Cook and Be Cool

Twenty complete cold luncheons for hot weather — “efficiency is only another name for intelligent laziness.”

Menu V

The bill of fare exactly as it is printed in the book.

The Recipes

Sardine Canapé

Cut rye bread into slices quarter of an inch thick and then cut into fancy shapes, spread…

Ham Mousse

Into half a cup of boiling water put one tablespoonful of gelatin that has been soaked in…

Rolled Bread and Butter

Cut thin slices of fresh warm bread that is spread with creamed butter, remove the crust…

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