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 ISABEL GOODHUE 
 
 PAUL ELDER AND COMPANY 
 PUBLISHERS, SAN FRANCISCO 
 
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 Good Things. 
 
 Game Pie - 
 
 Hash .... 
 
 Irish Stew - ... 
 
 A Roast a la Mode - 
 
 Breakfast Food 
 
 Hygienic Bread 
 
 Johnny Cake 
 
 Brown Betty - 
 
 Angel's Food 
 
 Cup Cake - 
 
 Gold Cake - 
 
 Puffs .... 
 
 Lady Fingers 
 
 Poppy-seed Cookies - 
 
 Ginger Snaps - - . - 
 
 German Tea Cake - - i^V 
 
 Sunshine Pudding - -/TL 1-* 
 
 Poor Man's Pudding - 
 
 Mayonnaise for Blue Monday Salad - 
 
 Summer Salad - - - - 
 
 A Winter Salad - 
 
 Greens First Recipe 
 
 Greens Second Recipe 
 
 Greens Third Recipe 
 
 To Make an Elixir of Youth - 
 
 Blackberry Cordial - - - 
 
 Deviled Tongue - - - . 
 
 Sauce Piquante ... 
 
 How I Serve Invalid's Food - 
 
 To Remove Steins from Character 
 
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Game Pie. 
 
 SEARCH for your game care- 
 fully until you find it ; observe 
 it well, and then leave it to 
 the full enjoyment of life and 
 its native haunts. You will 
 soon have, in a green dish of rarest 
 design and ornamentation, with cover 
 of radiant blue, a filling of happy 
 memories, seasoned with vigor and 
 beauty. 
 
 Every time the pie is opened these 
 memories will begin to sing. 
 
 Thanks for the magic by 
 which we can eat some good 
 things and keep them too. 
 
Hash. 
 
 MIX equal parts of flattery 
 and "a mush of conces- 
 sions'* together, and 
 brown over a fire of self- 
 interest. 
 
 This dish is often eaten with relish, 
 but cannot be recommended as a whole- 
 some one. 
 
 We are thankful that some 
 things have so disagreeable an 
 aftertaste that we are not apt 
 to forget it. 
 
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Irish Stew. 
 
 FAITH, an' if ye'll take a plinty 
 av wurruk; an* a hunk av 
 elbow grace; an' a bit av a 
 joke; or a little jiggin' an' a 
 knock at the bones av an 
 avenin' fer flavor, ye'll hev a combina- 
 tion that'll shtand by ye ivery day in 
 the wake. 
 
 May tH saints kape us 
 shtiddy, wid a civil tongue in 
 our heads, an a riddy answer 
 on th* tip av that same, fer 
 cheerin av tK way. 
 
A Roast a la Mode. 
 
 PLUCK off the feathers of van- 
 ity and pride, but do it gently, 
 that you may not injure the 
 self-respect, as usually a bird 
 of this feather does not have 
 an overabundance of that quality. 
 Clean carefully, removing injured in- 
 nocence and self-pity. Singe the pin- 
 feathers of self-deception over a blaze 
 of truth. Baste frequently with its 
 own good temper and common sense, 
 if any ooze out. Garnish with patience 
 and appreciation, and place in position 
 for serving. 
 
 From our own foolishness, 
 good Lord deliver us. 
 
Breakfast Food. 
 
 ESPECIALLY good for chil- 
 dren. 
 A good pinch of peaceful 
 silence to begin with, then 
 two well-disciplined parents 
 to every well-disciplined child ; a table- 
 ful of courtesy, good-nature and praise. 
 
 We are filled with praise for 
 life's many awakenings. 
 
Hygienic Bread. 
 
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 'IX together the flour of 
 love, made from the 
 whole kernel ( giving the 
 ^//-inclusive flavor and 
 quality ) ; the leaven of 
 spirit; the salt of common sense; the 
 water of Life appreciated. 
 . Let this rise in the encouraging at- 
 
 8M mosphere of patience. Knead and mold 
 in the silence. Butter with cheerful- 
 ness, and serve to the entire family. 
 
 May our eyes be opened to 
 see this day's spiritual food. 
 
Johnny Cake. 
 
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 OLIDAY hours; balmy 
 air and sunshine; clear- 
 water-creek ; clothes-on- 
 the-bank ; some-other-fel- 
 lows; bully swimming; 
 fun-on-the- way-home; big dinner and 
 lots of pie; circus -in -the -back -yard; 
 peanuts and lemonade; dandy noise; 
 big supper; chum-in-the-evening; 
 ghost stories ; bed ; scarey shadows ! ! ! ! 
 Mothers-little-talk and kisses; ghosts- 
 don't-dast- come-near- me-now No- 
 o-o-Sir-r-r-r; sleep - too - deep - for - 
 dreams. 
 
 God bless the boys, old and 
 young. 
 
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Brown Betty. 
 
 SHORT dress, stout shoes, girl 
 inside; health, laughter, cour- 
 age inside of girl; rowing; 
 riding; climbing; housework; 
 golf; tennis; generosity; pur- 
 ity; jollity; sun-kissed cheeks. 
 
 All served with abundance of out- 
 door air. 
 
 Bless us this day with the 
 gract of wholesomeness. 
 
Angel's Food. 
 
 AEIUE angel's food is a 
 joyous consciousness of the 
 Divine Omnipresence. 
 He who can daily par- 
 take of this food will grow 
 from strength to strength, in a well- 
 balanced, harmonious development, and 
 beauty. 
 
 We rejoice that in the One 
 Spirit all live and move and 
 have their being. 
 
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 Cup Cake. 
 
 cup of cold water to 
 one of these little ones " ; a 
 loving-cup of sympathy ; a 
 stirrup-cup of blessing ; an 
 overflowing cup of good- 
 ness and mercy; a communion cup of 
 :i; %; love. 
 
 Praise for this> which sweet- 
 ens each repast the heavenly 
 privilege of sharing. 
 
 
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 Gold Cake. 
 
 PULENT thoughts; gener- 
 ous judgments; bounteous 
 loving-kindness; a blessing 
 on every outgoing and in- 
 coming coin. 
 
 Flavor with a rich imagination and 
 stir through it a steady purpose. 
 
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 rejoice that we are this 
 day centres of bounty , receiving 
 and giving forth good. 
 
Puffs. 
 
 A'IPFUL of praise, a half- 
 cupful of smiles, bows and 
 admiring glances. Stir with 
 a silver spoon until the 
 mixture becomes a shining 
 froth and crystallizes into words. To 
 make this well, the chef must have 
 kissed the Blarney stone at least once, 
 or he will not know when the com- 
 pound tastes just right. 
 
 Let us praise for praise y but 
 let us not try to subsist upon it. 
 
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Lady Fingers. 
 
 OMPOSED of equal parts of 
 gracious kindnesses, dainty 
 appearances, skilful achieve- 
 ments, soothing touches. 
 
 We rejoice in the charm of 
 ladyhood added to the primitive 
 splendor of womanhood. 
 
Poppy-seed Cookies. 
 
 MIX thoughts of good-will 
 and peace together ; mold 
 into circles of beauty, 
 and sprinkle thickly with 
 restful tones and words. 
 These cookies are especially delicious 
 if eaten just before retiring. 
 
 
 We praise that the downy 
 wings of Rest so often brood 
 over our eager lives. 
 
Ginger Snaps. 
 
 THREE measures of the flour 
 of energy; three-fourths 
 measure of the butter of 
 self-confidence; one meas- 
 ure of the molasses of po- 
 liteness. Season with the ginger of 
 never-give-up. Spice to taste with sense 
 and humor. Make light with desire 
 mixed in hope. 
 
 Stir all together. Roll out with the 
 rolling-pin of difficulties held well in 
 hand, and cut into cookies of conve- 
 nient size for daily use. 
 
 If there is no fire of opportunity 
 started, make one, and bake till the en- 
 ergy in them snaps. 
 
 Let us remember that to him 
 that overcometh is promised all 
 things. 
 

 German Tea Cake. 
 
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 AKE portions of the spirit 
 of home comfort in the 
 Fatherland - of - God, and 
 the truth of protection- 
 for-the-asking, and forgive- 
 ness and good-will to everybody. Make 
 sweet with peacefulness, and spice with 
 joy-in-everybody's-joy. This must be 
 passed along from one to another ; it is 
 better served that way. 
 
 Praise be that we are one 
 great family in true love, and 
 that none need be left out. 
 
 
Sunshine Pudding. 
 
 TAKE glowing faith in the 
 Eternal Goodness ; the light 
 habit of cheerfulness; the 
 golden flour of loving-kind- 
 ness ; the rich will to show 
 forth health: in about equal parts. 
 Stir through all the buoyancy of humor, 
 and you will have a sunshine pudding 
 that every one will want to share. 
 
 To prepare yourself to enjoy it to 
 the best advantage, saturate your entire 
 body often with sunbeams and breathe 
 large quantities of sunlit air. 
 
 We give praise this day for 
 the fine magnetic forces of phys- 
 ical and spiritual sunlight. 
 
Poor Man's Pudding. 
 
 UAL parts of perseverance, 
 and the best work you can 
 obtain. Pour over this mix- 
 ture an abundant supply of 
 courage, and replenish it 
 frequently if it shows a tendency to 
 boil away. Sweeten well with joy-in- 
 service. 
 
 Get up plenty of steam around this 
 mixture, and keep the lid of your 
 steamer on tight until all is done. 
 
 This pudding is so wholesome that 
 it may form the daily food of the labor- 
 ing man. 
 
 O Divine Worker ' y what joy 
 hast Thou given us greater than 
 the joy of work well done! 
 
Mayonnaise for Blue Monday 
 Salad. 
 
 lively 
 
 CUT up some lively capers, 
 add to them a sauce made 
 of the milk of human kind- 
 ness, thickened with peace 
 oil and spiced to taste. 
 When using this mayonnaise, always 
 serve some fresh peals of laughter with 
 the salad. If you find it impossible to 
 obtain the fresh peals, use some that 
 you have sun-dried for emergencies. 
 
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 We praise for the merry 
 heart that " doeth good like a 
 medicine'' 
 
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Summer Salad. 
 
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 DAISIES wet with dew; 
 meadow grasses in mo- 
 tion ; bob-o-link jingles, 
 gurgles, and trills. 
 
 Cover with blue sky and 
 garnish with sunrise cloudlets. 
 
 Let us not forget the royal 
 splendor of the commonplace. 
 
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A Winter Salad. 
 
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 ,WIG tracery from trees 
 spellbound in a living 
 peace; snow wreaths; ice 
 sparkles; evergreen boughs; 
 mistletoe berries. All sat- 
 urated with bracing air and streams of 
 vitality. 
 
 We are grateful that abun- 
 dant life lies waiting in the 
 heart of winter , and that there 
 is no condition where life is not. 
 
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Greens. 
 
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 First Recipe. 
 
 RESH pine needles; willow 
 catkins; water birch just burst- 
 ing into leaf; foliage of the 
 tulip tree and sweet gum in 
 early summer; linden boughs 
 
 when "a million emeralds break from 
 
 the ruby-budded lime/' 
 
 Serve in the open air when steeped 
 
 in sunshine and seasoned with Spring's 
 
 delight. 
 
 May we absorb the restful 
 vigor of the trees. 
 
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Greens. 
 
 Second Recipe. 
 
 MAIDENHAIR, Christmas 
 and lady ferns, in masses ; 
 fringed with hypatica 
 leaves and adder's tongue. 
 All bathed in the dim 
 green light of the woods, and sprinkled 
 with bits of young sunbeams. 
 
 We recall with thanksgiving 
 that innumerable impressions of 
 beauty have been made upon 
 our minds. 
 
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Greens. 
 
 Third Recipe. 
 
 BJDDING hopes; shoots of 
 new ideas; sprigs of self-con- 
 fidence; tendrils of senti- 
 ment ; flowers of poetry. 
 
 This makes an excellent 
 combination, and is an especially good 
 diet for all persons over forty-five years 
 of age. 
 
 If you do not find the necessary in- 
 gredients in your garden, cultivate 
 them. You will never regret it. 
 
 thanks for an evergreen soul. 
 
 
To Make an Elixir of Youth. 
 
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 FULL measure of faith in the 
 Goodness that is working 
 through every experience; 
 an extract of loving-kind- 
 ness that is strong enough 
 to be felt across the room, at least; 
 a measure of growing enjoyment of 
 nature, poetry and beauty, and keen in- 
 terest in the present as well as in the 
 future and the past ; a controlled appe- 
 tite and an active body ; a measure of 
 realization that we are in Eternity to- 
 day, and that it is never too late for 
 any good thing to happen ; a cake of 
 sense of humor warranted to rise on 
 any occasion. 
 
 Chunks for this that "we 
 are all the ages that ever we 
 were," and the spirit of child 
 and of youth need not die with- 
 in us. 
 

 Blackberry Cordial. 
 
 ting yo' does, go bury yo' 
 'flictions deep an' don't keep 
 goin' back to put no flowers on 
 de grabe, but while youse dar 
 pick all yo' kin carry ob trus' 
 in de good Lo'd an' take a full measure 
 ob dat, an' anoder ob bressin' an' praise, 
 an' anoder ob yo' own home-made lobin'- 
 kindnesses, an' mix 'em well. An' while 
 youse a usin' it des keep yer eyes offen 
 de tings dat pears to be goin' wrong, 
 kase de chile what's enjyin' co'dial ain't 
 got no use fer 'em. An' keep fear from 
 agettin' in, kase dat'l des hoodoo it into 
 a bein' bitters. 
 
 Yo' kin gib dis roun' to.de neighbors 
 free, kase de mo' yo' takes de bettah 
 yo' feels, an* its like de widder's oil 
 bottle in de Good Book, de mo' yo* 
 uses ob it de mo' dey is. 
 
 Bress de Lo'd I aint got ter 
 salt my vittles wid tears fom de 
 mo y ners bench no mo\ 
 
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 Deviled Tongue. 
 
 Emy tongue you may select be 
 boiled in hatred over a fire 
 of jealousy and spiced with 
 sarcasm; "confidential" crit- 
 icism, falsehood, and flattery, 
 and you will find that it is decidedly 
 deviled. 
 
 If this is too highly spiced, soak a 
 tongue for some time in the habit of 
 fault-finding and irritability, and season 
 with tales of disease and misfortune. 
 
 After these are done, if you do not 
 like them you can undevil them by 
 using ingredients that are the opposites 
 in quality to those named, but this is a 
 different task and will require patience. 
 
 Oil our tongues this day with 
 the spirit of praise. 
 
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Sauce Piquante. 
 
 ESiUAL parts of wit and rep- 
 artee, stirred until they effer- 
 vesce in mirth. Season with 
 tact, and salt with good- 
 will. 
 
 This sauce may accompany every 
 course at dinner. 
 
 Blessings for the things that 
 bring out life's rich flavors. 
 
How I Serve Invalid's Food. 
 
 STERILIZE the utensils and 
 dishes employed thoroughly 
 with faith, that the germs of 
 fear may be destroyed. Sur- 
 round the table, or tray, on 
 which the food is served, with conver- 
 sation which is filled with the flowers 
 of cheerfulness and adorned with pic- 
 tures of health and beauty. Season 
 the food with helpful sympathy and 
 patience, but never with pity, which is 
 very weakening in its effect. 
 
 Add to every dish some stimulant 
 which arouses wholesome interest in 
 the life of the day. 
 
 fhauks for the friends who, 
 with their splendid courage, re- 
 deem our negative days. 
 
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To Remove Stains from 
 Character. 
 
 THIS usually requires perse- 
 verance, but remember that 
 no such stains are indelible, 
 and that a constant and 
 plentiful application of the 
 great solvent, Love, will cause any dis- 
 coloration to disappear. Love for the 
 Eternal Goodness and one's fellows 
 will dissolve and wash away selfish- 
 ness, which is the cause of all the sins 
 known to man. A character treated 
 in this way will not only emerge 
 cleansed, but will gain a shining white- 
 ness that is indescribably beautiful. 
 
 Let us rejoice that Eternity 
 is so long that it is never too 
 late to begin to really live. 
 
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