Housekeeping in Old Virginia

Seventeen hundred recipes from the housewives of Old Virginia — Sally Lunn and beaten biscuit, brandy peaches and Brunswick stew — gathered in 1879 by Patrick Henry's granddaughter, with tributes from the First Lady down.

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Ambrosia

Pare and slice as many oranges as you choose, in a glass bowl Sprinkle sugar and grated cocoanut over each layer.--Mrs. W. C. R.

Ambrosia.

Cut pineapple and orange in slices, sprinkle with sugar, and put in a deep dish alternately to form a pyramid. Put grated cocoanut between each layer. If you like, pour good Madeira or sherry wine over the dish.--Mrs. T.

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