In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely sing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
from In Flanders Fields
by John McCrae
Hug A Vet Today!
“God Bless America and all who have fought and died for our precious country. We are truly blessed to be living in the greatest country in the world.” ~ Connie Stump Young
Thank you to all our military service members for all your sacrifices, you’re never far from my family’s thoughts and prayers. Happy Veterans Day!!! ! Sheila Jean Adkins Metcalf
INGREDIENTS
1 Tbsp Gelatin
2 Tbsp Cold Water
3 Egg Yolks
1/3 c +1 Tbs. Sugar
1 ¼ c Pumpkin
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Allspice
1 c Heavy Cream, whipped
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Place bowl in simmering water and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Beat egg yolks with sugar. Stir in pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and dissolved gelatin. Fold whipped cream gently into pumpkin mixture. Pour mousse in mold or bowl and chill thoroughly. Serve with vanilla sauce. Serves 8.
VANILLA SAUCE
Scald milk and light cream with vanilla. In double boiler, beat egg yolks
and sugar and a pinch of salt. Gradually beat in hot milk mixture. Cook sauce over hot water, stirring constantly until it thickens and coats a spoon. (If it does not thicken, add a little flour.) Strain sauce to remove lumps. Chill.
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Source: “MOUNTAIN MEASURES” A Collection of West Virginia Recipes
~ The Junior League of Charleston, West Virginia
ed. 1974
