Freda R. Lavine

“ The process, of digestion, as I have been informed by anatomical friends, is one of the most wonderful works of nature. I do not know how it may be with others, but it is a great satisfaction to me to know, when regaling on my humble fare, that I am putting in motion the most beautiful machinery with which we have any acquaintance. ”

“ Beat the whites of six eggs very stiff and put them into the boiling milk a spoonful at a time. When firm, take out the boiled whites and lay them on a platter. Beat light the yolks of six eggs with one-half cup sugar, then pour the hot milk gradually on the beaten yolks. When thoroughly mixed return to the fire to boil, stirring constantly. When cool, flavor with vanilla, pour into a deep glass dish, put the whites on top and garnish with jelly or candied fruit. Eat cold.
FROZEN NESSELRODE ”

“ Cover the bottom of a square granite pan (select one large enough for the number of people who are to be served) with the following fruits: Strawberries, cherries, orange, banana and a few chopped nuts. Dissolve a package of gelatine in water, sweeten, flavor slightly and pour over the fruit. Stand aside until cool and stiff. Cut into squares and serve on fruit plates with whipped cream.
ICE BOX CAKE
5 dozen lady fingers, 1⁄4 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 4 oranges, 1 lemon, 1⁄2 pint cream. Arrange lady fingers around spring form and three layers deep, with flat side towards the form. ”