1 7-oz. bottle 7-Up, chilled

Follow the directions for making gingerbread—but, instead of adding the amount of liquid called for in the recipe, add that amount of 7-Up. It will be the most delicious gingerbread that you have ever tasted ... and the 7-Up will do much to mellow the spices.

For Dad’s “Backyard Barbecue”

7-UP BARBECUE SAUCE

Give your barbecue sauces an additional tang by using 7-Up as the liquid. Use the proved taste-tempter given below—or if you prefer, add 7-Up to your own special recipe.

1 7-oz. bottle 7-Up

¼ cup catsup

1 tsp. brown sugar

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce