New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-09
CARRIAGES.
WHAT TO DO WITH A FRIENDLY GIFT.

WHAT TO DO WITH A FRIENDLY GIFT.
"I1o,v envy YOU your vegetable garden said
the summer tenant of a seaside cottage to one OF
the old residents 1T must be delightful 10 be abie
20 get everything fresh and In such quantities.
"you must let me send you some this after
noon" said the other gracousy. Il find that one
of the troubles of a garden is that there is such d
plethora of everything that we really do not know
what 10 DO with the excess; il will be charity II
you will allow me to supply you now and then
THAT will be delightful" answered the first
spea ker and she returned home with visions OF a
bounteous supply OF green peas. early corn, and
other desirable products Of her friends garden ar
irving 10 lessen her account with the truck pedler
and 70 add TO the resources Of her harder.
Late that afternoon a smart-ooking trap drove
up with a man IN livery, who began depositing
cabbases ad Mbtum. and nothing but cabbages
the kitchen table.
"Mercyr' exclaimed the cook, as the heap or the
pondcrous balls grew higher and higher.
.Alv misss said 10 take some vegetables over to
your missis." said the man. grinning. and the
gardener gave me these and bushei basket OF
string beans was added TO the supply Evidently
Mrs Ms we-meant directions had been Inter
preted by the gardener according TO his own con-
venience and he evidently considered II chahce
too good to lose Of reducing his superabundaht
STOCK Of cabbages and beans. they being also the
most easily handled
However can eat twelve cabbaees! SAID the
cook as her mistress ruefuly contemplated ner
friends present. I'VE will have corncd beer ana
ca bbagc any way tomorrow, Mary said the lat
Ter endeav)ring to rise equal TO the occasion.
Il will decide about the rest later on, she adoeu
feeblv as the immensely Of the subject suddenly
struck her and her courage grew faint: SO she
POSTPONED the discussion and went TO prepare Tor
large luncheon TO which she was oidden. linen inc
humor Of the situation struck her' anu as inc
donor of the cabbages was not present, she couiu
M, rofrain from telling the story to amuse her
ne,rhbors who all set their wits 10 work 10 sug-
oae, hour m DISPOSE Of her superfuty by divers
modes Of cooking and service-suggestions which
lessened although they could not dispose OF the
difficulty Some of them. however are 30 soou
that they are worthy OF being presented here. as
rroof of how mind as represented by culinary art,
may triumph matter. as represented by cab
hayes cold slaw" has disappeared from most
abes and yet 1t is extremely palatabe' especially
in no, weather Beat TWO eggs in bowl that its
IN the TOP OF a teakettle; add gill Of vinegar and
water mixed an ounce of butter. even tea
,nnrfui If salt and one Of sugar Place the bowl
over boiling water and when hot sur me cohtents
Lave II TO cool and when quite cold pcur over
raw sliced cabbage. only the white INSIDE leaves
"A very pretty salad for dinner" said one Of
the ladies present. which In your case WIN nave
the 81 uS hsr u hearts only very ne
and alling with these shreds small baskets OF RED
tomatoes nd~ The shredded cabbage is covered
uitb a thick mayonnaise dressing, and the baskets
are arranged on a bed OF crisp green lettuce
leaves. .,.,..xo, %. o,Lod IN
o,hor lady "You hollow out the head OF "A large
cahhage and M It with good highly seasoned
torcemeat first washing the cavity with the yolk
Of an egg Then tie 1t In pudding bag ana D't
for three hours more; serve on a plattri WIN
drawn butter. and trim 1t with sprigs Of parsley
III YOU cover il with white sauce IKE chiunn
nower' it makes really delicate dish that might int
be served at a dinner party, was ahU' nel 9 US
sestion. baked au gratin win cheese "as at n
80. nd go ON until the owner Of the cabbages
,smobineiv declared that she had enough IDEAS 10
iced her family on them until her entire dozen hai
been eaten. ,,.r. a. M reason
=, ne sbould not eat sour-crout" concluded her
nosteSs who was "A woman without prejudice ana
n von have any cabbages left over, ADVISE you
to try II; think IT is delicious. Have tight ana
nerfectlv sweet keg: shave into II couple OF cap
Psr.s and pound 10 a pulp. Sprinkle them wei
win salt and then put In another layer OF onDI
baee Pound and sprinkle again. DO TINS unth
several layers packed. No water Is nscesSsa1y
4 The cabbage is well pounded there Will be plenty
Of Juice put d heavy weight on II. ana let !.
stand In a warm place until fermented; tnsn p ui
IN a cool place. When using take out evenly ana
keep II well covered.