potatoes, scalloped, mashed, or creamed

custards and custard sauces

oyster stew—half and half

cakes, cookies, tarts—with ice cream

strawberries, peaches and cream

cantaloupe à la mode, pie à la mode

Indeed, anything à la mode is the right mode for Miss Gaunt!

Whee! Merely setting down such a list makes us feel as though we’d put on ten pounds. Pardon us while we unhook our stays!

And may you, Miss Gaunt, soon be doing the same! BUT—don’t overdo it! Mrs. Plenteous knows it is hard to melt. Set your goals to look and feel your best.