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Pickles, Recipes for

Directions for making the following appear under their respective headings :- Cabbage, Red.

Capsicums.

Cucumbers.

Eggs.

Excellent.

Gherkins.

Herrings.

Indian.

Lemons, with Peel.

Lemons, Peel. without Mackerel.

Mushrooms.

Nasturtiums.

Onions. دو A Simple Mode.

Spanish.

Oysters.

Mixed.

Salmon.

Tomatoes & Onions.

Universal.

Picnics. To the young, at any rate, there is no form of entertainment more thoroughly enjoyable than a picnic, provided it be well arranged, with due regard in the choice of those who will for some hours be thrown together without formality, and with but little chaperonage. Little mistakes will invariably occur at all picnics that are not ceremonious ones; things will be forgotten; some viands possibly spoilt by bad packing, and such like small troubles; but these are nothing compared to the mistakes of bringing the wrong people together, of placing them without regard for individual tastes PICNIC LUNCHEONS. in the vehicles used, or having too many of one sex in the party. At a picnic there is no get-away for anyone, as there is at an evening party or an "at home." However dull or bored one may feel, one must stay to the bitter end of these al fresco entertainments; ergo, it is necessary, to make them successful, that the guests be well chosen. Picnic parties for children are quite the pleasantest form of amusement for the young folk in summer time; and there are few of us who cannot look back upon the unalloyed enjoyment of one of them in our youth.

Older grown, we still may enjoy them; but when we arrive at the age and dignity of chaperonage, it is necessary for our comfort that there should be no hitch in the day's arrangements, and that not too many things be forgotten. We add to the following menus a list of crockery, &c., required, as well as a few articles that are sometimes omitted with disastrous results; and we may remark that the easiest way to provide a good luncheon is, first to make a menu out, and if the luncheon, as it so often is, be provided by the ladies of the party, for the most experienced to allot to herself and the others the various dishes to bring.

Picnic Luncheons, Menus for:- 1.

Cold Salmon and Tartar Sauce.

Cucumber.

Cold Lamb and Mint Sauce.

Pigeon Pie.

Cold Boiled Beef.

Salad, Fruit Turnovers.

Pastry Sandwiches.

Jellies.

Creams.

Cheese, Butter and Biscuits.

Strawberries and Cream. 2.

Lobster Patties.

Cold Boiled Chicken.

Ham.

Cold Roast Beef.

Veal and Ham Pie.

Cucumber. Salad.

Cheesecakes.

Stewed Fruit and Custard.

Lemon Sponge.

Cheese, Biscuits, Butter.

Fruit of any kind.

PICNIC MENUS.

Wines, bottled beer, soda water, lemonade, bread, salad dressing, oil, vinegar, pepper, salt, mustard, plates, knives, forks, spoons, glasses, tumblers, tablecloth, serviettes, glass and other cloths for wiping, corkscrews and champagne opener.

Picnic Menus for Children:- 1.

Ham and Beef Sandwiches.

Rolls containing Minced and Seasoned Cold Meat.

Fruit and Jam Puffs.

Cakes of several kinds.

Plenty of Fresh Fruit. 2.

Meat Patties.

Egg Sandwiches.

Pastry Sandwiches.

Fruit Turnovers.

Cake.

Fruit of any kind.

Home-made lemonade in bottles that can be thrown away, lime-juice cordials and water.

These it will be seen are for ordinary children's picnics, where it is not convenient to carry plates, dishes, &c.; but where these can be managed, such a joint as a cold leg of lamb, or some chickens and ham, and plenty of vegetable salad might take the place of the sandwiches and meat patties.

Drinking cups will be needed, and also cups for tea if that be given, in which case there should be provided plenty of cake and cut bread-and-butter, milk, sugar and the tea itself. We may warn those who have not had much experience in providing for children's meals out-of-doors, that they will in all probability eat and drink a great deal more than they would at home; and that, however good a dinner they may make, after the afternoon romps or rambles, they will yet come with healthy appetites to tea.

For this meal a kettle and teapot must be taken, if they cannot be borrowed; nor should a box of matches, a little dry wood, and a cloth for wiping cups be forgotten.

PIG, SUCKING.