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TOMATO ASPICIngredients: 1 1/3 Tbsp. gelatin1/3 c. cold water2 1/2 c. tomatoes1/4 c. water1 bay leaf1 onion slice1/8 tsp. dried celery leaves4 cloves4 pepper corns1 tsp. sugar1 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. lemon juiceSoften the gelatin in 1/3 c. cold water. Simmer all other ingredients except lemon juice for 20 minutes, then add lemon juice. Pour over softened gelatin, stir till gelatin is dissolved; press through a sieve (should yield about 2 cups). Cool, then pour into moulds; chill. Unmould on bed of lettuce. Serves 6. For variation, any of the following can be added when mixture is partially set: chopped parsley, boiled egg, diced celery, sliced olives, etc. Or beat in 1/4-1/2 c. mayonnaise when partially set.