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THINGS MOTHER USED TO MAKE

Plain Omelette

2 Eggs Pinch of Salt
2 Teaspoonfuls of Water

Beat whites and yolks separately. Put together, salt, and add water. Pour onto a hot buttered frying pan and fry one side until it is puffed up, then turn half over and serve at once.

Ham Omelette

Make a plain omelette and add two-thirds of a cupful of chopped boiled ham. Pour into the hot frying pan and cook both sides.

New England Poached Eggs

4 Eggs Butter the size of a Wal-
8 Tablespooufuls of Milk nut
½ Teaspoonful of Salt

Break the eggs into a sauce pan with milk, salt and butter. Cook until they thicken, stirring constantly. Remove from fire before it wheys. Serve hot with a dash of pepper.