Dear Sir: I beg to hand you herewith a report from the auditor of the earnings of the Silverton Railroad for the years 1889, 1890 and 1891, showing also the mileage and…
THE SILVERTON RAILROAD
The Silverton Railroad! The most intriguing piece of narrow gauge in the world! The railroad of the steepest grades, the sharpest curves, the crookedest loops, the highest altitude and the oddest switchbacks,…
CUSTARD PIE
CUSTARD PIE 6 to 8 servings 4 eggs 2½ C. milk ½ C. sugar 1½ tsp. vanilla ¼ tsp. salt 1 (9-in.) pie shell, unbaked ⅛ tsp. nutmeg Beat eggs. Blend in…
Desserts
BAKED CUSTARD 6 servings This recipe, the basis for so many others, goes back to the days of ancient Greece. Unlike modern cooks, however, the Greeks thought it suitable only for women…
Time-Tested Favorites
EGG SALAD 4 servings or 2 cups This popular combination of hard-cooked eggs, mayonnaise, and seasonings is often served in sandwiches or in scooped-out tomatoes. It is great, too, served in a…
Basic Recipes for Texas Eggs
Master these first, then create your own dishes with sauces, leftover meats, preserves, or favorite spices. SCRAMBLED EGGS 2 servings In a book titled “The Old Virginia Gentleman,” its author, George Bagby,…
Following A Recipe That Calls For Eggs
1. Slightly beaten: Use a fork or whisk to beat eggs just until the yolks and whites are blended. 2. Well beaten: Use a mixer or blender to beat eggs until they are light,…
Mac ran forward, cursing. He grabbed an oxy tank and pulled it to safety.
Mac ran forward, cursing. He grabbed an oxy tank and pulled it to safety. Most of the thrower fuel was safe in the camp, but the tanks outside would be badly needed…
It came when the tension was almost unbearable.
It came when the tension was almost unbearable. Through his infra-red goggles, MacAloon could see a vast, dark smear, advancing inexorably, like the ominous march of a black glacier. Before the ordered…
Menace of the Mists
MacAloon rose in the stirrups of his saddle-lizard. His guide, a Venusian fishman, trembled nervously at the mount’s side and pointed straight ahead. MacAloon followed the direction of the quivering four-jointed, scaly…