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The spirit of Christmas has come down to us througlf the eenturlaa and once more we are about to celebrate the birth of the Christ zhild with praise. song, thanksgiv- ing and festivities.
Holiday season high spots revolve around the family dinner table when the whole family is together once again. for the festive food and drink of Christmas.
Sleigh bells ring. children sing. father hurries. mother scurries - the family is home for Christmas: The homestead is once again fil- led with the merry voices and ring- ing laughter of family and friends. it is truly a time of rejoicing and hanksgiving. I
For your Christmas dinner for he following?
Tomato Juice
Crisp Buttered Crackers Roast Goo.-e Apple Stuffing
Monday Dec. 19. 1955
l Festive Foods For Your Holida
DINNER HIGHLIGHTS HOLIDAY SEASON
the hot thing iv with pepper, a little poultry seasoning. mar,lor- am. sage and oregano. Serve with the bird. piping hot.
"PL! CORNBREAD S'l'UFFlNG Va cup minced onion 1-3 cup goose melted fat 4 cups crumbled cronbread cup diced. unpeeled red apples 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning dash of pepper VI cup hot giblet stnck Method: Cook onion golden brown in melted fat, combine with re- maining lngredients and mix We'll. This will stuff a 5 - 6 pound bird. Other varieties are; instead of 1 cup of diced apples. only I-.- cup,
salt and
'amily and friends may we suggest-mlxfd Wllll L: CUP lllliftd l'9l0l1V: I2 9H? ll'llll95 - ;oi- 1-, cup apples with 1 cup rim-h 1.2 cup chopped maraschino cher-
crab meat or canned. or L2 iupg apples with '5 cup chopped cookedl ham or a can of deviled ham
A Christmas dinner Vllllltllil crati-
lets and spice every-
ing water. Add remaining cran-
berry juice cocktail and the orange-
cranberry relish. Mix well. put in
individual molds and chill until
firm. To serve. unmold on orange
slices and put crisp salad leaves
in center of plate. Yield: ti - 10
servings. And for dessert we offer you 2.
light, frothy concoction which is
festive. fast and foolproof.
CHRISTMAS SNOW
l enielope unflavored gelatine
lrz t-up cold water
.1. cup boiling water
.34 cup sugar
fl-4 teaspoon salt
J4 cup lemon juice
ll teaspoon grated lemon rind
ries Motliod Snflen gelatine in cold: ivatcr. add boiling water. sugar and l
Giblet Gravy Hot. Rolls berries is like bread vlilhout bul- iiasiied Potatoes Peas and Cari-otsiter. They are as essential as ihv Cranberry Relish sglgd jholly berries and mistletoe. As rcd. Chrisamas snow too. as Santa's cheeks or a taffy
Fr1tilCake Nuts Cheese Iaiwle For laltiely we szivv you Coffee Cranberry Relish Salad For UK, gme. g..a..y' rem...” CRANBERRY RF.l.lSH SALAD
most. or all. of the melted fat. lorange. mlartered and seeded lblll sate it for the stuffing below). 2 cups cranberries
Thcn measure the remaining panll Fur! SHEET
flrIpplllES by the tablcspoonful. Toil envelope unflavored gclittine each of these add a tablespoon ofll cup bottled cranberry juice cock- flour and brown them together over tail
low heat. stirring until golden. Then Method: Put orange quarlcrs and pour in 12 cup of cold water for'cranberries through food-chopper. each tablcspoonful of dripping us- Add sugar and mix well. Softcn gel- ed and keep stirring so your gravy,atlne in V2 cup of cranberry juice will conic out smooth and iich.Icocktail 'or Just cranberry iuice)
without a single lump. Lastly. add and dissolve thoroughly over boil-I
Snacl(s' .a nd Salads
After a gala Christmas dinner.;water and dissolve as above Let
with all the trimmings that are cool and combine with niayonnaiseI2 tablespoons sugar
synonymous with the Yuletide sea-land vinegar. stirring gradually and son. a salad loaf and cider coolerladding all other ingredients Turni just hit the spot for weary cookIon top of almost firm, first layer' and those after-Christmas-dinner and chill until firm. Yields 8 - 10.-
3PPel"e5- EGG AND OLIVE LOAF HAM AND SPUDS-SALAD LOAF
2 envelopes gelatine Ham Layer:
1 cup cold water
2 teaspoons salt
In cup lemon juice
In cup Tabasco I 2 cups mayonnaise or salad dres-g Lt cup diced Sweet pickle l tldllgespoon grated onion
lid cdps diced cddked dam lllq cups finely diced celerv Medmd: Sdde" gelatin? "1 16 cup in cup finely cut stuffed olives water and dissolve over boilingls hardgmoked eggq Phoppedi wdtmd Add remaining M cudlllrlcthod Dissolve gelatine asnsnal water. salt and vinegar. Chill uiitilmdd Salk Ieimon juice and irahiagcdl mixmre is wdbbly like Add wdde dlland let cool. Gradiiallv add gelatine gllerdvddgiactlflde aen3diZd;'::(;"Ha"l:dlg.u::lmixture to mayonnaise. stirrnig
1 envelope gelatine ll.-4 cups cold water V4 teaspoon salt
Vi cup vinegar
Vi cup diced celery
salt and stir until dissolved, Add lemon Juice and rind. Chill to con- slslcnc) of egg uhite. Whip light. Beat egg whites stiff and add jel- atine nmiture. Put bowl in ice water and continue beating until mixture holds its shape. Turn half iiitu a 6-cup mold. and chill until -alill0Sl firm. Into the remaining lhalf stir a few drops of red food ('ltl()rlTll.', and mix in cherries Turn onto first layer. chill until firm. iinmold and serve. or garnish With. pivliipped cream tinted green and decorated with citron and red cin -namon drops.
I And then finish your festive Christmas dinner with a rich fruit icake of your choice. Happy holiday and happy eating!
1 quart ice-cold cranberry juice
1 egg white nutmeg
Method: Mix cider and cranberry juice well. Beat sugar into egg white and top each large glass with big spoonfuls. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
For a delightful snack after a holiday skating party serve a mug of hot cider during the festive sea- son. Spiced mulled cider with something to nibble lake the edge off cold-weather appetites. Pretty party breads are designed to be served with this warm zippy drink. The breads may be topped by spreads of tinted cream chese or flavored butters.
SPICE!) MULLED CIDER
' M x . :,'.A.”,i S. . QUEEN VICTORIA'S CHRISTMAS TREE The introduction of the Chrlst- British homes have their Chrisl established the custom in Ger mas tree to England from Ger- mas tree. gaily decorated andtmany. I many is largely due to the Prince hung with presents. Christmas
Consort; who initiated the custom -trees are first mentioned at
(Courtesy U. K. Information at Windsor in 1841. Now mostlstrasbourg in 1605. and Luther '
Service)
i.iich round pans in moderate oven ioners' sugar; beat until of spread- with candy decorations or nuts. (350 deg. Fahr-l 30 minutes. ing consistency. Place the cakes in cupcake liners; , arrange on a tray. l CREAMY CHOCOLATE F!?.0ST- PETIT FOURS l IVG PETITS FOURS FROSTING I Bake cake according to recipe . for white cake in a paper-lined Cook 2 cups granulated sugar.: large rectangular pan. Marki Va teaspoon cream of tartar. 1 cup squares with tootlipii-ks. cut int hot water to thin syrup I226 deg. lsquares with knife or in fancy Fahr.l- Cook to lukewarm 4110 deg. - shapes with cooky cutters. Linc Fahr.t. Add 1.7 teaspoon vanilla.
Vi cup water 2 tablespoons butter 16 teaspoon vanilla
2 l-ounce squares chocolate, melted
2 cups sifted confeciioncrs'
unsweetened
cakes in rows on cake rack and Add sifted confectioners' sugar un-
There are almost. chriatniulegendaand
same.
t , . until blended: mix in remamiiig "Cal '0? l5 l0 3" lnlllul?-V W2 l"'" 5'9"? I01" P3"- cm” "W1 '1' ingreilients.'Turn mm a 6-cup loaf uallr-ns apple cider. 4 cups brown "ml f'"”- lpan. chill until firm. If desired. suizar. 2 teaspoons ground cloves. Potato Salad Layer: garnish with sliced stuffed olives. Ill? l93SP00llS sail. "'2 teaspoons nut 1 envelope gelatins
illa and chocolate.
meg. I4 teaspoon all spice and 12 .
llcat naler and butter.
Yield: 8 - 10 servings. in cup cold water
CIDER COOLER L(tlllI'lEll'n0n sticks. Meanwhile. thinly
in cup mayonnaise or salad clressingl 1 tablespoon vinegar
2 cups diced cooked potato
1 cup diced celery
1 small onion. minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped green
PEPPGT
A cider cooler calls for a quart. of sweet cider and a two-quartl pitcher in which to mix it with al pint of grape juice or apricot nect-I
slice 6 lemons and decorate each. slice with 5 whole cloves. Just be-; fore serving. float the lemon slicesl on the hot cider. With a dipper
spoon cider into mugs or punch.
If and V4 CUP 09 lime 01' .l9m0l1Icups. Makes about ilk gallons. I juice. Add maraschino cherries forl Plates of hnmemade Cookies and.
1'14 teaspoon salt mm" Ithin slices of fruitcake coupledl 1.. teaspoon pepper A CRERRY CIDER with party breads give a greatl
Method: Soften gelatine in coldll quart ice-cold cider assortment for hungry nibblers!
CHRISTMAS COOKIES, CANDIES, CAKES ;
candies and cakes - are all holiday treats your guests will relish- These food fancies add up to fun for you. your family and those you entertain.
First. fill your cooky-jar with mouth-watering goodies and to keep it chock-ful of extra special treats we suggest you try these.
GINGER COOKIES
lb cup shortening in cup sugar 12 cup light iiolassea 1!; tablespoon vinegar 1 beaten egg 3 cups sifted enriched flour is teaspoon soda 1:5 teaspoon cinnamon U; teaspoon ginger Vi teaspoon salt
Bring shortening. sugar. molas- ses. vinegar to a boil. Cool; add egg. Sift dry ingredients: add to egg mixture; mix well. Chill.
Roll. Cut. Bake on greased cooky sheet in moderate oven (375 deg. Fahr.l 12 to 15 minutes. Makea We dozen This recipe may be cut in shapes for gingerbread men. angels. prancing reindeers and Santas. ice with white and colored frosting and decorate with small candles and tiny bits of gland fruits. '
COOKY - JAR SUGAR COOKIE!
Three C's of Christmas - cookies. i la cup chopped walnuts I
V; teaspoon vanilla .
Beat sugar into egg whites. Fold! in corn flakes. coconut. and nutal Add vanilla. l
Drop from teaspoon onto well- greased cooky sheet. Bake in mod- erate oven t.'i50 deg. Fahr.l 15 to 20 minutes. Place pans on damp, towel: remove cookies immediate-
ly with spatula. I. if cookies tick to pan. return to.
oven to soften. Makes lie dozen
kisses- ICE-CREAM COOKIES 6 tables, . butter
6 tablespoon. conft-clinnersi I beaten egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sifted enriched flour
Thoroughly cream butter and sugar; add egg yolk and vanilla; 'beat well. Add flour.
Drop from teaspoon onto un. greased cooky sheet. if desired. Idecorate with hits of candied fruit. nuts or candy. Bake in mod- erate oven I350 deg. Fahr.i 15 to It minutes. Makes 2 dozen
These are grand to serve with plain Ice-cream. They are especi-
sugar
with ice-cream "clowns".
Homemade candy lit a tradition at Christmas. Make a little extra for someone away from home. too
I3 cups sugar
ally good at a chlldrenis party t"
if it's a sweet tooth you've got. stir up a batch of any of the fol- lowing irecipes. MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS
7 cups P0!-wed corn
1 cup minus 2 tablespoons light
molasses
2-: cup shortening
96 cup sugar
1 988
V: teaspoon vanilla
Va teaspoon grated orange peel 2 cups sifted enriched flour lib teaspoon: baking powder 1 cup augir
Va t salt 1-! cup water
1 teaspoon vinegar V4 t spoon soda
Keep popcorn hot and crisp In slow oven. Combine molasses. sugar. water. and vinegar. Cook to hard-ball stage. Remove from heat and quickly wipe crystals from edge of pan.
Add node by sifting through a sieve. Stir just enough to mix thor- chilld oughly. Pour hot syrup over pop- ped corn, mixing well. Form Into : halla. Makes 8 balls.
MARSIIMALLOW-NU1' PUFFS
Dip marshmallows in hot cream. flavored with vani . untll out- ddoa of marabma own are soft. Roll in finely ground pecans. molat A " i . or t ' de- eorettes; flatten slightly Chill. WIIITI FUDGE
1 cup: sugar
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Combine sugar. milk. water. salt; heat to a boil over moderatt heat. Brush sides of pan with wet pastry brush to remove sugar cry- stals. Cook. stirring frequently. to soft-ball stage. Add butter and vanilla.
Cool at room temperature. with- out stirring. till lukew ui. Beat till mixture holds its shape. Add marshmallow cream; beat till thick. Spread in greased pan. When firm cut In squares. Makes about 24 pieces.
CANDIED ORANGE PEEL
Feel of 6 large oranges I tablespoon salt 4 cups water
Hot water
Cover peel with salt and water; weight down with plate; let stand t0Vel'nlgl'lt. Drain and wash thor- ouglily.
I ('over with colrl water; bring to Ma hoil. Repeat three times. chang- .inR water each time.
I Cut peel in 1-4-lnch strips with vs(tlSS0l'S. measure 3 cups. Add mg- or and hot water to just cover: stir dissolve sugar. Cook slowly until gpeel is translucent.
5 Drain: roll in granulated sugar land dry on wire cake rack-
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Delectable rich and tender. that is the type of cake which you want for those holiday parties and fee- gtlve snacks. Grandma's chocolate cake. topped with creamy Choco- late Frosting will be devoured at
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Add confect- ing over cakes. Decorate the cakes
SUE?" place on cooky sheet or waxed til frosting is of consistency to pour add van- paper to catch drips Pour frost-llabout 11: cups.) Tint. Frosts 10 cakes.
any gathering and your
decorated Petit Fours add a gay note when they take on the span- lally colorful trim of the approach in season.
GRAN DMA'8 ,Cll0COLA'lll CAI!
1 cup brown sugar Vi cup milk 3 l-ounce squares
chocolate. grated Vi cup shortening lcup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 well-beaten eggs 2 cups sifted enriched flour l teaspoon soda Vi teaspoon salt V: cup milk -Heat 1 cup brown sugar. Iii cup milk, chocolate in double boiler till chocolate melts. Cool. Stir shorten- ing to soften. t" adualiy add re-I ' i brown sugar; cream till light and fluffy. Add vanilla. egu? beat tlll mixed. Sift flour. soda. salt together 8 times; add to creamed mixture alternately with '1; cup milk. little at a time. Beat smooth after each addition. Add chocolate mixture; beat well.
unsweetened
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" BELTS I” ROBES d PYJAMAS " SWEATERS A JACKETS
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STEWART BAKER
as many luperatitrllingerl and wily lndians hate al- ions as there have been Chris" tas-
The Indians of Canada. for ex- young
y Season Entertaining
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.THE LEGENDS OF CHRISTMAS '
sponaibla for the idea. but it still an-aigiit one. with no
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.Count1uueustoin.sfronithainthea Old World have ben abs through the centuries into the the 3,," celebration: that we participate in
today. A few, however, have en ' passed down from one generation to another. remaining always the
ted in innzluid. it ii believed that
are IP11!!! for the Yuletide season. In Europe it was custom for a
ample. believe that the deer kneel wondpile on Christmas Ex. ind at mt" d"'"'d ""0 Wllle din in prayer each Christmas Eve. An pull out the first stick that her 1110919 hour before midnight , early missionary probably is i-a- hand '
touched. If the stick was ,a Christmas Eve. I. 4.4.. .- 4.-. .-
Be a practical Santa and give her a gift that not only will steal her heart, but will also be easy on the pocketbook. Lingerie is something that a wo- man never has enough of. and we have some really beautiful things in our Yuletide collection. . .
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I FOR THE YULE'TIDl:. ANL HOLIDAH JEASON BAKING TREATS MAKE EACH MEAL COMPLETE
MINCE PIES are a Christ- mas Dinner Delight! (iii of rich, flavorful mince meat.
Brim
Old-Fashioned FRUIT CAKE You'll love its fresh. fruity flavor perfect for holi-
day appetites.
Try this Holiday specialty d oun - Rich. rich PLUI PUDDINGS. loaded w I t in
mouth watering goodness.
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