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Even lighter, more delicate tapioca desserts!
Even lighter, more delicate tapioca desserts!
Imagine a tapioca cream pudding as creamy as a Bavarian, as rich as a custard, as light as a whip! Imagine a tapioca fruit pudding more delicately delicious than any you ever tasted in all your days! That’s what you get when you make puddings with the NEW Minute Tapioca!...
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Quicker, easier, and made with fewer dishes!
Quicker, easier, and made with fewer dishes!
But texture is only part of the story! For all these tempting Minute Tapioca desserts can now be made in a fraction of the time, and with much less bother, than they used to require. The New Minute Tapioca cooks in 5 minutes, after the liquid scalds, instead of 15. It is prepared with less work, and fewer dishes....
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New help, too, for scores of difficult dishes!
New help, too, for scores of difficult dishes!
The recipes in this little book bring you the good news—starting with the best and the easiest recipe for tapioca cream you’ve ever met. You’ll find here more than a dozen grand cream desserts, full of real honest-to-goodness home-made nourishment ... new fruit tapiocas for every season ... new baked tapioca puddings ... and 19 recipes in which Minute Tapioca acts as a “precision ingredient,” giving just the desired texture or appearance—and a real margin of safety—to a lot of favorite but often
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MINUTE TAPIOCA CREAM
MINUTE TAPIOCA CREAM
⅓ cup Minute Tapioca ½ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 or 2 egg yolks 4 cups milk 1 or 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten 1 teaspoon flavoring Combine [1] Minute Tapioca, sugar, salt, egg yolk, and milk in top of double boiler and stir enough to break egg yolk. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 5 to 7 minutes), and cook 5 minutes [2] , stirring frequently. Remove from boiling water. Fold a small amount into egg white; add to remaining tapioca mixture and blend. Cool—mixture
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PEPPERMINT TAPIOCA CREAM
PEPPERMINT TAPIOCA CREAM
⅓ cup Minute Tapioca ¼ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup crushed peppermint candy 1 egg yolk 4 cups milk 1 egg white, stiffly beaten Combine Minute Tapioca, salt, candy, egg yolk, and milk in top of double boiler and stir enough to break egg yolk. Place over rapidly boiling water, bringing to scalding point (allow 5 to 7 minutes), and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from boiling water. Fold a small amount into egg white; add to remaining tapioca mixture and blend. Chill—mixture thickens as it cool
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BUTTERSCOTCH CREAM
BUTTERSCOTCH CREAM
4 tablespoons Minute Tapioca ¼ teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 4 cups milk 4 tablespoons butter ⅔ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten Combine Minute Tapioca, salt, egg yolks, and milk in top of double boiler and stir enough to break egg yolks. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 5 to 7 minutes), and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from boiling water. Melt butter in saucepan; add sugar and cook until sugar is completely dissolved and mixt
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CHOCOLATE TAPIOCA CREAM
CHOCOLATE TAPIOCA CREAM
4 tablespoons Minute Tapioca ½ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg yolk 2 squares Baker’s Unsweetened Chocolate, cut in pieces 4 cups milk 1 egg white, stiffly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla Combine Minute Tapioca, sugar, salt, egg yolk, chocolate, and milk in top of double boiler and stir enough to break egg yolk. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 5 to 7 minutes), and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from boiling water. Fold in egg white. Cool—mixture thickens a
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BANANA TAPIOCA CREAM
BANANA TAPIOCA CREAM
⅓ cup Minute Tapioca ½ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg yolk 4 cups milk 1 egg white, stiffly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 bananas Combine Minute Tapioca, sugar, salt, egg yolk, and milk in top of double boiler and stir enough to break egg yolk. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 5 to 7 minutes), and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from boiling water. Fold in egg white. Add vanilla and chill—mixture thickens as it cools. Just before serving, crush 1 banana
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GINGER MINUTE TAPIOCA
GINGER MINUTE TAPIOCA
⅓ cup Minute Tapioca ⅓ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 3 thin strips orange peel 1 egg yolk 2 cups milk ¼ cup orange juice 1⅓ tablespoons ginger syrup 2 tablespoons chopped preserved ginger 1 egg white, stiffly beaten ¼ cup cream, whipped ¼ cup cream, whipped Combine Minute Tapioca, sugar, salt, orange peel, egg yolk, and milk in top of double boiler and stir enough to break egg yolk. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 3 to 5 minutes), and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequen
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DATE TAPIOCA CREAM
DATE TAPIOCA CREAM
⅓ cup Minute Tapioca ½ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 4 cups milk ¾ cup finely cut dates 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla Combine Minute Tapioca, sugar, salt, egg yolks, and milk in top of double boiler and stir enough to break egg yolks. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 5 to 7 minutes), and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add dates. Remove from boiling water. Fold in egg whites. Cool—mixture thickens as it cools. When slightly cool, add
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FRUITED MINUTE TAPIOCA
FRUITED MINUTE TAPIOCA
2 cups water ⅓ cup Minute Tapioca ½ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt Crushed fruit Lemon juice Place water in top of double boiler and bring to a boil over direct heat. Combine Minute tapioca, sugar, and salt; add gradually to water and bring to a brisk boil, stirring constantly. Place immediately over rapidly boiling water and cook 5 minutes, [4] stirring occasionally. Remove from boiling water—mixture clears and thickens [5] as it cools. When slightly cool, fold in fruit (crushed, ground, or forced t
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FIG TAPIOCA
FIG TAPIOCA
Use recipe for Fruited Minute Tapioca ( page 9 ), folding 2 cups cooked figs, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, and ½ teaspoon vanilla into slightly cooled tapioca. For 2 cups cooked figs, cut ½ pound figs in fine pieces; add 2 cups water, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons sugar. Cool before folding into tapioca mixture....
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CHANTILLY ORANGE TAPIOCA
CHANTILLY ORANGE TAPIOCA
1½ cups water ⅓ cup Minute Tapioca ½ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon grated orange rind ½ cup cream, whipped Place water in top of double boiler and bring to a boil over direct heat. Combine dry ingredients; add gradually to water and bring to a brisk boil, stirring constantly. Place immediately over rapidly boiling water and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from boiling water—mixture clears and thickens as it cools. When slightly cool, add orange juice and
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SPRING FRUIT TAPIOCA
SPRING FRUIT TAPIOCA
2 cups water ⅓ cup Minute Tapioca 1¼ cups sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2½ cups rhubarb, cut in ½-inch pieces 1 cup shredded fresh pineapple Place water in top of double boiler and bring to a boil over direct heat. Combine Minute Tapioca, sugar, salt, and rhubarb; add to water and bring to a brisk boil, stirring constantly. Place immediately over rapidly boiling water and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from boiling water—mixture clears and thickens as it cools. When slightly cool, fold in
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BAKED APPLE TAPIOCA
BAKED APPLE TAPIOCA
3 cups water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tart apples, pared and sliced ½ cup Minute Tapioca 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon mace 3 tablespoons melted butter Combine water and lemon juice and pour over apples in greased shallow baking dish. Cover and bake in moderate oven (375° F.) 15 minutes, or until apples are partially cooked. Mix together Minute Tapioca, ¾ cup sugar, salt, and mace. Sprinkle over apples, mixing thoroughly. Add melted butter. Continue baking
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BAKED PEACH TAPIOCA PUDDING
BAKED PEACH TAPIOCA PUDDING
⅓ cup Minute Tapioca 4 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 cups canned sliced peaches, drained 2½ cups water and peach juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons melted butter Combine ingredients in greased baking dish. Mix thoroughly. Bake in moderate oven (375° F.) 30 minutes, or until done, stirring well every 10 minutes, and again when removing from oven. Serve warm or cold with cream. Serves 8. For baked apricot tapioca pudding, substitute apricots for peaches, and omit
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PIE CRUST
PIE CRUST
2½ cups sifted flour ¼ teaspoon Calumet Baking Powder ½ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup cold shortening ⅓ cup cold water (about) Sift flour once, measure, add baking powder and salt, and sift again. Cut in shortening until pieces are about size of small peas. Add water (preferably ice water), a small amount at a time, mixing lightly with fork. Handle as little as possible. Wrap in waxed paper; chill thoroughly. Roll out on slightly floured board. Bake pastry in hot oven (450° F.). Makes enough pastry for on
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FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE
FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE
2 tablespoons Minute Tapioca 1 cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in pieces 1 recipe Pie Crust (above) Combine Minute Tapioca, sugar, salt, butter and strawberries; let stand 15 minutes, or while pastry is being made. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry rolled ⅛ inch thick. Fill with berry mixture. Moisten edge of pastry with cold water. Adjust top crust. Bake in hot oven (450° F.) 15 minutes; then decrease heat to moderate (350° F.) a
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HUCKLEBERRY OR BLUEBERRY PIE
HUCKLEBERRY OR BLUEBERRY PIE
2½ tablespoons Minute Tapioca ¾ cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon melted butter 3 tablespoons water 1 quart fresh huckleberries or blueberries 1 recipe Pie Crust (above) Combine Minute Tapioca, sugars, salt, butter, water, and berries; let stand 15 minutes or while pastry is being made. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry rolled ⅛ inch thick. Fill with berry mixture. Adjust top crust. Moisten edge of pastry with cold water. Press edges together. T
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APRICOT PIE
APRICOT PIE
1½ tablespoons Minute Tapioca ⅓ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon melted butter 2 cups cooked dried apricots, drained ½ cup canned crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup apricot juice ½ cup pineapple juice 1 recipe Pie Crust ( page 14 ) Combine Minute Tapioca, sugar, salt, butter, fruit, and fruit juices; let stand 15 minutes, or while pastry is being made. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry rolled ⅛ inch thick, allowing pastry to extend 1 inch beyond edge. Fold edge back to form standing rim. F
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RED CHERRY PIE
RED CHERRY PIE
2½ tablespoons Minute Tapioca 1 cup sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon melted butter 2½ cups canned seeded red cherries, drained 1 cup cherry juice 1 recipe Pie Crust ( page 14 ) Combine Minute Tapioca, sugar, salt, butter, cherries, and cherry juice; let stand about 15 minutes or while pastry is being made. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry rolled ⅛ inch thick. Fill with cherry mixture. Moisten edge of pastry with cold water. Adjust top crust. Bake in hot oven (450° F.) 15 minutes; then decre
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RHUBARB PIE
RHUBARB PIE
1½ tablespoons Minute Tapioca 1¼ cups sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon melted butter 3½ cups rhubarb, cut in ½-inch pieces 1 recipe Pie Crust ( page 14 ) Combine Minute Tapioca, sugar, salt, butter, and rhubarb; let stand 15 minutes, or while pastry is being made. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry rolled ⅛ inch thick. Fill with rhubarb mixture. Adjust top crust. Moisten edge of pastry with cold water. Press edges together. Trim off surplus pastry. Bake in hot oven (450° F.) 15 minutes; then
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FLUFFY OMELET
FLUFFY OMELET
2 tablespoons Minute Tapioca ¾ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper ¾ cup milk 1 tablespoon butter 4 egg yolks, beaten until thick and lemon-colored 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten Combine Minute Tapioca, salt, pepper, and milk in top of double boiler. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 3 to 5 minutes), and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add butter. Remove from boiling water; let cool slightly while beating eggs. Add egg yolks and mix well. Fold in egg whites. Pour in
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ONION OMELET
ONION OMELET
2 tablespoons butter 1 cup minced onions 1 teaspoon flour ¼ cup water ¼ teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 1 recipe Fluffy Omelet (above) Melt butter; add onions and cook over low flame until onions are tender. Add flour and mix well; then add water and seasoning and cook 5 minutes. Prepare omelet. Turn out on hot platter. Place onion mixture between folded layers. Serves 6....
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DUCHESS SOUP
DUCHESS SOUP
2 tablespoons Minute Tapioca 1 teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon minced onion 4 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup grated American cheese 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Combine Minute Tapioca, salt, pepper, onion, and milk in top of double boiler. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 5 to 7 minutes), and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add butter, cheese, and parsley, and cook until cheese is melted. Serves 4 to 6....
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BEEF BROTH WITH TAPIOCA
BEEF BROTH WITH TAPIOCA
1 pound beef, diced 7 cups cold water 1 cup diced carrot ¼ cup diced celery 1 slice small onion Small piece bay leaf 1¼ teaspoons salt 2½ tablespoons Minute Tapioca Cover meat with cold water and bring slowly to boiling point. Simmer gently 3 hours. Add vegetables and seasonings and cook 30 minutes. Strain. Chill; remove fat. Bring to a boil over direct heat; add Minute Tapioca gradually and boil briskly about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Serves 4 to 6....
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CELERY SOUP
CELERY SOUP
1½ cups cut celery stalks and leaves 1 cup water 3 cups rich milk and 1 cup chicken or meat broth, or 4 cups rich milk and 2 bouillon cubes (chicken flavor) 3 tablespoons Minute Tapioca 1½ teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon celery salt Dash of Cayenne ¼ teaspoon scraped onion 3 tablespoons butter Cook celery in water 10 minutes. Combine with milk mixture. Minute Tapioca, salt, celery salt, Cayenne, and onion in top of double boiler. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 5 to 7
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CHEESE SOUFFLÉ
CHEESE SOUFFLÉ
3 tablespoons Minute Tapioca 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 cup grated American cheese 3 egg yolks, beaten until thick and lemon-colored 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten Combine Minute Tapioca, salt, and milk in top of double boiler. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 3 to 5 minutes), and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cheese and stir until melted. Remove from boiling water; let cool slightly while beating eggs. Add egg yolks and mix well. Fold in egg whites. Tu
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CHICKEN POT PIE
CHICKEN POT PIE
2½ tablespoons Minute Tapioca ¼ teaspoon salt Dash of pepper Dash of paprika 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 cups cooked chicken, cut in pieces 1¼ cups milk or chicken stock 6 to 8 unbaked baking powder biscuits, rolled ¼ inch thick Combine ingredients in order given. Turn into greased casserole and bake in hot oven (425° F.) 25 minutes, stirring mixture twice during first 10 minutes of baking. Place biscuits on top of chicken mixture after it has baked 10 minutes; return to oven and bake 12 to 15
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LAMB CASSEROLE
LAMB CASSEROLE
1 pound breast of lamb, cut in small pieces ½ cup sliced onion 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup boiling water 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup diced potatoes 2 cups tomatoes 1½ teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons Minute Tapioca Brown lamb and onion in butter; add water; then place in casserole. Cover and bake in moderate oven (350° F.) 1 hour, or until meat is tender. Add remaining vegetables and seasonings; cover, and continue baking 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle Minute Tapio
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RAMEKIN OF SALMON
RAMEKIN OF SALMON
3 tablespoons Minute Tapioca ½ teaspoon salt Dash of Cayenne 2 cups flaked salmon ½ tablespoon minced parsley 1 cup milk ½ cup fine bread crumbs, buttered Combine Minute Tapioca, salt, Cayenne, salmon, parsley, and milk. Turn into greased ramekins or custard cups. Cover with crumbs. Bake in moderate oven (350° F.) 35 minutes, or until done. Garnish with parsley. Serve with or without celery, tomato, or pimiento sauce. Serves 6....
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CHICKEN CROQUETTES
CHICKEN CROQUETTES
3 tablespoons Minute Tapioca ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons minced green pepper 2 tablespoons minced pimiento ½ cup milk ½ cup chicken stock 1½ cups chopped cooked chicken Sifted bread or cracker crumbs 1 egg, beaten with 3 tablespoons milk and dash of salt Combine Minute Tapioca, salt, paprika, green pepper, pimiento, milk, and stock in top of double boiler. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 3 to 5 minutes), and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequentl
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SAVORY MEAT LOAF
SAVORY MEAT LOAF
2 thin 2-inch slices salt pork, diced 2 tablespoons minced onion 2 pounds round beef, ground ½ cup Minute Tapioca 2½ teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 cups strained canned tomatoes (juice and pulp) Dry out salt pork, add onion, and cook until golden brown. Add pork, onion, and drippings to other ingredients and mix thoroughly. Bake in loaf pan in hot oven (450° F.) 15 minutes; then decrease heat to moderate (350° F.) and bake 30 minutes longer, or until done. Serve hot or cold. Garnish with par
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HAM LOAF
HAM LOAF
½ cup Minute Tapioca ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 pound lean ham, ground 1 pound lean pork, ground 2 cups milk Combine ingredients in order given. Bake in loaf pan in hot oven (450° F.) 15 minutes; then decrease heat to moderate (350° F.) and bake 45 minutes longer, or until done. Rub mixing bowl with garlic before mixing, if desired. Serve hot or cold. Garnish with parsley. Serves 10. Meat loaves and croquettes that keep their
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VANILLA ICE CREAM
VANILLA ICE CREAM
3 tablespoons Minute Tapioca 2 cups milk ⅓ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 tablespoons sugar 2 egg whites 1 cup cream, whipped 1 tablespoon vanilla Add Minute Tapioca to milk in top of double boiler. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 3 to 5 minutes), and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Strain hot mixture, stirring (not rubbing) through very fine sieve, onto ⅓ cup sugar, salt, and corn syrup. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill. Add
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CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM
CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM
3 tablespoons Minute Tapioca 2 squares Baker’s Unsweetened Chocolate, cut in pieces 2 cups milk ½ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 tablespoons sugar 2 egg whites 1 cup cream, whipped 2 teaspoons vanilla Add Minute Tapioca and chocolate to milk in top of double boiler. Place over rapidly boiling water, bring to scalding point (allow 3 to 5 minutes), and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Beat with rotary egg beater to blend all ingredients, if necessary. Strain hot mix
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FREE! A COOK BOOK OF 85 RECIPES!
FREE! A COOK BOOK OF 85 RECIPES!
Get your copy today. Mail the coupon and learn of all the wonderful things you can make with the NEW Minute Tapioca! GENERAL FOODS, Dept. MT, Battle Creek, Mich. Please send me—FREE—new recipe booklet and NEW Minute Tapioca sample. Name ___________________________ Street _________________________ City _________ State ______ FILL IN COMPLETELY—PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS In Canada, address: General Foods, Ltd., Cobourg, Ontario All tapioca is made from the root of the cassava plant—a plant raised in f
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