Show 0 A Z A 1 1 AND SO THEY ARE ABE MARRIED see recipes below AFTER THE 11 1 I DOS intermittent glances at the third finger of your left hand as you leave the church and hurry homeward to greet guests remind you that youre a mrs now and youve never been so happy 1 youre too thrilled and excited to even think about food but friends ili il 1 and relatives and 1111 your new husband especially are more than likely eager to partake of the very distinctive refreshments that mom has spent weeks planning and later when you recall the wedding reception if details have been worked out sanely and carefully beforehand know that yours was an extra special after wedding party dainty rolled asparagus sandwiches and a luscious peach shortcake with an iced or hot beverage are sure to satisfy gay young appetites as well as appeal to the elders taste for something different deck the table with fresh flowers A fitting centerpiece is a replica of the brides bouquet one exactly like that which she carried to the altar A sophisticated crepe paper bridal couple will complete the table decorations asparagus rolled sandwiches re remove m ove c crusts 3 r busts from a loaf of sandwich bread and cut in ii n one fourth inch lengthwise slices butter slices and cut in half in each piece place a 11 a talk stalk of asparagus roll bread carefully pressing well along buttered edge to hold it securely aprin sprin spi inkle asparagus with a little salt and paprika before rolling bread if desired the number of sandwich loaves and the amount of asparagus tips you will need will of course depend upon the length of your guest list peach shortcake 3 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons double acting baking powder ah cup butter or other shortening cup milk 1 quarts sliced peaches sweetened sift flour once measure add bak ing powder and salt and sift again cut in once and stir carefully until all flour Is dampened then stir vigorously until mixture forms a soft dough and follows spoon around bowl turn out immediately on slightly floured board and knead 30 seconds roll one fourth inch thick place halt half in round cake pan brush with melted butter place remaining halt half on top and butter top well bake in botwen degrees F 15 to 20 minutes separate spread bottom halt half with soft butter and some of peaches place other halt half on top spread with butter and remaining peaches garnish with whipped cream cut into individual servings serves 8 other fresh fruits fruit may be substituted for peaches there Is anold an old tradition that the luckiest sort of brides cake Is on one baked in a ring symbolic like the gold band that Is slipped on her LYNN SAYS in regard to after wedding parties plan a menu simple I 1 and easy to serve yet appetizing and delicious to eat since the proverbial color scheme for foi the brides table Is grew and white plan to use white flowers tor for the c centerpiece it if candles are used they may be ba whits white or green areen it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet to her attendants tend ants prior to her depar departure tuie on the wedding trip since the excitement and emotional strain will undoubtedly upset the bride shell not be able ble to thoroughly enjoy her own reception cep tion for that reason a piece 0 of f the cake should be cut and wrapped tor for thi the couple to take with them on their honeymoon the table decorations should be saved lor for her to have on her return NOW YOURE A WIFE i and the business of cooking for two begins I 1 feeding your husband will be an important part of your new life really essential to the smooth sailing of the ship of matrimony so next week lynn will devote her entire column to recipes that will help you hol hoi ayour man be simple enough for the beginner too I 1 finger lor for the first time at her wedding of the endless quality of true love this cake Is cut by the bride and served to the guests as part of the wedding feast and Is quite different from the rich fruit cake that is given to the guests to carry away it is a light cake like a white cake or sponge r cake and Is frosted with a all 11 the cur curlicues ile aes ues and rosettes that the home cook can manage this cake brings luck to the guests for it contains a ring a coin and a key signifying marriage wealth and happiness to those who find them it if you a yang ring shaped pan you can bake the cake cake in an angel food cake pan or in an ordinary cake pan with the ring outlined in contrasting frosting I 1 the brides and bridegrooms bride grooms initials in contrasting frosting may be used tor for further decoration brides cake I 1 cup sifted cake flour iva teaspoon salt 1 I cup 8 to 10 egg whites 1 I teaspoon cream of tartar 14 cups sifted granulated sugar 3 4 teaspoon vanilla vt teaspoon almond a extract sift flour once measure and sift four more times beat egg whites and salt with hat flat wire whisk when 3 foamy add cream of tartar and continue beating until eggs are stiff enough to hold up i in peaks but not dry fold in sugar carefully 2 tablespoons ble spoons at a time until all is used fold in flavoring then sift small amount of flour over mixture and and fold to in carefully continue until all is used pour batter into angel food cake pan or ring shaped pan and bake in a slow oven begin at degrees F after 30 minutes increase heat beat slightly degrees bake more from oven invert pan I 1 hour marshmallow frosting ah cup sweetened condensed milk 4 marshmallows 1 cups silted sifted confectioners confection ers OX ax sugar I 1 teaspoon vanilla cook sweetened condensed milk a and nd quartered marshmallows in top of double boiler until marshmallows are melted remove from fire add confectioners confection ers sugar gradually beating antil smooth and creamy add vanilla may be spread on cake while warm this frosting ng covers tops of two 9 inch layers or top and tides sides of ring shaped cake or about 18 cup cakes butter frosting cup sweetened condensed m milk ilk 4 tablespoons butter I 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups sifted confections confect ions 44 sugar about cream sweetened condensed milk and butter together add vanilla blending well add sifted confect tio ners sugar gradually beating until smooth and light in color this frosting may be tinted any color by addition of 0 a speck of food coloring pale tints are most attractive spread on cold cake makes enough frosting to cover tops of two 9 inch layers or or top and sides of ring shaped cake or about 24 cup cakes make the letters of corresponding or contrasting frosting by means of a pastry tube if you plan a wedding breakfast instead of an afternoon or evening reception include something hot and something cold tor for the main course a beverage ice and wedding cake of course heres my menu suggestion turkey a la king in timbale cases potato croquettes Croquet tes baking powder biscuits ripe and stuffed olives ico 1 e cream petits fou fours r s coffee released by bi western newspaper union |