Show THE KITCHEN CABINET CABINE ft ci mi western newspaper paper unto union ak cease to lament for that aba t thou canet can at not help and study help tor for that that thou lamen test teat shakespeare seasonable this is the season of the lie year when wo enjoy the rich flavorful cakes like fruit cak baku they are as many anil and of as different variety as there are arc tastes to enjoy elijoh them fruit cakes like good friends improve with age tho the sentiment connected with the wedding fruit cake Is carried along each year of the wedding anniversary when bits of the same cake ure still served to celebrate each event cake twenty uve years old la Is even more delicious than it was the year it was made old english fruit cake take one pound each of seeded raisins und and currents one half pound of sliced candled candied citron one fourth pound of sliced candled candied lemon peel the same of cringe peel one package of dates pitted and chopped one half cupful of candied cherries or pineapple two cupfuls of flour one and one halt half teaspoonfuls of cinnamon one teaspoonful each of nutmeg and allspice three fourths teaspoonful of salt one cupful of butter one cupful of sugar six eggs well beaten the juice of one lemon one fourth cupful each of orange juice grape juice and shredded almond meats and two ounces of maraschino cherries finely chopped i prepare and mix as usual mixing the dry ingredients cover tho the fruits with flour and mix well cream butter and sugar then add beaten eggs fruit flour and fruit juices beat well to thoroughly blend place the batter in paper lined well greased pans this recipe yields six pounds of cake weighed after bri baking king bake in six pans throe three or to in one steam three and one half hours then dry off in lt a slow oven one hour golden fruit cake measure one cupful of seeded raisins add one fourth pound each of sliced citron candled candied orange lemon and grapefruit peel one package of coconut one cupful of blanched almonds two cupfuls jat of flour one teaspoonful of baking powder one half cupful of butter one fourth teaspoonful of salt one cupful of sugar three eggs one fourth cupful of orange juice and one teaspoonful of orange extract this i makes a three pound cake which may be baked in smaller ones prepare as above bake or steam as desired any fruit cake if desired may be frosted with a good frosting then decorated with various fruits and candled candied flowers as onet ones taste dictates usually a cake Is 1 not iced until the day before it Is to be served ns as it i loses some of its freshness by standing home bureau cake take one package of raisins one package of dates one fourth pound of layer figs one fourth pound of citron the same amount of orange and lemon peel two and one half cupfuls of flour one teaspoonful of soda one teaspoonful of cinnamon one half teaspoonful of allspice the same of mace or nutmeg one fourth teaspoonful of cloves one half cupful of butter one cupful of brown sugar three eggs and one halt balf cupful each of molasses and coffee prepare and bake as usual this recipe makes a four pound cake seasonable dishes at this time of the year when chicken duck and goose are so freely used it is wise to remember to use green vegetables and fruits to balance the diet and keep the blood alkaline A large glass of orange juice at the breakfast table will help to 1 keep beep i the system in good woi working king order reduce the morning bacon and eggs on a day when a heavy dinner Is to be served Is it in holland where they have the custom of serving salt fish fis h the night before a feast day 7 at any rate it Is a good custom for then with the free drinking of water the alimentary canal la Is well flushed and one may be ready to take care of a hearty dinner winter salad take equal measures of diced dicea rich cheese sweet pickles also diced dicea and canned green pens peas serve with a good boiled dressing on lettuce Ano another good cold weather sald take equal measures of chopped olives peas and peanuts with a spoonful of minced onion serve on lettuce with any good dressing A delicious sauce to serve with sliced roast of beet beef is Bordel alte alse sauce take two tomatoes one odilon one green pepper peppe r all chopped one clove two tablespoon tula fuls of buiter bu ater the same imme of flour one salt spoonful of cayenne pepper and one half cupful of water simmer the vegetables and clove ten minutes abelt the butter add the flour and cook until brown now add the vegetables ge tables water and seasoning simmer ten tea minutes and add another tablespoonful of butter rub but through a sieve before adding the flour and butter then cook until smooth serve hot with the meni meat katt hl Hij 2 |