This week I've been organizing my recipes. It seems there are usually just a few recipes I actually use in each of my cookbooks, so it makes sense to consolidate them into one binder. Last night I went through the recipes from a fund-raising cookbook for the PTA of my elementary school in 1979; I came across this little gem tucked in among all the casseroles and desserts and such, and I just had to share it with you:
RECIPE FOR PRESERVING CHILDREN
Take 1 large grassy field
1/2 dozen children (all sizes)
3 small dogs
1 narrow strip of brook (pebbly if possible)
Mix children with dogs and empty into field,stirring continually. Sprinkle field with flowers.Pour brook over pebbles. Cover all with a deep blue sky and bake in hot sun.
When all the children are well browned they may be removed from field. Will be found just right for setting away to cool in the bathtub.
