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will probably be the case, excej^t in the tierra caliente, 

 or hot lands), they can be purchased very cheaply in 

 any Mexican store. 



One must carry a small cooking outfit, and be sure 

 that it includes an Abercrombie & Pitch open baker. 

 This baker makes life worth living in camp, as it 

 insin-es all kinds of delicious hot breads. A stove is 

 always a failure, even though it be warranted to pack 

 into a thimble. The cooking outfit will include steel 

 knives, aluminum forks and spoons, plates and cups, 

 and a small nest of cooking-utensils. A canvas water- 

 pail is a valuable addition, and a can-opener is always 

 a necessity. One must be prepared to find one's appe- 

 tite trebled within the first week. We went about like 

 the proverbial " roaring lion," seeking what we might 

 devour ; and we were indeed glad that we had laid in 

 a good supply of canned and condensed things. Con- 

 densed soups are good, — especially bean, pea, and 

 rice ; and the addition of boiling water to " Maggi " 

 bouillon capsules is all that is necessary to create 

 a perfect consomme. But beware of dried vegetables. 



The most dehcious chocolate and coffee can be 

 found everywhere in the country, but it will be wise 

 to take some milk-powder, which is quite acceptable in 

 these beverages, for in camp it is sometimes difficult 

 to get fresh milk. 



At Guadalajara we provided ourselves with flour, 

 baking-powder, canned butter. Cream of Wheat, Ral- 



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