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and rind of the lemon. Beat all together, add a little of the milk, and sugar; beat, then add the rest of the milk. Line a plate with crust, the same as for custard; pour in this mixture and bake, being careful not to let it whey when it is done. Beat the whites of the eggs to a stiff froth, add two tablespoonfuls of sugar, spread over the top, and set in the oven to brown.

Mock Mince Pie

1½ Crackers 1 Cupful of Steeped Tea
1 Cupful of Raisins 1 Egg
½ Cupful of Molasses Spices of all kinds (½
½ Cupful of Sugar Teaspoonful of each)
⅓ Cupful of Vinegar

Pumpkin Pie, No. 1

3 Cupfuls of Pumpkin 1 Teaspoonful of Cinna-
(the bright yellow mon
kind preferred) ½ Teaspoonful of Nut-
3 Eggs meg
1½ Cupfuls of Sugar 1 Quart of Milk, a little
1 Heaping Tablespoonful Salt
of Flour

Boil the pumpkin till very tender and press through a colander. Mix all ingredients together. Line two deep pie-plates with a nice crust, and pour in the mixture, and bake until they rise.