bread ,butter ,cranberry ,sauce ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,baked ,ham 7,three portions7 #b_/c lb4 slice of ham one inch thick #a ,c-milk #a ,t-flour #a ,t-water ,cover the ham with boiling water and let it stand ten minutes4 ,remove from the pan1 and place the ham in a pan just large enough to hold it4 ,cover with the milk4 ,place in a moderate oven and bake thirty minutes4 ,more milk may be added if necessary4 ,when the ham is done1 add more liquid 7enough to make one-half a cup74 ,mix flour with water4 ,add the hot milk to this slowly4 ,heat and cook one minute4 ,serve with the ham4 ,corn ,bread 7,three portions7 #a_/b ,c-corn meal #b_/c ,c-flour #c ,t-sugar #b t-baking powder #a_/b t-salt #a egg-yolk #b_/c ,c-milk #a ,t-melted butter ,mix the corn meal1 flour1 sugar1 baking powder and salt thoroughly4 ,add the egg-yolk and milk1 and beat two minutes4 ,add the melted butter4 ,mix well4 ,pour into a well buttered square cake pan4 ,bake in a moderate oven twenty minutes4 ,cranberry ,sauce 7,four portions7 #a qt4 cranberries #b ,c-sugar #b ,c-water ,look over and wash the cranberries4 ,cook them in the water until they are soft and the skins are broken4 ,remove from the fire1 add the sugar and stir well4 ,cook three minutes4 ,pour into a mould which has been dipped in cold water4 ,,chapter ,,xcvii ,,more ,,of ,,bettina',s ,,christmas ,,shopping ,,bob1 said ,bettina1 as she served the plum pudding1 ,christmas is in the very air these days6 ,did the ,christmas spirit inspire this plum pudding8 said he4 ,blessings on the head of ,santa ,claus6 ,but why your outburst8 ,because today ,i went shopping in earnest6 ,i bought the very things that seem most ,christmassy3 tissue paper1 white and green1 gold cord1 a ball of red twine1 ,santa ,claus and holly stickers1 and the cards to tie to the packages4 ,i love to wrap up ,christmas things6 ,and are most of your gifts ready to be wrapped8 ,no1 not all1 for some of them can't be made till the last minute4 ,for instance1 ,i thought and thought about ,uncle ,eric's gift6 ,i want so much to please him1 but he has everything that money can buy except perhaps a cook that suits him4 ,finally ,i decided to send him a box containing a jar of spiced peaches1 a jar of ,russian dressing1 a little round fruit cake1 and a box of fudge4 ,the things will all be wrapped with tissue paper1 and gold cord and holly---- ,lucky ,uncle ,eric6 sighed ,bob4 ,i wish ,santa ,claus would bring me a ,christmas box like that--fruit cake and spiced peaches and ,russian dressing---- ,maybe he will if you're very good6 laughed ,bettina4 ,if you eat everything your cook sets before you4 ,tell me something hard to do6 said ,bob1 with enthusiasm4 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,escalloped ,eggs and ,cheese ,baked ,potatoes ,currant ,jelly ,rolls ,plum ,pudding with ,yellow ,sauce ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,escalloped ,eggs with ,cheese 7,three portions7 #c hard-cooked eggs #b ,t-butter #b ,t-flour #a ,c-milk #a ,c-soft bread crumbs #b ,c-cheese1 cut fine #a t-salt #a t-parsley ,melt the butter1 add the flour and mix well4 ,gradually add the milk4 ,cook one minute1 add the cheese and the eggs cut in slices4 ,add the parsley and the salt4 ,place one-half the crumbs in the bottom of a well-buttered baking dish1 add the egg mixture and cover with the remaining crumbs4 ,dot with butter1 and brown in a moderate oven4 ,bettina's ,plum ,pudding 7,four portions7 #a ,c-fresh bread crumbs #a_/d ,c-suet1 chopped fine #a_/b t-soda #a_/h t-ground cloves #a_/b t-ground cinnamon #a_/h t-salt #a t-baking powder #a_/d ,c-molasses #a egg #a_/c ,c-milk #d ,t-raisins #d ,t-nuts ,mix the bread crumbs1 suet1 soda1 cloves1 cinnamon1 salt and baking powder4 ,add the raisins cut fine1 and the nuts4 ,break the egg into the molasses1 beat well1 and add the milk4 ,mix with the first ingredients4 ,stir and mix thoroughly4 ,fill a well-buttered pudding mould one-half full4 ,steam one and a half hours1 and serve with yellow sauce4 ,yellow ,sauce 7,four portions7 #a egg #a_/d ,c-powdered sugar #a ,t-milk #a_/b t-vanilla ,beat the egg white until stiff and dry4 ,add the yolk and beat one minute4 ,add the powdered sugar and continue beating4 ,add the milk gradually and the vanilla4 ,continue beating for one minute4 ,serve at once over a hot pudding4 ,,chapter ,,xcviii ,,christmas ,,gifts ,,speaking of ,christmas gifts1 said ,charlotte1 wouldn't anyone be delighted to receive a little jar of your ,russian dressing1 ,bettina8 ,i'm sure ,i'd like it6 said ,frank ,dixon4 ,much better than a pink necktie or a white gift book called ',thoughts at ,christmas-,tide6' ,mary ,owen makes candied orange peel for all of her friends1 said ,bettina1 and ,i think that is so nice1 for hers is delicious6 ,she saves candy boxes through the year1 and all of her close friends receive the same gift with ,mary's card4 ,we all know what to expect from her1 and we are all delighted1 too4 ,and you see she doesn't have to worry over different gifts for each one4 ,i do think ,christmas is growing more sensible1 don't you8 ,my sister in ,south ,carolina sends out her ,christmas gifts a few weeks early1 said ,frank4 ,she sends boxes of mistletoe to everyone4 ,they seem to be welcome1 too4 ,by the way1 ,bob1 did you and ,bettina decide on your ,christmas cards8 ,yes1 said ,bob1 and they are partly ready4 ,but we are waiting to get a little picture of the bungalow with snow on the roof--a winter picture seems most appropriate--and the snow isn't forthcoming6 ,the weather man seems to be all upset this year4 ,charlotte has been making some small calendars to send out1 said ,frank4 ,she has used her kodak pictures1 and ,i'm afraid they're mostly of me6 ,i don't know what some of my friends will say when they see me with an apron around my neck1 seeding cherries6 ,they'll be surprised1 anyhow1 said ,charlotte4 ,i rather like that picture myself6 ,for dinner that night ,bettina served3 ,escalloped ,oysters ,baked ,potatoes ,head ,lettuce ,russian ,dressing ,baking ,powder ,biscuits ,apple ,jelly ,prune ,whip ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,escalloped ,oysters 7,four portions7 #b ,c-oysters #b ,c-cracker crumbs #c ,t-melted butter #a t-salt #a_/d t-pepper #a-a_/b ,c-milk ,look over the oysters carefully and remove any particles of shell4 ,to the melted butter add salt1 pepper and cracker crumbs4 ,place a layer of crumbs in the bottom of a well buttered baking dish1 and add the oysters and more crumbs until the dish is filled4 ,pour the milk over the oysters and crackers4 ,bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,russian ,dressing 7,four portions7 #a ,c-salad dressing #a t-chopped pimento #a t-chopped green pepper #a t-vinegar #a_/b t-paprika #a_/d t-salt #a_/b ,c-olive oil #a_/b ,c-chili sauce ,to the cup of salad dressing1 add the oil1 chili sauce1 seasonings1 vinegar and finely chopped vegetables4 ,beat two minutes4 ,pour over head lettuce4 ,prune ,whip 7,four portions7 #a_/c lb4 prunes #c egg-whites #a ,t-lemon juice #a_/b ,c-sugar ,look over and wash the prunes4 ,soak for three hours in cold water4 ,cook until soft4 ,rub through a strainer1 and add the sugar and lemon juice4 ,cook this mixture for five minutes4 ,beat the egg whites until very stiff1 and add the prunes when cold4 ,pile lightly into a buttered baking dish and bake twenty minutes in a slow oven4 ,serve with cream4 ,,chapter ,,xcix ,a ,,christmas ,,shower ,,dear ,bettina1 wrote ,polly1 somehow ,i never do like to write letters--certainly not at this busiest time of the year6--but ,i simply must tell you about a luncheon that ,elizabeth ,carter and ,i gave the other day for one of our holiday brides4 7,angeline ,carey2 do you remember her8 ,a dear girl--rather quiet1 but with plenty of good common sense47 ,we had a large ,christmas table 7aren't they simple and effective871 with a ,christmas tree in the center1 strung with tiny electric lights1 and hung with tinsel and ornaments4 ,strings of red ,christmas bells stretched from the chandelier above the table to the four corners4 ,the favors at each place were several kinds1--,santas1 little ,christmas trees1 snow men and sleds1 all of them concealing at their bases the boxes holding the salted nuts4 ,the place-cards were simply ,christmas cards4 ,before the guest of honor stood a small ,santa1 larger1 however1 than any of the other ,santas1 and in his hands were the ends of twenty or more narrow green ribbons1 each leading to a separate shower-package at the base of the tree4 ,these packages 7it was a miscellaneous shower7 made an interesting-looking heap1 but we didn't ask ,angeline to open them until we had reached the salad course4 ,then she drew each one toward her by the end of a ribbon1 opened it1 and read the verse on the gift4 ,you have no idea how clever some of the gifts and verses were6 ,margaret ,mc,laughlin--do you remember her8--had dressed a dishmop in two tea towels1 making the funniest old woman6 ,this she introduced as ,bridget1 ,angeline's cook-to-be6 ,one of the girls who sketches cleverly had illustrated her card with pictures of ,angeline in her kitchen4 ,but ,i am forgetting our table decorations6 ,we had furnished four rooms for ,angeline1 doll size1 and the furniture of each was grouped along the table4 ,besides the living room1 bedroom1 dining room and kitchen1 we presented ,angeline and ,dean with an auto 7in miniature1 of course71 a cow1 a horse1 several ducks and chickens1 a ferocious dog and a sleepy cat4 ,weren't we good to them8 ,and lo and behold6 beside the auto stood ,dean himself1 disguised as a little china kewpie man2 while ,angeline1 always a lady1 stood gracefully in the living room and refused to help him with his menial tasks1 or to assist ,nora1 who was hanging out the clothes in the back yard4 ,angeline was a kewpie1 dressed in style4 ,we had the greatest fun finding and arranging these decorations6 ,and now ,i must tell you about the luncheon itself4 ,i'm even enclosing our recipes1 for ,i know you'll be interested4 4 4 4 ,hello1 there1 ,bettina6 called ,bob at this moment1 coming in with a rush1 is dinner ready8 ,what do you suppose ,i've done8 ,i've absolutely forgotten to send a ,christmas gift to ,aunt ,elizabeth1 and ,i know she'll feel hurt4 ,will you go with me after dinner to get it8 ,polly's luncheon menu was as follows3 ,a ,,christmas ,,shower ,grapefruit with ,maraschino ,cherries ,chicken ,croquettes ,candied ,sweet ,potatoes ,creamed ,peas ,light ,rolls ,butter ,cranberry ,jelly ,vegetable ,salad ,salad ,dressing ,santa ,claus ,sandwiches ,chocolate ,ice ,cream a la ,tannenbaum ,christmas ,white ,cake ,salted ,nuts ,coffee ,candy ,canes ,i wish1 ,bettina1 ,polly's letter continued1 that you might have seen the cunning sandwiches that we served with the salad4 ,they were cut with a star-shaped cooky cutter1 and on each one was perched a tiny ,santa ,claus4 ,the sandwiches were arranged on a tray decorated with ,christmas tree branches4 ,and now comes the dessert4 ,the chocolate ice cream was served in small flower pots lined with waxed paper1 and in each flower pot grew a miniature ,christmas tree4 ,around the base of the tree1 whipped cream was heaped to represent snow4 ,they were really very cunning4 ,served with the ice cream was a large round white cake decorated very elaborately with icing bells and holly4 ,on the top was placed a real candy bell1 large and red4 ,this cake was carried in to ,angeline to cut4 ,around the base1 inside the cake1 were twenty tiny favors wrapped in waxed paper4 ,they were of all sorts3 pipes1 canoes1 flat irons1 animals1 birds1 many things1 but all very tiny4 ,narrow white bows tied on each favor indicated its position in the cake so that the pieces could be cut to give each guest a favor4 ,angeline cut her piece first and drew her favor by pulling the little white ribbon4 ,it was really great fun drawing and unwrapping the favors1 and the girls tried to interpret the meaning of each4 ,mary ,katherine1 ,angeline's younger sister1 drew the ring1 and delightedly proclaimed that she would be the next bride4 ,at this the girls looked a little doubtful1 for at the table were no less than six engaged girls besides ,angeline4 ,mary ,katherine may fool them--who knows8--but ,i hope not1 for she is far too young and silly to 'settle down' for many years4 ,with the coffee we served striped candy canes4 ,well1 ,betty1 ,i believe ,i've told you everything about our ,christmas luncheon4 ,do write me soon again1 for ,i love to get your letters4 ,stir ,bob up to write occasionally2 he has forgotten his sister--now that he has a wife4 ,yours always1 ,polly4 ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,chicken ,croquettes 7,twenty-five croquettes7 ,a #c-lb4 chicken1 cooked and cut fine #a lb4 lean veal1 cooked and cut fine #d ,t-chopped green pepper #a_/b t-paprika #b t-salt #a ,c-chicken fat #a_/b ,c-flour #a ,t-salt #b ,c-milk #b eggs #c ,t-water #c ,c-cracker crumbs ,melt the chicken fat4 ,add the flour and salt and mix well4 ,gradually add the milk1 stirring constantly4 ,when the mixture gets thick and creamy1 allow it to cook1 with an asbestos mat under the pan1 for five minutes4 ,this cooks the flour thoroughly4 ,beat one minute to make it creamy4 ,add the chicken1 veal1 green pepper1 paprika and salt4 ,allow the mixture to cool4 ,take one tablespoon of the cooled mixture1 and dip in the beaten egg to which the water has been added4 ,dip in the crumbs and shape any desired shape1 preferably conical4 ,allow the croquettes to stand at least one hour before frying4 ,fry in deep fat and drain on brown paper4 ,keep hot in the oven until serving4 ,vegetable ,salad 7,twenty portions7 #aj tomatoes #b t-salt #a t-paprika #a ,c-cottage cheese #a ,c-pimentoes1 cut in strips #a_/b ,c-green pepper1 cut in strips #bj pieces of lettuce #b ,c-salad dressing #a_/b ,c-oil from the canned pimento #a_/b ,c-whipped cream ,arrange the lettuce leaves 7washed7 on salad plates4 ,place one slice of tomato1 two slices of pimento and two slices of green pepper on each4 ,sprinkle the vegetables with pepper and salt4 ,add two teaspoons of cottage cheese4 ,place one teaspoon of salad dressing on each portion4 ,to prepare the salad dressing1 mix boiled dressing and pimento oil together and then add the whipped cream4 ,mix well1 and pile attractively on the salad4 ,,chapter ,c ,,bettina ,,gives ,a ,,dinner ,,the ,christmas feeling is everywhere now6 said ,bettina1 as she arranged a small artificial fir tree in the center of the table4 ,it may be a little early1 but ,i can't keep from using ,christmas decorations to-night4 ,tannenbaum1 ,o ,tannenbaum1 you look wonderfully festive with snow at your foot and your branches strung with tinsel and ornaments6 ,all that you lack is candles1 but ,i shall use my red shaded candles on the table instead4 ,let me see1 everything is ready1 even to the biscuits which are in the ice box waiting to be popped in the oven when the guests arrive4 ,the salad is mixed and waiting1 and that ,washington pie does look delicious6 ,i'm glad ,i made it1 for ,bob is so fond of it4 ,wonder why ,bob doesn't come6 ,i want him to see the table and the tree before the others get here6 ,and build up the fire in the fireplace4 ,it's snowing hard outside1 and ,i want it to be warm and cozy inside4 ,there's someone6 ,well1 off goes my apron6 ,the someone proved to be ,bob1 who came in1 very pink as to his face1 and very white as to his snow-covered shoulders4 ,it's growing colder every minute6 said ,bob4 ,well1 a ,christmas table6 ,i like that6 ,makes a fellow feel festive6 ,i couldn't resist the spirit of ,christmas1 said ,bettina4 ,i couldn't1 either1 said ,bob1 taking a half-dozen gorgeous yellow chrysanthemums from their wrappings4 ,so ,i bought you an early ,christmas gift4 ,like 'em8 ,for dinner1 ,bettina served3 ,pork ,tenderloins ,candied ,sweet ,potatoes ,creamed ,cauliflower ,baking ,powder ,biscuits ,butter ,currant ,jelly ,orange and ,cherry ,salad ,wafers ,washington ,pie ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,orange and ,cherry ,salad 7,two portions7 #b oranges #a_/b ,c-white cherries #a_/b ,c-diced celery #a_/h t-salt #a_/b ,c-salad dressing ,remove the white membrane from the pulp of two oranges1 and cut each section into half1 crosswise4 ,add the seeded cherries1 celery and salt4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,add the salad dressing1 and serve very cold on lettuce leaves4 ,washington ,pie 7,six portions7 #a-a_/c ,c-sugar #c eggs #a_/b ,c-water #a_/b t-lemon extract #b ,c-flour #b t-baking powder ,beat the egg-yolks five minutes1 add the sugar and beat three minutes4 ,add the water1 lemon extract1 flour and baking powder4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,fold in the beaten egg whites very carefully4 ,bake twenty-five minutes in two round shallow pans in a moderate oven4 ,when cool1 put the following filling between the layers4 ,sprinkle the top with powdered sugar4 ,cream ,filling for ,washington ,pie #b_/c ,c-sugar #a_/c ,c-flour #a_/b t-salt #a-a_/b ,c-milk #a egg-yolk #a_/b t-vanilla #a_/b t-lemon extract ,mix thoroughly the sugar1 salt and flour4 ,gradually add the milk1 stirring constantly4 ,pour into the top of a double boiler1 and cook until very thick4 ,add the egg-yolk1 vanilla and lemon extract1 and cook two minutes4 ,beat until creamy and cool4 ,spread on the cake4 ,serve ,washington pie with whipped cream if desired4 ,,chapter ,,ci ,,bob',s ,,christmas ,,gift ,,to ,,bettina ,,bob had walked home from the office through the falling snow--and it was no short distance--with thought for neither snow nor distance4 ,he was distinctly worried1--,christmas only two weeks off1 the first ,christmas since he and ,bettina had been married1 and as yet he had no idea what sort of a ,christmas gift he ought to purchase for his wife4 ,what did she need8 ,unfortunately he had heard her say only a few days ago that she didn't need a thing4 ,what did she secretly long for8 ,a glass baking dish6 ,shucks1 what an unromantic present6 ,surely ,bettina had been teasing him when she mentioned such a prosy gift as that6 ,well1 if he didn't have some inspiration by the day before ,christmas there would be nothing to do but get her violets1 or candy1 or perhaps some silly book that she didn't want4 ,hello1 ,bob6 said a voice almost at his feet4 ,say ,mister ,bob1 ,billy1 another voice corrected severely4 ,hello1 ,jacky6 ,good evening1 ,marjorie6 ,coasting good8 ,oh1 pretty good4 ,you don't know what we've got at our house6 ,four ,angora kittens6 interrupted ,marjorie eagerly1 before ,bob had a chance to guess4 ,four whole kittens4 ,can't see a thing1 though1 but they'll learn after a while6 ,we're going to sell three of 'em1 and keep one1 and---- ,see here1 ,marjorie6 exclaimed ,bob4 ,i'd like to buy one myself1 for a ,christmas present to some one6 ,how about it8 ,you ask your mother to save one for me--,i'll stop in tomorrow morning and talk to her about it4 ,could you take care of it for me till ,christmas morning8 ,and ,bob strode on with a happy grin on his face4 ,wouldn't ,bettina laugh at the idea of an ,angora kitten6 ,for dinner that night ,bettina served3 ,beef ,steak ,baked ,potatoes ,cauliflower in ,cream ,cranberry ,jelly ,moulds ,bread ,butter ,burnt ,sugar ,cake ,confectioner's ,icing ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,cranberry ,jelly 7,three portions7 #b ,c-cranberries #b_/c ,c-water #c_/d ,c-sugar ,look over the cranberries1 removing any stems and soft berries4 ,add the water and cook until the skins have burst and all the berries are soft4 ,press through a strainer1 removing all the pulp4 ,add the sugar to the pulp1 and cook until the mixture is thick1 stirring occasionally to prevent sticking4 ,when the jelly stands up on a plate it is done4 ,pour into moulds 7preferably of china or glass7 which have been wet with cold water4 ,burnt ,sugar ,cake 7,sixteen pieces7 #a_/b ,c-butter #a-a_/b ,c-sugar #b eggs #a_/d t-salt #b-a_/b ,c-flour #d t-baking powder #a ,c-boiling water #a t-vanilla ,caramelize two-thirds of a cup of sugar4 ,when the sugar is melted and reaches the light brown or the caramel stage1 add the water4 ,cook until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved in the water4 ,allow it to cool4 ,cream the butter1 add the rest of the uncooked sugar1 and then add the egg-yolks4 ,mix well4 ,add the salt1 flour1 baking-powder1 vanilla and the cooled liquid4 ,beat two minutes and add the egg-whites stiffly beaten4 ,pour into two pans prepared with buttered paper4 ,bake twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,ice with confectioner's icing4 ,confectioner's ,icing 7,sixteen portions7 #b ,t-cream or milk #a_/b t-vanilla #a ,t-carmelized syrup or maple syrup #a-a_/b ,c-powdered sugar ,mix the cream1 vanilla and syrup4 ,add the sugar 7sifted7 until the right consistency to spread4 ,spread carefully between the layers and on the top4 ,set aside to cool1 and to allow the icing to set4 7,more sugar may be needed in making the icing47 ,,chapter ,,cii ,a ,,christmas ,,breakfast ,,of course a tiny ,christmas tree was the centerpiece on ,bettina's breakfast table1 set for a nine o'clock family breakfast4 ,all of the ,christmas gifts except those that were too large were grouped around the base of the tree4 ,bettina refused to allow even ,bob to have a peep at the gifts until the guests1 ,father1 ,mother1 ,uncle ,john and ,aunt ,lucy1 had arrived4 ,now1 don't you give us too much to eat1 ,bettina1 laughed ,father4 ,i know your mother has been making some mighty elaborate preparations for dinner at home1 and you must leave us with an appetite4 ,well1 you won't have any appetite left if you eat all you want of these waffles of mine6 exclaimed ,bob1 coming in from the kitchen with a spoon in his hand and an apron tied around his neck4 ,go back to the kitchen1 ,cook6 said ,uncle ,john4 ,we don't want to see you1 but we're willing to taste your waffles4 ,bring 'em on6 ,first1 said ,bettina1 we'll eat our grapefruit4 ,then we'll open our packages1 and then1 ,bob1 you can help me serve the rest of our ,christmas breakfast4 ,come on6 said ,uncle ,john4 ,then ,i'll be ,santa ,claus and deliver the presents6 ,for breakfast ,bettina served3 ,grapefruit with ,maraschino ,cherries ,oatmeal and ,dates ,whipped ,cream ,ham ,cooked with ,milk ,creamed ,potatoes ,muffins ,orange ,marmalade ,waffles ,maple ,syrup ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,oatmeal with ,dates 7,six portions7 #a ,c-oatmeal #a-a_/b ,c-water #a t-salt #a_/b ,c-dates1 cut fine ,mix the oatmeal1 salt and water1 and cook directly over the fire for three minutes4 ,add the dates1 put in the fireless1 and cook all night4 ,serve with unsweetened whipped cream4 ,ham ,cooked in ,milk 7,four portions7 #a lb4 ham 7a slice two-thirds of an inch thick7 #a ,c-milk ,pour boiling water over the ham1 and allow it to stand ten minutes4 ,remove the ham1 and place in the frying-pan4 ,add the milk1 and allow to cook slowly for twenty-five minutes4 ,remove from the milk and garnish with parsley4 ,muffins 7,twelve muffins7 #b ,c-flour #d t-baking powder #a_/c ,c-sugar #a_/b t-salt #a egg #a ,c-milk #b t-melted butter ,mix the flour1 baking powder1 sugar and salt4 ,add the egg1 beaten1 and milk1 and beat two minutes4 ,add the melted butter4 ,fill well-buttered muffin pans one-half full4 ,bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,waffles 7,six portions7 #a-c_/d ,c-flour #b ,t-sugar #a t-salt #c t-baking powder #b well-beaten eggs #c_/d ,c-milk #a ,t-melted butter ,mix and sift the flour1 sugar1 salt and baking-powder4 ,add the eggs and milk4 ,beat two minutes4 ,add the butter4 ,bake in well-greased waffle irons4 ,,chapter ,,ciii ,a ,,supper ,,for ,,two ,,well1 this is something like it6 said ,bob1 as he sat down to dinner one evening several days after ,christmas4 ,a good plain meal again4 ,i'm so tired of ,christmas trees and ,christmas flowers and ,christmas food that ,i don't believe ,i'll care to see any more of them till--well1 next year4 ,everything is put away now1 said ,bettina4 ,all the presents are in their permanent places4 ,except ,fluff1 she added1 glancing at the ,persian kitten cuddled in an arm chair4 ,i couldn't put ,fluff away1 and don't care to4 ,isn't he a darling8 ,just the very touch that the living room needed to make it absolutely homelike6 ,well1 said ,bob1 we did need a cat1 but ,i think we need a dog1 too4 ,about next spring ,i'll get one1 if ,i can find one to suit me4 ,oh1 ,bob1 won't a dog be a nuisance8 ,and destructive8 ,and do you suppose ,fluff could endure one8 ,fluff can learn to endure one1 ,bob said4 ,every home ought to have a dog in it4 ,oh1 we'll get a good dog some day1 ,bettina1 if ,i keep my eyes open4 ,have another muffin1 said ,bettina4 ,they'll do to change the subject4 ,some day ,i may long for a dog1 too1 but just now--well1 ,fluff seems to be a pet enough for one house4 ,for supper that night they had3 ,bettina's ,scrambled ,eggs ,creamed ,potatoes ,corn ,gems ,plum ,butter ,hickory ,nut ,cake ,confectioner's ,icing ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,bettina's ,scrambled ,eggs 7,two portions7 #b eggs #a t-onions1 cut fine #a_/h t-celery salt #a ,t-chopped pimento #a ,t-green pepper1 chopped #b ,t-ham1 cooked and cut fine #b ,t-milk #a_/b ,t-butter #a_/c t-salt #a_/h t-paprika ,melt the butter in a frying-pan1 and when hot1 add the onions1 pimento and green pepper4 ,let cook slowly one minute4 ,beat the egg1 add the milk1 celery salt1 salt1 paprika and chopped ham4 ,add the mixture to that in the frying-pan4 ,cook1 stirring until it is thick and creamy4 7,about two minutes47 ,serve immediately on a hot platter4 ,corn ,gems 7,six gems7 #a_/b ,c-corn meal #c ,t-sugar #a_/b ,c-white flour #b t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt #a egg #a_/b ,c-milk #a ,t-melted butter ,mix the cornmeal1 sugar1 flour1 baking-powder1 salt1 egg and milk4 ,beat two minutes4 ,pour into well-buttered muffin pans1 filling each half full4 ,bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,,january4 ,simpler meals and wiser buying1---- ,more of planning1--less of hurry1---- ,more of smiling1--less of sighing1---- ,more of fun1 and less of worry1 ,in this ,new ,year's ,resolution1 ,trouble finds a swift solution4 ,illustration ,,chapter ,,civ ,,alice ,,comes ,,to ,,luncheon ,illustration ,i ,,do love to cook6 exclaimed ,alice enthusiastically4 ,and we have had such delicious meals since we began to keep house1 if ,i do say it6 ,but oh1 the bills1 the bills6 ,bettina1 isn't it terrible8 ,but you can't get any meal at all without paying for it1 can you8 ,i really do dread having ,harry get the first month's grocery bill1 though4 ,you ought not to have to say that1 ,alice1 said ,bettina1 laughing nevertheless4 ,why don't you have an allowance1 and pay the grocery bill yourself8 ,because ,i know ,i could never manage to pay it1 said ,alice1 making a little face4 ,i do love to have perfect little meals and cooking is such fun1 but you just can't have things right without having them expensive2 ,i've found that out4 ,last night we had a simple enough dinner--a very good steak with ,french fried potatoes and creamed asparagus on toast4 ,then a fruit salad with mayonnaise and steamed suet pudding and coffee4 ,harry said everything was perfect1 but---- ,i'm sure it was1 ,alice4 ,you are so clever at everything you do4 ,but wasn't that expensive for just a home dinner for two8 ,steak and creamed asparagus6 ,and mayonnaise is so expensive6 ,then think of the gas you use1 too6 ,i didn't think of the gas1 said ,alice ruefully4 ,i thought of ,harry's likes1 and of variety1 and of a meal that balanced well4 ,but not much about economy4 ,i'll have to consult you1 ,bettina4 ,i'll tell you3 ,couldn't ,i plan my menus ahead for a week1 and bring them over to you to criticise8 ,that would be fun1 and ,i'm sure you could teach me a great deal4 ,i'd love to have you1 ,alice1 smiled ,bettina4 ,for luncheon ,bettina served3 ,chicken ,loaf ,creamed ,potatoes ,baking ,powder ,biscuits ,cranberry jelly ,caramel ,custard ,whipped ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,chicken ,loaf 7,two portions7 #a_/b ,c-cooked chicken #a_/b ,c-ground1 cooked veal #a_/b ,c-soft bread crumbs #a_/b t-salt #a_/h t-celery salt #a t-chopped parsley #a egg #a_/b ,c-milk ,mix the chicken1 veal and bread crumbs4 ,add the salt1 celery salt1 parsley1 egg and milk4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,bake in a well-buttered pan thirty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,caramel ,custard 7,two portions7 #a ,c-milk #c egg #d ,t-sugar #a_/h t-salt #a_/d t-vanilla ,melt the sugar to a light brown syrup in a sauce pan over a hot fire1 add the milk and cook until free from lumps4 ,beat the egg1 sugar1 salt and vanilla1 and pour the liquid slowly into the egg mixture4 ,pour into buttered moulds4 ,set the moulds in a pan of hot water and bake in a moderate oven until the custard is firm 7about forty minutes74 ,do not let the water in the pan reach the boiling point during the process of baking4 ,,chapter ,,cv ,,ruth ,,stays ,,to ,,dinner ,,see1 ,ruth1 it's snowing harder--a perfect blizzard4 ,that means that you'll have to stay to dinner4 ,i'm only too glad to find an excuse1 ,bettina1 but you must remember that ,i'll have to get back some time1 and ,i suppose that now is best4 ,well1 ,bob will take you after dinner4 ,see1 ,i've put on a place for you4 ,that's fine1 ,bettina1 and ,i suppose ,i may as well stay4 ,i've been anxious to ask you what you were putting in the oven just as ,i came in4 ,a dish of tomatoes1 cheese and rice baked together2 ,bob is fond of it4 ,you know ,i almost always plan to have two or more oven dishes if ,i am using the oven at all1 and tonight ,i was making baked veal steak4 ,i learned something new yesterday1 ,bettina1 that ,i have been anxious to tell you4 ,mother was preparing cabbage for cold slaw 7she always chops it1 you know71 and it suddenly occurred to her that she might easily use the large meat grinder4 ,so she did1 and the slaw was delicious4 ,i would have supposed that the juice would be pressed out in the grinding1 but it wasn't4 ,i must remember that4 ,i suppose that other people may have thought of it1 but ,i never have1 and ,i'm glad to know that it works so well4 ,i believe ,i hear ,bob1 ,bettina4 ,he must be cold1 for it is snowing and blowing harder every minute4 ,well1 ,i'm glad ,i started the fire in the fireplace4 ,there's nothing like an open fire4 ,for dinner that night ,bettina served3 ,baked ,veal ,steak ,baked ,tomato1 ,cheese and ,rice ,bread ,butter ,tapioca and ,date ,pudding ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,baked ,veal ,steak 7,three portions7 #a slice of veal steak 7three-fourths of a pound1 one-half inch thick7 #c ,t-flour #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #b ,t-bacon fat #b ,t-water ,wipe the veal and cut off any rind4 ,mix the flour1 salt and paprika4 ,roll the steak thoroughly in this mixture4 ,place the bacon fat in the frying-pan and when hot add the meat and brown thoroughly on both sides4 ,place the drippings and the meat in a small baking pan4 ,add the water1 cover1 and place in the oven4 ,cook one hour4 ,more water may be added if necessary4 ,baked ,tomato1 ,cheese and ,rice 7,three portions7 #a ,c-cooked rice #a_/c ,c-tomatoes #d ,t-cheese1 cut fine #a ,t-pimento #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a ,t-flour #a_/b ,c-milk #a ,t-melted butter #a_/d ,c-cracker or bread crumbs ,mix the rice and flour1 and add the tomatoes1 cheese1 salt and paprika4 ,add the milk4 ,pour into a well-buttered baking dish4 ,melt the butter and add the crumbs4 ,spread the buttered crumbs on the rice mixture4 ,bake in a moderate oven for twenty-five minutes4 ,tapioca and ,date ,pudding 7,three portions7 #d ,t-tapioca #a_/d t-salt #b ,t-cold water #a ,c-boiling water #b ,t-sugar #h dates1 cut fine #a ,t-lemon juice #a egg-yolk #a egg-white #a t-vanilla ,soak the tapioca in cold water for ten minutes4 ,add the salt and boiling water and cook in a double boiler until transparent4 7,about twenty minutes47 ,add the sugar and the dates cut fine1 the lemon juice1 egg-yolk and vanilla4 ,remove from the fire and add the stiffly beaten egg-white4 ,pile the mixture lightly in glass dishes and serve cold4 ,,chapter ,,cvi ,,how ,,bettina ,,made ,,candy ,i ,,ran over this morning1 said ,alice to ,bettina1 to get your candy recipes4 ,that was such delicious ,christmas candy that you gave ,harry6 ,wasn't it a great deal of work to make so much at a time8 ,perhaps ,i can't manage it1 but ,i'd like to make a box of it for ,harry's brother2 it will be his birthday in a few days4 ,it is very easy to make candy for ,christmas boxes1 said ,bettina4 ,that is1 it is no harder to make a large quantity than to fill one box4 ,bob helped me one evening1 and we made four kinds at once4 ,i had already stuffed some dates and made some candied orange peel1 so you see when the candy was made1 it was fun to fill the boxes with a variety of things4 ,i always save boxes throughout the year for ,christmas candy1 and then ,i fill them all at once4 ,of course1 until this year ,i didn't have ,bob to help me2 he enjoys it1 you know1 and two people can make it so much more quickly than one4 ,next year1 said ,alice1 ,i think ,i shall make ,christmas candy--a quantity of it1 so that ,i can put a box of it in every family box that ,i send4 ,meanwhile1 ,i'll practise and experiment1 and perhaps ,i can improve on the good old recipes1 or think of clever ways of arranging and wrapping4 ,now will you let me write down some of your best recipes8 ,i'll try them for ,harry's brother4 ,the candies that ,bettina made were3 ,chocolate ,fudge ,white ,fudge ,peanut ,brittle ,peanut ,fondant ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,chocolate ,fudge 7,one pound7 #b ,c-sugar #a ,c-sugar1 ,c #a_/d t-cream of tartar #a ,t-butter #b squares or two ounces of chocolate #a ,c-milk #a t-vanilla ,mix the ingredients in order named1 and cook until a soft ball is formed when a little of the candy is dropped in a glass of cold water4 ,remove from the fire and allow to cool4 ,do not stir while cooling4 ,when cool1 beat until creamy1 add vanilla and pour into a well-buttered pan4 ,make white fudge and pour on top4 ,when cool cut into squares4 ,white ,fudge 7one pound7 #c ,c-sugar #a_/b ,c-milk #a_/c t-cream of tartar #a ,t-butter #a t-vanilla ,mix and cook the same as chocolate fudge4 ,bettina's ,peanut ,fondant 7,one and one-half pound7 #b ,c-,c sugar #a_/b ,c-milk #a_/d t-cream of tartar #a ,t-butter #b_/c ,c-roasted1 shelled peanuts #a_/d t-vanilla ,cook the ,c sugar1 milk1 cream of tartar and butter until a soft ball is formed in cold water4 ,remove from the fire and allow it to cool4 ,beat until thick and creamy and add the nuts and vanilla4 ,shape into a loaf two inches thick and two inches wide4 ,when cool and hard enough to cut1 slice into one-fourth inch slices4 ,wrap in waxed paper and pack in boxes4 ,,chapter ,,cvii ,,ruth',s ,,plans ,,and so1 ,bettina1 said ,ruth1 sitting down on the high stool in ,bettina's neat little kitchen1 ,fred says we will begin the house early in the spring--as early as possible--and be married in ,may or ,june4 ,what perfectly splendid news6 said ,bettina4 ,i'm just as glad as ,i can be6 ,we've waited so long1 said ,ruth1 wistfully4 ,of course1 if it hadn't been for the war--it did interfere so with business1 you know--we would have been married last spring4 ,i know1 said ,bettina1 sympathetically1 but you'll be all the happier because you have waited4 ,i'll want you to help me a great deal with my plans1 said ,ruth4 ,i've had time to do lots of sewing1 of course1 but ,i haven't thought anything about the wedding except that it will be a quiet one4 ,and ,i want to ask you so much about house furnishings--curtains1 and all that4 ,i'd love to help6 cried ,bettina with enthusiasm4 ,there isn't anything that is such fun4 ,oh1 ,ruth6 ,gracious me6 ,what8 cried ,ruth1 for ,bettina had jumped up suddenly4 ,poor ,ruth1 laughed ,bettina1 ,i didn't mean to frighten you4 ,i forgot my cake1 that was all1 and ,i was afraid it had burned4 ,but it hasn't4 ,a minute longer though--you know a chocolate cake does burn so easily4 ,but it's all right4 ,however1 you must admit that ,i did pretty well not to burn it while ,i was listening to wedding plans6 ,that night ,bettina served for dinner3 ,swiss ,steak ,mashed ,sweet ,potatoes ,creamed ,cauliflower ,bread ,butter ,chocolate ,nougat ,cake ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,swiss ,steak 7,three portions7 #a lb4 of round steak two-thirds of an inch thick #e ,t-flour #a bay leaf #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-pepper #a_/b ,c-water #a ,t-onion #b cloves #a ,t-bacon fat ,wipe the steak with a damp cloth1 trim the edges to remove any gristle1 and pound the flour into the meat1 using a side of a heavy plate for the pounding4 ,this breaks up the tendons of the meat4 ,place the bacon fat in a frying-pan and when hot1 add the meat4 ,brown thoroughly on each side4 ,lower the flame4 ,add the bay leaf1 salt1 pepper1 onion and water4 ,cover with a lid and allow to cook slowly for one and a half hours4 ,more water may be needed if the gravy boils down4 ,pour the gravy over the meat when serving4 ,this recipe is good for the fireless4 ,mashed ,sweet ,potatoes 7,two portions7 #c good-sized sweet potatoes #b ,c-water #a_/b t-salt #a ,t-butter #b ,t-milk #a_/d t-paprika ,wash the potatoes and remove any bad places4 ,add the water1 and cook gently until tender4 ,drain1 and peel while still hot1 by holding the potatoes on the end of a fork4 ,mash with a spoon or a potato masher1 adding the salt1 butter1 milk and paprika4 ,beat one minute4 ,pile lightly in a buttered baking dish1 and place in a moderate oven about twenty minutes until a light brown4 ,chocolate ,nougat ,cake #d ,t-butter #b_/c ,c-sugar #b squares of chocolate #b ,t-sugar #b ,t-water #a egg #a_/b ,c-milk #a-a_/c ,c-flour #b t-baking powder #a_/b t-soda #a_/b t-vanilla ,cook the two tablespoons of sugar1 water and chocolate together for one minute1 stirring constantly4 ,cream the butter1 add the sugar1 the whole egg and the flour1 baking powder and soda sifted together4 ,add the vanilla4 ,beat two minutes4 ,pour into two square layer-cake pans prepared with waxed paper4 ,bake twenty-two minutes in a moderate oven4 ,chocolate cakes burn easily and they should be carefully watched while baking4 ,ice with ,white ,mountain ,cream ,icing4 ,,chapter ,,cviii ,a ,,luncheon ,,for ,,three ,,oh1 ,bettina1 what a perfectly charming table6 exclaimed ,alice1 while her guest from ,new ,york1 in whose honor ,bettina was giving the little luncheon1 declared that she had never seen a prettier sight4 ,but it's your very own ,christmas gift to me that makes it so1 declared ,bettina1 with flushed cheeks4 ,for ,alice's deft fingers had fashioned the rose nut cups 7now holding candied orange peel71 and the rose buds in the sunset shades in the center of the table4 ,they are almost more real than real ones6 ,i can scarcely believe that they are made of crpe paper4 ,the square luncheon cloth on the round table was of linen1 decorated with a cross-stitch design in the same sunset shades1 so that the table was all in pink and white4 ,a ,french basket enameled in ivory color held the rose buds1 and another ,christmas gift to ,bettina was the flat ivory basket filled with light rolls4 ,the luncheon napkins matched the luncheon cloth1 as the guests noted1 and ,the menu matches everything else6 exclaimed ,alice4 ,i'm glad you like it1 said ,bettina4 ,i have eaten chicken a la king often at hotels and restaurants1 but until recently it never occurred to me to make it myself4 ,and it isn't difficult to make either4 ,you must give me the recipe1 said ,alice4 ,for luncheon ,bettina served3 ,chicken a la ,king ,toast ,light ,rolls ,butter ,bettina ,salad ,salad ,dressing ,cheese ,wafers ,strawberry ,sherbet ,hickory ,nut ,cake ,coffee ,candied ,orange ,peel ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,chicken a la ,king 7,three portions7 #b_/c ,c-cold1 cooked chicken1 diced #c ,t-butter #a ,t-green pepper1 cut fine #a ,t-pimento1 cut fine #a_/h t-celery salt #b ,t-flour #a-a_/b ,c-milk #a_/d t-salt #a egg-yolk1 beaten #c slices of toast ,melt the butter1 add the green pepper1 cook slowly for two minutes1 and then add the flour4 ,mix well and add the milk slowly4 ,cook until creamy4 ,add the celery salt and the salt4 ,when very hot1 add the beaten egg-yolk4 ,mix well1 and add the chicken and pimento4 ,reheat4 ,serve very hot on hot toast4 7,do not cook the sauce any longer than absolutely necessary after the egg-yolk is added47 ,bettina ,salad 7,three portions7 #c slices of pineapple #c halves of pears #f marshmallows #c maraschino cherries #f halves of nut meats #c ,t-salad dressing #c ,t-whipped cream #c pieces of lettuce ,wash the lettuce and arrange on salad plates4 ,lay a slice of pineapple on the lettuce and half a pear1 the hollow side up1 on the pineapple4 ,fill the cavity of the pear with salad dressing1 and place one tablespoon of whipped cream on top of the salad dressing4 ,arrange two nut-halves1 two marshmallows and one cherry attractively on each portion4 ,serve very cold4 ,hickory ,nut ,cake #a_/c ,c-butter #a-a_/b ,c-sugar #b eggs #a_/b ,c-chopped hickory nut meats #d t-baking powder #b ,c-flour #c_/d ,c-milk #a_/b t-vanilla #a_/b t-lemon extract ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and mix well4 ,add the egg-yolks1 the nut meats1 and the flour and baking powder sifted together4 ,then add the milk1 vanilla and lemon extract4 ,beat vigorously for two minutes4 ,add the whites stiffly beaten4 ,mix thoroughly and pour into two layer-cake pans prepared with buttered paper4 ,bake twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,ice with confectioner's icing4 ,bettina's ,confectioner's ,icing #b ,t-cream #a_/b t-vanilla extract #a_/b t-lemon extract #a ,c-powdered sugar ,mix the cream and extracts4 ,gradually add the powdered sugar sifted through a strainer4 ,add enough sugar to form a creamy icing which will easily spread upon the cake4 7,more than a cup of sugar may be needed47 ,,chapter ,,cix ,,the ,,dixons ,,come ,,to ,,dinner ,,shall ,i open this jar of grapefruit marmalade8 asked ,charlotte1 who was helping ,bettina to prepare dinner4 ,yes1 ,charlotte1 if you will4 ,how nice it is1 ,bettina6 ,how long do you cook it before you add the sugar8 ,well1 that depends altogether on the fruit4 ,sometimes the rind is so much tougher than at other times4 ,you cook it until it's very tender1 then add the sugar and cook until it jells4 ,there's another thing ,i'd like to ask you1 ,bettina4 ,how on earth do you cut the fruit in thin slices8 ,isn't it very difficult to do8 ,not with a sharp knife4 ,i place the fruit on a hardwood board1 and then if my knife is as sharp as it ought to be1 it isn't at all difficult to cut it thin4 ,well1 perhaps ,i haven't had a sharp enough knife4 ,oh1 ,bettina1 what delicious looking cake6 ,is it fruit cake8 ,it's called date loaf cake4 ,it has nuts in it1 too1 but no butter4 ,i always bake it in a loaf cake pan prepared with waxed paper4 ,bob is very fond of it4 ,i think it's very good served with afternoon tea4 ,i should think it might be4 ,tonight1 though1 ,i am serving just sliced oranges with it4 ,that will be a delicious dessert1 ,i think4 ,listen6 ,is that ,bob and ,frank coming in8 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,roast ,beef ,browned ,potatoes ,gravy ,bettina's ,jelly ,pickle ,bread ,grapefruit ,marmalade ,date ,loaf ,cake ,sliced ,oranges ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,bettina's ,jelly ,pickle 7,four portions7 #b t-granulated gelatin #d ,t-cold water #c_/d ,c-vinegar from a jar of sweet pickles #b ,t-sweet pickles1 chopped fine #a ,t-olives1 chopped fine #a ,t-spiced peach1 chopped fine #a ,t-pickled melon rind ,soak the gelatin in cold water for ten minutes4 ,heat the vinegar and when very hot pour into the gelatin mixture4 ,stir until dissolved4 ,when partially congealed so that the fruit will not stay on the top1 add the pickles1 olives1 peaches and rind4 ,pour into a well-moistened layer mould or four small ones4 ,set in a cold place one hour4 ,unmould4 ,grapefruit ,marmalade 7,one and one-half pints7 #f grapefruit #d lemons #a orange #a lb4 sugar for each lb4 of fruit #f ,c-cold water for each lb4 of fruit ,wash the grapefruit1 lemons and orange carefully4 ,cut each in quarters4 ,slice the quarters through the rind and pulp1 making thin slices4 ,weigh the fruit1 and for each pound allow six cups of cold water4 ,allow to stand with the water on the fruit for twenty-four hours4 ,let all boil gently until the rind is very tender4 ,no particular test can be given for this1 as some fruit is much tougher than others4 ,set aside for four hours4 ,drain off the liquid4 ,weigh the fruit mixture1 and for each pound allow a pound of sugar4 ,let cook slowly until the mixture thickens or jellies when tried on a dish4 ,be careful not to get the mixture too thick1 as it will thicken somewhat more upon cooling4 ,date ,loaf ,cake 7,twelve pieces7 #a ,c-flour #b t-baking powder #a_/b t-salt #a ,c-sugar #b eggs #a t-vanilla #a ,c-dates1 cut fine #a_/b ,c-nut meats1 cut fine ,mix the flour1 baking powder1 salt and sugar thoroughly4 ,add the dates1 nut meats and vanilla4 ,mix thoroughly1 add the egg-yolks and mix well4 ,beat the egg-whites until very stiff4 ,cut and fold these into the mixture4 ,pour into a loaf cake pan prepared with waxed paper4 ,bake in a slow oven for fifty minutes4 ,,february4 ,cold and snowy ,february ,does seem slow and trying1 very4 ,still1 a month made gay by ,cupid ,never could be wholly stupid4 ,illustration ,,chapter ,,cx ,a ,,steamed ,,pudding ,illustration ,,this was a splendid dinner1 ,bettina1 said ,ruth1 as the two of them were carrying the dishes into the kitchen and ,fred and ,bob were deep in conversation in the living-room4 ,such a delicious dessert6 ,suet pudding1 wasn't it8 ,i couldn't guess all that was in it4 ,just a steamed fig pudding1 ,ruth4 ,the simplest thing in the world6 ,simple8 ,but don't you have to use a steamer to make it in1 and isn't that awfully complicated8 ,i've always imagined so4 ,you don't need to use a steamer at all4 ,i steamed this in my fireless cooker1 in a large baking powder can4 ,i filled the buttered can about two-thirds full1 and set it in boiling water that came less than half way up the side of the can4 ,of course1 the cover of the can or the mould must be screwed on tight4 ,and the utensil in which it is steamed must be covered4 ,i used one of the utensils that fit in the fireless1 of course1 and ,i brought the water to a boil on the stove so that ,i was sure it was boiling vigorously when ,i set it in the cooker on the sizzling hot stone4 ,you see it is very simple4 ,in fact1 ,i think steaming anything is very easy1 for you don't have to keep watching it as you would if it were baking in the oven1 and basting it1 or changing the heat4 ,we haven't a cooker1 you know4 ,could ,i make a steamed pudding that same way on the stove8 ,yes1 indeed the very same way4 ,just set the buttered can filled two-thirds full in a larger covered utensil holding boiling water4 ,keep the water boiling all the time4 ,i shall certainly try it tomorrow1 ,bettina6 ,for dinner that night ,bettina served3 ,breaded ,veal ,creamed ,potatoes ,browned ,sauce ,spinach with ,hard ,cooked ,eggs ,bread ,butter ,spiced ,peaches ,fig ,pudding ,foamy ,sauce ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,breaded ,veal 7,four portions7 #a lb4 veal round steak1 cut one-half an inch thick #a ,t-egg 7either the white or the yolk7 #a ,t-water #b_/c ,c-cracker crumbs1 or dry bread crumbs #b ,t-lard #a_/d t-salt #a ,t-butter #a_/h t-paprika ,wipe the meat with a damp cloth1 and cut into four pieces4 ,mix the egg1 water1 salt and paprika1 and dip each piece of meat into the egg mixture4 ,roll in the crumbs and pat the crumbs into the meat4 ,place the lard in the frying-pan1 and when hot1 add the meat4 ,brown well on one side1 and then turn1 allowing the other side to become the same even color4 ,lower the flame under the meat1 and cook thirty minutes1 keeping the pan covered4 ,when the meat has cooked twenty-five minutes1 add the butter to lend flavor to the lard4 ,browned ,gravy 7,four portions7 #a ,t-butter #b ,t-flour #a_/b t-salt #a_/b ,c-water #a_/d ,c-milk ,remove the breaded veal from the pan1 and place on a hot platter4 7,keep in a warm place47 ,loosen all the small pieces of crackers and meat 7if there are any7 from the bottom of the pan4 ,if there is no fat left1 add butter4 ,allow the fat to get hot1 and add flour and salt4 ,mix well with the heated fat1 and allow to brown4 ,stir constantly1 and add the water4 ,mix well1 and add one-fourth cup of milk4 ,allow to cook one minute1 stirring constantly4 ,if a thinner sauce is desired1 add another one-fourth of a cup of milk4 ,if a thicker sauce is desired1 allow to cook for two minutes4 ,bettina's ,steamed ,fig ,pudding 7,four portions7 #a ,c-flour #a_/b t-soda #a_/b t-ginger #b_/c t-cinnamon #a_/d t-nutmeg #a_/b ,c-molasses #a_/b ,c-milk #a_/b ,c-suet1 chopped fine #a_/c ,c-chopped figs #a_/c ,c-stoned raisins #a_/c t-lemon extract ,mix the flour1 soda1 ginger1 cinnamon1 nutmeg1 and suet4 ,add the figs1 raisins1 molasses and milk4 ,stir well4 ,add the lemon extract4 ,fill a well-buttered pudding mould two-thirds full4 ,steam an hour and a half1 with the water boiling4 ,serve hot with foamy sauce4 ,foamy ,sauce 7,four portions7 #a egg #a_/b ,c-sugar #a_/b ,c-hot water #a ,t-lemon juice or #a t-lemon extract ,beat the egg vigorously4 ,add the sugar and mix well4 ,add the hot water and stir vigorously4 ,add the lemon juice4 ,serve1 7,this sauce may be reheated if desired47 ,,chapter ,,cxi ,,on ,,valentine',s ,,day ,,bob1 the flowers are lovely6 said ,bettina1 looking again at the brilliant tulips on the dinner table4 ,they make this a real valentine dinner1 although there is nothing festive about it4 ,i had intended to plan something special1 but ,i went to a valentine luncheon at ,mary's1 and stayed so late---- ,a valentine luncheon8 ,with red hearts everywhere1 ,i suppose8 ,yes1 everything heart-shaped1 and in red1 too1 as far as possible4 ,mary had twelve guests at one large round table4 ,of course1 there were strings and strings of red hearts of various sizes decorating the table--not a very new idea1 of course1 but so effective4 ,and everything tasted so good2 cream of tomato soup1 the best stuffed tenderloin with mushroom sauce 7,i must find out how that is made71 and the best sweet potato croquettes6 ,sweet potato croquettes8 ,that's a new one on me6 ,i'll have to try them some time soon4 ,and ,mary had peas in heart-shaped baking powder biscuits--the cunningest you ever saw6--heart-shaped date bread sandwiches with her salad1 and heart-shaped ice cream with individual heart cakes4 ,that was ,valentine's day with a vengeance2 wasn't it8 ,yes1 but it was lovely1 ,bob6 ,that night ,bettina served3 ,broiled ,steak ,baked ,potatoes ,macaroni with ,tomatoes and ,green ,peppers ,bread ,butter ,cornstarch ,fruit ,pudding ,cherry ,sauce ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,macaroni1 ,tomatoes and ,green ,peppers 7,three portions7 #a_/c ,c-macaroni #c ,c-water #a t-salt #a ,c-canned tomatoes #c ,t-chopped green pepper #a_/d t-salt #a_/d t-celery salt #a_/h t-onion salt #c ,t-cheese1 cut fine #b_/c ,c-meat stock or milk #a_/d ,c-crumbs #a ,t-butter ,boil the water1 add the salt4 ,add the macaroni cut in small pieces4 ,boil until tender 7about fifteen minutes7 and drain4 ,butter a baking dish4 ,add a layer of macaroni1 a layer of tomatoes and some green pepper4 ,sprinkle with salt1 celery and onion salt4 ,add the cheese1 and continue with the layers until the dish is full4 ,if available1 use meat stock1 if not1 milk4 ,pour the liquid over the mixture4 ,melt the butter1 add the crumbs and place on the top of the food4 ,place the dish in a moderate oven1 and allow to bake twenty-five minutes1 or until brown4 ,corn ,starch ,fruit ,pudding 7,three portions7 #a_/b ,c-water #a_/b ,c-cherry juice #c ,t-corn starch #a_/h t-salt #c ,t-sugar #a egg-yolk #a egg-white ,mix thoroughly the corn starch1 sugar and salt4 ,gradually add the cold water and then the juice4 ,cook over hot water until the mixture becomes quite thick4 ,add the egg-yolk4 ,mix well1 cool slightly and add the egg-white stiffly beaten4 ,pour into a well-moistened custard mould4 ,allow to stand for half an hour or more4 ,serve with cherry sauce4 ,cherry ,sauce 7,three portions7 #a_/b ,c-cherry juice #a_/b ,c-water #a ,t-flour #a_/b t-lemon extract #a_/h t-salt #b ,t-sugar #a_/d ,c-cherries1 cut fine ,mix the flour1 salt and sugar4 ,add slowly the cherry juice and water4 ,cook two minutes4 ,add the cherries and extract4 ,serve hot over the cold pudding4 ,,chapter ,,cxii ,,ruth ,,gives ,a ,,dinner ,,for ,,four ,,bettina and ,bob arrived at half-past six1 as ,ruth had requested4 ,she wouldn't let me come earlier1 ,bob1 explained ,bettina as they rang the bell4 ,i wanted to help her1 you know1 but she said her father and mother were out of town and ,fred was to be the only guest besides ourselves1 so she was sure that she could manage alone4 ,there she is now6 ,but it was not ,ruth after all4 ,why1 ,fred2 hello6 said ,bob4 ,did you come early to assist the cook8 ,i did1 said ,fred1 but she informed me at once that she wanted no inexperienced 'help' around4 ,so ,i've been sitting in the living-room alone for the last half hour4 ,she did say that ,i might answer the bell1 but as for doing anything else--well1 she was positively rude6 ,and ,fred raised his voice so that its penetrating tones would reach the kitchen4 ,the worst of it all is that ,i've been hungry as well as lonesome4 ,i might endure sitting alone in the living-room if ,i hadn't gone without lunch today in anticipation of this banquet4 ,and now---- ,shame on you1 ,fred6 interrupted ,ruth1 coming in with flushed cheeks above her dainty white apron4 ,did he receive you properly8 ,i leave it to you1 ,bettina1 to say that ,i've received harsh treatment6 ,here ,i went and purchased four good seats for the ,duchess theatre tonight4 ,you did1 ,fred1 cried ,ruth4 ,why1 you dear boy6 ,for that1 ,i'll see that you are certainly fed well6 ,dinner is ready1 people6 ,will you walk into the dining-room8 ,ruth's dinner consisted of3 ,pigs in ,blankets ,candied ,sweet ,potatoes ,escalloped ,egg ,plant ,bread ,butter ,date ,pudding ,cream ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,pigs in ,blankets 7,four portions7 #a ,c-oysters #h slices thin bacon #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-paprika ,remove the rind from long1 thin slices of bacon4 ,place two or more oysters upon each slice of bacon4 ,sprinkle the oysters with salt and pepper4 ,roll up and tie with a white string4 ,saute in a hot frying-pan until nicely browned4 ,garnish with parsley4 ,candied ,sweet ,potatoes 7,six portions7 #f large sweet potatoes #a ,c-brown sugar #a_/b ,c-water #a t-salt #a ,t-butter ,wash the potatoes thoroughly4 ,cook in boiling water until tender when pierced with a knitting needle4 ,drain and peel when cool enough to handle4 ,cut in slices lengthwise1 three-fourths of an inch thick4 ,make a syrup by boiling the sugar1 butter and water five minutes4 ,lay the potatoes in a pan1 sprinkle with salt and pour the syrup over them4 ,cook in a moderate oven until the potatoes are browned1 basting frequently4 ,escalloped ,egg ,plant 7,six portions7 #b ,c-cubed egg-plant #c ,t-butter #c ,t-flour #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-pepper #a-a_/b ,c-milk ,remove the skin from the egg-plant1 and cut into slices a quarter of an inch thick4 ,sprinkle the slices with salt1 pile one above the other1 and place a weight on the top to extract the juice4 ,allow to stand one hour4 ,wash off1 and cut into quarter of an inch cubes4 ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and pepper4 ,mix well1 gradually add the milk and cook two minutes4 ,add the egg-plant and pour the whole mixture into a buttered baking dish4 ,bake thirty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,date ,pudding 7,four portions7 #a ,c-flour #b t-baking powder #a_/d ,c-,c sugar #aj dates1 cut fine #a_/h t-salt #a egg #a_/c ,c-milk #a_/b t-vanilla #c ,t-melted butter ,mix the flour1 baking powder1 ,c sugar1 dates and salt4 ,add the egg1 milk and vanilla4 ,stir vigorously and beat one minute4 ,add the melted butter4 ,bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven1 and serve hot with cream4 ,,chapter ,,cxiii ,,alice ,,practises ,,economy ,,oh1 ,bettina1 said ,alice1 delightedly1 as she opened the door4 ,i'm so glad to see you6 ,i've just been thinking about you6 ,what do you suppose ,i'm doing8 ,getting dinner8 ,that is what ,i must be doing very soon4 ,i stopped in for only a minute on my way home4 ,i am getting dinner1 and ,i want to tell you that it is a very economical dinner4 ,and it's going to be good1 too4 ,i thought and thought about your advice1 and decided to practise it4 ,so ,i searched through all my cook books for the recipes ,i wanted1 and finally decided on this particular menu4 ,but1 ,bettina1 now ,i can tell you the flaw in your system of economy6 ,what is that8 ,harry doesn't like it8 ,goodness no6 ,harry was delighted with the idea6 ,my argument is this3 ,it's going to take me an endless amount of time to plan economical meals that are also good1 time that ,i ought to spend in polishing silver and making calls1 and sewing on buttons1 and---- ,i don't believe it'll be as bad as you think1 ,alice1 dear1 laughed ,bettina4 ,for instance1 if this meal tonight is good and economical1 and ,harry is pleased1 don't forget the combination1 but write it down in a note-book4 ,you can repeat the menu in two or three weeks1 and you have no idea how soon you will collect the best combinations1 and ideas of economy6 ,tell me what you are having tonight4 ,that night ,alice served3 ,baked ,eggs ,potatoes ,escalloped with ,bacon ,baking ,powder ,biscuits ,butter ,peach ,cup with ,peach ,sauce ,tea ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,,the ,,recipes ,,alice ,,used ,baked ,eggs 7,two portions7 #b eggs #a_/b ,c-milk #b ,t-soft bread crumbs #a ,t-butter #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-paprika ,butter two individual moulds1 and break an egg into each4 ,mix the salt and pepper in the milk1 and pour half of the mixture over each egg4 ,melt the butter1 and add the crumbs4 ,place the buttered crumbs on top of each egg4 ,bake in a moderate oven twenty minutes4 ,serve in the moulds4 ,potatoes ,escalloped with ,bacon 7,two portions7 #c medium-sized potatoes #c slices of bacon #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-paprika #b ,t-flour #a ,c-milk ,broil the bacon1 cut each piece in three parts4 ,butter a casserole and place in it a layer of peeled sliced potatoes4 ,sprinkle part of the flour1 salt and paprika over the potatoes1 and add three pieces of bacon4 ,continue in this manner until the dish is filled4 ,pour the milk over the contents1 and bake forty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,peach ,cup 7,two portions7 #d halves of canned peaches1 sweetened #a ,t-egg #c ,t-milk #b_/c ,c-flour #a-a_/b t-baking powder #a_/h t-salt #a t-melted butter #a_/d t-vanilla #b ,t-sugar ,mash two peach halves1 add the egg1 milk1 vanilla1 melted butter1 flour1 baking powder and salt4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,place a tablespoon of the mixture in the bottom of a well-buttered baking cup4 ,add a peach half1 and cover with the batter4 ,sprinkle one tablespoon of granulated sugar on the top and bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,turn from the cups and serve hot with peach sauce4 ,peach ,sauce 7,two portions7 #b_/c ,c-peach juice #a ,t-lemon juice #a ,t-flour #a_/b t-butter #a_/d t-salt ,mix one tablespoon of the peach juice with the flour4 ,gradually add the rest of the peach and lemon juice4 ,add the salt ,cook one minute4 ,add the butter4 ,serve hot4 ,,chapter ,,cxiv ,a ,,company ,,dinner ,,for ,,bob ,,some dinner tonight1 remarked ,bob1 as he sat down at the table4 ,were you expecting company that didn't show up8 ,no1 indeed1 laughed ,bettina4 ,i expected just you and nobody else4 ,but maybe ,i did cook a little more than usual4 ,you see ,i was over at ,alice's this afternoon inspecting her list of next week's menus4 ,you know she is trying to economize1 and she is really doing it1 but in spite of economy1 ,harry is having elaborate meals4 ,i do hope he appreciates it4 ,nearly all of her dinners are three-course affairs1 most carefully planned to look like 'the real thing' as she calls an expensive dinner4 ,i tell her that hers are the real thing1 only almost too elaborate4 ,you see1 she is trying to disguise her economy so that ,harry won't miss the first meals she gave him4 ,she makes me almost afraid that ,i'm not feeding you enough4 ,no danger of that1 said ,bob1 emphatically4 ,but what are all these economical things she is serving8 ,wait1 ,i wrote some of them down4 ,listen4 ,here is one3 ,peanut ,croquettes ,olive ,sauce ,duchess ,potatoes ,creamed ,beets ,parker ,house ,rolls ,orange ,marmalade ,pea and ,cheese ,salad ,wafers ,apricot ,ice ,sponge ,cake ,how's that8 ,and here's another3 ,creamed ,tuna ,stuffed ,potatoes ,mock ,egg ,plant ,whole ,wheat ,muffins ,grape ,jelly ,russian ,salad ,fairy ,gingerbread ,hard ,sauce ,well1 said ,bob1 they sound good1 but not so good as the dinners you give me4 ,that evening ,bettina served3 ,escalloped ,salmon ,baked ,potatoes ,creamed ,cabbage ,egg ,rolls ,currant ,jelly ,chocolate ,kisses ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,escalloped ,salmon 7,two portions7 #b_/c ,c-flaked salmon #a ,t-butter #a ,t-flour #b_/c ,c-milk #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a hard-cooked egg #a t-lemon juice #c ,t-chopped sour pickle #a_/b t-minced parsley #d ,t-cracker crumbs #a ,t-butter ,melt the butter1 add the flour and mix well4 ,add the milk and cook one minute4 ,add the salmon1 salt1 paprika1 egg diced1 lemon juice1 pickle and parsley4 ,mix thoroughly with a silver fork1 being careful not to let the mixture get pasty4 ,pour into a well-buttered baking dish1 melt the butter and add the crumbs4 ,place buttered crumbs on the top4 ,bake twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,egg ,rolls 7,two portions7 #a-a_/b ,c-flour #b t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt #b ,t-lard #a ,t-egg #a_/b ,c-milk ,for the ,top #a ,t-milk #a t-sugar ,mix and sift the flour1 baking powder and salt4 ,cut in the fat with a knife4 ,add the egg and milk1 using the knife to make a soft dough4 ,toss onto a floured board4 ,roll out to a thickness of one-fourth an inch4 ,cut out with a round cooky cutter1 three inches in diameter4 ,brush over with milk4 ,fold over like pocket-book rolls4 ,place in a tin pan and brush over the top with one tablespoon of milk to which has been added one teaspoon of sugar4 ,bake in a moderate oven for twenty minutes4 ,chocolate ,kisses 7,fourteen kisses7 #a ,c-powdered sugar #b egg-whites #a ,c-fine bread crumbs #b ounces melted chocolate #a t-cinnamon #a t-vanilla #a t-baking powder ,beat the egg-whites very stiffly4 ,add very carefully the powdered sugar4 ,cut and fold in the bread crumbs and the baking powder4 ,add the chocolate1 cinnamon and vanilla4 ,drop the mixture from the tip of a spoon1 two inches apart upon a well-greased pan4 ,bake in a moderate oven twelve to fifteen minutes4 ,,chapter ,,cxv ,,supper ,,after ,,the ,,theatre ,,now1 ,bob1 you start the fire in the fireplace while ,i go into the kitchen and get a little lunch4 ,mrs4 ,bob1 said ,donald1 an old school-friend of ,bob's1 ,i don't want you to do any such thing6 ,we don't need any lunch6 ,stay in here and we'll all talk4 ,you'll talk all the better for something to eat1 said ,bettina1 and so will ,bob4 ,won't you1 ,bob8 ,well1 said ,bob1 with a grin1 ,i will admit that coming home in the cold has given me something of an appetite4 ,then too1 ,i'll tell you1 ,donald1 that ,bettina's after-theatre suppers aren't to be lightly refused6 ,yes1 on the whole1 ,i think we'd better have the supper4 ,we couldn't get you for dinner tonight1 and you're leaving so early in the morning that you see you won't have had any real meal at our house at all6 ,meanwhile1 ,bettina was busying herself with the little supper1 for which she had made preparations that morning4 ,when she had creamed the oysters and placed them in the ramekins1 she popped them in the oven4 ,next she put on the coffee in her percolator1 and placed in the oven with the oysters the small loaf of bran bread that she had steamed that morning4 ,bob likes it better warm1 she said to herself4 ,then she arranged her tea-cart with plates1 cups1 silver1 napkins and peach preserves1 not forgetting the rice parfait from the refrigerator4 ,when she wheeled the little supper into the living room1 ,bob and ,donald welcomed her with delight4 ,i take it back2 ,i am hungry after all6 said ,donald4 ,bettina served3 ,creamed ,oysters in ,ramekins ,steamed ,bran ,bread ,peach ,preserves ,rice ,parfait ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,creamed ,oysters in ,ramekins 7,three portions7 #a doz4 oysters #b ,t-butter #c ,t-flour #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-paprika #a-a_/b ,c-milk #b ,t-crumbs #b t-butter #a hard-cooked egg #b t-chopped parsley ,heat the oysters until they are plump4 ,drain4 ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and paprika4 ,mix well4 ,add the milk slowly and cook until creamy4 7,about two minutes47 ,add the oysters1 and place one-third of the mixture in each well-buttered ramekin4 ,melt the butter 7two teaspoons7 and add the crumbs1 stirring well4 ,place the buttered crumbs on top of the mixture in each ramekin4 ,brown in the oven for fifteen minutes4 ,sprinkle with parsley1 and garnish with hard-cooked egg cut in slices4 ,steamed ,bran ,bread 7,one small loaf7 #a ,c-bran #a_/b ,c-white flour #a_/b t-soda #a_/h t-salt #a t-baking powder #d ,t-raisins #b ,t-chopped nuts #a ,t-sugar #b ,t-molasses #a_/b ,c-milk #b ,t-water ,mix the bran1 flour1 soda1 baking powder1 salt1 raisins and nuts4 ,add the molasses1 sugar1 milk and water4 ,stir well for two minutes4 ,fill a well-buttered mould one-half full of the mixture4 ,cover with the lid1 well-buttered1 and steam for two hours4 ,the steaming may be done in the fireless cooker1 if desired4 ,rice ,parfait 7,three portions7 #a ,c-cooked rice #a_/b ,c-hot milk #b ,c-cold water #a ,t-granulated gelatin #b ,t-chopped nut meats #a_/b ,c-brown sugar #a_/d t-salt #a_/b ,c-whipped cream ,soak the gelatin in cold water for five minutes4 ,add the hot milk and allow it to dissolve thoroughly4 ,add the sugar1 salt1 nut meats and rice1 and mix well4 ,when thoroughly cooled1 add the whipped cream4 ,pour into a well-buttered mould1 and allow to stand in a cool place for two hours4 ,serve cold4 ,whipped cream may be served with the parfait if desired4 ,,chapter ,,cxvi ,,washington',s ,,birthday ,,plans ,,good bran bread1 said ,bob1 reaching for another piece4 ,i like that recipe1 said ,bettina1 and it is so easy to make4 ,what have you been doing all day8 ,bob asked1 ,cooking8 ,no1 indeed4 ,charlotte was here this afternoon and we made plans for the tea we are going to give at her house on ,washington's birthday4 ,oh1 ,bob1 we have some of the best ideas for it6 ,our refreshments are to be served from the dining-room table1 you know1 and our central decoration is to be a three-cornered black hat filled with artificial red cherries4 ,of course we'll have cherry ice1 and serve cherries in the tea1 ,russian style4 ,the salad will be served in little black three-cornered hats2 these filled with fruit salad1 will be set on the table and each guest will help herself4 ,the thin bread and butter sandwiches will be cut in hatchet shape4 ,and--oh1 yes1 ,i forgot the cunningest idea of all6 ,we'll serve tiny gilt hatchets stuck in tree-trunks of fondant rolled in cocoanut and toasted brown4 ,isn't that a clever plan8 ,charlotte saw it done once1 and says it is very effective4 ,it sounds like some party6 ,and ,i'll feel especially enthusiastic if you don't forget to plan for one guest who won't appear--or perhaps ,i should say two1 for ,i know ,frank won't want to be forgotten4 ,for dinner that night ,bob and ,bettina had3 ,corned ,beef au ,gratin ,baked ,tomatoes ,apple ,sauce ,gluten ,bread ,butter ,cream ,pie ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,corned ,beef au ,gratin 7,three portions7 #a-a_/b ,c-milk #a_/b slice of onion #a piece of celery #b ,t-flour #b ,t-butter #a egg #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a ,c-chopped corned beef ,place the milk1 onion and celery over the fire4 ,allow to get very hot4 ,remove from the fire and let stand for ten minutes4 ,remove the celery and onion from the milk4 ,melt the butter1 add the flour4 ,mix well and slowly add the milk4 ,cook until the consistency of white sauce4 ,add the egg1 well beaten1 the salt1 paprika1 and beef4 ,pour into well-buttered individual dishes4 ,place in a moderate oven and bake twenty-five minutes4 ,remove from the oven and allow to stand two minutes4 ,remove from the moulds and garnish with parsley4 ,baked ,tomatoes and ,cheese 7,three portions7 #a ,c-canned tomatoes #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a_/d ,c-fresh bread crumbs #c ,t-cheese1 cut fine #a_/d ,c-cooked celery #a ,t-butter ,mix the tomatoes1 salt1 paprika1 cheese and celery4 ,add half the bread crumbs4 ,pour into a well-buttered baking dish4 ,melt the butter1 add the remaining crumbs and place on top of the mixture4 ,bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,gluten ,bread 7,ten slices7 #a ,c-gluten flour #a-a_/b t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt #a_/d ,c-bran #b ,t-sugar #a_/c ,c-milk #a_/c ,c-water #a t-melted butter ,mix the flour1 baking powder1 salt1 bran and sugar4 ,add the milk and water4 ,beat vigorously for one minute and then add the butter4 ,pour into a well-buttered bread pan and bake forty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,,chapter ,,cxvii ,,an ,,afternoon ,,with ,,bettina ,,when ,bettina pushed her tea cart into the living-room1 ,alice and ,ruth laid aside the mending at which they had been busy4 ,what delicious toast1 ,bettina6 said ,alice1 taking one bite4 ,why1 it has cinnamon on it6 ,and sugar6 ,i wondered what on earth you were making that smelled so good1 and this is something new to me6 ,it is cinnamon toast1 said ,bettina1 and so easy to make4 ,i was busy all morning1 and didn't have time to make anything but these date kisses for tea1 but cinnamon toast can be made so quickly that ,i decided to serve it4 ,i like orange marmalade1 too1 ,bettina1 said ,alice4 ,i wish ,i had made some4 ,i have spiced peaches1 and a little jelly1 but that is all4 ,next summer ,i intend to have a perfect orgy of canning4 ,then my cupboard will be even better stocked than ,bettina's--perhaps6 ,i opened a jar of spiced peaches last evening for dinner1 and what do you think6 ,harry ate every peach in the jar6 ,i had expected them to last several days1 too4 ,i hoped you saved the juice1 said ,bettina4 ,i did1 but ,i don't know why4 ,it seemed too good to throw away1 somehow4 ,have you ever eaten ham cooked in the juice of pickled peaches8 ,it's delicious4 ,just cover the slice of ham with the juice and cook it in the oven until it is very tender4 ,then remove it from the juice and serve it4 ,it sounds fine4 ,i'll do it tomorrow4 ,that afternoon ,bettina served3 ,cinnamon ,toast ,tea ,orange ,marmalade ,date ,kisses ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,cinnamon ,toast 7,six portions7 #f slices of stale bread #b ,t-butter #a_/c ,c-powdered sugar #a_/b t-cinnamon ,make a delicate brown toast and butter each slice4 ,mix the sugar and cinnamon1 and place in a shaker4 ,shake the desired quantities of sugar and cinnamon over the hot buttered toast4 ,keep in a warm place until ready to serve4 ,bettina's ,date ,kisses 7,one dozen7 #a egg-white #a_/h t-salt #a_/b ,c-powdered sugar #a_/d t-baking powder #a_/d ,c-chopped dates #a_/d ,c-chopped nut meats #a_/b t-lemon extract ,add the salt to the white of an egg1 and beat the egg-white very stiff4 ,then add the sugar1 baking powder1 nuts1 dates and lemon extract4 ,drop from a teaspoon onto a buttered pan4 ,bake in a slow oven until delicately browned4 7,about twenty-five minutes47 ,orange ,marmalade 7,one pint7 #c oranges #b lemons #a_/b grapefruit ,sugar ,wash thoroughly the rinds of the fruits4 ,weigh the fruit1 and slice it evenly4 ,to each pound of fruit1 add one quart of cold water4 ,let the mixture stand for twenty-four hours4 ,cook slowly for one hour4 ,drain4 ,weigh the cooked fruit1 and add an equal weight of sugar4 ,cook with the sugar for thirty minutes1 or until it stiffens slightly when tried on a dish4 ,pour into sterilized jelly glasses4 ,when cool seal with hot paraffin4 ,,chapter ,,cxviii ,a ,,washington',s ,,birthday ,,tea ,,when the tea guests were ushered into ,charlotte's dining-room that afternoon1 they were delighted with the table and its red1 white and blue decorations4 ,in the center was a large three-cornered hat made of black paper1 and heaped with artificial red cherries4 ,the cherry ice was tinted red1 and served in sherbet glasses4 ,a large white cake1 uncut1 was one of the chief decorations1 for halves of red cherries were placed together on it to represent a bunch of cherries1 while tiny lines of chocolate icing represented the stems4 ,bettina poured the tea and placed in each cup a red cherry4 ,the guests helped themselves to trays1 napkins1 forks and spoons1 and each took a portion of ,washington salad1 served in a small1 black1 three-cornered hat1 lined with waxed paper4 ,each took also a rolled sandwich1 tied with red1 white and blue ribbon1 and a nut bread sandwich in the shape of a hatchet4 ,the ,washington fondant1 rolled in cocoanut and toasted to represent tree trunks1 with small gilt hatchets stuck in them1 occasioned great delight4 ,how did you ever think of it8 ,ruth asked1 and ,bettina gave ,charlotte the credit1 though she in turn disclaimed any originality in the matter4 ,one thing is lacking1 said ,bettina4 ,charlotte and ,i should be wearing colonial costumes4 ,we did think of it1 but happened to be too busy to make them4 ,that afternoon ,charlotte and ,bettina served3 ,george ,washington ,salad ,rolled ,sandwiches ,nut ,bread ,sandwiches ,cherry ,ice ,cherry ,cake ,washington ,fondant ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,washington ,salad 7,twelve portions7 #a ,c-diced pineapple #a ,c-marshmallows1 cut fine #a ,c-grapefruit1 cut in cubes #a ,c-canned seeded white cherries #a_/d ,c-filberts #a_/d ,c-,brazil nuts1 cut fine #a-a_/b ,c-salad dressing #a_/b ,c-whipped cream #f red cherries #ab tiny silk flags ,mix the pineapple1 marshmallows1 grapefruit1 white cherries and nuts4 ,add the salad dressing4 ,serve immediately4 ,place waxed paper in the paper cups of the small1 black1 three-cornered hats4 ,place one serving of salad in each cup4 ,put one teaspoon of whipped cream on top and half a cherry on that4 ,stick a tiny silk ,american flag into each portion4 ,nut ,bread for ,sandwiches 7,twenty-four sandwiches7 #b ,c-graham flour #a ,c-white flour #c t-baking powder #a egg #b_/c ,c-sugar #a-a_/b t-salt #a_/b ,c-nut meats1 cut fine #a-a_/b ,c-milk ,mix the flours1 baking powder1 salt1 nut meats and sugar4 ,break the egg in the milk and add to the dry ingredients4 ,mix thoroughly1 pour into a well-buttered bread pan and allow to rise for twenty minutes4 ,bake in a moderate oven for fifty minutes4 ,nut ,bread ,sandwiches #bd pieces bread #b_/c ,c-butter ,when the nut bread is one day old1 cut in very thin slices4 ,cream the butter and spread one piece of bread carefully with butter4 ,place another piece on the top4 ,press firmly4 ,make all the sandwiches in this way4 ,allow to stand in a cool1 damp place for one hour4 ,make a paper hatchet pattern4 ,lay the pattern on top of each sandwich and with a sharp knife1 trace around the pattern4 ,cut through carefully and the sandwiches will resemble hatchets4 ,this is not difficult to do and is very effective4 ,washington's ,birthday ,sandwiches #a loaf of white bread one day old #h ,t-butter #b yards each of red1 white and blue ribbon ,cut the bread very thin with a sharp knife4 ,remove all crusts4 ,place a damp cloth around the prepared slices when very moist1 and tender4 ,spread with butter which has been creamed with a fork until soft4 ,roll the sandwiches up carefully like a roll of paper4 ,cut the ribbon into six-inch strips1 and tie around the sandwiches4 ,place in a bread box to keep moist4 ,pile on a plate in log cabin fashion4 ,,chapter ,,cxix ,,another ,,oven ,,dinner ,,bettina heard a step on the porch1 and quickly laying aside her kitchen apron1 rushed to the door to meet ,bob4 ,her rather hilarious greeting was checked just in time1 at sight of a tall figure behind him4 ,bettina1 this is ,mr4 ,mac,gregor1 of ,mac,gregor ,hopkins1 you know4 ,mr4 ,mac,gregor1 my wife1 ,bettina4 ,i've been trying to get you all afternoon to tell you ,i was bringing a guest to dinner and to spend the night4 ,the storm seems to have affected the lines4 ,oh1 it has6 ,i've been alone all day6 ,haven't talked to a soul6 ,welcome1 ,mr4 ,mac,gregor1 ,i planned ,bob's particular kind of a dinner tonight1 and it may not suit you at all1 but ,i'm glad to see you1 anyhow4 ,mr4 ,mac,gregor murmured something dignified but indistinct1 as ,bob cried out heartily1 ,well1 it smells good1 anyhow1 so ,i guess you can take a chance2 eh1 ,mac,gregor8 ,bettina had a hazy idea that ,mr4 ,mac,gregor1 of ,mac,gregor ,hopkins1 was somebody very important with whom ,bob's firm did business1 and although she knew also that ,bob had know ,mac1 as he called him1 years before in a way that was slightly more personal1 her manner was rather restrained as she ushered them into the dining-room a few minutes later4 ,however1 the little meal was so appetizing1 and the guest seemed so frankly appreciative1 that conversation soon flowed freely4 ,bob's frank comments were sometimes embarrassing1 for instance when he said such things as this3 ,matrimony has taught me a lot1 ,mac,gregor6 ,i've learned--well1 now1 you'd never think that all this dinner was cooked in the oven1 would you8 ,well1 it was3 baked ham1 baked potatoes1 baked apples1 and the cakes--,bettina's cakes1 ,i call 'em4 ,you see1 my wife thinks of things like that--a good dinner and saving gas1 too6 ,oh1 ,bob6 said ,bettina1 with a scarlet face4 ,you needn't be embarrassed1 ,bettina1 it's so6 ,i was just telling ',mac' as we came in1 that two can live more cheaply than one provided the other one is like you--always coaxing me to add to our bank account4 ,it's growing1 too1 and ,i never could save before ,i was married6 ,the dinner consisted of3 ,baked ,ham ,baked ,potatoes ,head ,lettuce ,roquefort ,cheese ,dressing ,bread ,butter ,baked ,apples ,bettina's ,cakes ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,bettina's ,baked ,ham 7,three portions7 7,bob calls it great7 #a lb4 slice of ham three-fourths of an inch thick #ad cloves #a_/b ,c-vinegar #a_/b ,c-water #b ,t-sugar #b t-mustard ,remove the rind from ham4 ,stick the cloves into both sides4 ,place in a pan just the size of the meat4 ,pour the vinegar1 water1 sugar and mustard 7well mixed7 over the ham4 ,baste frequently4 ,bake in moderate oven until crisp and tender 7about forty-five minutes74 ,head ,lettuce with ,roquefort ,cheese ,dressing 7,three portions7 #a head of lettuce #a_/b t-salt #c ,t-oil #a_/h t-pepper #a_/d ,c-,roquefort cheese #a ,t-vinegar ,cream the cheese1 add salt1 pepper and vinegar4 ,add the oil gradually4 ,mix well1 shake thoroughly4 ,pour over the lettuce and serve4 ,baked apples 7,four portions7 #d apples #f ,t-brown sugar #d ,t-granulated sugar #a t-cinnamon #d marshmallows #a t-butter ,wash and core apples of uniform size4 ,mix the sugar and cinnamon together4 ,fill the apples4 ,press a marshmallow in each apple also4 ,dot the top with a piece of butter4 ,place the apples in a pan1 add the remaining sugar1 cover the bottom with water1 and bake until tender 7twenty-five to thirty minutes71 basting often4 ,serve hot or cold4 ,bettina's ,cakes 7,eight cakes7 #a ,c-flour #a_/b t-cinnamon #a_/d t-powdered cloves #a_/c ,c-sugar #b ,t-melted butter #a_/b t-soda #a_/d t-baking powder #a_/h t-salt #a egg #a_/c ,c-sour milk ,mix and sift the dry ingredients4 ,add the egg and the sour milk4 ,beat two minutes4 ,add the melted butter2 beat one minute4 ,fill well-buttered muffin pans one-half full4 ,bake in a moderate oven twenty minutes4 ,,chapter ,,cxx ,,bob ,,makes ,,pop-,,overs ,,bettina was busily setting the table in the dining-room when ,bob appeared4 ,oh1 ,bettina1 said he in a disappointed tone1 why not eat in the breakfast alcove8 ,i'd like to show ,mac,gregor how much fun we have every morning4 ,won't he think we're being too informal8 ,i want him to think us informal4 ,the trouble with him is that he doesn't know that any simple brand of happiness exists4 ,his life is too complex4 ,of course we're not exactly primitive--with our electric percolator and toaster---- ,sorry1 ,bob1 but you can't use the toaster this morning2 ,i'm about to stir up some pop-overs4 ,well1 ,i'll forgive you for taking away my toy1 inasmuch as ,i do like pop-overs4 ,let me help you with them1 ,bettina2 this is one place where you can use my strong right arm4 ,yes1 indeed ,i can1 ,bob4 ,i'll never forget those splendid pop-overs that you made the first time you ever tried4 ,they look simple1 but not very many people can make good ones4 ,the secret of it is all in the beating1 said she1 as she stirred up the smooth paste1 and then in having the gem pans and the oven very hot4 ,well1 these'll be good ones then1 said ,bob1 as he set about his task4 ,you light the oven1 ,betty1 and put the gem pans in it1 and then before you have changed things from the dining-room to the alcove1 ,i'll have these pop-overs popping away just as they ought to do6 ,the percolator was bubbling and the pop-overs were nearly done when they heard ,mr4 ,mac,gregor's step4 ,he's exactly on time1 chuckled ,bob4 ,that's the kind of a methodical fellow he is in everything4 ,well1 there's no time when promptness is more appreciated than at meal-time1 said ,betty1 decidedly4 ,i like him4 ,come on out here6 called ,bob1 cheerfully4 ,this is the place in which we begin the day6 ,we'll show you the kind of a breakfast that'll put some romance into your staid old head4 ,i made the pop-overs myself1 and ,i know they're the best you ever saw--likewise the biggest--and they'll soon be the best you've ever eaten6 ,when ,bob had finished removing the pop-overs from their pans1 the two men took their places at the table to the merry tune of the sizzling bacon ,bettina was broiling4 ,i never entertained a stranger so informally before1 said she4 ,and ,i was never such a comfortable guest as ,i am at this minute1 said ,mr4 ,mac,gregor1 looking down at his breakfast1 which consisted of3 ,grapefruit ,oatmeal ,bacon ,pop-,overs ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,pop-,overs 7,eight7 #a ,c-flour #a ,c-milk #a_/b t-salt #a egg1 beaten well ,add the milk slowly to the flour and salt1 stirring constantly1 until a smooth paste is formed4 ,beat and add the remainder of the milk1 and the egg4 ,beat vigorously for three minutes4 ,fill very hot gem pans three-fourths full4 ,bake thirty minutes in a hot oven4 ,they are done when they have popped at least twice their size1 and when they slip easily out of the pan4 ,iron pans are the best4 ,,march4 ,weary are we of our winter-time fare2 ,hasten1 ,o ,springtime1 elusive and arch6 ,bring us your dainties2 our cupboards are bare6 ,pity us1 starved by tyrannical ,march6 ,illustration ,,chapter ,,cxxi ,,in ,,march ,illustration ,,spring is in the air1 thought ,bettina1 as she opened the casement windows of her sun room4 ,i believe we'll have dinner out here tonight4 ,if ,bob would only come home early1 before the sun goes down6 ,now ,i wonder who that can be6 7,for she heard a knock at the kitchen door47 ,why1 ,charlotte4 ,come in6 she cried a moment later1 for it was ,mrs4 ,dixon with a napkin-covered pan in hand1 whom she found at the door4 ,i've brought you some light rolls for your dinner1 ,bettina1 said ,charlotte4 ,i don't make them often1 and when ,i do1 ,i make more than we can eat4 ,will they fit into your dinner menu8 ,indeed they will6 said ,bettina4 ,i'm delighted to get them4 ,now ,i wish ,i had something to send back with you for your dinner1 but ,i seem to have cooked too little of everything6 ,don't you worry1 said ,charlotte1 heartily4 ,when ,i think of all the things you've done for me1 ,i'm only too glad to offer you anything ,i have6 ,well1 ,i must hurry home to get our dinner4 ,that reminds me1 ,bettina1 to ask you this3 ,when you escallop anything1 do you dot the crumbs on top with butter8 ,no1 ,charlotte1 ,i melt the butter1 add the crumbs1 stir them well1 and then spread them on the top of the escalloped oysters1 or fish1 or whatever ,i am escalloping4 ,i'm glad to know the right way of doing1 ,bettina4 ,good-bye1 dear4 ,for dinner ,bob and ,bettina had3 ,ham ,timbales ,macaroni and ,cheese ,baked ,apples ,light ,rolls ,butter ,grapefruit ,salad ,chocolate ,custard ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,ham ,timbales 7,three timbales7 #a ,c-ground1 cooked ham #a_/c ,c-soft bread crumbs #a_/d t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a egg #a_/b ,c-milk ,mix the ham1 salt1 crumbs and paprika4 ,add the egg1 well beaten1 and the milk4 ,pour into a well-buttered tin or aluminum individual moulds4 ,place in a pan of hot water and bake in a moderate oven for thirty minutes4 ,unmould on a platter4 ,serve hot or cold4 ,grapefruit ,salad 7,two portions7 #a ,c-grapefruit1 cut in cubes #a_/d ,c-marshmallows1 cut in squares #a_/d ,c-diced celery #a_/d t-salt #b ,t-cottage cheese #a_/d t-paprika #c ,t-salad dressing #b lettuce leaves ,place the lettuce leaves on the serving plates4 ,arrange carefully portions of grapefruit1 marshmallows1 celery and cheese upon the lettuce4 ,sprinkle with salt and paprika4 ,pour the salad dressing over each portion and serve cold4 ,chocolate ,custard 7,two portions7 #a ,c-milk #a large egg #d ,t-sugar #a_/c square of chocolate1 melted #a ,t-water #a_/b t-vanilla #a_/h t-salt ,cook half the sugar1 the chocolate and the water until smooth and creamy 7two minutes74 ,add the milk while the mixture is hot4 ,stir until smooth4 ,beat the egg1 add the rest of the sugar and the salt4 ,add to the custard mixture4 ,mix well4 ,pour into two well-buttered custard moulds4 ,place the moulds in a pan surrounded by hot water4 ,set in a moderate oven and cook until a knife piercing it will come out clean4 7,generally thirty minutes47 ,allow to stand fifteen minutes in a warm place4 ,unmould and serve cold4 ,,chapter ,,cxxii ,a ,,fireless ,,cooker ,,for ,,aunt ,,lucy ,,well1 ,uncle ,john6 ,hello6 said ,bob1 as he came into the kitchen4 ,is ,aunt ,lucy here1 too8 ,no1 she isn't1 said ,uncle ,john1 shaking his head solemnly1 and the fact is1 ,i shouldn't be here myself if it weren't for a sort of conspiracy2 eh1 ,bettina8 ,that's so1 ,bob1 said ,bettina1 coming in from the dining-room1 her hands full of dishes1 and now ,i suppose we'll have to let you in on the secret4 ,uncle ,john has just bought a beautiful new fireless cooker for ,aunt ,lucy4 ,haven't you1 ,uncle ,john8 ,well6 said ,bob1 heartily4 ,that's fine6 ,how did you happen to think of it8 ,well ,bob1 she's been dreading the summer on the farm--not feeling so very strong lately1 you know--and this morning she was just about discouraged4 ,it's next to impossible to get any help out there--she says she's given up that idea--and at breakfast she told me that if the spring turned out to be a hot1 uncomfortable one1 she believed she'd go out and spend the summer with ,lem's girl in ,colorado4 ,i naturally hate to have her do that1 so ,i concluded to do everything ,i could to keep her at home4 ,i telephoned to ,bettina1 and she promised to help me4 ,the very first thing she suggested was a fireless cooker1 and we bought that today4 ,i believe your ,aunt ,lucy'll like it1 too4 ,for dinner ,bettina served3 ,meat ,balls with ,egg ,sauce ,baked ,potatoes ,creamed ,peas ,marshmallow ,pudding ,chocolate ,sauce ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,meat ,balls 7,three portions7 #a ,c-raw beef1 cut fine #a_/d ,c-bread crumbs #b ,t-milk #a egg-yolk #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-paprika #a t-chopped parsley #a_/d t-onion salt #a_/d t-celery salt #c ,t-bacon fat ,soak the crumbs1 milk and egg together for five minutes4 ,add the beef1 salt1 paprika1 parsley1 onion and celery salt4 ,shape into flat cakes one inch thick1 two and a half inches in diameter4 ,place the fat in the frying-pan and when hot1 add the cakes4 ,lower the flame and cook seven minutes over a moderate fire1 turning to brown evenly4 ,serve on a hot platter4 ,garnish with parsley4 ,serve with egg sauce4 ,egg ,sauce for ,meat ,balls 7,three portions7 #c ,t-flour #b ,t-butter #a t-chopped parsley #a ,c-milk #a_/d t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a hard-cooked egg1 cut fine ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and paprika4 ,mix well1 add the milk1 and cook for two minutes4 ,add the hard-cooked egg sliced1 or cut in small pieces4 ,serve hot with the meat balls4 ,marshmallow ,pudding 7,three portions7 #b t-granulated gelatin #b ,t-cold water #a_/c ,c-sugar #a_/b ,c-boiling water #a t-lemon extract #a t-vanilla #a egg-white ,soak the gelatin in cold water for three minutes4 ,add the boiling water1 and when thoroughly dissolved add the sugar4 ,allow to cool4 ,beat the egg-white stiff4 ,when the gelatin begins to congeal1 beat it until fluffy1 add the extracts and then the egg-white4 ,beat until stiff4 ,pour into a moistened cake pan4 ,when hard and cold1 remove from the pan1 cut in one inch cubes and pile in a glass dish4 ,,chapter ,,cxxiii ,,the ,,dixons ,,drop ,,in ,,for ,,dessert ,,come in6 ,come in6 cried ,bob to the ,dixons4 ,you're just in time to have dessert with us6 ,bettina1 here are the ,dixons6 ,do sit down1 said ,bettina1 and have some ,boston cream pie with us6 ,frank won't need urging1 said ,charlotte4 ,our dessert tonight was apple sauce1 and ,boston cream pie 7whatever it is7 sounds too enticing to be resisted4 ,it looks a little like the ,washington pie my mother used to make1 said ,frank4 ,only that wasn't so fancy on the top4 ,washington pie needs whipped cream to make it perfect1 said ,bettina1 and as ,i had no whipped cream ,i made this with a meringue4 ,dessert with the neighbors6 said ,frank1 laughing4 ,charlotte read me a suggestion the other day that sounded sensible4 ,a housewife had introduced a new custom into her neighborhood4 ,whenever she had planned a particularly good dessert she would phone a few of her friends not to plan any dessert for themselves that evening1 but to stroll over after dinner and have dessert with her family4 ,wasn't that an idea8 ,it might lead to cooperative meals6 ,we haven't done our share2 have we8 ,we should have telephoned to you to have the main course with us tonight4 ,say1 ,bettina1 ,i like this ,boston cream pie6 ,it's what ,i call a real dessert6 ,lamb ,chops ,creamed ,carrots ,baked ,potatoes ,rolls ,butter ,baked ,apples ,boston ,cream ,pie ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,creamed ,carrots 7,two portions7 #a ,c-carrots #a ,t-flour #a ,t-butter #a_/b ,c-milk #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-paprika ,carrots ,wash and scrape the carrots thoroughly1 cover with boiling water1 and allow to boil until tender when pierced with a knitting needle or a fork4 7,about twenty minutes47 ,drain and serve with sauce4 ,carrots may be cut into three-fourth inch cubes or any fancy shapes1 and will cook in less time4 ,white ,sauce for ,carrots ,melt butter1 add the flour1 salt and paprika4 ,mix well4 ,gradually add the milk1 and cook the sauce until creamy4 ,baked ,potatoes 7,two portions7 #b potatoes ,wash thoroughly two medium-sized potatoes4 ,with the sharp point of the knife1 make a small cut around the potato to allow the starch grains to expand4 ,bake the potato in a moderate oven until it feels soft and mealy1 when pressed with the hands4 7,about forty-five minutes47 ,break open the potato to allow the steam to escape4 7,turn the potato about in the oven to insure evenness in baking47 ,bettina's ,baked ,apples 7,two portions7 #b apples #a_/b ,c-,c sugar #a_/b ,c-water #a t-cinnamon #a_/b t-vanilla ,a few grains of salt ,wash and core the apples4 ,mix the sugar1 cinnamon1 vanilla and salt1 and fill the cavity with the mixture4 ,place the apples in a small pan1 and pour a little water around them4 ,bake twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,boston ,cream ,pie 7,six portions7 #c ,t-butter #h ,t-7one-half ,c-sugar7 #a egg #a_/d ,c-milk #g_/h ,c-flour #a-a_/b t-baking powder #a_/d t-vanilla ,cream the butter1 add the egg4 ,mix well4 ,add the sugar and mix thoroughly4 ,add the milk alternately with the flour and baking powder4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,add the flavorings4 ,bake in two layer-cake pans1 fitted with waxed paper1 in a moderate oven for twenty minutes4 ,spread the following filling between the layers4 ,filling #g ,t-sugar #c ,t-flour #a_/h t-salt #a egg-yolk #a ,c-milk #a_/b t-vanilla ,mix the sugar1 flour and salt4 ,add slowly the egg-yolk1 beaten1 and the milk4 ,stir well4 ,cook ten minutes in a double boiler1 stirring occasionally to prevent lumping4 ,add vanilla and remove from the fire4 ,when partially cool1 spread part of the filling over one layer of the cake4 ,allow to stand five minutes and then add more filling4 ,allow to stand two minutes4 ,place the other layer on the top4 ,spread a meringue over the whole and place in a hot oven long enough to brown it delicately4 ,meringue #a egg-white #a_/h t-salt #b ,t-sugar #a_/h t-baking powder ,add salt to the egg1 beat until thick and fluffy1 add the sugar and baking powder and beat one minute4 ,,chapter ,,cxxiv ,,ruth ,,passes ,,by ,m--,m6 said ,ruth1 walking into ,bettina's kitchen late one afternoon4 ,what is it that smells so perfectly delicious8 ,lamb stew1 said ,bettina4 ,bob is particularly fond of it1 and we haven't had it for a long time4 ,this is such a cold day that ,i thought lamb stew would taste very good tonight4 ,and what are you making now8 ,soft gingerbread4 ,it's just ready to pop into the oven1 and then ,i can go into the living-room with you and we'll visit in state4 ,don't1 ,bettina4 ,i'd much rather talk in your shining little kitchen with the kettle bubbling on the hearth 7only it's a gas stove and you won't let it bubble long if you think of your gas bill74 ',kitchen ,konfidences6' ,what a name for a nice little domestic science book6 ,well1 we'll stay in the kitchen then1 and exchange kitchen konfidences4 ,where have you been this afternoon in your big woolly coat8 ,down town to the market4 ,and ,i did get something besides food--a small purchase that you advised me to buy4 ,a box of labels--plain label stickers1 you know--to stick on the boxes that ,i put away--out of season things and all that4 ,i've noticed how neatly all your stored-away things are labeled4 ,it saves so much time in finding things4 ,and a label looks better than writing on the box1 for the labels are white and very often the box is dark pasteboard1 and pencil marks are difficult to see4 ,well1 good-bye1 ,betty dear1 ,i must run along now4 ,bettina's menu that night consisted of3 ,lamb ,stew ,apple ,sauce ,rolls ,gingerbread ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,lamb ,stew 7,four portions7 #a-a_/b lbs4 lamb 7from the shoulder7 #c ,t-lard #c ,c-boiling water #a small onion #b t-salt #a_/h t-powdered cloves #a ,c-tomato #b medium-sized potatoes #b ,t-rice #a_/b ,c-diced carrots ,wipe the meat with a damp cloth1 and cut into two-inch pieces4 ,place the lard in a frying-pan1 and when hot1 add the onion cut fine and allow to brown4 ,add the meat and brown4 ,add the boiling water to the meat and onion1 and cook one minute4 ,pour all of the contents of the frying-pan into a sauce pan1 and let it cook slowly for one hour4 ,increase the heat a little to allow the stew to boil occasionally4 ,add the potatoes cut in one-inch cubes1 and the diced carrots4 ,in twenty minutes1 add a cup of canned tomato pulp or fresh tomatoes to the stew4 ,add the seasoning 7salt and cloves71 and cook ten minutes4 ,this allows two hours for the entire stew4 ,if at this time the stew does not seem thick enough1 mix four tablespoons of water very slowly with two level tablespoons of flour1 stir thoroughly1 and pour slowly into the stew4 ,allow to cook two minutes and serve4 ,soft ,gingerbread 7,twelve pieces7 #a ,c-molasses #b ,t-sugar #a_/c ,c-butter and lard #a_/d ,c-warm water #a t-soda #b t-ginger #a t-cinnamon #a t-salt #b ,c-flour ,cream the butter and lard1 add the sugar1 molasses and warm water2 mix well4 ,mix and sift the soda1 ginger1 cinnamon1 salt and flour and add to the first mixture4 ,beat one minute and pour into a well-buttered pan4 ,bake in a moderate oven twenty-five minutes4 ,serve hot or cold4 ,,chapter ,,cxxv ,,bettina ,,entertains ,a ,,small ,,neighbor ,,indeed ,i will keep ,kathleen for you1 said ,bettina to ,mrs4 ,fulton4 ,i'll enjoy it4 ,we'll have to invent some new plays and have such a jolly time that she won't miss her mother at all4 ,you're sure you don't mind8 asked ,mrs4 ,fulton1 anxiously4 ,if mother were only stronger1 ,i would leave her there---- ,go right on1 ,mrs4 ,fulton1 and don't worry one bit6 ,kathleen and ,i are going to have the time of our lives6 ,let's see--it's nearly three4 ,shall ,i feed her anything8 ,well1 she had an early lunch1 and has just wakened from her nap4 ,perhaps she is a little hungry4 ,are you8 ,bed'n delly1 replied ,kathleen with emphasis4 ,oh1 ,i know something that's better for little girls than bread and jelly6 said ,bettina1 lifting the roly-poly little mite onto the kitchen table4 ,i'll make her some good cream toast6 ,may ,i1 ,mrs4 ,fulton8 ,indeed1 you may1 if you will1 said ,mrs4 ,fulton4 ,i'm afraid she won't always eat it1 though4 ,well1 ,i'll have to go1 ,i suppose1 if ,i get to sister ,annie's train on time4 ,then we'll do a little shopping down town1 and ,i'll be back for ,kathleen at six o'clock sharp4 ,just whenever it's convenient for you1 ,mrs4 ,fulton4 ,good-bye6 ,doodby1 echoed ,kathleen1 apparently without the least regret4 ,when ,kathleen was established with her cream toast at the kitchen table1 ,bettina said1 ,now1 when you're all through eating1 you and ,aunt ,bettina will make a beautiful graham cracker cake for ,uncle ,bob4 ,but first we'll clean some white gloves6 ,shall we8 ,kathleen nodded solemnly1 her mouth full of dood tream toast4 ,well1 watch me then1 honey-lamb4 ,see1 ,i'll put these dirty old gloves in this nice ,mason jar of clean gasoline1 and let 'em soak awhile4 ,then once in a while ,i'll shake 'em up like this4 ,then by and by ,i'll rinse 'em in nice new gasoline1 and they'll be just as white as new4 ,did you know that1 ,kathleen8 ',es1 said ,kathleen1 staring wisely4 ,oh1 you little owl6 ,you knew more than ,aunt ,bettina then--at least than ,i knew till yesterday1 for ,i always thought it necessary to rub white gloves to get them clean4 ,see8 ,this way ,i'll drop them down in the gasoline1 and won't need to soil my hands at all6 ,i'll get them out with a clean little stick or a long fork4 ,there6 ,now1 are we all ready to make the cake8 ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,cream ,toast 7,two portions7 #a_/b ,t-butter #a_/b ,t-flour #a_/b ,c-milk #a_/h t-salt #b pieces of toast ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 mix well1 add the milk slowly4 ,add the salt and boil two minutes4 ,dip the toasted bread into the white sauce1 and when soft1 remove to the serving dish4 ,pour the rest of the sauce over the toast and serve hot4 ,one teaspoon of sugar may be added to the sauce4 ,graham ,cracker ,cake 7,twelve pieces7 #a_/c ,c-butter #b_/c ,c-sugar #b egg-yolks #a ,c-milk #c t-baking powder #b egg-whites1 beaten #a_/b t-ground cinnamon #a_/b t-vanilla #b_/c lb4 graham crackers rolled fine ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and heat4 ,add all the dry ingredients mixed together alternately with the milk4 ,beat two minutes4 ,add the vanilla and the egg-whites1 stiffly beaten4 ,bake in square tin pans for twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,white ,icing #a_/d ,c-sugar #a_/d ,c-water ,sifted powdered sugar #a_/b t-vanilla ,boil the sugar and the water five minutes without stirring4 ,remove from the fire4 ,add the flavoring1 and sufficient sifted powdered sugar to spread evenly on the cake4 ,,chapter ,,cxxvi ,a ,,sunday ,,night ,,tea ,,stir this chicken a la king a moment for me1 will you1 ,ruth8 said ,bettina4 ,i'll warm the plates in the oven4 ,what is that brown paper for8 ,to put under the dishes ,i'm warming4 ,it breaks the heat and prevents cracking4 ,there1 that cream sauce has cooked enough now4 ,i'll take it and beat it for a minute4 ,see8 ,there1 now it's ready for the egg and the chicken mixture4 ,shall ,i stir it now8 ,don't you put it back over the fire8 ,just for a minute4 ,you see1 if any custard or egg sauce is allowed to cook more than a minute after the egg has been added1 it will curdle4 ,oh1 is it done now8 ,let me toast the bread for it1 will you1 ,bettina8 ,i like to make cunning little light brown triangles4 ,i hope ,i have made enough of this chicken a la king4 ,for eight people8 ,i'm sure that you have1 ,bettina4 ,even for people with as good appetites as ,fred and ,i have6 ,are you ready to serve it now8 ,that ,sunday evening ,bettina served3 ,chicken a la ,king ,toast ,cakes with ,bettina ,icing ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,chicken a la ,king 7,eight portions7 #a-a_/b ,c-cold boiled chicken1 cut in #b_/c-;inch cubes #a_/b t-salt #a_/c ,c-button mushrooms1 cut in fourths #d ,t-pimento1 cut in half-inch lengths #b ,t-green pepper1 cut fine #e ,t-butter or chicken fat #f ,t-flour #a-a_/b t-salt #a_/b t-paprika #b ,c-milk #b egg-yolks #h pieces of toast ,boil the green pepper slowly for five minutes4 ,drain off the water4 ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and paprika1 mix thoroughly1 and add the milk1 stirring constantly4 ,cook three minutes or until quite thick4 ,remove from the fire1 beat one minute1 reheat1 add the egg-yolk1 mix thoroughly1 and add the chicken mixture4 ,heat again4 ,serve immediately by pouring over slices of toast4 ,to prepare the chicken mixture1 thoroughly mix the chicken1 half a teaspoon of salt1 the mushrooms1 the cooked green pepper and the pimento4 ,small ,cakes 7,fourteen cakes7 #a-a_/d ,c-sugar #a_/c ,c-butter #b ,c-flour #d t-baking powder #a_/h t-salt #b_/c ,c-milk #a t-vanilla #a_/b t-lemon extract #b egg-whites ,cream the butter1 add the sugar slowly and continue creaming4 ,mix and sift the flour1 baking powder and salt and add these and the milk1 vanilla and lemon extracts to the butter and sugar4 ,mix well and beat two minutes4 ,beat the egg-whites till very stiff and fold these very carefully into the cake mixture4 ,when thoroughly mixed1 fill the cake pans 7which have been prepared with waxed paper7 two-thirds of an inch deep with the mixture4 ,bake twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven1 allow to stand five minutes1 then slip a knife around the edges and remove the cake carefully from the pan4 ,turn over1 remove the paper and allow the cake to cool4 ,ice on the bottom side4 ,when ready for serving1 cut in two-inch squares4 ,bettina ,icing #a egg-white #a ,t-cream #a t-vanilla #a_/b t-lemon extract #b ,c-powdered sugar ,beat the egg-white add part of the sugar4 ,add the cream1 vanilla and lemon extracts4 ,keep beating4 ,add the rest of the sugar gradually4 7,a little more sugar may be needed47 ,beat the icing till very fluffy and until it will spread without running off the cake4 ,spread each layer4 ,,chapter ,,cxxvii ,a ,,shamrock ,,luncheon ,,bettina was entertaining the crowd at a shamrock luncheon1 and each guest1 to show her enthusiasm for the charms of ould ,ireland1 was wearing somewhere upon her gown1 a bit of green4 ,a green basket filled with white carnations and green foliage stood in the center of the table4 ,white glass candlesticks with green shades also carried out the color scheme1 while white crocheted favor baskets1 filled with dainty green candies1 were at each plate4 ,the table was set for six4 ,the name cards were white shamrocks outlined with green ink and edged with gilt1 and the name on each was written in green4 ,bettina used green ferns for decoration in every possible place where they might add to the attractiveness of the table1 under the glass dishes and around the baskets containing rolls1 cakes and croutons4 ,you might be ,irish yourself1 ,bettina1 said ,mary1 you have such a feeling for green6 ,and isn't the table lovely1 girls6 ,for luncheon ,bettina served3 ,grapefruit ,cocktail ,cream of ,celery ,soup ,shamrock ,croutons ,bettina ,meat ,timbales ,brown ,sauce ,asparagus on ,toast ,mashed ,sweet ,potato ,croquettes ,shamrock ,rolls ,mint ,jelly ,pepper ,salad ,sandwiches ,bombe ,glace ,shamrock ,cakes ,coffee ,shamrock ,candies ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,grapefruit ,cocktail 7,six portions7 #b grapefruit #a_/c ,c-sugar #f green cherries ,smilax or fern leaves ,peel the grapefruit1 remove the white part and the tough membrane1 leaving the fruit4 ,cut with the scissors into one-inch cubes4 ,place in a bowl1 add the sugar and allow to stand in a cold place for one hour4 ,arrange the servings in six sherbet glasses4 ,place one green cherry on the top of each and garnish the plate with smilax or a fern leaf4 ,stand the sherbet glasses on a paper doily on a small serving plate4 ,arrange a bit of the green leaf under the sherbet glass 7on top of the doily7 so that the green color will be visible through the glass4 ,cream of ,celery ,soup 7,six portions7 #b_/c ,c-celery1 cut fine #a-a_/b ,c-water #d ,t-butter #f ,t-flour #b-a_/b ,c-milk #b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a t-chopped parsley #b ,t-whipped cream ,wash the celery thoroughly1 and cut into small pieces4 ,add the small leaves and the water4 ,simmer for thirty-five minutes4 ,strain through a coarse strainer1 rubbing all of the pulp through4 ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and paprika4 ,add the milk and cook two minutes1 stirring to prevent scorching4 ,add the celery stock and the pulp4 ,cook one minute4 ,fill bouillon cups three-fourths full1 add two pinches of parsley and one teaspoon of cream to each serving4 ,shamrock ,croutons 7,six portions7 #f slices bread #b ,t-butter #a_/d t-salt ,cut the slices of bread half an inch thick and cut pieces out of each with a shamrock cooky cutter4 ,toast on each side until a delicate brown4 ,butter and sprinkle with salt1 serve warm with soup4 ,,chapter ,,cxxviii ,,at ,,dinner ,,mary gave a waffle party today1 announced ,bettina at the dinner table4 ,a waffle party in the afternoon8 said ,bob4 ,that was queer6 ,usually at afternoon parties you women serve tiny little cups of tea and dainty olive sandwiches1 almost too small to be visible2 don't you8 ,waffles are more sensible1 ,i think1 but it seems a shame that we men had to miss such a party4 ,well1 ,i'm afraid ,i'll have to acknowledge that we had a very good time without you1 laughed ,bettina1 wickedly4 ,it has been cold today1 you know1 and ,mary's kitchen was so warm and bright and cozy6 ,we all went out there and took turns baking the waffles4 ,we consumed a large number of them1 and had a very jolly informal kind of time4 ,we housekeepers compared notes and gave each other advice and really learned a great many things4 ,such as---- ,well1 ,alice tells me that when she makes a devil's food cake she removes all of the melted chocolate from the pan by adding a little flour which mixes in thoroughly and saves any waste of chocolate4 ,surely that is worth knowing4 ,it certainly is1 though ,i'll admit that ,i don't quite understand your language4 ,well1 cheer up1 ,bob6 ,there are times when ,i confess that ,i don't quite understand the automobile explanations you so often give me of late6 ,their dinner that evening consisted of3 ,pork ,chops ,mashed ,potatoes ,creamed ,carrots ,bettina ,salad ,orange ,dessert ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,pork ,chops 7,two portions7 #b pork chops #a_/b ,c-cracker crumbs #a ,t-egg #a ,t-water #a ,t-bacon fat ,wipe the chops with a damp cloth4 ,mix the crumbs and the salt4 ,beat the egg and the water together4 ,dip the chops in the crumbs1 then in the egg mixture and then in the crumbs4 ,place the bacon fat in the frying-pan and when hot add the chops4 ,brown thoroughly on both sides1 add half a cup of water1 and cook over a moderate fire until tender4 7,about thirty minutes47 ,cover with a lid while cooking4 ,more water may be needed to prevent burning4 ,bettina ,salad 7,two portions7 #a tomato #a green pepper #b ,t-pimento cut in small pieces #b ,t-grated cheese #a t-salt #a_/d t-onion salt #a_/d t-celery salt #a_/h t-paprika #a_/b ,c-salad dressing #b pieces of lettuce ,arrange the lettuce leaves on a plate4 ,place a slice of tomato1 two slices of green pepper1 one tablespoon of pimento and one tablespoon of cheese on each serving4 ,mix the salad dressing with salt1 paprika1 celery and onion salts4 ,pour half of the mixture over a portion of the salad4 ,orange ,dessert 7,two portions7 #b slices of sponge cake #a orange #b ,t-sugar #b ,t-nut meats1 cut fine #b_/c ,c-whipped cream #a t-vanilla ,add the vanilla and the sugar to the whipped cream4 ,arrange the slices of cake on the plates4 ,place one-fourth of the orange1 divided into sections and sprinkled with sugar1 on each slice4 ,pile the whipped cream on the orange4 ,place one tablespoon of nut meats and the remaining fourth of the orange 7cut small7 on each portion4 ,do not arrange this dessert until just ready to serve4 ,,chapter ,,cxxix ,,an ,,anniversary ,,dinner ,,this is some dinner1 ,bettina6 said ,bob1 over his dessert4 ,it's like a celebration1 somehow1 with the pink candles on the table1 and the flowers1 and the company menu4 ,why1 ,bettina1 ,i do believe it is an anniversary6 ,isn't it8 ,let me see6 ,the second anniversary of our engagement6 ,i've been waiting to see if you would remember that1 ,bob1 and ,i must say that ,i'm a little ashamed of you6 ,after all1 it took the pink candles and the company dinner to make you think of it6 ,well1 ,i suppose men are all alike6 ,and she sighed the sigh of deep disillusionment4 ,bob waited for a moment to see the dimple reappear in her cheek1 and the twinkle in her eyes1 and then he1 too1 sighed--a sigh of relief4 ,bless your heart1 ,bettina1 don't you sigh like that again6 ,you almost had me thinking that you were in earnest4 ,now you took the very nicest way to remind me of that anniversary4 ,instead of feeling neglected like some women---- ,what do you know about 'some women1' ,bob8 ,only what ,i've read in books---- ,well1 the books don't know4 ,but ,i give you fair warning1 ,bob1 that on the next anniversary you fail to remember1 ,i'll feed you bread and milk1 and not chicken4 ,this is a fine dessert1 said ,bob meekly and tactfully4 ,do you like it8 ,i enjoy making it1 it looks so light and fluffy4 ,i pile it very lightly into the glass dish to make it that way4 ,i prefer gelatin in glass dishes1 don't you1 ,bob8 ,you bet ,i do6 ,everything about this anniversary dinner is fine except for my own stupidity6 ,that night ,bettina served3 ,bettina's ,chicken ,en ,casserole ,whole ,wheat ,bread ,butter ,cranberry ,jelly ,head ,lettuce with ,salad ,dressing ,bettina's ,sponge ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,bettina's ,chicken ,en ,casserole 7,two portions7 #d pieces of chicken #b ,t-flour #a ,t-lard #a ,c-boiling water #a t-salt #b ,t-butter #a_/b ,c-cooked potatoes1 cut in cubes #a_/b ,c-cooked carrots #a_/d ,c-cooked celery #a ,t-raw onion #a t-salt ,roll the chicken in the flour4 ,place the lard in the frying-pan1 and when very hot1 add the chicken1 browning thoroughly on all sides4 ,season with the salt4 ,place in the casserole and add the boiling water4 ,cover1 and place in a moderate oven for one hour4 ,melt the butter1 and when hot1 add the potatoes1 carrots1 onion1 celery and salt4 ,stir constantly1 and when well-browned1 add to the chicken mixture4 ,allow to cook for half an hour4 ,more water may be needed4 ,serve in the casserole4 ,bettina's ,sponge 7,three portions7 #b t-granulated gelatin #a ,t-cold water #d ,t-sugar #a ,t-lemon juice #a ,c-boiling water #a_/b ,c-whipped cream #f cocoanut macaroons1 crushed #h candied cherries1 cut fine #b ,t-nut meats1 cut fine ,add the cold water to the gelatin and allow it to stand five minutes4 ,add the sugar and the lemon juice4 ,mix well1 and add boiling water4 ,when thoroughly dissolved1 allow to cool4 ,when the mixture begins to congeal1 or thicken1 add the whipped cream1 crushed macaroons1 cherries and nut meats4 ,beat until the mixture begins to thicken4 ,pile lightly into a glass dish and set away to harden for one hour4 ,,chapter ,,cxxx ,,ruth ,,comes ,,to ,,dinner ,,how do you like this kind of meat1 ,ruth8 asked ,bob4 ,it is a little invention of ,bettina's own4 ,i call it a symphony and no 'mis-steak4' ,it is an economy1 not a symphony1 said ,bettina1 but if it leads you to make such dreadful puns as that1 ,i'll wish ,i had fed you something else for dinner4 ,to me1 said ,ruth1 this dish is a delicacy and a despair4 ,how can you think of things like this8 ,i know ,i never could do it in the wide world6 ,i can't compose symphonies or poems1 said ,bettina1 so ,i express myself in this way4 ,and most of my music is played in a simple key4 ,it is difficult to think of a variety of inexpensive meat dishes1 and sometimes ,i have to invent them in order to keep within my allowance1 and still vary my menus4 ,creamed onions are economical and healthful1 too1 so you see that my whole dinner is inexpensive4 ,and also delicious1 said ,ruth4 ,i don't see how you manage to keep cooked onions from having a strong smell1 and to keep the house so free from the odor4 ,o that someone would patent ,that someone would patent and sell ,an onion with an onion taste ,and with a violet smell1 quoted ,bob4 ,well1 said ,bettina1 ,i'm afraid that a house in which onions have recently been cooking1 can't be entirely free from the odor1 but ,i largely overcome the difficulty by peeling them under cold water1 and then cooking them in an uncovered vessel4 ,then1 too1 ,i wonder if you know that boiling them for five minutes and then draining them and covering them with boiling water again--even draining them twice and finishing the cooking in fresh boiling water--is a splendid thing for taking away the strong taste4 ,no1 ,i didn't know that4 ,bettina1 dear1 your kind of apple sauce is as fine a dessert as ,i ever ate4 ,you're good to say so1 ,ruth4 ,i was afraid when ,i urged you to stay tonight that you might think this meal very plain and simple for a guest1 but ,i know it is healthful and economical and ,bob seems to thrive1 so ,i'll not be remorseful4 ,just let me ask you what gives this apple sauce such a delicate flavor4 ,it isn't a bit like common1 ordinary apple sauce4 ,i don't know2 maybe it's the butter4 ,i always put that in1 and a few grains of salt4 ,this has also a thin slice of lemon cooked in it--rind and all--and of course there is a little cinnamon1 though some people prefer nutmeg4 ,then ,i try to be careful in putting in the sugar1 for ,i know that some apples require more than others4 ,these were tart apples2 ,i like them better for apple sauce4 ,the reason why ,i'm never cross ,is 'cause ,i'm fed on apple sauce1 remarked ,bob complacently4 ,but ,i am sure you'd fret and cry ,if fed instead on apple pie1 added ,ruth4 ,not ,bettina's apple pie6 said ,bob decidedly4 ,you may just be sure that it would improve any disposition6 ,dinner that night consisted of3 ,bettina ,steak ,new ,potatoes with ,maitre d',hotel ,sauce ,creamed ,onions ,apple ,sauce ,bread ,butter ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,bettina ,steak 7,four portions7 #a lb4 ground beef from the round #a_/d ,c-bread crumbs #a_/d ,c-milk #a egg1 well beaten #a_/h t-grated nutmeg #a_/b t-onion juice or onion salt #a_/b t-chopped green pepper #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a_/b t-chopped parsley ,soak the crumbs in milk for three minutes1 add the meat1 egg1 nutmeg1 onion juice1 parsley1 salt1 green pepper and paprika4 ,mix well4 ,pat into shape one and one-half inches thick in a well buttered tin pan4 ,cook five minutes under a very hot broiler4 ,turn down the heat a little and cook ten minutes more4 ,turn the steak into another buttered pan the same size and cook that side ten minutes4 ,pie tins may be used to cook the meat in4 ,creamed ,onions 7,four portions7 #f onions #a-a_/b ,c-vegetable white sauce ,peel six medium sized onions under cold water4 ,place in a stew-pan and cover with boiling water4 ,boil five minutes1 drain1 cover again with boiling water and cook ten minutes4 ,drain1 recover with boiling water and cook ten minutes longer or until tender4 ,serve with hot white sauce4 ,apple ,sauce #f tart apples #a_/b ,c-water #a_/b ,c-sugar #a thin slice of lemon #a_/h t-cinnamon #a_/b t-butter ,a few grains of salt ,wash1 peel1 quarter and core the apples4 ,add the water1 cover the kettle with a lid and cook till apples are soft4 ,add other ingredients4 ,cook enough longer to dissolve the sugar4 ,mash or put through a colander1 if desired4 ,,april4 ,tell me1 housewife blithe and fair4 ,how does your garden grow8 ,crisp and green the lettuce there1---- ,onions1 row by row1---- ,radishes beyond compare6 ,spring and ,i with tender care ,watch them well1 you know6 ,illustration ,,chapter ,,cxxxi ,,mildred',s ,,spring ,,vacation ,illustration ,i ,,was so afraid ,father wouldn't let me come1 ,aunt ,bettina6 exclaimed ,mildred1 after the first greetings4 ,and your letter sounded so jolly--about the cooking and all--well1 if ,father had said 'no' ,i should simply have died4 ,died1 ,mildred8 asked ,bob4 ,i must say you look fairly healthy to me1 too much so to pine away soon6 ,i don't intend to die now1 ,uncle ,bob6 ,i'm going to live and have the most fun helping ,aunt ,bettina6 ,i like that so much better than lessons4 ,i brought two aprons in my suit case2 ,mother said ,i acted as if ,i wouldn't meet anybody in a three day visit but your kitchen stove4 ,and to tell the truth1 ,aunt ,bettina1 ,i just hope ,i won't6 ,i'd rather help you cook than see sights or meet people4 ,oh1 dear6 exclaimed ,bob tragically4 ,just when ,i was counting on you to climb to the dome of the capitol with me1 too6 ,why was ,i ever born8 ,you'll have to do your climbing alone1 ,i'm afraid1 ,mildred replied cheerfully4 ,now1 ,aunt ,bettina1 may ,i set the table for you8 ,do show me what you are going to have for dinner6 ,little custards8 ,oh1 how cunning6 ,made in moulds and served cold with maple syrup8 ,aunt ,bettina1 ,i just believe ,i could make that dessert myself6 ,will you teach me while ,i'm here8 ,the dinner consisted of3 ,round ,steak ,en ,casserole ,baked ,potatoes ,lettuce ,salad ,bettina ,dressing ,steamed ,custard ,maple ,syrup ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,round ,steak ,en ,casserole 7,three portions7 #a lb4 round steak1 cut one inch thick #a_/b ,c-flour #a ,t-onion1 cut fine #b ,t-green pepper1 cut fine #a ,c-diced carrots #b ,c-water #b t-salt ,place the meat1 which has been wiped with a damp cloth1 upon a meat board4 ,cut into four pieces4 ,pound the flour into the meat on both sides1 using a meat pounder or the side of a heavy saucer4 ,butter the casserole1 add a layer of meat1 then onions and green peppers4 ,add the carrots4 ,add the salt to the water and pour over the meat4 ,cover closely4 ,place in a moderate oven and allow to cook slowly for two hours4 ,more water may be needed before the meat is done4 ,serve in the casserole4 ,lettuce ,salad 7,three portions7 #f pieces of lettuce #a_/b t-salt ,arrange the lettuce1 which has been washed and chilled1 upon three plates4 ,sprinkle the lettuce with salt and serve with the following dressing3 ,bettina ,dressing #b_/c ,c-salad dressing #a t-olive oil #b ,t-chopped pickle #a ,t-chopped pimento #a ,t-pimento catsup #a_/d ,c-celery1 cut fine #b ,t-nut meats1 cut fine #a_/d t-salt #a_/d t-paprika ,beat the salad dressing1 add the oil1 pickle1 pimento1 catsup1 celery1 nut meats1 salt and paprika4 ,beat one minute4 ,pour three tablespoons of the mixture over each portion of the lettuce4 ,serve very cold4 ,steamed ,custard 7,four custards7 #a-a_/b ,c-milk #b eggs #c ,t-sugar #a_/d t-salt #a_/d t-vanilla extract #a_/d t-lemon extract #a_/h t-grated nutmeg ,beat the eggs1 add the sugar1 salt1 vanilla1 and lemon extract4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,butter four custard cups4 ,fill a pan four inches deep with hot 7not boiling7 water4 ,set the cups in the pan and place in a moderately slow oven for thirty-five or forty minutes 7or until a knife inserted in the custard comes out clean74 ,serve cold with maple syrup poured over it4 ,,chapter ,,cxxxii ,,helping ,,bettina ,,mildred helped me get the dinner tonight1 said ,bettina1 as they sat down at the table4 ,indeed ,i did1 ,uncle ,bob6 exclaimed the little girl delightedly4 ,and ,i'm having so much fun that ,i don't ever1 ever1 ever want to go home6 ,aunt ,bettina is going to show me how to make cookies tomorrow6 ,is she8 said ,bob4 ,well1 don't eat 'em all up before ,i get here4 ,save me six fat ones1 with raisins in4 ,don't forget the raisins4 ,i set the table1 ,uncle ,bob1 and ,i made the rice croquettes into that cunning shape1 and when they were fried1 ,i put in the jelly6 ,don't they look nice8 ,the most artistic rice croquettes1 ,i ever ate6 declared ,bob4 ,and wait till you see the dessert6 ,i fixed that2 ,aunt ,bettina showed me how4 ,but ,i won't tell you what it is--yet4 ,i know you'll like it1 though4 ,well1 you're a great little helper1 ,mildred1 aren't you6 ,that's just what ,aunt ,bettina says4 ,and ,i've learned so many things6 ,i didn't know before that it was easier to cut up marshmallows with the scissors than any other way4 ,oh1 ,aunt ,bettina6 ,i almost told him about our dessert6 ,marshmallows8 ,marshmallows8 said ,bob4 ,a clue1 ,i do believe6 ,i have it3 ',marshmallows served with scissors6' ,oh1 ,uncle ,bob1 you're too funny6 cried ,mildred1 shouting with laughter4 ,appreciated at last6 said ,bob4 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,lamb ,chops ,rice ,croquettes ,creamed ,peas ,bread ,butter ,sponge ,cake ,whipped ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,broiled ,lamb ,chops 7,three portions7 #c lamb chops #a ,t-butter #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a_/h t-parsley ,wipe and trim the chops4 ,place on a hot tin pan four inches from a direct hot flame 7under a broiler74 ,cook two minutes1 turn and thoroughly cook the other side for two minutes4 ,lower the flame a little1 add the salt and pepper1 and cook for eight minutes more4 7,a little longer if the chops are very thick47 ,remove to a warm platter1 dot with butter1 add the parsley and serve immediately4 ,rice ,croquettes with ,jelly 7,three croquettes7 #a ,c-steamed rice #a egg-yolk #a ,t-butter #a_/h t-paprika #a_/d t-salt #a t-chopped parsley #c ,t-flour #b ,t-grape jelly ,mix the steamed rice1 egg-yolk1 butter1 paprika1 salt and parsley4 ,shape into flat disks one inch thick and three inches in diameter4 ,roll in flour4 ,make an indentation in the center of each with a spoon1 to hold the jelly4 ,fry in hot deep fat until brown4 ,drain1 the wrong side up4 ,heat in a hot oven and serve hot4 ,place a cube of jelly in the center of each4 ,sponge ,cake with ,whipped ,cream 7,three portions7 #c slices of stale cake 7three by three by one inch7 #h marshmallows cut in cubes #c ,t-canned cherries #c ,t-cherry juice #d ,t-whipping cream #a_/b t-vanilla #a-a_/b ,t-sugar ,beat the cream until stiff1 add the vanilla1 marshmallows and sugar4 ,arrange the cake in glass sherbet dishes4 ,place a tablespoon of cherries and a tablespoon of juice on each slice4 ,place one and a half tablespoons of the whipped cream mixture on each portion4 ,allow to stand in a cold place for five minutes4 ,,chapter ,,cxxxiii ,,helping ,,with ,a ,,company ,,dinner ,,cooking a company dinner is such fun6 sighed ,mildred4 ,i like the dinner part1 but ,i always wish that the company would stay away at the last minute4 ,oh1 you'll like ,mr4 ,jackson1 ,mildred4 ,he's one of ,uncle ,bob's best friends1 and so nice and jolly6 ,the jolly men always like to tease1 and the ones who aren't jolly are always cross4 ,i don't intend to get married myself4 ,i'm going to live in a nice little bungalow like this one and do my own cooking4 ,will you live all alone8 asked ,bettina4 ,i'll adopt some children--seven or eight1 ,i think1--all girls4 ,i don't want any boys around4 ,your bungalow will have to be larger than this to accommodate them all if you adopt seven or eight4 ,i don't want a large one2 that would spoil the fun4 ,i'll let the children take turns sleeping on the floor4 ,children always love to sleep on the floor1 and mothers never like to have them do it6 ,i wonder why8 ,now1 will you let me brown the flour for the gravy8 ,yes1 dear4 ,put half a cup of white flour in that frying-pan over the fire and keep stirring it constantly until it is a nice brown color1 about like powdered cinnamon4 ,this way8 ,yes1 ,mildred2 a little darker than that1 but keep stirring it so that it won't burn4 ,there1 that's exactly right6 ,that evening ,bettina served3 ,leg of ,lamb with ,browned ,potatoes ,gravy ,egg and ,lettuce ,salad ,strawberry ,shortcake ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,leg of ,lamb and ,browned ,potatoes 7,four portions7 #c lb4 leg of lamb #f potatoes #a ,t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #b ,t-bacon fat #a_/c ,c-boiling water ,allow the lamb to stand in cold water for ten minutes4 ,remove and wipe dry4 ,place the fat in a frying-pan4 ,add the meat and cook until thoroughly browned on all sides4 ,place in the fireless cooker 7or a slow oven7 and surround the meat with the potatoes4 ,sprinkle with the salt and paprika4 ,add the water4 7,if in the cooker1 place the heated disks under and over the meat47 ,cook two hours4 ,gravy 7,four portions7 #d ,t-browned flour #a ,t-butter #a t-salt #a_/d t-white pepper #a-a_/b ,c-meat stock and water ,remove the meat from the pan in which it was cooked 7also remove the potatoes7 and add sufficient water to the stock in the pan to make one and a half cups all together4 ,melt the butter1 add the browned flour and a tablespoon of the stock4 ,mix well1 and add the salt and pepper4 ,add the remaining stock2 cook1 stirring constantly for two minutes4 ,pour into a heated gravy dish4 ,serve at once4 ,egg and ,lettuce ,salad 7,four portions7 #h pieces of lettuce #d hard-cooked eggs #d radishes #d young onions #b t-salt #a_/b t-paprika #a_/d t-celery salt #h ,t-salad dressing ,arrange two pieces of lettuce on each plate4 ,slice an egg1 a radish and an onion and arrange these upon the lettuce leaves4 ,sprinkle each portion with a fourth of the seasoning4 ,place two tablespoons of salad dressing on each portion4 ,have all the ingredients cold before combining4 ,,chapter ,,cxxxiv ,,mildred',s ,,day ,i ,,helped to make the cunning little biscuits1 ,uncle ,bob1 explained ,mildred at dinner4 ,you did8 said ,bob1 feigning astonishment4 ,you rolled them out with a rolling pin1 ,i suppose1 and---- ,oh1 no1 ,uncle ,bob6 ,you ought never to use a rolling pin1 ,aunt ,bettina says6 said ,mildred in a horrified tone1 as if she had been cooking for the ,first ,families for a score of years4 ,good cooks always pat down the dough--they never roll it out4 ,well1 what do you do first8 ,stir up the dough with a spoon8 ,no1 indeed2 you use a knife4 ,then you pat the dough down1 and cut out the dear little biscuits with a biscuit cutter4 ,and put them side by side in a nicely buttered pan8 ,i know how6 ,but you don't butter the pan1 said ,mildred triumphantly4 ,or flour it1 either4 ,aunt ,bettina says that lots of people think the pan has to be buttered or floured1 but they're wrong4 ,it's lots better to put the biscuits into a nice clean pan4 ,but don't they stick to it1 and burn8 ,no1 indeed6 ,they don't burn a bit6 ,look at these6 said ,mildred1 delighted to find the opportunity to impart some of her newly acquired knowledge4 ,well1 what else did you help ,aunt ,bettina to make8 ,these nice stuffed onions4 ,it was fun to make them1 even though ,i don't like onions4 ,i ground up the dry bread that ,aunt ,bettina keeps in the jar by the stove4 ,well1 you can tell ,mother ,polly that ,aunt ,bettina will make a good cook of you yet6 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,rolled ,stuffed ,steak ,potatoes au ,gratin ,stuffed ,onions ,sour ,cream ,biscuits ,currant ,jelly ,sliced ,bananas ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,stuffed ,onions 7,four portions7 #d onions #a_/b ,c-bread crumbs #a ,t-tomato pulp #a ,t-butter #a t-parsley #a ,t-pimento #a egg-yolk #a_/d ,c-cooked celery #a_/b t-salt ,wash and peel the onions4 ,cook for ten minutes in boiling water4 ,rinse with cold water to make them firm4 ,push out the centers4 ,place the onions in a well-buttered baking pan and fill each onion with filling4 ,place in a moderate oven for twenty minutes4 ,filling ,mix the crumbs1 tomato pulp1 butter1 parsley1 pimento1 salt1 egg yolks and celery4 ,cook for one minute4 ,fill each onion case carefully with the mixture4 ,then pour the following sauce about the onions before placing them in the oven3 ,white ,sauce 7,four portions7 #b ,t-butter #b ,t-flour #a_/d t-salt #a_/f t-paprika #a ,c-milk ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and paprika4 ,mix well1 add the milk1 and cook for one minute4 ,sour ,cream ,biscuits 7,four portions7 #b ,c-flour #a_/b t-salt #c t-baking powder #c ,t-fat #a_/d t-soda #b_/c ,c-sour milk ,mix the flour1 salt and baking powder4 ,cut in the fat with a knife4 ,add the soda to the milk1 and when the effervescing ceases1 add slowly to the dry ingredients4 7,all the milk may not be needed47 ,when a soft dough is formed1 toss onto a floured board4 ,pat into shape1 cut with a biscuit cutter1 and place side by side on a tin pan or baking sheet4 ,bake fifteen minutes in a moderately hot oven4 ,,chapter ,,cxxxv ,,polly ,,comes ,,for ,,mildred ,,so you've been teaching ,mildred to cook8 asked ,polly as they sat down to dinner4 ,oh1 ,mother1 ,i've learned so much6 cried ,mildred with enthusiasm4 ,and when ,i'm married1 ,i'm going to have a dear little kitchen just like ,aunt ,betty's6 ,aunt ,betty does know the very best way to do everything6 ,why1 ,mother1 ,i think she's a better cook even than ,selma1 and not half so cross when ,i bother6 ,bother6 said ,bettina4 ,why1 ,mildred1 you've been a real help to me6 ,i hope so1 laughed ,polly1 but ,i'm not so sure4 ,children never worry me--it's fortunate1 isn't it8--but ,i don't see how on earth anyone can cook with a child in the kitchen6 ,i wanted ,selma to teach ,mildred1 but ,i hadn't the heart to insist when she objected to the plan4 ,h--m1 ,selma6 said ,mildred with scorn4 ,why1 ,mother1 ,selma doesn't even know enough to line her cake pans with waxed paper6 ,she butters 'em6 ,and ,i don't believe we have a spatula in the whole house6 ,a--what8 said ,polly in a puzzled tone4 ,i don't believe ,i---- ,don't you know what a spatula is1 ,mother8 asked ,mildred didactically4 ,why1 it's one of those flattened out spoon-things to use in the kitchen4 ,we ought to have one4 ,and--,mother1 you ought to see how much mayonnaise ,aunt ,bettina makes at a time6 ,it'll keep1 you know4 ,goodness6 said ,polly tragically4 ,what a dreadful thing it will be to live with a child who knows more than ,i do6 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,veal ,chops ,baked ,potatoes ,escalloped ,onions ,bread ,butter ,mocha ,cake ,mocha ,icing ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,escalloped ,onions 7,four portions7 #a ,c-onions #a qt4 water #b ,t-butter #b ,t-flour #a t-salt #a_/d t-pepper #a ,c-milk #a_/d ,c-buttered crumbs ,wash and peel the onions4 ,cook in one quart of water4 ,allow to boil five minutes4 ,change the water and continue boiling ten minutes4 ,change the water again1 and when thoroughly cooked 7about fifteen minutes more71 remove from the fire and drain4 ,melt the butter1 add the flour and salt and mix thoroughly4 ,add the milk and cook one minute4 ,add the onions1 and pour the mixture into a well-buttered baking dish4 ,place the buttered crumbs on the top of the onions and bake in a moderate oven for twenty minutes4 ,mocha ,cake 7,twelve portions7 #a_/c ,c-butter #a ,c-sugar #b eggs #a ,c-strong coffee #a_/b t-vanilla #b ,c-flour #c t-baking powder ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and cream the mixture1 add the egg-yolks1 mix well and add the coffee1 vanilla1 flour and baking powder4 ,beat two minutes4 ,add the stiffly beaten egg-whites4 ,pour the mixture into two layer-cake pans prepared with waxed paper4 ,bake twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven4 ,when cool1 spread with the mocha icing4 ,mocha ,icing 7,twelve portions7 #d ,t-strong boiling coffee #a t-vanilla #a-a_/b ,c-powdered sugar ,mix the vanilla with the coffee4 ,add the powdered sugar slowly until the proper consistency to spread4 ,spread over one layer and place the upper layer on the lower4 ,place the icing on the top layer and on the sides4 ,more sugar may be needed4 ,,chapter ,,cxxxvi ,,mildred',s ,,plans ,i ,,suppose that when we get home again1 ,mildred will be insisting that we reorganize our household along the lines of yours1 ,bettina1 laughed ,polly4 ,i can just hear ,selma's outbursts at the idea of any changes in her department4 ,but you can always smile ,selma out of her 'spells1' ,mother1 coaxed ,mildred4 ,and just think1 ,selma doesn't even know what a fireless cooker is6 ,we'll have to explain it to her4 ,what can you make in a fireless cooker1 ,mildred8 asked ,polly of her little daughter1 who was fairly bursting with her newly acquired information4 ,oh1 ,mother1 this roast6 ,isn't it good8 ,aunt ,betty kept it in the cooker almost four hours1 and think how much gas that saved6 ,well1 ,i'll admit that such an item would appeal to your father1 ,mildred1 ,polly replied1 so ,i think ,i'll leave it to you to get around him and ,selma4 ,i'm sure1 she continued1 turning to ,bob1 that such an undertaking can reasonably be expected to occupy ,mildred for some time4 ,but ,i do like the roast4 ,the roast8 said ,bob4 ,it is good1 ,polly1 but you needn't think that this is a company meal1 especially4 ,why1 ,bettina gives me company dinners every day6 ,for dinner that night they had3 ,pot ,roast ,gravy ,boiled ,rice ,apple and ,nut ,salad ,chocolate ,pie ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,pot ,roast 7,four portions7 #b-a_/b lbs4 of beef 7a rump roast7 #b ,t-bacon drippings #c ,t-flour #a bay leaf #d cloves #b t-salt #a_/b t-pepper #a_/d ,c-diced carrots #a_/d ,c-diced turnips #b ,t-chopped onions #a_/d ,c-celery #c ,c-boiling water ,place the bacon drippings in a frying-pan4 ,roll the beef in the flour1 and when the fat is hot1 add the beef and brown thoroughly on all sides4 ,place the meat in a kettle1 and add the vegetables4 ,pour the water in the frying-pan to remove any fat4 ,pour all over the meat4 ,add the bay leaf1 cloves and salt4 ,cover closely and allow to cook very slowly for three and a half hours4 ,turn the meat after the second hour4 ,this is a good fireless cooker recipe4 ,gravy #a ,c-stock #a ,t-flour #a ,t-water ,remove the meat from the kettle4 ,strain the stock into a bowl4 ,to the flour1 add the water4 ,mix well1 and gradually add the stock4 ,mix and cook one minute4 ,pour the gravy over the meat and reserve the remaining stock and vegetables for soup4 ,soup ,strain the vegetables through the strainer1 pressing thoroughly to remove all the pulp4 ,add the stock and one-half a cup of water4 ,reheat and serve for dinner with croutons or salted wafers4 ,rice #a_/b ,c-rice #b ,c-boiling water #a t-salt #a_/h t-paprika #a ,t-butter ,when the water is boiling1 add the salt4 ,add the rice and allow it to boil twenty minutes4 ,more water may be needed4 ,stir occasionally with a fork4 ,pour into a strainer1 and rinse thoroughly with cold water4 ,toss into a buttered vegetable dish4 ,sprinkle with paprika and dot with butter4 ,set in a moderate oven for fifteen minutes4 ,,chapter ,,cxxxvii ,a ,,luncheon ,,for ,,polly ,,now that this delicious little luncheon is over1 ,bettina1 said ,alice1 ,i want to ask you something4 ,how did you make the croquettes that cunning shape8 ,with a conical ice cream mould1 ,alice1 ,bettina answered4 ,it is very simple4 ,and ,i'll tell you another thing4 ,i made those croquettes yesterday1 not today4 ,you don't mean that you fried them yesterday8 ,yes1 ,i did1 ,alice4 ,in deep fat4 ,but they were warm1 not cold4 ,yes1 for ,i reheated them in the oven a few minutes before ,i served them4 ,they really are as good as new when treated that way4 ,i had always supposed that croquettes had to be served immediately after they were fried1 and you know frying in deep fat is really a nuisance when it has to be done at the last minute4 ,for instance1 today ,i had the biscuits to make1 and the soup and sweet potatoes to prepare4 ,and ,i believe in being leisurely when giving a luncheon1 so ,i certainly would not serve croquettes if they had to be made that day4 ,i tried reheating them once when ,bob and ,i were here alone and discovered that they were delicious4 ,so ,i've always1 ever since1 fried my croquettes the day before4 ,hereafter ,i'll serve croquettes at luncheon myself1 said ,alice4 ,you have taught me something4 ,for luncheon that day ,bettina served3 ,cream of ,pea ,soup ,toasted ,sticks ,pork ,croquettes ,glazed ,sweet ,potatoes ,creamed ,green ,beans ,biscuit ,cherry ,butter ,head ,lettuce ,french ,dressing ,date ,pudding ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,cream of ,pea ,soup 7,four portions7 #a ,c-peas #a ,c-water #a_/d t-sugar #b ,t-flour #b ,t-butter #b ,c-milk #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika ,cook the peas1 water and sugar slowly for fifteen minutes4 ,strain1 and rub all the pulp through the strainer4 ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and paprika4 ,mix thoroughly and gradually add the milk4 ,boil one minute and add the pulp and liquid from the peas4 ,cook one minute4 ,serve in hot soup plates or bouillon cups4 ,toasted ,sticks 7,four portions7 #c slices of bread #a ,t-butter #a_/b t-salt ,cut the slices of bread one-half an inch thick4 ,butter1 and sprinkle with salt4 ,cut into strips1 the length of the slice and half an inch wide4 ,place on a tin pan1 and cook directly under a fire or in an oven until a delicate brown4 ,serve warm4 ,ground ,pork ,croquettes 7,four croquettes7 #a ,c-chopped1 cooked pork #a_/h t-paprika #a_/d t-celery salt #a_/h t-onion salt #a_/d t-salt #a ,t-pimento1 cut fine #a_/b ,t-butter #a ,t-flour #a_/c ,c-milk #a_/c ,c-crumbs #b ,t-egg #a ,t-water ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 paprika1 celery salt1 onion salt1 salt and pimento4 ,gradually add the milk and cook thoroughly for one minute4 ,add the meat and allow the mixture to cool4 ,when cool1 shape into the desired shape1 preferably conical4 ,roll in the crumbs1 dip in the egg and water mixed1 then dip in the crumbs and allow to stand for fifteen minutes or more4 ,fry in deep fat4 ,date ,pudding 7,four portions7 #b egg-whites #a_/b ,c-sugar #d ,t-flour #a_/h t-salt #a t-baking powder #a_/b ,c-dates1 cut fine #a_/b ,c-nut meats1 cut fine #a_/d t-vanilla ,beat the egg whites thoroughly1 add the sugar1 flour1 salt and baking powder4 ,mix well1 add the dates1 nuts and vanilla4 ,pile lightly in a well-buttered baking-dish4 ,place the dish in a pan of hot water and bake thirty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,allow the pudding to remain in the oven a little while after the heat is turned off4 ,if cooled slowly1 it will not fall4 ,the pudding may be baked in individual moulds if preferred1 and may be served with whipped cream4 ,,chapter ,,cxxxviii ,,furs ,,to ,,put ,,away ,a ,,penny for your thoughts6 ,bettina started in surprise4 ,why1 ,ruth1 ,i didn't see you coming up the walk6 ,i knew you didn't4 ,but what on earth are you doing out here on your front steps8 ,enjoying the weather8 ,indeed ,i am6 ,isn't it a wonderful spring day8 ,but my thoughts weren't very poetic1 ,i must admit4 ,i was just wondering if it was too early to put away my furs for the summer4 ,i'm always tempted to do that when the first signs of spring appear1 and then ,i'm generally sorry a few days later4 ,i'll have to put mine away soon1 too4 ,do tell me1 ,bettina1 just how you go about it4 ,well1 ,i always hang mine in the sun for a while1 then ,i beat them well1 comb them out with a steel comb1 and wrap them up4 ,with moth-balls8 ,that is a good way1 but not at all necessary4 ,i always wrap mine in a newspaper--a good tight package4 ,moths don't like printer's ink1 you know1 and furs so wrapped are perfectly safe4 ,then1 ,bettina1 you don't need to add that you label the package1 for ,i know that you do1 you thoroughly thorough housekeeper6 ,bettina laughed4 ,well1 ,ruth1 ,i do label it4 ,labelled packages are so much better to have1 for very often you need to get something out in a hurry4 ,for dinner that night ,bettina served3 ,broiled ,steak ,lyonnaise ,potatoes ,bean ,salad ,bread ,butter ,date ,rocks ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,lyonnaise ,potatoes 7,two portions7 #b ,t-onion #b ,t-butter #a_/d t-paprika #a_/b t-salt #a ,c-cold boiled potatoes1 cut in #a_/b-;inch cubes #a t-chopped parsley ,place one tablespoon of butter in a frying-pan and when hot add the onion4 ,let the onion cook until it is brown4 ,add the salt and parsley1 the rest of the butter1 the potatoes and the paprika4 ,stir well4 ,cook until the potatoes are well browned4 ,bean ,salad 7,two portions7 #a ,c-kidney beans #a_/b ,c-celery1 cut fine #b ,t-nut meats #a t-salt #c ,t-chopped pickle #a_/c ,c-salad dressing #b pieces of lettuce ,mix the beans1 celery1 nut meats1 green pepper1 pickles and salt4 ,add the salad dressing4 ,serve very cold on lettuce leaves4 ,date ,rocks #a ,c-sugar #a_/b ,c-lard and butter mixed #a-a_/b ,c-flour #a_/b t-baking powder #b eggs #a t-cinnamon #a_/b t-powdered cloves #a_/b t-vanilla #a_/b ,c-dates1 cut fine #a_/b ,c-nut meats1 cut fine #a_/h t-salt ,cream the butter and lard1 add the sugar1 and mix well4 ,add the two eggs well beaten4 ,mix and sift thoroughly the flour1 baking powder1 salt1 cloves and cinnamon4 ,add the dates and nuts4 ,stir these dry ingredients into the first mixture4 ,add the vanilla4 ,mix thoroughly and drop from the end of the spoon upon a well larded and floured baking pan4 ,bake fifteen minutes in a moderate oven4 ,,chapter ,,cxxxix ,,planning ,a ,,children',s ,,party ,,of course1 ,i'll help you1 ,ruth1 said ,bettina4 ,i'd love to4 ,a children's party6 ,what fun it will be6 ,how many children will be there8 ,twelve or fifteen1 ,i think4 ,now let me tell you ,ralph's own idea for entertainment4 ,i suppose ,i'm a doting aunt1 but it sounds very possible to me4 ,did ,ralph suggest the kind of a party he wished8 ,well1 isn't he a clever boy6 ,and he's only eleven years old1 too4 ,he suggested that the invitations invite the children to a circus4 ,you see1 we could write a little rhyme to that effect on animal paper1 or with an animal picture pasted in the corner4 ,when the children arrive1 we'll have the parade4 ,we'll have ready the horns1 drums1 and so forth1 for the band1 and some of the children will represent the various wild animals4 ,the parade will lead to the refreshment table 7after some circus games1 perhaps71 which will be set outdoors if it is warm enough4 ,the table must represent a circus ground 7,i've seen those paper circuses downtown1 haven't you871 and the refreshments must carry out the scheme4 ,so1 ,bettina1 do help us to plan the details6 ,bettina's dinner that night consisted of3 ,sliced ,ham and ,potatoes en ,casserole ,baked ,creamed ,cabbage ,bread ,butter ,plum ,pudding ,cocoanut ,pudding ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,sliced ,ham and ,potatoes en ,casserole 7,four portions7 #a lb4 slice of ham two-thirds of an inch thick #d new potatoes #a ,c-water #ab cloves #a_/d t-paprika #a t-chopped parsley #b ,t-flour ,have a frying-pan very hot4 ,add the ham and brown thoroughly on both sides4 ,add the water and let boil for one minute4 ,remove the ham4 ,stick the cloves into it1 and place it in the bottom of a casserole4 ,add the parsley and paprika to the water in the pan1 and pour the liquid over the meat4 ,cover and bake in a moderate oven for half an hour4 ,roll the potatoes 7which have been washed and peeled7 in the flour1 and add to the casserole4 ,baste with the liquid4 ,cover and cook three-fourths of an hour4 ,serve in the casserole4 ,creamed ,cabbage ,baked 7,four portions7 #c ,c-cabbage1 cut or chopped fine #a qt4 water #c ,t-flour #b ,t-butter #a t-salt #a ,c-milk #a_/d ,c-cracker or dry bread crumbs #a ,t-butter ,wash the cabbage and chop into half inch pieces4 ,cook in boiling water fifteen minutes4 ,drain and rinse with cold water4 ,make a white sauce by melting the butter1 adding the flour and salt1 and then adding the milk4 ,cook two minutes1 stirring constantly4 ,add the cabbage1 and pour into a well-buttered open baking dish4 ,melt the one tablespoon of butter1 add the crumbs and mix well4 ,spread the buttered crumbs over the top of the cabbage4 ,bake fifteen minutes in a moderate oven4 ,serve in the dish4 ,cocoanut ,pudding 7,four portions7 #a ,c-milk #a_/d t-salt #c ,t-corn starch #a egg yolk #a_/b t-lemon extract #a_/b t-vanilla #c ,t-cocoanut #b ,t-sugar ,mix the corn starch and salt in the upper part of the double boiler4 ,add the milk slowly1 stirring all the time4 ,add the sugar4 ,place the upper in the lower part of the double boiler and cook1 stirring occasionally to prevent lumping4 ,when very thick1 add the egg-yolk1 the vanilla and lemon extracts and the cocoanut4 ,beat one minute4 ,cook again for three minutes4 ,place in a buttered baking dish4 ,beat the egg-white and when very stiff1 add the two tablespoons of sugar4 ,pile lightly on the top of the pudding and place in a moderate oven for ten minutes to brown the meringue4 ,,chapter ,,cxl ,,the ,,party ,,circus ,,ruth and ,bettina led the parade1 the band at its head1 to the cheerful sunroom1 where the table had been set4 ,at sight of the party spread before them1 the young musicians and the others gave a sudden shriek of delight4 ,it's a circus6 explained ,ralph to curly-headed ,margery1 who was adding her own piping voice to the general din4 ,a small ,american flag floated from a flag pole in the center of the table1 and around it were arranged paper circus tents and circus wagons of the five and ten cent store variety4 ,animal crackers were all about1 and the animal sandwiches and animal cakes in flat baskets looked almost too real to be eaten4 ,smooth boards on supports represented circus seats1 and on these the children soon clambered1 eager to eat as children always are4 ,the paper napkins1 decorated with animals1 were folded before the places to represent tents4 ,the salad faces1 which ,ralph called clowns1 leered up from the plates4 ,but the joy was not to be all in seeing4 ,there was a favor for each child to carry away1 the favors from the table being claimed by matching the numbers on each one with a corresponding number on the pieces of candy passed at the close of the meal4 ,the refreshments consisted of3 ,clown ,salad ,animal ,sandwiches ,picnic ,lemonade ,brick ,ice ,cream ,fancy ,cakes ,candies ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,sandwiches 7,forty7 #c loaves bread #a_/b lb4 butter #a-a_/b ,c-ham1 minced or ground fine #c hard-cooked eggs #c ,t-chopped pickles #b_/c ,c-salad dressing #a_/c t-salt ,chop the ham1 eggs and pickles very fine4 ,add the salt and salad dressing4 ,cut the bread very thin and match the pieces in pairs4 ,spread one of a pair with the ham mixture and spread the other side with butter which has been mixed and softened with a wooden spoon4 ,place the two pieces of bread together and press firmly4 ,moisten the cooky cutter with water and cut evenly the desired shape4 ,clown ,salad 7,twelve portions7 #ab rounds of sliced pineapple #ab ,t-salad dressing #bd filberts #b canned pimentos #ab pieces of lettuce ,wash the lettuce carefully4 ,roll and cut into fine shreds4 ,arrange a portion on each serving plate4 ,place a slice of pineapple on each portion and very carefully place the salad dressing on it so that it just covers the circle of pineapple4 ,arrange two filberts on top to represent eyes1 and cut the pimento in a strip to represent the mouth4 ,cut small triangular pieces of pimento to represent the nose4 ,arrange these as features on the pineapple and serve at once4 ,fancy ,cakes 7,eighteen cakes7 #a_/b ,c-butter #a ,c-sugar #h egg-yolks #a_/b ,c-milk #a-c_/d ,c-flour #b t-baking powder #b t-lemon extract ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and mix well4 ,beat the egg-yolks until very thick1 and add to the first mixture4 ,mix and sift together the flour and baking-powder and add the milk alternately with the flour mixture1 beating well4 ,beat two minutes after mixing4 ,add the extract4 ,pour to the thickness of one inch into flat pans lined with buttered paper4 ,bake twelve minutes in a moderate oven4 ,remove from the fire and when cool1 cut into shapes with fancy animal cutters4 ,the individual cakes may be iced if desired4 ,,chapter ,,cxli ,,planning ,a ,,luncheon ,,it won't be hard1 ,ruth1 if you plan it out in detail several days before4 ,decide on the menu1 and if you find that some one dish is going to cause more trouble than it's worth1 plan something else in its place4 ,if it weren't for ,aunt ,gertrude ,i shouldn't worry at all1 but she is such a wonderful housekeeper6 ,and ,i am determined that ,mother sha'n't have one bit of the responsibility4 ,she's to feel herself just as much a guest as ,aunt ,gertrude4 ,i think it's a lovely thing for you to do1 ,ruth4 ,now let me tell you how ,i think you should go about it4 ,make a visit to your grocery store or to the market tomorrow1 and notice the good things that are in season and inexpensive4 ,build your menu around them4 ,when you get home1 sit down with a paper and pencil and plan everything out4 ,go into detail1 even if it takes several hours of planning4 ,it will be well worth it4 ,i don't mean by that an elaborate luncheon2 it ought to be a simple and delicious one1 but complete in every detail4 ,when ,i plan1 ,i write down the things that ,i can do the day before1 and even the day before that4 ,you know there are always so many things to see to--polishing the silver and writing the name cards and seeing that the table linen is in order4 ,it ought to be planned so that the day of the party won't be crowded full of 'last minute things4' ,come into the kitchen with me1 ,ruth2 ,i must baste my pork tenderloin4 ,that night ,bettina served3 ,pork ,tenderloin ,baked ,potatoes ,bread ,butter ,raspberry ,jam ,vegetable ,salad ,salad ,dressing ,tapioca ,pudding ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,pork ,tenderloin 7,three portions7 #a lb4 pork tenderloin #a t-salt #b ,t-water #a_/d t-paprika #a t-chopped parsley #a ,t-lemon juice ,have the tenderloin cut in two-inch pieces and flattened4 ,place these in a small baking dish4 ,sprinkle with salt and paprika and add the water4 ,cover1 and cook in a moderate oven for thirty-five minutes4 ,turn and baste frequently4 ,when done1 place on a heated platter1 pour the parsley and lemon juice over the top and serve immediately4 ,vegetable ,salad 7,three portions7 #a tomato #i slices of cucumber #b ,t-chopped onion #a ,t-chopped pimento #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #b ,t-chopped green pepper #b ,t-nut meats #c lettuce leaves ,wash the lettuce carefully and arrange on individual serving dishes4 ,place upon each lettuce leaf a slice of tomato1 three slices of cucumber and one-third of each of the other ingredients4 ,sprinkle with salt and paprika4 ,pour the salad dressing over the top and serve very cold4 ,bettina ,salad ,dressing #b egg-yolks #a ,t-sugar #a_/b t-salt #b ,t-flour #a_/d ,c-vinegar #a_/c ,c-sour cream #b ,t-pimento liquor 7the juice from the can7 ,beat the egg-yolks1 add the sugar1 salt and flour4 ,mix well and add the vinegar1 pimento liquor and water4 ,cook in a double boiler until very thick4 ,when cool1 add the sour cream1 and pour over the salad4 ,,chapter ,,cxlii ,,the ,,new ,,car ,,do stay to dinner1 ,ruth6 begged ,bettina4 ,bob is going to drive the new car out when he comes1 and we'll have him take us for a spin after dinner4 ,oh1 ,bettina1 has ,bob really bought it8 ,will you really have a car of your own8 ,yes1 indeed1 we will4 ,i can hardly realize it myself1 and although ,i'm so happy over it1 ,i have a little haunting fear that perhaps it is too great an extravagance4 ,but we'll enjoy it so6 ,of course you will4 ,i'm so glad6 ,won't the summer be delightful when you can get out into the country every day6 ,ruth1 you must stay to dinner and see the car for yourself6 ,i planned a special little celebration dinner1 a kind of salad that ,bob particularly likes1 and a good dessert1 too4 ,and now1 if you'll come into the kitchen with me1 ,i'll show you how to make peanut butter rolls4 ,you never heard of them8 ,well1 they're a little like pinwheel biscuit4 ,don't you remember the pinwheel biscuit that ,i make sometimes--baking powder biscuit dough rolled out and spread with butter and sugar and cinnamon--then rolled up and cut like cinnamon rolls and baked8 ,of course1 ,i remember1 ,bettina6 ,they're the best little things1 and so easy to make6 ,well1 these peanut butter rolls are like them1 but spread with butter and peanut butter4 ,come into the kitchen and ,i'll show you how they're made4 ,for dinner they had3 ,lamb ,chops ,sautd ,potatoes ,creamed ,peas ,peanut ,butter ,rolls ,pear ,salad ,cheese ,wafers ,chocolate ,pie ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,peanut ,butter and ,fruit ,rolls 7,eight rolls7 #a-a_/b ,c-flour #c t-baking powder #b ,t-lard #a_/d t-salt #a_/b ,c-milk #b ,t-peanut butter #c ,t-currants #a_/b ,t-butter ,mix the flour1 baking powder and salt thoroughly1 cut in the lard with a knife until the consistency of cornmeal4 ,add the milk1 mixing with a knife until a soft dough is formed4 ,more milk may be needed2 this depends on the consistency of the flour4 ,pat into a rectangular shape1 on a floured board or on a paper4 ,the dough should be half an inch thick4 ,cream the butter1 add the peanut butter and spread on the biscuit dough4 ,sprinkle the currants on the top4 ,roll up carefully1 over and over like a cinnamon roll4 ,cut off pieces half an inch wide and pat them down in a tin pan4 ,bake eighteen minutes in a moderate oven4 ,pear ,salad 7,three portions7 #c halves of pears #a_/b ,c-cottage cheese #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-paprika #b ,t-nut meats #b dates1 cut fine #a ,t-pimento1 cut fine #e ,t-salad dressing #c lettuce leaves ,mix the cottage cheese1 salt1 paprika1 nut meats1 dates and pimento thoroughly4 ,add two tablespoons of salad dressing4 ,arrange the pears on the lettuce leaves and place one tablespoon of the mixture on each portion4 ,place a tablespoon of salad dressing on the top4 ,serve very cold4 ,cheese ,wafers #f salted wafers #a_/b ,t-butter #b ,t-yellow cream cheese #a_/b ,t-pimento1 cut fine #a_/h t-salt #a_/h t-paprika ,cream the butter1 add the cheese1 pimento1 salt and paprika and mix into a paste4 ,spread carefully on top of the wafers4 ,place in a moderate oven until a delicate brown4 ,serve with the salad4 ,,may4 ,scrub and polish1--sweep and clean1---- ,fling your windows wide6 ,see1 the trees are clad in green6 ,coax the spring inside6 ,home1 be shining fair to-day ,for the guest whose name is ,may6 ,illustration ,,chapter ,,cxliii ,,in ,,housecleaning ,,time ,illustration ,,goodness gracious1 ,ruth6 said ,bettina4 ,surely it can't be half-past five already6 ,yes1 it is1 ,bettina4 ,exactly that6 said ,ruth1 glancing at her tiny wrist watch4 ,but ,bob won't be home till six1 will he8 ,no1 but ,i want to have dinner ready when he arrives4 ,you see1 as ,i told you before1 ,i simply shouldn't have gone to ,mary's this afternoon4 ,my curtains are down and my rugs are up1 and my house isn't an attractive place for a man to come home to1 to say the least4 ,and then to come straight from a party and give ,bob a pick-up lunch instead of a full meal1 will be---- ,the last straw8 ,what had you planned for lunch8 ,well1 ,i have some soup all made1 ready to reheat4 ,then ,i think ,i'll have banana salad1 tea1 and hot baking-powder biscuits4 ,de-licious6 said ,ruth1 with a ,teddy-fied grin4 ,i believe ,i'll invite myself to stay6 ,good6 ,you can make the salad while ,i'm mixing the biscuits4 ,i also have some chocolate cookies1 and ,i'll open a jar of canned peaches---- ,and ,i'll be so bright and scintillating that old ,bobbie won't even miss the curtains and the rugs6 ,that night ,bettina served3 ,bettina ,soup ,oyster ,crackers ,banana ,salad ,hot ,biscuits ,canned ,peaches ,chocolate ,cookies ,tea ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,bettina ,soup 7,three portions7 #c ,c-meat stock 7left over7 #a_/b ,c-cooked rice #a_/b ,c-tomato pulp #a ,t-sliced onion #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #c celery leaves ,add the rice1 tomato pulp1 onion1 salt1 paprika and celery leaves to the meat stock4 ,cook for twenty minutes over a slow fire4 ,strain and serve in hot soup dishes or bouillon cups4 ,banana ,salad 7,three portions7 #b bananas #a_/b ,c-shelled peanuts1 broken in halves #a_/b ,c-celery1 cut small #a ,t-lemon juice #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a_/b ,c-salad dressing #c lettuce leaves ,cut the bananas in one-fourth inch cubes4 ,add the lemon juice1 mixing thoroughly4 ,add the peanuts1 celery1 salt and paprika4 ,add the salad dressing1 mixing lightly with a silver fork4 ,pile on the lettuce leaves which have been washed and arranged on a serving dish4 ,serve immediately4 ,baking ,powder ,biscuits 7,eight biscuits7 #a-a_/b ,c-flour #c t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt #a-a_/b ,t-lard #a_/b ,c-milk ,mix and sift well the flour1 baking powder and salt4 ,cut in the lard with a knife until the consistency of cornmeal4 ,add the milk slowly1 stirring with a knife until the dough is soft enough to be handled without sticking to the fingers4 ,place on a floured board1 pat into shape1 with the hands1 to a thickness of two-thirds of an inch4 ,cut with a biscuit cutter4 ,place the biscuits side by side in a tin pan4 ,bake in a moderate oven fifteen minutes4 ,serve on a folded napkin4 ,,chapter ,,cxliv ,,mrs4 ,,dixon ,,happens ,,in ,i ,,must hurry home to get dinner1 said ,mrs4 ,dixon4 ,see1 ,bettina1 ,i've been to the market6 ,isn't this a fine big cantaloupe8 ,i have two more just like it4 ,frank is very fond of them1 but---- she added ruefully1 ,i like them cold1 of course1 and after ,i've fixed them and had them in the refrigerator a while1 everything in it--milk1 butter and eggs--has the cantaloupe taste6 ,i'll tell you how you can prevent that1 ,charlotte4 ,of course they must be very cold when served1 but ,i never prepare them till just before the meal4 ,i put them in the ice box whole1 in a paper sack1 taking care that the mouth of the sack is closed4 ,they become very cold that way1 and at the same time can't affect the other food4 ,i'm so glad you told me that1 ,bettina4 ,i've learned a great many things from you1 haven't ,i8 ,oh1 yes1 another thing puzzles me4 ,i like chipped ice served in and with the cantaloupe1 and ,i don't own any tool for preparing the ice4 ,i do fix it somehow1 of course1 but ,i've wondered how other people manage4 ,well1 there are regular ice shavers1 you know2 but ,i haven't one1 either4 ,i keep a salt sack that ,i use for that purpose whenever ,i need just a little chipped ice4 ,it isn't hard to break off a piece small enough to go in a salt sack2 in fact1 you usually have one in your ice box already4 ,i put it in the sack and break it fine with the flat side of a small hatchet4 ,well1 ,i've learned something more1 and ,i'll use the knowledge tomorrow evening4 ,i must be going now4 ,how lovely those asters are on your dinner table6 ,they seem to prophesy an especially good meal6 ,do tell me what you are going to have6 ,i never can think of a variety--simple meat dishes are my bugbear4 ,we have veal chops for tonight--just plain veal chops and boiled new potatoes and carrots with ,bechamel sauce4 ,gracious me6 ,here comes ,bob4 ,i must hurry along or ,frank will be home before ,i am4 ,bettina's dinner that evening was made up of3 ,veal ,chops ,new ,potatoes ,carrots ,bechamel ,sauce ,bread ,butter ,peaches ,custard ,sauce ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,veal ,chops 7,two portions7 #b chops #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #d ,t-flour #a ,t-fat ,trim and wipe chops one-half inch thick1 which are cut from the thick part of the leg4 ,season with salt and pepper and roll in flour4 ,put the fat 7bacon fat or lard7 in the pan1 and when hot1 add the chops4 ,brown both sides evenly and allow to cook ten minutes4 ,creamed ,carrots 7,two portions7 #a ,c-carrots #c ,c-boiling water #a t-salt ,carrots should not be peeled1 but after being scrubbed well they should be scraped with a knife4 ,cut into one-half inch cubes1 cook in boiling water 7salted7 twenty-five minutes1 or until soft when pierced with a knitting needle4 ,drain and serve with ,bechamel sauce4 ,bechamel ,sauce 7,two portions7 #a ,t-butter #a ,t-flour #a_/d t-salt #a_/h t-pepper #a egg-yolk #b_/c ,c-milk ,melt the butter1 add the flour1 salt and pepper and mix well4 ,gradually stir in the milk4 ,cook until it thickens slightly4 ,add the beaten egg-yolk1 cook one minute and serve immediately with one cup of diced carrots4 ,,chapter ,,cxlv ,,engagement ,,presents ,,ruth has had some of the loveliest engagement presents1 said ,bettina to ,bob across the dinner table4 ,and some that are so practical and sensible6 ,did you see her this afternoon8 ,yes1 and we walked over to the new house4 ,she has had ,fred put up a shelf in the kitchen for her cook-books and recipe card box1 and she finds that she really has quite a library6 ,and the various engagement gifts are all put away4 ,in fact the bungalow is nearly ready for use4 ,i've told ,ruth that she might write a magazine article on ',engagement ,presents' using her own for illustrations4 ,what does she have8 ,well1 a dear old ,aunt of ,bob's presented her with some wonderful kitchen scales--an aid to economy4 ,then it seems to me that every friend who has some favorite kitchen device has given one to her--she has egg-beaters1 waffle-irons1 cream-whippers1 silver-polishers1 cases for linen and silver--oh1 everything you can think of6 ,what did you give her8 ,the cards and card box for her indexed recipes4 ,i included many of my own recipes1 you know4 ,that is to be my own particular engagement gift to all my friends4 ,that night ,bettina served3 ,salmon ,loaf ,salmon ,sauce ,baked ,potatoes ,bread ,butter ,marble ,pudding ,whipped ,cream ,iced ,tea ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,salmon ,loaf 7,two portions7 #b_/c ,c-flaked1 canned salmon #a_/c ,c-cracker crumbs #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a egg #a_/c ,c-milk ,flake the salmon apart with a silver fork1 add the crumbs1 salt and paprika4 ,beat the egg and add the milk4 ,add to the first mixture4 ,place in a well-buttered mould and bake in a moderate oven for twenty-five minutes4 ,allow to stand three minutes1 remove from the mould1 and place on a warmed platter4 ,pour salmon sauce around the loaf and serve at once4 ,salmon ,sauce 7,two portions7 #c ,t-flour #b ,t-butter #a_/d ,c-liquor from the salmon #b_/c ,c-milk #a egg1 hard-cooked and chopped fine #a_/b t-salt #a ,t-pickle1 chopped fine #a_/b t-chopped parsley #a_/d t-paprika ,melt the butter1 add the salmon liquor4 ,add the flour1 salt and paprika and mix well4 ,add the milk and cook two minutes4 ,add the egg1 pickle and parsley1 mix well1 and pour around the loaf4 ,baked ,marble ,pudding #a ,c-flour #b t-baking powder #a_/d t-cinnamon #a_/h t-salt #a_/b ,c-sugar #a egg #b ,t-melted butter #a_/d ,c-water #a_/b t-vanilla #a_/b square of chocolate1 melted ,mix and sift the sugar1 flour1 salt1 baking powder and cinnamon4 ,add the egg-yolk1 water and vanilla4 ,beat one minute4 ,add the egg white stiffly beaten4 ,mix well4 ,add the butter1 melted4 ,divide the mixture1 and to half add the melted chocolate4 ,prepare a loaf-cake pan or a small round tin with waxed paper4 ,fill it with both mixtures1 first placing in it a tablespoon of the plain mixture1 then a tablespoon of the chocolate mixture1 then the plain1 until all is used1 and the pudding has a marbled appearance4 ,bake thirty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,serve warm with whipped cream4 ,,chapter ,,cxlvi ,,with ,,housecleaning ,,over ,,broiled steak and ,french fried potatoes6 ,whew6 said ,bob1 strolling into ,bettina's shining kitchen4 ,why so festive8 ,because ,i've just finished house-cleaning1 ,bob1 and ,i want to celebrate4 ,doesn't everything look splendid8 ,well1 it looked good to me before1 but now that ,i think of it1 ,i believe there is an extra shine on things4 ,what makes that nickel there look so bright and silvery8 ,i cleaned it with a damp cloth dipped in powdered borax4 ,that always makes nickel bright and clean4 ,i might have done that for you1 ,betty4 ,why didn't you suggest it to me8 ,oh1 this house is so small and dear that ,i enjoyed every minute of my house-cleaning4 ,and ,i didn't want to bother you with it at all4 ,well1 ,i'll help now with dinner4 ,what can ,i do8 ,will you cut the bread1 dear8 ,there's the steel bread knife2 doesn't it look bright and shiny1 too8 ,i cleaned all my steel knives by dipping them into the earth in a flower pot ,i keep filled for that purpose4 ,well1 ,i think dinner is ready now1 ,bob4 ,for dinner they had3 ,broiled ,steak ,french ,fried ,potatoes ,stuffed ,onions ,bread ,currant ,jelly ,orange ,tapioca ,whipped ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,stuffed ,onions 7,two portions7 #b large ,spanish onions #c ,t-soft bread crumbs #a t-egg #a_/b t-chopped parsley #a_/b t-salt #b t-melted butter #a_/b t-celery salt #a_/d ,c-milk ,cook the whole onions in boiling water until tender1 but not broken4 ,when the fork pierces them easily1 drain off the water and rinse in cold water4 ,this makes them firm for stuffing4 ,remove the centers carefully4 ,add the removed portion1 chopped fine1 to the crumbs1 egg1 parsley1 salt1 butter and celery salt4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,fill the holes with the mixture4 ,place the onions in a small pan4 ,sprinkle the salt over the onion and pour over it the milk4 ,bake in a moderate oven for twenty minutes4 ,orange ,tapioca 7,two portions7 #d ,t-orange juice #b t-lemon juice #e ,t-sugar #b_/c ,c-boiling water #b ,t-powdered tapioca #a_/d t-salt #a orange ,stir the tapioca into the orange and lemon juice4 ,add the sugar and salt4 ,let it stand for three minutes while boiling the water4 ,add the water4 ,place directly over the fire4 ,stir constantly and cook till thick 7about three minutes74 ,peel the orange and break apart in sections4 ,line a glass serving dish with it and pour the tapioca over the sections4 ,serve cold with whipped cream4 ,whipped ,cream #a_/c ,c-thick cream #b ,t-sugar #a_/b t-lemon extract #a_/b t-vanilla extract ,place the cream in a round-bottomed1 chilled bowl4 ,beat until thick and fluffy4 ,add the sugar1 lemon and vanilla4 ,mix well4 ,pile lightly on the orange tapioca and serve very cold4 ,,chapter ,,cxlvii ,,spring ,,marketing ,i',,ve been to the market1 ,bettina1 said ,charlotte1 and ,i thought ,i'd stop here just a moment to rest4 ,come in1 said ,bettina1 and set that heavy basket down4 ,why didn't you leave it for ,frank to bring8 ,because ,i needed the things for dinner4 ,what did you get8 ,oh1 the same old fresh vegetables1 said ,charlotte wearily4 ,a month ago they seemed so wonderful--strawberries1 asparagus1 new potatoes and all--but there are no new ways to cook them6 ,one day ,i cream the asparagus and the next day ,i serve it on toast4 ,do you ever make asparagus salad8 asked ,bettina4 ,we are very fond of it4 ,cold cooked asparagus is good with any kind of salad dressing1 but we like best a very simple kind that ,i often make--oil and lemon juice and cheese4 ,cheese8 echoed ,charlotte in surprise4 ,yes1 cottage cheese and ,roquefort cheese are equally good4 ,and1 ,charlotte1 if you want some delicious strawberry desserts---- ,oh1 ,i do6 ,we're so tired of shortcake and plain strawberries6 ,i know several good strawberry dishes4 ,come1 let me show you one that ,i made today6 ,bettina's dinner consisted of3 ,veal ,steak ,new ,potatoes in ,cream ,bread ,butter ,asparagus ,salad ,salad ,dressing ,strawberry ,tapioca ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,asparagus ,salad 7,three portions7 #ah stalks of asparagus #a_/b t-salt #c ,c-water #c pieces of lettuce ,wash the asparagus and cut it in six-inch pieces4 ,cook for ten minutes in boiling salted water 7longer if necessary74 ,rinse with cold water1 handling carefully4 ,arrange six stalks on each piece of lettuce4 ,serve with salad dressing4 ,asparagus ,salad ,dressing 7,three portions7 #d ,t-olive oil #b ,t-lemon juice #a_/d t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a ,t-cottage cheese ,beat the oil1 and add the lemon juice slowly4 ,add the salt and paprika4 ,beat one minute4 ,add the cheese4 ,serve very cold1 poured over the asparagus salad4 ,strawberry ,tapioca #c ,t-granulated tapioca #d ,t-sugar #a-a_/d ,c-hot water #a_/h t-salt #a_/b t-vanilla #a ,c-strawberries #a_/d ,c-sugar ,wash and hull the strawberries1 and cut in halves with a spoon4 ,add the sugar1 mix well1 and set in a cold place4 ,mix the tapioca1 the sugar and the salt4 ,add the boiling water slowly4 ,cook ten minutes in the upper part of the double boiler4 ,add the vanilla4 ,when cold1 add the strawberries4 ,serve very cold with plain or whipped cream4 ,,chapter ,,cxlviii ,,plans ,,for ,,the ,,wedding ,,oh1 ,bob6 cried ,bettina1 don't you hope it won't rain8 ,rain8 ,when8 ,tonight8 asked ,bob1 absent-mindedly1 for he was busily eating the first cherry cobbler of the season1 and enjoying it1 too4 ,no1 stupid6 ,i'm thinking about the wedding--,ruth's wedding4 ,and ,fred's wedding1 too1 added ,bob4 ,you talk as if ,ruth were the only one who is vitally interested4 ,fred's wedding1 then4 ,for1 you see1 the ceremony is to be in that darling summer house if it doesn't rain4 ,if it does it will have to be in the solarium4 ,the bridesmaids and matrons 7if it is an outdoor wedding7 are to carry the prettiest green silk parasols that you ever saw4 ,they will be ,ruth's gifts to us4 ,over our arms we'll carry plain soft straw hats filled with pink peonies1 and lots of trailing greenery4 ,won't that be lovely8 ,for you know we are all to wear short white dresses and white shoes4 ,and what am ,i to do8 ,you're to be an usher and help carry the green ropes that form the aisle4 ,ropes8 ,yes1 plain ropes covered with greenery4 ,will you have some more cherry cobbler1 ,bob8 ,that night for dinner ,bettina served3 ,pork ,tenderloin ,creamed ,new ,potatoes ,cauliflower with ,butter ,sauce ,vegetable ,salad ,french ,dressing ,cherry ,cobbler ,cream ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,vegetable ,salad 7,four portions7 #b tomatoes #ab slices of cucumber #d ,t-cottage cheese #a_/b t-celery salt #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #h pieces of lettuce ,arrange two pieces of lettuce on each salad plate4 ,cut the tomatoes in half and arrange on the lettuce4 ,place three slices of cucumber on each piece of tomato4 ,add a tablespoon of cheese to each portion4 ,sprinkle with celery salt1 salt and paprika4 ,serve at once with ,french dressing4 ,bettina's ,french ,dressing 7,four portions7 #b ,t-lemon juice #e ,t-olive oil #a t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a t-chopped parsley ,mix the lemon juice1 salt1 paprika and parsley4 ,add the oil slowly1 beating vigorously with a ,dover egg-beater or a fork4 ,beat until the mixture becomes a little thick4 ,pour over the salad4 ,cherry ,cobbler 7,four portions7 #b ,c-cherries1 stemmed and pitted #b_/c ,c-sugar #b t-flour #a ,t-water #a_/h t-salt #a ,c-flour #a t-baking powder #a_/d t-salt #a ,t-sugar #b ,t-butter #f ,t-milk ,mix the cherries1 sugar1 flour and salt4 ,allow to stand five minutes4 ,add the water4 ,pour the mixture into a deep glass or china baking dish4 ,mix and sift the flour1 baking powder1 salt and sugar4 ,cut in the butter with a knife4 ,add the milk1 mixing until a soft dough is formed4 ,shape it with the hands to fit over the cherries4 ,make three slits in the dough to permit the steam to escape4 ,place in a moderate oven and bake for thirty minutes1 ,serve in the baking dish4 ,plain cream or whipped cream should be served with the cobbler4 ,,chapter ,,cxlix ,,entertaining ,,the ,,wedding ,,guests ,,if you girls only would1 my dear1 ,ruth's mother had responded to ,bettina's suggestion that she and ,alice entertain ,ruth's house guests the entire day before the wedding1 you have no idea what a load would be taken off my mind6 ,and ,alice and ,i would so enjoy helping you1 ,bettina had replied4 ,and remember1 we mean the whole day1 breakfast and all6 ,luckily1 the day before the wedding dawned warm and clear ,at eight o'clock ,harry and ,bob drove them all in automobiles to a lovely country spot in which the girls served an outdoor breakfast4 ,the morning was spent in motoring and luncheon was eaten at a charming downtown tea-room4 ,then they were whisked off to ,bettina's little home for an informal afternoon1 and ,harry and ,bob1 feeling that they had indeed been model husbands1 departed for their respective offices4 ,the girl from ,kentucky has volunteered to sing1 whispered ,alice to ,ruth4 ,she's a dear4 ,do you suppose we can keep ,aunt ,jenny from talking for half an hour8 ,that afternoon the following refreshments were served on trays3 ,fruit ,salad ,bettina ,sandwiches ,orange ,sherbet ,bettina's ,cake1 ,white ,mountain ,cream ,icing ,coffee ,nuts ,candy ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,fruit ,salad 7,twelve portions7 #c ,c-diced pineapple #a ,c-nut meats1 cut in small pieces #a_/b ,c-oranges1 cut in small pieces #a_/b ,c-marshmallows1 cut fine #a_/b ,c-red cherries1 cut fine #a_/c ,c-figs1 cut fine #a ,c-salad dressing #a_/b ,c-whipped cream #ab pieces lettuce ,mix the pineapple1 nut meats1 oranges1 marshmallows1 cherries and figs4 ,mix the whipped cream and the salad dressing4 ,pour this over the fruit4 ,serve on lettuce leaves which have been washed and placed on serving plates4 ,serve immediately4 ,bettina ,sandwiches 7,twelve portions7 #a_/b ,c-creamed cheese #c ,t-pickles1 chopped fine #a_/b ,c-pimento olives1 chopped fine #b ,t-salad dressing #a_/d t-salt ,mix the cheese1 pickles1 olives and salt4 ,add the salad dressing4 ,spread this mixture between two thin pieces of buttered bread4 ,press firmly together and cut into fancy shapes4 ,bettina ,cake 7,twelve squares7 #a_/d ,c-butter #a_/b ,c-sugar #d egg-yolks #g_/h ,c-flour #a t-baking powder #a_/d ,c-strained orange juice #a_/b t-orange extract #a_/b t-lemon extract ,cream the butter1 add the sugar and mix well4 ,add the egg-yolks which have been well beaten4 ,mix and sift the flour1 baking powder and salt1 and add these1 with the orange juice and the orange and lemon extracts to the first mixture4 ,beat vigorously for two minutes4 ,fill a twelve-inch square pan which has been prepared with waxed paper1 with the mixture4 ,bake thirty minutes in a moderate oven4 ,when cool1 cover with the icing and cut into twelve pieces4 ,,chapter ,,cl ,,the ,,bridesmaids' ,,dinner ,,ruth',s wedding colors were to be pink and green1 and pink and green were1 therefore1 the colors which decorated the charming dinner table laid for the wedding party and close relatives the night before the wedding4 ,a bud vase holding a half-opened pink rose bud stood before every two places4 ,a large1 low dish in the center of the table held pink roses1 while at either end was another low arrangement of the same flowers4 ,tiny paper slipper nut cups at each place held the pecans1 and at the places laid for the best man and the ushers1 silver pencils1 ,fred's gifts to the groomsmen1 were found4 ,they are cunning1 of course1 chattered ,bernadette1 ,ruth's cousin and maid-of-honor1 but you men just wait till you see the green parasols that we bridesmaids are to carry6 ,ruth is giving them to us1 you know6 ,the dinner menu was as follows3 ,watermelon ,balls ,celery ,bouillon ,bread ,sticks ,veal ,birds ,creamed ,new ,potatoes ,buttered ,new ,beets ,rolls ,butter ,balls ,mint ,frapp ,blackstone ,salad ,french ,dressing ,thin ,bread and ,butter ,sandwiches ,brick ,ice ,cream ,white ,cake ,coffee ,salted ,pecans ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,blackstone ,salad 7,eighteen portions7 #cf pieces of head lettuce #i grapefruit #i ,t-,neufchatel cheese #i ,t-cottage cheese #a_/b t-paprika #a_/b t-salt #b ,t-cream #a ,t-salad dressing ,arrange two pieces of lettuce on each salad plate4 ,carefully peel the grapefruit and remove all the tough fibres and the white skin4 ,cut the grapefruit into one-inch pieces4 ,arrange the pieces in a circle upon the lettuce leaves4 ,in the center of the circle1 place the cheese mixture4 ,pour the salad dressing over the lettuce1 cheese and grapefruit4 ,cheese ,mixture ,mix the ,neufchatel and cottage cheese1 the salt1 paprika1 cream and salad dressing4 ,stir until very creamy4 ,spread on a piece of waxed paper to the thickness of one inch4 ,place in the refrigerator1 on the ice if possible4 ,when cold and hard1 cut in pieces three-fourths of an inch square4 ,place a cube in the center of the grapefruit circle on each side plate4 ,french ,dressing #h ,t-lemon juice #b t-salt #a_/b t-paprika #a ,c-olive oil ,mix and beat thoroughly the lemon juice1 salt and paprika4 ,add the oil very slowly4 ,beat for three minutes4 ,add one tablespoon to each portion of the salad4 ,serve at once4 ,,chapter ,,cli ,a ,,morning ,,wedding ,,in ,,june ,,after the solemn and beautiful ceremony had taken place in the rose-embowered summer house1 there was the usual hush for a moment1 and then ,ruth and ,fred were engulfed in a sudden rush of chattering friends1 eager to offer congratulations4 ,bettina and ,bob were swept off with the others to the house1 where the wedding breakfast was waiting to be served4 ,the morning is after all the happiest time for a wedding1 whispered ,ellen to ,bettina1 as they found their places at the bride's table4 ,everything seems so fresh and new and green and hopeful6 ,isn't the table lovely1 ,bettina8 ,and indeed it was4 ,rose-decorated again1 with the graceful flowers in baskets1 and the white bride's cake in the center of the table1 ,bettina felt that it made the proper setting for the flushed and smiling little bride4 ,and the wedding cake is to be passed in darling little baskets1 continued ,ellen4 ,little baskets with handles--and the cake in tiny packages tied with white ribbon6 ,pink and green candy all around them1 too6 ,the wedding breakfast consisted of3 ,watermelon ,balls in ,halves of ,cantaloupe ,chicken ,croquettes ,creamed ,potatoes ,mushroom ,sauce ,new ,peas ,butter ,sauce ,parker ,house ,rolls ,loganberry ,jam ,fruit ,salad ,wafers1 ,bettina ,brick ,ice ,cream ,white ,cake ,coffee ,nuts ,candy ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,mushroom ,sauce 7,thirty portions7 #a ,c-chicken fat #a_/d ,c-water #a-a_/d ,c-flour #b t-salt #a_/b t-paprika #g ,c-milk ,mix the fat and flour carefully1 add the water1 salt and paprika4 ,cook one minute1 stirring constantly1 add one-half of the milk and cook until the mixture gets very thick4 ,beat one minute1 add the rest of the milk and cook again1 still stirring continuously4 ,when the sauce is very thick and creamy1 add the mushrooms4 ,stir over a hot fire for one minute4 ,this allows the mushrooms to get hot4 ,serve one tablespoonful of the mixture around each croquette4 ,the sauce may be reheated by adding two tablespoons of milk1 and placing over a hot fire4 ,fruit ,salad 7,thirty portions7 #cj slices of pineapple #abj white cherries #cj red maraschino cherries #abj pecan meats #cj ,t-salad dressing #cj pieces of head lettuce #b t-salt ,arrange the pieces of lettuce on the salad plates4 ,sprinkle with salt1 arrange on each portion a slice of pineapple1 four white cherries1 four pecan nuts and one maraschino cherry4 ,place one tablespoon of salad dressing on each slice of pineapple1 then arrange the fruits and nuts in any desired design4 ,serve immediately4 ,wafers ,bettina 7,thirty portions7 #cj double wafers #a_/d lb4 cream cheese 7white7 #c ,t-chopped nut meats #c ,t-butter #a_/d t-salt ,mix the cheese1 nuts1 butter and salt thoroughly4 ,spread evenly over the double wafers4 ,bake in a moderate oven until a delicate brown on the top4 ,,chapter ,,clii ,,the ,,first ,,year ,,ends ,,and a whole year has gone since then1 said ,bob1 as his eyes met ,bettina's across the little table set for two4 ,that's the queer part of it1 ,bettina replied4 ,that year seems unbelievably short in some ways and unbelievably long in others1 and stranger yet1 ,i don't feel that it is really gone4 ,i feel as if we had it1 captured1 held forever1 with all of its fun and all of its little sad times4 ,we own it1 even more than we own a collection of snapshots in a camera book--because that year is a part of us now4 ,and the little hard places only make the bright spots all the brighter by contrast4 ,do you know1 ,bettina1 that ,i've found you wiser than ,i ever imagined a young wife could be8 ,bob1--and ,bettina laughed and blushed at the same time4 ,don't interrupt4 ,this is our anniversary and ,i'm making a speech4 ,you are wise because from the first you've realized that we get out of life just what we put into it4 ,you've faced things4 ,you've realized that marriage isn't a hit-or-miss proposition4 ,it's a business---- ,a glorified business1 ,bobby4 ,dealing in materials that can't all be felt and seen and tasted1 but that are1 nevertheless1 just as real as others4 ,more truly real1 ,i sometimes think4 ,i know that the more love we give the more we receive1 but we can't forget that we were given intelligence1 too4 ,so we mustn't turn the rose-colored lights of romance too beautifully low to let us see the wheels go round4 ,and after all1 romance is really in everything that we do lovingly1 and intelligently4 ,i find it in planning and cooking the best and most economical meals that ,i can1 and in getting the mending done on time1 and in keeping the house clean and beautiful4 ,and--in having you appreciate things4 ,if you knew how ,i do appreciate them6 said ,bob4 ,let's make our second year even happier than the first4 ,if that is possible6 ,for that anniversary dinner ,bettina served3 ,broiled ,steak ,new ,potatoes in ,cream ,hot ,biscuits ,butter ,currant ,jelly ,tomato ,salad ,charlotte ,russe ,coffee ,,bettina',s ,,recipes 7,all measurements are level7 ,currant ,jelly 7,five glasses7 #b qts4 of currants #a ,c-water ,sugar ,pick over the currants1 leaving the berries on the stems4 ,wash and drain4 ,place in an enamel preserving kettle and add one cup of water4 ,cook slowly until the currants are white4 ,strain through a jelly bag4 ,boil the juice five minutes in a shallow pan4 ,it is better to boil small quantities at a time1 as this makes the jelly much clearer4 ,when the juice has all been boiled1 measure1 and add an equal amount of heated sugar4 ,boil three minutes1 or until it jells when tried on a cold saucer4 ,pour into sterilized glasses4 ,allow to stand in the sun twenty-four hours4 ,cover with boiling paraffin and put away in a cool1 dark place4 ,this recipe makes about five glasses or two and a half pints4 ,tomato ,salad 7,two portions7 #d slices tomato1 #a_/b inch thick #c ,t-chopped green pepper #a_/b t-salt #a_/d t-paprika #a_/h t-celery salt #b ,t-olive oil #b ,t-lemon juice #b pieces lettuce ,mix the salt1 paprika1 celery salt1 olive oil and lemon juice4 ,beat one minute4 ,add the tomatoes and green pepper4 ,place in the ice box for half an hour4 ,arrange the lettuce leaves on salad plates4 ,place two slices of tomato on each portion4 ,pour the oil mixture over the tomatoes4 ,charlotte ,russe 7,two portions7 #b t-granulated gelatin #b ,t-cold water #a_/d ,c-hot milk #a ,c-whipped cream #a_/b t-vanilla #d thin pieces sponge cake #a_/d ,c-sugar ,place the sponge cakes around the edges of a moistened mould4 ,soak the gelatin in cold water five minutes4 ,add the hot milk4 ,stir until it dissolves4 ,add the sugar and vanilla4 ,allow the gelatin mixture to cool4 ,when it begins to thicken1 fold in the cream4 ,beat until the mixture holds its shape4 ,pour into the mould4 ,allow to remain two hours in a cold place4 ,,index ,bread1 ,rolls1 etc4 ,baking powder biscuit1 #ea1 #bai1 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directions4 ,it was also retained in words such as tonight1 to-night and today1 to-day4 ,many recipes have the list of ingredients in a different order than the directions use them4 ,this was retained4 ,obvious punctuation errors were repaired4 ,page #af1 c changed to ,c twice 7#a ,c-milk7 7#a ,c-sifted flour7 ,page #bg1 ,string ,beans with ,butter ,sauce1 7,two portions7 moved out of bold notation to match rest of usage4 ,page #dg1 certainly changed to certainly 7,tennis certainly does give7 ,page #ea1 saut changed to saut twice 7in it and saut7 7tablespoon flour and saut7 ,page #gc1 bulgeted changed to budgeted 7that we have budgeted7 ,page #ge1 subtitle ,,bettina',s ,,recipes moved to after the menu list to follow rest of usage in text4 ,page #hh1 ,veal ,birds1 recipe ingredient list calls for paprika while recipe directions asks for pepper4 ,this was retained4 ,page #hh1 saut changed to saut 7saut until browned7 ,page #abe1 ,souffle changed to ,souffl in menu4 7,egg ,souffl7 ,page #abe1 sautd changed to sautd 7and sautd in hot fat7 ,page #abe1 ,souffl changed to ,souffl in recipe title4 7,egg ,souffl7 ,page #abf1 souffle changed to souffl 7sauce around the souffl7 ,page #abi1 the title ,fish a ,la ,bettina 7,four portions7 was listed both above the menu list and after the menu as a recipe title4 ,the first was removed4 ,page #abi1 saut changed to saut 7crumbs and saut in hot7 ,page #adj1 ,souffle changed to ,souffl 7,prune ,souffl7 ,page #ada1 ,souffle changed to ,souffl 7,prune ,souffl7 ,page #adh1 ,chocolate ,cookies1 ingredient list calls for cinnamon but directions do not mention when to add it4 ,page #aef1 ,rice ,pudding1 suger changed to sugar 7add the sugar7 ,page #afc1 ,sautd changed to ,sautd twice 7,sautd ,potatoes7 ,page #afe1 both in menu and recipe title1 ,sautd changed to ,sautd 7,sautd ,potatoes7 ,page #afh1 ,hot ,water ,sponge ,cake1 lmon changed to lemon 7#a t-grated rind lemon7 ,page #bbd1 souffl changed to souffl 7with the souffl7 ,page #bbe1 ,souffle changed to ,souffl twice 7,apricot ,souffl7 ,page #bcg1 stirr changed to stir 7while ,i stir up a little7 ,page #bdc1 ,sautd changed to ,sautd 7,sautd ,halibut ,steak7 ,page #bfb1 ,sautd changed to ,sautd 7,sautd ,halibut7 ,page #bfe1 ,sautd changed to ,sautd 7,sautd ,halibut7 ,page #bhi1 word ,,chapter added to text of chapter header 7,,chapter ,,xc7 ,page #bij1 teasponful changed to teaspoonful 7a teaspoonful of salt7 ,page #cji1 tap changed to tape 7bound with white tape7 ,page #cad1 ,current changed to ,currant 7,currant ,jelly7 ,page #cdi1 sizzlinz changed to sizzling 7cooker on the sizzling7 ,page #cic1 hallf changed to half 7cut in half-inch lengths7 ,page #dad1 menu1 ,lettuce and ,egg changed to ,egg and ,lettuce 7,egg and ,lettuce ,salad7 ,page #dbh1 ,bean ,salad recipe1 directions call for green pepper1 but it is not mentioned in the list of ingredients4 ,page #dch1 ,sautd changed to ,sautd 7,sautd ,potatoes7 ,page #deg1 ,frappe changed to ,frapp 7,mint ,frapp7 ,page #dfj1 ,mushroom ,sauce recipe1 actual quantity of mushrooms not listed4 ,page #dga1 ,souffle changed to ,souffl twice 7,souffl1 #abe7 ,page #dgc1 three ,bacon items moved to correct alphabetical order to be above ,beef listings instead of right after the ,beef listings as in the original text4 ,page #dge1 souffle changed to souffl 7,apricot souffl7 ,page #dgf1 souffle changed to souffl 7,prune souffl7 ,page #dgh1 ,creaw changed to ,cream 7,cream of celery7