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seem to recommend itself for general use. The egg and the French 

 dressing would tend to disguise the delicate flavor of the fruit. 



Cuban Salad: This was not objected to except that the use of sugar 

 was not advised although there may be some who would prefer it. 



Onions: The combination of avocado and onions was not advocated 

 under any circumstances. 



Aspic Jelly: It has been suggested with reference to this recipe that 

 the following be substituted: 

 V2 box gelatine 

 V2 c. cold water 

 V2C. boiling water 

 V2 c. thick tomato juice 

 I-V2 c. diced avocado 

 2 t. of lemon juice 



salt, paprika, etc. 

 Soak gelatin in cold water. Dissolve in boiling water. 

 Strain and add avocado meat and tomato juice. Add 

 seasonings and place on ice to harden. Serve on lettuce 

 leaf. 



It will we noticed that this recipe contains tomato juice but this 

 is not tomato catsup. 



With Bananas and Apple: There was a divided opinion with reference 

 to the use of apples and bananas. Some liked it but others objected. 

 The banana seeming to overpower the avocado. No French dressing or 

 mayonnaise was used. 



Sandwiches 



The recipe for sandwiches is good but the use of pepper may be 

 omitted according to some with advantage. A sandwich made of graham 

 crackers, equal weights of fruit and crackers, makes a most inviting and 

 appetizing sandwich. (8 grams of. ii^lz to a sandwich.) 



With Chili Pepper: This is objected to on account of the strong 

 flavor of the pepper and the use of onion. 



An Original and Delicious Desert: This is objected to because 

 there is too much fat in the whipped cream. 



Avocado Ice Cream: It would appear that in view of the high 

 price of the avocado that it would not be profitable in any sense of the 

 word to advocate the use of avocado ice cream. It is doubtful if anyone 

 would be able to detect the flavor of the avocado among the eggs, 

 milk, almond or vanilla extract, etc. 



Avocado with Sea Foods: The serving of avocado with salmon or 

 lobster was not relished but the avocado and tuna salad was preferred. 



Soups: When the market price of the avocado is lower than at 

 present the use of avocado soup may be advisable but under present 

 conditions it would seem far better from every point of view to use 

 the avocado as such with salt than to detract from its highly delicate 

 flavor by making it into a soup. 



It may be stated in summarizing the comments that the avocado 

 served with salt met with more approval and favor than did the avocado 

 served in any other way and personally the writer agrees. 



