inside are two pounds of raisins , half a pound of chopped almonds , three-quarters of a pound of flour , half a pound of sugar , two teaspoons of allspice , a teaspoon of ground ginger , a teaspoon of cinnamon , a half teaspoon of baking powder , and a dash of brandy ... lara looked at the article for a long time , and it brought back the taste of it , the smell of the boardinghouse kitchen , the noise of the boarders at supper .