Cloves, 6
Peppercorns, 6
Parsley, chopped, 2 tablespoons
Salt, 2 teaspoons
Thyme, 1 sprig
Water, 7 cups

Cut meat in small pieces, brown with onion in fat, add water, one carrot
in which cloves have been imbedded, and other vegetables. Tie bay leaf,
thyme, and peppercorns together in a piece of cheesecloth and cook with
stew about two hours (till vegetables are done). Remove bag of seasonings,
thicken stew with flour. Add more salt if needed.




PUDDINGS



Apricot Tapioca Pudding (4)

Apricots, 6
Sugar, 1/2 cup
Pearl tapioca, 1 cup
Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
Boiling water, 3 cups

Cover the tapioca with cold water and soak for one hour. Drain off the
cold water, add the boiling water and salt, and cook over water (in a