New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
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FOE TIE PIcvIC LUNCFFoN.

Appetite usually waits the picnic luncheon,
be II ever simply prepared, but # the luncheon
is furnish a delightful memory II be all
that is dainty delicious and appetizing. II steam
cars trolIeys or boats convey the party paper
boxes ara the best for carrying the food, as they
be thrown away and VIII not burden the
turn trip. The wooden plates used by grocers are
desirable for the same reason. Salt and pepper
shakers, knives. forks and spoons the only
utensils besides the table cloth napkins and cups,
that will need 10 be returned. The can opener and
corkscrew should be put in exposed positions on
the previous day, so they viii not be forgotten
or sandwiches there should always be abuIl-
dance, and IN preparing them il VIII be safe 70
count at least 30 per cent over The usual hons
appetites. The boxes should be lined with parat-
fine paper, and unless mixed favors are desired,
only one kind of food should be placed in any box.
Especially should cheese. pickles and any onion
favored dish be given exclusive quarters
Sandwich fads may come and go, but for hungry
people chicken, ham and tongue sandwiches are the
To make ham sandwiches grind one pound Of
ham fine Nix together thoroughly the yok Of
sI- and o nne ~ tae-e taenonrflI of shaIIot
may be added 10 part of the mixture Il different
Of bread into thin slices and remove the crust.
Spread a tablespoonful Of the mixture between
Sardires and anchovies may be used in place Of
the ham.
before it Is served thu sandwiches better with
fresh the longer and NAV be placed between the
slices after they are spread
For chicken sandwiches, chop one pound Of meat,
dark and white. fine. Add one tablespoonful Of
butter one tablespoonful Of mayonnaise dressing,
and season 10 taste with salt. pepper and celery
3abiespoonf9 Of Rey Chopped celery may be sub
stiruted for the celery salt.
For deviuing only fresh eggs will answer. Boil
the eggs for fifteen minutes When they are cold
remove the shells, cut them in halves and remove
the yoIks. To save trouble keep the two pieces OF
the white OF each egg together Rub the yoIks TO
paste with melted butter and season them with
chow-chow FIJI the hoows IN the white portions
with the mixture. Place the parts Of each egg
together and wrap II IN parahine paper.
Tomato salad can be easily prepared at home.
but will require careful packing. Select large,
round tomatoes wash them. and remove the pulp
from the inside, leaving cup with a good stout
wall Season the pulp with salt, pepper and may
Pack them closely and carry the box containing
them right side up.
A salad that larmonizes with woodland appettes
Is made Of potatoes. Boil the potatoes II pos
sible the day they wanted. ard cut them into
dice but handle them with care to prevent their
getting 'saIvy" Make a boiled dressing as fol-
lows: Boil one-half cupful Of vinegar and pour II
one wei beaten egg which has been mixed
with one Tablespoonful OF melted butter one tea
sugar, and salt and pepper 20 taste. Cook the
mixture until II IS l!npid Add one-half cuptu ~
cream whipped stiff. Put INTO a tight, wide
mouthed bottle Add the potato table
spoonful OF chopped onion 10 every quart OF the
potato. Put IL into fruit jar. A. luncheon serve
each person with the potato and dressing sepa-
rately leaving each TO do his own mixing.
Fruit, olives, sailed almonds bonbons. lemonade
and cold coffee are prime essentials Of Z picnic
Lemon juice sufficient for large party win
cupy a small bottle. Extra sugar should be taken
tastes vary IN lemonade as IN other Things. The
coffee should be seasoned while II IS hot. II
is used in the packing. bundles may be distributed
among the party that no viii be- oVerbur-
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