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OFFICE LUNCHES

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1095
Calories
31g
Protein
11g
Fat
222g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Oat 1/2 cup dry (40g) 154
Banana 1 medium (118g) 105
Apple 1 medium (182g) 95
Wheat Bread 1 slice (30g) white 79
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Lettuce 1 cup shredded (36g) 5
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Cake not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 5 teaspoonful salt
  • 1 square sponge cake 015 total cost $0
  • half cup cold water
  • two cups boiling water
  • half cup sugar has been added
  • one cup thick
  • one cupful su- gar
  • one cupful hot water
  • 3 cupfuls flour that has been sifted several times
  • 4 slices whole wheat bread
  • 2 tablespoonfuls water
  • a pinch of salt
  • 2 cup- fuls flour
  • 3 tea- spoonful cloves
  • 2 lettuce sandwiches $0
  • 1 envelope knox gelatine $0
  • 2 oranges
  • 2 eggs $0
  • two eggs
  • two level teaspoonfuls of baking powder
  • 1 egg yolk 2 doughnuts 4 oatmeal cookies 2 apples two lunches cost $0
  • 2 doughnuts 4 oatmeal cookies 2 apples two lunches cost $0
  • 4 oatmeal cookies 2 apples two lunches cost $0
  • 2 apples two lunches cost $0
  • four good-sized sandwiches
  • 1 cake fleischmann yeast $0
  • 2 lbs
  • 3 loaves $0
  • 2 bananas 0400 two lunches $0
  • two lunches $0
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • cloves

Directions

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soda has been dissolved; Vz cupful chopped peanuts. Sift together 2 cup- fuls flour, about 1-5 teaspoonful salt, Vz teaspoonful cinnamon, 1-3 tea- spoonful cloves, add to the above, drop in greased pan. If rolled out more flour will be needed.

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Child's School Lunch — No. 2.

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2 lettuce sandwiches $0.0300

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2 stuffed egg's 070

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2 stalks celery 005

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1 c orange jello 035

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1 square sponge cake 015

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Total cost $0,155

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Orange Jello.

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1 envelope Knox gelatine $0.0750

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Vz c sugar 0209

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1 c orange juice (2 oranges) . . . .0500

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Total cost $0.1459

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Soak one envelope Knox gelatine in half cup cold water, dissolve in two cups boiling water, to which half cup sugar has been added, followed by one cup thick, sweet orange juice.

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Sponge Cake.

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2 eggs $0.0800

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1 c sugar 0417

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1 1-3 c flour 0188

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2 t baking powder 0042

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Va t salt 0001

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Wood fuel to bake 1 hr. (% use) .0170

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Total cost $0.1618

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Beat till light the yellows of two eggs; add gradually one cupful su- gar, one cupful hot water, the beaten whites of two eggs, 1 1-3 cupfuls flour that has been sifted several times with two level teaspoonfuls of baking powder and a pinch of salt, and bake one hour in slow oven.

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For the sponge cake Karo may take the place of sugar. Cut chil- dren's sandwiches round or diamond shape; wrap in oiled paper. Use jelly glasses for fruits and jello desserts. Milk may be had at the nearest store or carried. Paper cups, plates and napkins are handy for lunches, as they can be discarded after using. — Mrs. Gough, 902 East Seventh street North, city.

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Office Lunches

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MENUS BY MRS. SPENCER.

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Office Lunch — No. 1.

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(Sandwiches, Cookies, Doughnuts and Apples.)

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Cost. 50.0250 .1250 .0042 .0032 .0250 .0150 .0100 .0200

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4 slices whole wheat bread..... % lb. boiled ham or cold meat

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Vz t mustard (mixed)

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1 t Worcestershire sauce

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1 egg yolk

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2 doughnuts

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4 oatmeal cookies

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Two lunches cost $0.2274

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Each lunch 1137

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Put the ham or meat through the meat chopper (using the fat), stir in the yolk of an egg, the mustard and Worcestershire sauce, spread between the slices of bread. This makes four good-sized sandwiches.

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Whole Wheat Bread.

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1 cake Fleischmann yeast $0.0250

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3 c lukewarm water 0000

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2 T brown sugar 0052

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2 T lard 0312

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71/2 c whole wheat flour (2 lbs.) .1184

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iy3 t salt 0005

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Gas to bake 0220

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3 loaves $0.2023

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Office Lunch — No. 2.

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(Sardines, Jelly Roll, Bananas.)

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1 can sardines $0.1000

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Vz lemon (juice of) 0125

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4 slices bread 0250

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2 ounces butter 0625

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2 slices jelly roll 0500

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2 bananas 0400

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Two lunches $0.2900

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Open the sardines, remove the skin and bones, lay the fish on buttered slices of .bread, squeeze lemon juice over it and lay another slice of bread on top.

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Jelly Roll.

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2 eggs (cooking)

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1 c sugar.

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1 c flour

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Va, t salt

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1 t baking powder.

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Cost. .$0.0800 . .0417 . .0141 .0001 .0021

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1 T compound to grease tin... .0078

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Gas to bake, 20 minutes 0038

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Jelly (home-made) 0750

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Cost $0.2246

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Beat the yolks light, add sugar, 2 tablespoonfuls water, the salt, stir in gradually flour sifted with baking powder, bake in biscuit tin well greased. Turn on a damp towel, roll while warm.

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Office Lunch — No. 3.

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(Cheese Sandwiches, Ginger Snaps and Dates.)

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% lb. cheese $0.0750

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1 egg (cooking) 0400

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1 T butter 0156

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Vz t salt 0002

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Vz t mustard 0042

77

Vz t pepper 0042

78

1 T vinegar 0016

By Chapel, Inie Gage, Mrs. [from old catalog] · Recipe sourced from internet_archive

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