The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-21

been considered pre-eminently American
although the latter is quite rs syuboIical
as the world-honored plum pudding Both
these creations are supposed 70 Be en-
-smatical OF the rich offerings made by
the three kings 10 the infant Savior in
the stable at Bethlehem. The original
mince pie was made in the shape OF d
cradle, TO represent the manger. III
small pies which followed later were
made like tiny collins. form too sug
gestive OF the impending fate awaiting
the over-fed Christmas guest to increase
the telling OF jolity-
For Christmas Breakfasts and Suppers
While these should be light and plain.
they may also partake OF the nature OF
the day. but they must il no way inter
fere either with the preparation OF the
enjoyment Of the dinner. one reason.
aside from the undue indulgence In over
much rich foods. why we are apt TO have
very distinct and not too pleasant re-
nembrance OF che day after Christmas,
arises from the Reorganization OF set
rules for serving meals. The Christmas
feast is usually movable as TO the exact
hour OF serving. and may De offered up
although high noon is considered the
proper time.
The later hour deprives one OF an ape
lite for another meal at a reasonable
hour before midnight. But habit IS
strong. and 1t seems fitting closing 70
the good time 10 end with little sup
rer. although 10 one may really want It
and OF a certainty should not need il
after the usual indulgence in Christmas
baked meats and goodies.
soallop Salad.
Prepare the scallops for salad BIZ rim
rnerlng about FIVE minutes; drain. and
when cool cut into small pieces. and mix
with a French OF a mayonuaise dressing.
When ready TO serve drain again and
mix with it an equal quantity Of celery;
cover this with either mayonnaise or
French dressing: place in salad dish
which has been lined with crisp. green
iettuse leaves. form into mold shape
and cover thickly Iitn mayonRaise dress
ing: form designs on the outside OF the
mound With chopped egg whites olives
and beet root. which win be symbolical
of Christmas CURED celery and little
red radishes cut TO represent flowers may
be placed around :he border OF the dish
great deal OF individual taste may be
displayed in combining the materials used
in this dish.
Jellied Oranges.
Make an orange jelly according 70 the
directions given on the packages OF geIa-
tine When the jelly is made pour little
into wet. chilled mould; when sufri-
GENTLY hardened arrange upon it sec
tons Of the crane; then dip other sec
lions OF the Jelly into the liquid jelly
and place them against the sides OF the
mold: when this is set add more and
sections Of orange in alternate layers;
when the mold is filed in this manner
and the jelly hardened sufficiently. turn
out and decorate with a border of
whipped cream roses. or a wreath of
holly and serve.
YuIe-Tide Cake.
Use any recipe for white fruit cake
which is not too rich. Cover 1t with a
boiled white frosting; arrange little red
Christmas candles in the form OF a star
in the center OF the cake. Use tiny red
bonbons and sliced green citron 70 form
a border representing as near as posi-
bic a wreath OF holly placed around the
edge of the cake Place a green face