Overview
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Jell-O first grandly shimmered its way into American dining rooms in 1897. Just how many brands in your kitchen go back 65 years? Very few, you can be sure, and fewer still have continued to grow in populatiry the way Jell-O Gelatin has.
Just why is this? Well, for one thing, housewives liked it so much they turned their imaginative attention to Jell-O, invented all sorts of imaginative recipes using it, and contributed them to the very first Jell-O Gelatin recipe book - 50 years old now if it's a day. Since then, this wonderful light, wholesome product has become America's all-time favorite with its exciting array of fresh fruit flavors and delicious, new Jell-O Salad Gelatin flavors.
Joys of Jell-O includes lots of familiar old recipes and lots of new ones, too. Hundreds of desserts, salads, relishes, and confections chosen from the thousands in existence. Some are plain and very simple to make; some are glorious as the 4th of July, but they are still pretty simple to make.
Jell-O Gelatin's long-time popularity comes from many good things. Its lightness is one - a big one. Jell-O Gelatin is so light it seems to make any meal sit a little lighter. It's fresh fruit taste, so much like the fruit that inspired it, is utterly satisfying. And it's easy to fix in all kinds of ways - some we'll wager that haven never entered your mind.
The bounty of Jell-O doesn't end with its lightness, good taste, convenience and versatility. Jell-O Gelatin is nutritious and low in calories, just 83 calories per half-cup serving. It sits as lightly on your conscience as it does on top of any meal. You can add fresh vegetables or fruit, or even a marshmallow or two, and eat and eat.
How in the world do you unmold Jell-O so it looks like the molds in the advertisements? The last chapter of this recipe book will clear up this question. it will also tell you how to whip, flake, and cube Jell-O Gelatin. And that's not all. It's full of time-saving tips and tricks on how to make Jell-O. So why not have some for dinner tonight? Whether you eat lavishly or just a little... there's always room for Jell-O.