Thursday, July 30, 2009

Sea Foam Frosting

2 egg whites
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tblsp. light corn syrup
1/4 c. cold water
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vinilla

Place all ingredients, except vanilla, in top of double boiler; mix thoroughly. Cook over rapidly boiling water, beating constantly until peaks form (about 7 minutes). Remove fron heat; add vanilla.

Beat until of spreading consistency. Spread over top and sides of cake. Makes enough to frost two 9'' layers.

This is from Country Cookbook 1959.

Cheese Dreams

Spread six slices of bread with peanut butter; top each slice of American cheese, then with another slice of bread. Saute in butter until golden brown, cut in triangles and serve immediately. Approximate yield: 6 sandwiches.

This is from America's Cook Book 1938.

Milk Toast

Sprinkle hot buttered toast lightly with salt and serve with scalded milk, allowing 1/2 cup for each slice; pour hot milk over toast in cereal bowl or soup plate, or serve milk in hot pitcher.

This is from America's Cook Book 1938.