From The Kitchen of  The Cypress House, April 25,1979:

The swim team takes off this weekend for its first overnight meet so we’re busy cooking and preparing nourishing and filling foods for the weekend.

One of the essentials is a big batch of chocolate brownies. And we have a new recipe that is easy and delicious. Thought you might  like this for your file.

Moist ’n’ Chewy Brownies

1 (6-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1 can condensed milk

2 cups biscuit baking mix

1 egg beaten

1 cup chopped pecans

Melt chips and butter in a large saucepan over very low heat or in a double boiler. Stir occasionally until well blended; remove from heat.

Add biscuit mix, condensed milk and egg; stir well. Stir in nuts.

Grease sides and bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Pour the brownie mixture into the pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly and cut into squares.

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From The Kitchen of The Cypress House, May 2, 1979:

Brunch is my favorite meal, particularly on a Sunday morning. And what a great way to entertain large or small groups, young and/or old.

Consequently I am always  on the lookout for new brunch menus to add to our collection of such favorites as Grits and Grillades, Creole Eggs, Eggs and Mushroom Casserole.

Several weeks ago former Vicksburger Miriam Graeber Cohn, who now lives in Port Gibson, sent me a favorite brunch of hers. It’s for Eggs Florentine, and she serves it with a hot fruit compote, Canadian bacon and hot biscuits. We liked it so much that we want to share it with you.

Eggs Florentine

2 boxes chopped spinach, cooked and drained

1 can cream of celery soup

1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

7 eggs

Paprika

Spread spinach in a buttered square or rectangular casserole. Make seven holes, each larger than a silver dollar. Break an egg into each hole. Melt soup and cheese, saving about 1/4 cup of cheese for topping. Pour soup mixture over the spinach and egg. Sprinkle cheese on top and finish with paprika. (I added a little Parmesan cheese once and it, too, was delicious.) Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Serve immediately. Serves 4.