Instead of soda, some antiquated recipes call for "a tablespoon of
bicarbonate of potash."


South African Tomato Rabbit

This is the same as above, except that 1/2 teaspoon of sugar is
used in place of the soda and the Rabbit is poured over baked
pastry cut into squares and sprinkled with parsley, chopped fine,
put in the oven and served immediately.


Rum Tum Tiddy, Rink Tum Ditty, etc. (OLD BOSTON
STYLE)

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 big pinch of pepper
2 cups cooked tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cups grated store cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten

Slowly fry onion bright golden in butter, season and add tomatoes
with sugar. Heat just under the bubbling point. Don't let it
boil, but keep adding cheese and shaking the pan until it melts.
Then stir in egg gently and serve very hot