Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-02
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eoMK PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS AND RECIPES ron
ENkRerTIc HoUsEKEKPERs-EvERy-DAY HINTS
ron THE DlSISo-RooN. KITCHEN AND IAuSpKI
LITTLE THINGS WORTH EExENBERISa.
RAS-wArKR AND Soar will remove machine
grease from washable fabrics.
Pur SALT IN WATER 10 prevent black calicoes
from fading when they are washed
VIXEN RECIPES given call for a cupful 10
means precisely half pint This amount of
granulated sugar weighs half pound
A LITTLE BokAx put into the water in which
scarlet napkins and red-bordered towels are 10
be washed will prevent them from fading
To TAKE INK Our OF LINEN, dip the ink-spot
In pure melted tsllow, then wash out the tai.
low, and the ink will come out with it. This il
unfsiling.
KEROSENE WILL MAKE TN tea-keetles an
bright as new. Saturate a wooden rag and rub
with il. IL will also remove stains from VAR
nished furniture.
WHEN SILK HAS LOST ITS GLOSS and becomes
limpsy il may be restored by sponging with q
solution Of half an ounce Of gum tragacanth in
pint of hot water.
SAUCE FOR FIsH.-Take the yelks of three
eggs, one teaspoonful of vinegar, quarter OF
II. a
hre till il thickens.
ALUM WATER Is UsED BY MANY for frosted
feet. Soak the feetfor half an hour in strong
hot solution Of alum water. and il one applica-
tion Is not enough, two certainly will be.
To CLEAN PIE-PLATEs that have long been
used for baking, put them in large kettle OF
cold water and throw on them a few hot ashes
or cinders. and let them boil for an hour.
To MAKE ToUeH STEAK TENDER.-Take a tea
spoon salad oil, two teaspoons vinegar, a little
cayenne pepper. Lay the steak upon il and
let il remain one hour, then turn over and LED
II lie an hour.
TorLET-CovERs CHIEFLY DIVIDE the attention
with sofa-pillows at present They are OF fine
white linen. and can now be bought with
drawn-work borders stamped for embroidery,
which Is usually In outline with linen floss and
wash-silks.
FoR DYSPEPSIA pour one quart of cold water
on two tablespoonfuls of unslsked lime, let
stand few minutes. bottle and cork. and when
clear il is ready for use; put three tablespoon
fuls in a cup Of milk and drink any time. usually
before meals
DILUTED LAUDASUM II EXCELLENT 90 apply to
sores or wounds to heal them. IL the wounds
are fresh and of great extent. care must be
taken 10 not use il full strength nor too freely,
as enough might be absorbed into the system
TO produce too profound sleep 90 be desirable.
To FRINGE CELERY FoR GARSIsHISa.-Cut
the stalks into two-inch lengths; stick plenty OF
coarse needles into the top OF a cork; draw
half Of the stalk of each piece of the celery
through the needles. When all the fbrous
psrts are separated lay the celery in some cold
place TO curl and crisp.
CHOCOLATE CooKIEs.-From the same-One
and one-half cups Of sugar, one cup grated
chocolate, one cup butter, one scant teaspoon
soda, two eggs. Mix quite stiff. When baked
drop teaspoon OF frosting on each cookie.
Frosting: Powdered sugar mixed with a small
quantity Of boiling water.
CHEESE RELISH Is NEW Dish that is some
thing akin to the old Welsh rarebit. Slice into
very thin pieces about quarter Of pound Of
fresh cheese. Let this stand on the stove for a
very few minutes after adding butter. about
the size OF half an egg. and little pepper and
salt. Then sprinkle cracker-dust until the de-
sired consistency is reached.
WASHING CHAPPED HANDS in lemon Juice and
water, wiping dry, and then rubbing over with
cold cream at night will tend TO keep them in a
comfortable condition. A very good pomade
is produced with half cup of unsalted lard
washed In rose water, mixed with the beaten
yelks OF two eggs. a spoonful of honey and
enough oatmeal tor paste.
CREAM SALAD DRESSING ono oiD.-Rub the
by degrees a dessert-spoonful Of mixed mus
tard and a tablespoonful of melted butter; half
teacupful Of cream; little salt and pepper,
and a few drops of Worcestershire sauce. Add
carefully enough vinegar TO reduce 20 a creamy
consistency; pour on q bed Of lettuce and
serve.
A LOVELY PHOTOGRAPH FRAME can be made
easily and quickly by taking a piece of wood
(the required size) with the bark on. and cut
H. Al.
which, when slipped into the space left by the
bark, will, of course, be held into place by the
wood at the back. The border Of bark should
be gilded or bronzed, and a very pleasing eff
feet is the result
BEEF TEA FOR THE SIcK.-One pound lean
beef cut into small pieces. Put into jar with
out drop of water; cover tightly, and set in
pot of cold water. Heat gradually 10 a boil and
continue this steadily for three or four hours,
until the meat is like white rags and the juice
all drawn out Season with salt TO taste, and
when cold, skim. The patient viii often prefer
this ice cold to hot
LESTn SoUP.-One pint lentils, two quarts
cold water, celery tops, one or two whole pep
pers, two or three ounces Of ham, half an onion.
Soak the lentils for two hours. Put them on
the fire with the water and other ingredients.
Boil three hours, adding more hot water IL the
quantity is reduced too much by boiling Re-
move ham, onions and celery. Rub lentiis
through a sieve, return TO soup, stir well and
season and serve.
PoTATo 0MELET.-A pint Of cold, mashed
potatoes were softened and heated over the
fire, two tablespoonful Of cream added, and
the whole beaten with fork until light Add
four beaten egg yelks, pepper, salt, and little
nutmeg, and press through a colandsr. Heat
two tablespoonful of butter in q frying-psn;
turn In this mixture and give il the shape OF =
huge omelet; fry light brown. II was q de-
ightful accompaniment to the broiled ham.
TEA, COFFEE, OR Cocoa are three admissible
drinks, but not in excess. For the voice the
American Druggist recommends cocoa az the
best A cup Of thin cocoa, just warm, il more
TO be recommended between the exertions OF
singing than any alcoholic beverage. Tea
must not be taken too strong, nor when il has
been drawn too long, for IL then becomes acid
and has a bad influence upon the mucous menu
branes Of the throat. There is always a senss-
ton Of dryness after taking cup Of tea that
has been allowed TO draw too long.
FRENCH CREAM Cantor the cream boil
one pint Of sweet milk. Stir two tablespoons Of
cornstsrch with little cold milk and two we'll
beaten eggs TO q smooth paste. When the mill
comes 10 a boil add this mixture, With cup Of
sugar, and stir carefully till il thickenA Re-
move from the fire, add half teacup Of butter,
and Havor NTH lsuou mr. vanilla thu