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A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).

A historical sauce from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Mix into a very smooth batter, a little thicker than for griddle-cakes
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