Blue Ribbon and Pure Gold cook book

For centuries spices have played an important role in the art of good cookery. ‘Today, modern cooks, who wish to make their dishes more attractive and appetizing, will appreciate these interesting suggestions. 1. Apple Dumplings—Sprinkle liberally with Pure Gold cinnamon, sugar and butter before wrapping in pie crust. 2. Apple Sauce—Stir in a generous grating of Pure Gold nutmeg. 3. Baked Bananas—Sprinkle liberally with either Pure Gold cinnamon, cloves, or mace, or a combination of all three, before baking. 4. Beef Stew—Takes on a banquet flavor when cooked with a small quantity of Pure Gold pickling spice. 5. Boiled Eggs—Are improved by the addition of Pure Gold celery salt and Pure Gold paprika. 6. Bread Dumplings—With just the suggestion of Pure Gold nutmeg are delicious with fricassee of veal. . 7. Brown-Betty—Add } teaspoon each of Pure Gold nutmeg and cinnamon to 2 cups of bread crumbs; then follow your usual recipe. 8. Canned Corn—Heats up to fine tastiness with } teaspoon Pure Gold chili powder, salt, Pure Gold pepper and a lump of butter. 9. Chocolate Desserts—Such as puddings, cakes and pies are improved by adding a pinch of Pure Gold cloves. 10. Cole Slaw—Is delicious made with French dressing and the addition of Pure Gold celery seeds. 11. Corn-on-the-Cob—And other fresh corn dishes get new flavor by the use of Pure Gold paprika as well as of the use of salt and Pure Gold pepper. 12. Cottage Cheese—Mix 2 tablespoons crushed Pure Gold carraway seeds into each cup of cheese. Season plentifully with salt and Pure Gold pepper. Eaten with rye bread this is a very Continental supper. 13. Fish (broiled or fried or baked)—Garnish generously with Pure Gold paprika. 14. Lamb—Either roast or stewed, is improved by a teaspoon of Pure Gold marjoram. Savory Hints for Housewives 139 15. Pies—Fruit pies get a lift with spice. For apple pies Pure Gold cinnamon or Pure Gold nutmeg; for cherry use a little Pure Gold mace; for rhubarb use Pure Gold nutmeg. 16. Pound Cake—Is more fragrant and more delicious when 4 teaspoon of Pure Gold mace is added to flavour the dough. 17. Salads—Garnish liberally with Pure Gold paprika for eye and taste appeal. 18. Soups—Require rich seasoning. Be generous with Pure Gold pepper and Pure Gold herbs. 19. Succotash—Add a few grains of Pure Gold nutmeg. 20. Sweet Potatoes—Mash them and blend them with Pure Gold cinnamon, and garnish with Pure Gold paprika. 21. Tomato Juice—Is improved when a pinch of Pure Gold marjoram is added. 22. Whipped Cream—Whip in } teaspoon Pure Gold cinnamon and 2 teaspoons powdered sugar when using cream to top puddings and pies. Other Uses for Spices Although spices are indispensable in the preparation of good food, their usefulness is by no means confined to this field. 1. The odor of Pure Gold cloves is especially effective in preventing the inroads of moths, ants and buffalo bugs, as the smell of cloves is offensive to them. 2. Pure Gold cloves sprinkled on a hot stove will send out a fragrance similar to fresh pinks and overcome the odors of boiling cabbage, turnips and other vegetables. 3. Pure Gold black pepper sprinkled in the heads of growing cabbage will destroy or drive away cabbage worms. How to Make a Pot Pourri Gather rose petals on a sunny day and spread on a flat surface to dry for 24 hours. Place petals in a jar, using a thin layer of salt to each layer of rose petals. Continue until the jar is filled. Add to this a handful of lavender flowers, sweet wormwood, and rosemary leaves. Then stir in 3 or 4 ounces of pulverized bay salt, 1 ounce of Pure Gold nutmeg, 1 ounce of Pure Gold cinnamon, and 1 ounce of Pure Gold cloves. Keep jar closely covered except when the perfume is wanted in the room. 140 Blue Ribbon Cook Book SANDWICHES General Rules: