Peaches Recipe, Half Frozen

Cut very ripe peaches into halves and remove the stones and skins; sprinkle with powdered sugar and put into the can of a freezer; pack the can in crushed ice without salt, or with very little salt, and let stand until the peaches are half-frozen Arrange in a glass serving-dish, in the form of a wreath, and sprinkle again with sugar.

Pile thick cream, sweetened, flavored and whipped, in the centre of the dish.

Peaches And Grapes Recipe (For Invalid's Tray)

Select large, ripe, juicy peaches and brush the surface of each gently with a soft brush, to remove the down. Select a bunch of sweet, juicy grapes: if procured at the market, let water from the faucet run gently over them a few moments, then drain in a cool place. All grapes and berries procured at market need be rinsed in water and drained before sending to table.