August 26, 1944

IOWA CITY, IOWA OR THE BANKS OF THE SEINE!

Madame Gloria!

Paris is liberated! Viva la France!

Because Sal is nowhere, he is everywhere. I imagine him atop the Eiffel Tower, waving French and American flags. We always talked of going to Paree to drink champagne and eat the stinkiest of cheeses. He would wear a beret and I a silk scarf.

But, as de Gaulle said, “These are minutes which go beyond each of our poor lives.”

So, in honor of this victory I’m revealing my best soufflé recipe! Here goes:

Spinach Soufflé

3 eggs, separated

1/2 cup medium white sauce

1 teaspoon grated onion

1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

2 cups finely chopped cooked spinach

Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Combine white sauce, onion and cheese. Stir egg yolks into white sauce mixture. Add spinach. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Set in a pan of hot water and bake in a moderate oven (350°F) about 50 minutes, or until firm. Try not to open the oven before it’s done!

Cordialement,

Rita

P.S. I think Roylene is ready for her big confrontation with Roy. She’s got a look about her that says she’s made up her mind. I’m worried, but that girl has already proven she’s got a backbone, so my money’s on her.