APPLE WALNUT

2 apples, cored, peeled, chopped 2 cups whipping cream 1/2 teaspon cinnamon 1 cup milk 3 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 chopped walnuts Steam apples until soft. Puree with 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 cup of cream and cinnamon Beat egg yolks. Beat 1/2 cup of sugar. Heat milk and 1 cup of cream just short of boiling. Stir into egg yolks. Mix milk/egg and apple mixtures. Cool. Mix in machine. Add walnuts when ice cream nearly ready.

APRICOT

Two 16-oz. cans apricots packed in heavy syrup, drained, liquid discarded 3/4 cup simple syrup 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup heavy cream Purée the apricots in a food processor. Add the syrup. lemon juice and cream. Pour the mixture into the bowl of the machine and freeze. Makes about 1 quart.

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD

1 c. starter 2/3 c. oil 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 3 eggs 1 c. sugar 2 c. flour 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Dash of nutmeg Raisins, nuts, dried fruit & grated carrots (opt.) Combine ingredients. Pour batter into 2 greased loaf pans, 8 x 3 x 2 inches each. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until dry.

AMISH BREAD STARTER

2/3 c. sugar 2/3 c. milk 2/3 c. flour 2/3 c. oil 3 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. sugar 2 c. flour 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda Combine ingredients in large airtight container with lid. Store at room temperature, do not refrigerate. Stir every day for 17 days. The recipe makes more than the 1 cup needed. But allows for evaporation. Now the starter is ready. For the next 10 days handle starter according to the following instructions. Day 1, receive the starter Day 2, 3 & 4 - stir Day 5, Add 1 cup each flour, sugar and milk. Day 6 & 7, stir Day 8 & 9, stir Day 10, Add 1 cup flour, sugar and milk. Divide into 3 containers of 1 cup each for friends. After removing the 3 cups of batter, mix in the following ingredients: Using a fork, beat by hand until well blended. Add 1 cup raisins and 1 cup nuts (optional). Grease pans with butter, sprinkle with sugar instead of flour. Bake at 325 for 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes, remove from pans.

Canadian Coffee

1/4 c Maple syrup; pure 1/2 c Rye whiskey 3 c Coffee; hot, black, double strengthTopping: 3/4 c Whipping cream 4 ts Maple syrup; pure Topping: Whip cream with maple syrup just up until soft mounds; set aside. Divide maple syrup and whiskey among 4 warmed heatproof glass mugs or goblets. Pour in coffee to 1 inch of top; spoon topping over coffee.

Alexander Espresso

1 c Cold water 2 tb Ground espresso coffee 1/2 ea Cinnamon stick (3" long) 4 ts Creme de cacao 2 ts Brandy 2 tb Whipping cream, chilled 1 ea Grated semisweet chocolate Break out your espresso machine for this one or just make really strong coffee w/ a small amount of water. Break cinnamon stick into small pieces and add to hot espresso. Allow to cool for 1 minute. Add creme de cacao and brandy, and stir gently. Pour into cute demitasse cups. Whip the cream, and float some cream on top of each cup. For looks, garnish with grated chocolate or fancy chocolate curls. Multiply proportions by six and it's perfect for a party. Serves 2 your quest.

HAVING-SOAP FINGER PAINTS

Use 1 can non-mentholated shaving soap Powdered paint, sprinkled on will give delightful colors This can be played with on paper, the kitchen table or counter. Be sure to dress the kids in washable paint shirts or aprons. Keep soap out of eyes. Not recommend for little ones who put everything in their mouths.