"What is that? Harry doesn't like it?"
"Goodness no! Harry was delighted with the idea! My argument is this: It's going to take me an endless amount of time to plan economical meals that are also good, time that I ought to spend in polishing silver and making calls, and sewing on buttons, and——"
"I don't believe it'll be as bad as you think, Alice, dear," laughed Bettina. "For instance, if this meal tonight is good and economical, and Harry is pleased, don't forget the combination, but write it down in a note-book. You can repeat the menu in two or three weeks, and you have no idea how soon you will collect the best combinations, and ideas of economy! Tell me what you are having tonight."
That night Alice served:
Baked Eggs
Potatoes Escalloped with Bacon
Baking Powder Biscuits Butter
Peach Cup with Peach Sauce
Tea
BETTINA'S RECIPES
(All measurements are level)
THE RECIPES ALICE USED
Baked Eggs (Two portions)