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When children are being entertained, unusual sweets will always be appreciated, especially if there is something attractive to be carried home to be shown and later eaten. Decorated candies, described in the preceding chapter, will be found appropriate for this purpose, as well as the favors suggested in this chapter. Grown people are quite as pleased as children with something that represents individual and original effort.

Work together equal parts by weight of almond paste and confectioners' sugar. Moisten with a mixture of equal parts of rose water and vanilla extract, and knead until well blended. Shape in a roll three fourths of an inch in diameter. Cut off pieces and shape with the hands to represent fruits or vegetables. Then color, using vegetable color paste diluted with water, applying it with a small brush. Tiny carrots, strawberries with