Paprika. Place on side of plate
Sweet pickled cucumber rings or
Olives, plain or stuffed.

[Illustration: CLUB SANDWICH]




PICKLED RIPE CUCUMBER RINGS

Pare rind from
2 quarts ripe cucumbers, cut in slices crosswise, and then stamp out
centers, making rings. Cover with
Cold water, add
1 teaspoon soda and let stand over night. Next morning drain, cover
with cold water in which
2 tablespoons alum have been dissolved and boil 10 minutes. Strain,
cover again with cold water, add
1 tablespoon ginger, boil 15 minutes. Drain, measure water and discard.
Measure as much vinegar as there was water and to each quart vinegar add
3 pounds granulated sugar
1/4 cup whole cloves and
1/4 cup stick cinnamon. Add fruit and boil until clear.

Watermelon rind, cut in strips, may be used instead of cucumber.



APRICOTS WITH CREAM AND NUT BRITTLE