ISO FRUIT RECIPES 



state is regularly shipped to the London market from 

 English country towns. This mature stage or over-ripeness 

 is also necessary for the best flavour of the true Service 

 Tree fruit (known as Service or June Berries in Savoy). 

 A drink similar to cider is made from these berries and when 

 the latter are dried and powdered they are valued as an 

 astringent, used in curing diarrhoea. The Mountain Ash 

 contains a large quantity of malic acid, of which fact chem- 

 ists often take advantage in the manufacture of the com- 

 mercial form. The berries are available for food, as are 

 those of the rowan, which are used in tarts, (and every other 

 dish adapted to acid berries), in Scotland and in Europe. 

 The Buffalo Berry {Sheperdia argenta) is a fruit par- 

 ticularly known in the West, used commonly as food. The 

 names indicate something of its wild associations, and 

 originated in the custom of serving it as a sauce with buffalo 

 meat. Like the barberry it is tart and is used in much the 

 same manner. 



RECIPES 



STRAWBERRIES SERVED WHOLE, UNCOOKED 



These berries may be served unhuUed, to be dipped in 

 sugar and eaten with the fingers. Place in the heart of 

 head lettuce or other bed of green, if to be served from a 

 large receptacle, or on lettuce or other large single leaves 

 if from individual dishes. If served hulled, strawberries 

 should have sugar placed on them at least an hour before 

 serving. The addition of a cup of orange or pineapple 

 juice will add to the flavour. 



STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE 



The simpler the form of the "cake" the more delicious 

 will be the result, although many people prefer a sponge 



