"Tame is at best an unperforming cheat, But 'tis substantial happiness to eat."

Date, Fig And Nut Sandwiches

1/2 cup dates

1/2 cup figs

1/4 cup almonds Cream to moisten

Put fruit and nuts through, a meat grinder, moisten with cream, so mixture will spread nicely, and spread between thin slices of bread.

Mrs. F. W. Zabler,

Coachella, Calif.

Date And Nut Sandwiches

Use equal parts of dates and English walnuts put through a grinder,, and spread between thin slices of bread slightly buttered. May be cut in any fancy Shape. Mrs. E. F. Williams,

Coachella, Calif.

Fruit Filling

Figs, raisins, dates. Remove the stems and stones. Chop fine: add a little cold water and cook to a paste. Add a few drops of lemon juice.

Ladies' Home Journal.

Nut And Fruit Cheese Sandwiches

This may be served in the same manner as cold meat for either luncheon or supper.

One cup means 1-2 pint. Cup, tablespoon and teaspoon all mean level measurements.

Wash 1/2 pound pitted prunes, mix with 1/2 pound seeded raisins, 1/2 pound stoned dates and 1/2 pound of washed figs, 1/4 pound blanched almonds, 1/4 pound of Brazil nuts and 1/4 pound pecan nuts. Put all through a meat chopper, first a little of the fruit, then a few nuts. Continue this till all of the fruit and nuts are chopped and mixed. Add the juice of 2 oranges, and knead with the hands. Pack down in baking powder cans, and stand aside in a cool place.

When wanted for use, set the can in a pan of hot water, loosen sides and pull out. Slice thin.

Mrs. V. E. Metzler, Coaehella, Calif.

Orange Marmalade and Chopped Dates make a good filling for a sweet sandwich.

Peanut Butter Sandwiches

Grind dates, and put with equal part of peanut butter, mix well, and spread between slices of slightly buttered bread. Miss Margaret Green,

Coaehella, Calif.