Menu VIII

Preliminary Preparations

Bradley's own get-ahead list — what can be done before the guests are anywhere near the house.

Orange marmalade made at any time
Cakes made
Salad dressing made
Dry ingredients and shortening for biscuits mixed
Eggs hard cooked
Bacon rolled ready to fry
Butterscotch parfait up to point where egg whites and cream are added. These may be added and mixture frozen 4 to 6 hours in advance
Lettuce washed
Pineapple and nuts cut

Sift together 2 cups bread flour 5 teaspoons baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt. With tips…

Drain juice from 1 can sliced pineapple and cut fruit in 1/4-inch cubes. Pile in centers…

Mix in top of double boiler 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika…

Put in small saucepan 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup water; stir…

Scald and dry a small mixing bowl, put in 3 tablespoons butter and rub until creamy. Add…

Mix 1/2 tablespoon corn syrup with 2 tablespoons strong hot coffee; add 1 1/4 cups sifted…