Lynn wrote on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:09:23 -0700 (PDT):

> On Sep 16, 10:34 am, "Jean B." > wrote:
>> These are open-faced, cut into various shapes, and topped
>> with a sliced stuffed olive. The tuna mixture looks pretty
>> unappealing, but I guess they were striving for something
>> that would make a neat appearance.
>>
>> Tuna Sandwiches
>> Source: American Cookery, October 1937, page 162.
>> Formatted etc. by Jean B.
>>
>> 1/3 c quick-cooking tapioca
>> 1 1/4 c hot milk
>> 1/4 tsp salt
>> 2 tsps butter
>> 1/8 tsp paprika
>> a small can tuna*
>>
>> sliced bread
>> pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced
>>
>> *I forget how much these cans have shrunk even in MY
>> lifetime.
>>
>> Cook tapioca in milk with salt until tapioca is clear. Add
>> butter, paprika, and tuna. Cool and spread on bread. Cut
>> into shapes and top with olive slices--one per little
>> sandwich.
>>
>> They look kind-of like eyes, which makes me think of
>> Halloween....

>Please don't do this. Some of us are eating breakfast.
>Lynn in Fargo

Ow! I was reminded of my childhood when tapioca was spoiled for me by
the name "Frog spawn pudding". The aversion seems permanent and I still
shudder when I see drinks being sold with tapioca floating in them!


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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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