"Yes, I did, Alice. In deep fat."
"But they were warm, not cold."
"Yes, for I reheated them in the oven a few minutes before I served them. They really are as good as new when treated that way. I had always supposed that croquettes had to be served immediately after they were fried, and you know frying in deep fat is really a nuisance when it has to be done at the last minute. For instance, today I had the biscuits to make, and the soup and sweet potatoes to prepare. And I believe in being leisurely when giving a luncheon, so I certainly would not serve croquettes if they had to be made that day. I tried reheating them once when Bob and I were here alone and discovered that they were delicious. So I've always, ever since, fried my croquettes the day before."
"Hereafter I'll serve croquettes at luncheon myself," said Alice. "You have taught me something."
For luncheon that day Bettina served:
Cream of Pea Soup Toasted Sticks
Pork Croquettes Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Creamed Green Beans
Biscuit Cherry Butter
Head Lettuce French Dressing
Date Pudding Cream
Coffee
BETTINA'S RECIPES
(All measurements are level)
Cream of Pea Soup (Four portions)