1. French Almond Rock.
Put 1-lb. loaf sugar into a pan with 1 teacup of water. Stir till the sugar is melted, take off the scum, and when it has boiled for ¼ hour, add 1 tablespoonful vinegar or lemon juice. Stir in sliced or blanched almonds to taste. Pour on a buttered tin, and cut in slices.