Monday, July 5, 2010

Jellies Are Mealtime Magicians

Source: Clementine Paddleford, "Jellies Are Mealtime Magicians," New York Herald Tribune, February 4, 1960

"Jewels in crystal jars shine on supermarket shelves.  Here is the ruby glow of currants' bright juice turned into a clear, translucent jelly.  Note the amber of peach in a rich preserve, the coral pink of apple, the sapphire blue of the grape.  There are as many jelly jam gems as there are fruits, and in every glass a promise of mealtime magic.

"Bring jelly, jam or preserves to the table for a sparkle of color, for flavor contrast, to provide added energy.  Captured sunbeams in every jar reminding one of the drone of bees and lazy summer hours.  Buy sunshine to brighten appetite when the winter skies are gray and the meal looks dreary."

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