The survivors were served the same breakfast that was on the St . Francis menu when the earthquake struck : chilled rhubarb, stewed prunes, thinly sliced fruit and berries with yogurt, pastries, rice griddle cakes, southern hominy with cream and scrambled eggs with black truffles.
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Pumpkin Griddle Cakes From " The Pumpkin Cookbook " ( Reed Consumer Books ) 1 / 2 pound pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks 1 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 / 2 teaspoon salt 1 / 2 teaspoon baking soda 1 / 3 cup water 1 large egg, beaten 2 tablespoons browned butter or melted bacon fat, plus more for frying
