By Susan Lowe
been in Washington, D.C. at this time
the-Potomac when the Japanese cherry
f their pink glory must of necessity feel
jurse such a mood calls for festive foods.
1 visit Washington when the cherry trees
create a gala atmosphere at home by
able dessert. For that matter, the hostess
ierts at her finger tips finds herself equal
of us are in constant need of desserts
touch.
iay be basically simple, ranging from
tastries of many categories; it might be
the gamut of tortes.
ring — it is your own touch that makes
i the twist you give a tart as you shape
ffect you achieve by blending various
ter; something unusual in pies (and bear
ries are quite the popular thing at the
f ingredients you’ve used in building a
ie distinctive secret of your success with
il flourish you’ve given to a torte!
irts have been evolved by adding a bit
to a simple dish. With a raft of such
ull always be able to come up with a
■ouch of splendor and you’ll always be
at may arise.
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CH CREAM TORTE
I rite recipe for lemon cake
. is % teaspoon vanilla
H“ 1 (1 lb. 14oz.) can fruit
cocktail
batter according to directions. Turn into
«jd layer pans. Sprinkle nuts over batter.
£o package directions and cool. Whip
d vanilla. Drain fruit cocktail thoroughly.
| jer one layer; arrange half of fruit over
layer, remaining whipped cream and
Ijje served immediately, refrigerate imtil
ledges to serve. Makes 12 servings.
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ROYALTY RICE MOLD
1 package watermelon-flavor gelatin
1 cup hot or boiling water
2 taolespoons lemon juice
lYi cups cold cooked rice
Yt cup chilled evaporated milk
Y» cup chopped pecans
Dissolve gelatin in hot water; add 1
tablespoon lemon juice. Chill until
lukewarm; stir in rice and chill until
thickened but not set. Add remaining
lemon juice to chilled milk; beat until
stiff. Fold in thickened gelatin mix
ture, and nuts. Turn into 1J* quart
mold and chill until firm. Makes 6 to
8 servings.
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