Chapter 1

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THE

SUFFRAGE

COOK BOOK

COMPILED BY

MRS. L. O. KLEBER

PITTSBURGH

THE EQUAL FRANCHISE FEDERATION

OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

MCMXV

COPYRIGHT, 1915, BY THE EQUAL FRANCHISE FEDERATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

DEDICATED TO

_Mrs. Henry Villard_

AND

_Mrs. J. O. Miller_

_Introduction_

There are cook books and cook books, and their generation is not ended; a generation that began in the Garden of Eden, presumably, for if Mother Eve was not vastly different from her daughters she knew how to cook some things better than her neighbors, and they wanted to know how she made them and she wanted to tell them.

Indeed, it has been stated that the very first book printed, a small affair, consisted mainly of recipes for "messes" of food, and for remedies for diseases common in growing families.

Whether the very first book printed was a cook book or not, it is quite true that among the very oldest books extant are those telling how to prepare food, clothing and medicine. Some of these make mighty interesting reading, particularly the portions relating to cures for all sorts of ills, likewise of love when it seemed an ill, and of ill luck.

And who wouldn't cheerfully pay money, even in this enlightened day, for a book containing recipes for just these same things? For in spite of our higher civilization, broader education, and vastly extended knowledge, we still believe in lucky days, lucky stones, and lucky omens.

These formed no inconsiderable part of the old time cook book, and no doubt would constitute a very attractive feature of a modern culinary guide. However, hardly anyone would confess to having bought it on that account.

In these later times professors of the culinary art tell us the cooking has been reduced to a science, and that there is no more guess work about it. They have given high sounding names to the food elements, figured out perfectly balanced rations, and adjusted foods to all conditions of health, or ill health. And yet the world is eating practically the same old things, and in the same old way, the difference being confined mainly to the sauces added to please the taste.

Now that women are coming into their own, and being sincerely interested in the welfare of the race, it is entirely proper that they should prescribe the food, balance the ration, and tell how it should be prepared and served.

Seeing that a large majority of the sickness that plagues the land is due to improper feeding, and can be prevented by teaching the simple art of cooking, of serving and of eating, the wonder is that more attention has not been given to instruction in the simpler phases of the culinary art.

It is far from being certain that famous chefs have contributed greatly to the health and long life of those able to pay the fine salaries they demand. Nor are these sent to minister to the sick, nor to the working people, nor to the poor. It would seem that even since before the time of Lucullus their business has been mainly to invent and concoct dishes that would appeal to perverted tastes and abnormal appetites.

The simple life promises most in this earthly stage of our existence, for as we eat so we live, and as we live so we die, and after death the judgment on our lives. Thus it is that our spiritual lives are more or less directly influenced by our feeding habits.

Eating and drinking are so essential to our living and to our usefulness, and so directly involved with our future state, that these must be classed with our sacred duties. Hence the necessity for so educating the children that they will know how to live, and how to develop into hale, hearty and wholesome men and women, thus insuring the best possible social and political conditions for the people of this country.

"The surest way into the affections of a man is through his stomach, also to his pocket," is an ancient joke, and yet not all a joke, there being several grains of truth in it, enough at least to warrant some thoughtful attention.

Women being the homekeepers, and the natural guardians of the children, it is important that they be made familiar with the culinary art so they may be entirely competent to lead coming generations in the paths of health and happiness.

So say the members of Equal Franchise Associations throughout the length and breadth of our land, and beyond the border as far as true civilization extends.

Hence this book which represents an honest effort to benefit the people, old and young, native and foreign. It is not a speculative venture but a dependable guide to a most desirable social, moral and physical state of being.

Disguise it as we may the fact remains that the feeding of a people is of first importance, seeing the feeding is the great essential to success, either social or commercial. The farmer and stock raiser gives special attention to feeding, usually more to the feeding of his animals than of his children, or of himself. And yet he wonders why his domestic affairs do not thrive and prosper as does his farming and stock raising.

Physical trainers are most particular about what the members of their classes eat and drink. One mess of strawberry short cake and cream will unfit a boy for a field contest for a whole week, while a full meal of dainties may completely upset a man or woman for a day or two.

The cook book of the past was filled mainly with recipes for dainties rather than sane and wholesome dishes; the aim being to please the taste for the moment rather than to feed the body and the brain.

Now that we are entering upon an age of sane living it is important that the home makers should be impressed with the fact that good health precedes all that is worth while in life, and that it starts in the kitchen; that the dining room is a greater social factor than the drawing room.

In the broader view of the social world that is dawning upon us the cook book that tells us how to live right and well will largely supplant Shakespeare, Browning, and the lurid literature of the day.

=ERASMUS WILSON= (The Quiet Observer)

The tocsin of the soul--the dinner bell. --Byron.

As it is a serious matter _what_ is put into the human stomach, I feel it incumbent to say that my readers may safely eat everything set down in this book.

Most recipes have been practically tested by me, and those of which I have not eaten coming with such unquestionable authority, there need be no hesitancy in serving them alike to best friend as well as worst enemy--for I believe in the one case it will strengthen friendship, and in the other case it will weaken enmity.

It being a human Cook Book there will likely be some errors, but as correcting errors is the chief duty and occupation of Suffrage Women, I shall accept gratefully whatever criticisms these good women may have to offer.

I thank all for the courtesy shown me and hope our united efforts will prove helpful to the Great Cause.

I ask pardon for any omission of contributors and their recipes.

MRS. L. O. KLEBER.

List of Contributors

Mrs. John O. Miller Pittsburgh, Pa. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw New York, N. Y. Lady Constance Lytton London, England Jane Addams Chicago, Ill. Governor Hiram W. Johnson San Francisco, Cal. Mrs. Henry Villard New York, N. Y. Mrs. F. L. Todd Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett Alexandria, Va. Mr. George W. Cable Northampton, Mass. Mrs. Wallis Tener Sewickley, Pa. Miss Eliza Kennedy Pittsburgh, Pa. Governor George H. Hodges Topeka, Kansas Miss Julia Lathrop Washington, D. C. Miss Laura Kleber Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Harriett Taylor Upton Warren, Ohio Mrs. Desha Breckenridge Kentucky Miss Louise G. Taylor Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Irvin S. Cobb New York, N. Y. Miss Mary Bakewell Sewickley, Pa. Mrs. Olive Dibert Reese Johnstown, Pa. Miss Lillie Gittings Pittsburgh, Pa. Judge Ben Lindsay Denver, Colo. Mrs. Richard Morley Jennings Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Will Pyle Bellevue, Pa. Mrs. Hornberger Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Philip Dibert Oakland, Calif. Miss Elide Schleiter Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. David H. Stewart Fair Hope, Ala. Miss Annabelle McConnell Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. J. G. Pontefract Sewickley, Pa. Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont New York, N. Y. Governor Edward F. Dunne Springfield, Ill. Mrs. Enoch Rauh Pittsburgh, Pa. Miss Helen Ring Robinson Denver, Colo. Miss Sarah Bennett Pittsburgh, Pa. Miss Leah Alexander Boise City, Idaho. Mrs. A. Hilleman Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Medill McCormick Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Carmen London Glen Ellen, Calif. Jack London Glen Ellen, Calif. Mrs. Edward Hussey Binns Pittsburgh, Pa. Governor Joseph Carey Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mrs. Edmond Esquerre Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Emma Todd Moore West Alexander, Pa. Mrs. Samuel Semple Brookville, Pa. Mrs. John Dewar Bellevue, Pa. Governor Ernest Lister Olympia, Washington. Miss Anna McCord Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Raymond Robins Chicago, Ill. Mrs. C. C. Lee Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman New York, N. Y. Mrs. Robert Gordon Pittsburgh, Pa. Governor George P. Hunt Phoenix, Arizona. Miss Elizabeth Ogden Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Mary Watson Pittsburgh, Pa. Joseph Gittings Pittsburgh, Pa. Eugene D. Monfalconi Pittsburgh, Pa.

PORTRAITS

Page

Fanny Garrison Villard 34 Jane Addams 38 Helen Ring Robinson 40 Mrs. J. O. Miller 42 Julia Lathrop 44 Jack London 46 Mrs. Desha Breckinridge 52 Dr. Anna Howard Shaw 60 Mrs. Samuel Semple 62 William Lloyd Garrison 66 Harriet Taylor Upton 74 Mary Roberts Reinhart 80 Mrs. Enoch Rauh 86 Irvin S. Cobb 94 Mrs. Medill McCormick 100 Mrs. K. W. Barrett 102 Dr. Harvey W. Wiley 104 Governor W. P. Hunt 110 Miss Eliza Kennedy 122 Governor Hiram Johnston 126 Mme. Nazimova 132 Hon. Ben Lindsay 138 Governor Joseph M. Carey 142 Lady Constance Lytton 152 Governor M. Alexander 156 Mrs. Raymond Robins 160 Governor Edward F. Dunne 164 Mrs. F. M. Roessing 170 Mrs. Oliver H. P. Belmont 176 Governor George H. Hodges 182 Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt 184 George W. Cable 190 Mrs. Charlotte Perkin Gilman 200 Lucretia L. Blankenburg 204 Governor Ernest Lister 206 Governor Oswald West 220

INDEX

SOUPS

Page

Asparagus 22 Spinach 23 Crab Jumbo 23 Tomato 24 Vegetable 25 Chestnut 26 Peanut Butter Broth 27 Invalids 27 Peanut 28 French Oyster 29 Mock Oyster 29 Split Pea 30 Black Bean 31 Carrot 31 Veal 32

FISH, OYSTERS, ETC.

Boiled White Fish 35 Virginia Fried Oyster 36 Creamed Lobster 37 Salmon Croquettes 37 Royal Salt Mackerel 39 Shrimp Wriggle 40

MEATS, POULTRY, ETC.

Baked Ham 42 Chop Suey 41 Veal Kidney Stew 41 Daube 43 and 62 Roast Duck 46 Veal Loaf 47 Ducks 48 Blanquette of Veal 49 Spitine 50 Risotti a la Milanaise 50 Liver Dumplings 51 A Baked Ham 52 Belgian Hare 53 Pepper Pot 53 Delicious Mexican Dish 54 Hungarian Goulash 54 Stewed Chicken 55 Chicken Pot Pie 55 Anti's Favorite Hash 56 Giblets and Rice 57 Savory Lamb Stew 58 Squab Casserole 59 Cheap Cuts of Beefsteak 61 Chicken Croquettes 63 Liver a la Creole 63 Nuts as a Substitute for Meat 64 Pecan Nut Loaf 65 Nut Hash 67 Nut Turkey 68 Nut Scrapple 69 Nut Roast 70 Oatmeal Nut Loaf 71

VEGETABLES

Cream Potatoes 74 French Fried Potatoes 75 Potatoes Au Gratin 75 Croquettes 75 Pittsburgh Potatoes 76 Sweet Potato Souffle 76 Potatoes a la Lyonnaise 77 Stuffed Potatoes 77 Potato Dumpling 78 Stuffed Tomatoes 79 Potato Puffers 78 Baked Tomatoes 80 Green String Beans 81 Fresh Beans 81 Barbouillade 82 Boiled Rice 83 Spinach 83 Spaghetti 84 Baked Beans 85 Creamed Mushrooms 86 Macaroni a la Italienne 87 Macaroni Dressing 88 Rice with Cheese 89 Rice with Nuts 89 Carrot Croquettes 90 Potato Balls 90 Vegetable Medley, Baked 91

SAVORIES 95

Tomato Toast 96 Ham Toast 96 Cheese Savories 97 Sardine Savories 97 Oyster Savories 98 Rice and Tomato Savory 98 Stuffed Celery 99

BREAD, ROLLS, ETC.

Fine Bread 100 Excellent Nut Bread 101 Virginia Butter Bread 102 Bran Bread 102 Dr. Wylies' Recipes 103 Dr. Wylies' Recipes 104 Polenta--Corn Meal 105 Corn Bread 106 Nut Bread 106 Hymen Bread 107 Corn Bread 107 Brown Bread 108 Egg Bread 108 Quick Waffles 109 Dumplings That Never Fall 109 French Rolls 111 Drop Muffins 111 Soft Gingerbread 112 Gingerbread 112 Cream Gingerbread 113 Cream Gingerbread Cakes 113 Parliament Gingerbread 114 Soft Gingerbread 114 Sally Lunn 115 Griddle Cakes 115 Sour Milk Recipes 116-117

CAKES, COOKIES, TARTS, ETC.

Mocha Tart 118 Mocha Tart Filling 118 Icing 118 Filling 119 Icing 119 Filling for Cake 119 Nut Cake 120 Icing 120 Christmas Cakes 121 Cocoanut Tarts 121 Suffrage Angel Cake 122 Cinnamon Cake 123 Spice Cake 124 Black Walnut Cake 124 Scripture Cake 125 Ratan Kuchen 127 Golden Cake 128 Pineapple Cake 128 Ginger Cookies 129 Pound Cake 130 Doughnuts 131 Cream Cake 131 One Egg Cake 133 Devil's Food 133 Bride's Cake 134 Date Cake 134 Pfeffernusse (Pepper Nuts) 135 Cocoanut Cake 135 Jam Cake 136 Lace Cakes 137 Hickory Nut Cake 138 Lace Cakes 139 Marshmallow Teas 139 Apple Sauce Cake 140 Quick Coffee Cake 140 Sand Tarts 141 Sand Tarts 141 Cheap Cake 141 Hermits 143 Hermits 143 Cocoanut Cookies 144

PASTRIES, PIES, ETC.

Grape Fruit Pie 145 Spice Pie 145 Cream Pie 146 Pie Crust 146 Suffrage Pie 147 Orange Pie 148 Lancaster County Pie 148 Brown Sugar Pie 149 Banbury Tart 149 Filling 149

PUDDINGS

Hasty Pudding 153 Bakewell Pudding 154 Graham Pudding 155 Norwegian Prune Pudding 155 Plain Suet Pudding 157 Suet Pudding 157 Cottage Fruit Pudding 158 Prune Souffle 158 Plum Pudding 159 Lemon Cream 160 Lemon Hard Sauce 161 Corn Pudding 161 Raw Carrot Pudding 161

SANDWICH RECIPES

Hawaiian 165 Chocolate 165 Caramel 165 Fruit 165 Cucumber 166 Anchor Canapes 166 Sardine 166 Filling 167 Apple Sandwich 167

SALADS, SALAD DRESSINGS

Pear Salad 168 Potato Salad 168 Codfish Salad 169 Swedish Wreathes 169 Bean Salad 170 Hot Slaw 171 Creole Salad 171 Colored Salads 172 Colored Salads 173 Orange Salad 173 Tomato Aspic 174 Suffrage Salad Dressing 174 Cucumber Aspic 175 Mayonnaise Dressing Boiled 175 Mayonnaise Dressing Without Oil 176 French Dressing 177 Alabama Dressing 177 Cooked Salad Dressing 178 Caviare Salad Dressing 179

MEAT AND FISH SAUCES

Bechamel Sauce 180 Hot Meat Sauce 180 Gravy for Warmed Meats 181 Horseradish Sauce 181

EGGS