THINGS MOTHER USED TO MAKE
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and rind of the lemon. Beat all together, add a little of the milk, and sugar; beat, then add the rest of the milk. Line a plate with crust, the same as for custard; pour in this mixture and bake, being careful not to let it whey when it is done. Beat the whites of the eggs to a stiff froth, add two tablespoonfuls of sugar, spread over the top, and set in the oven to brown.
Mock Mince Pie
| 1½ Crackers | 1 Cupful of Steeped Tea |
| 1 Cupful of Raisins | 1 Egg |
| ½ Cupful of Molasses | Spices of all kinds (½ |
| ½ Cupful of Sugar | Teaspoonful of each) |
| ⅓ Cupful of Vinegar |
Pumpkin Pie, No. 1
| 3 Cupfuls of Pumpkin | 1 Teaspoonful of Cinna- |
| (the bright yellow | mon |
| kind preferred) | ½ Teaspoonful of Nut- |
| 3 Eggs | meg |
| 1½ Cupfuls of Sugar | 1 Quart of Milk, a little |
| 1 Heaping Tablespoonful | Salt |
| of Flour |
Boil the pumpkin till very tender and press through a colander. Mix all ingredients together. Line two deep pie-plates with a nice crust, and pour in the mixture, and bake until they rise.
