New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-06-08

that is covered with boiling water and boiled i've
minutes. Then they are rubbed with rough clotn
ill the skin is removed, and they are cut up In slices
about one-eighl OF inch thick. Now put them
into two-guart saucepan and pour over them
quarter Of a cup Of boiling water; add large table
spoonful of butter, pinch of salt and small pinch
of sugar. Cover the saucepan and allow It's con-
tents to simmer slowly for twenty minutes, tossing
them occasionally TO insure that they cook evenly ana
do not burn. At the end Of twenty minutes examine
the contents of the saucepan. II the carrots seem
tender and the entirely absorbed, remove the
saucepan the back part of fire and mix through
the carrots thickenng made of half cup OF cream
and the yolk OF egg stirred together. Add last
of ALL if You wish. teaspOonful Of minced parsley,
Do not be discouraged because this recipe seems
complicated II is not so, il only requires what AL
good cooking does-inteliicence and care.
There is nothing prcttIer in country parlor
than few pieces Of rattan furniture either in natural
color with cushions Of India silk enameed in white
and gold and fitted up with striped tapestry cretonne
any artistic material the owner fancies There ara
two kinds of furniture classified under the head OF
rattan-thc genuine rattan and the reen or wicker
The wicker chair is less expensive than the rattan.
but IL is not 10 be despsed for this reason. 10
certainly possesses advantage over rattsn-i' can.
not be twisted into such preposerously ugly shapes
rattan has been by some manufacturers. Ihe
nature OF the matera prevents II being woven with
backs in the shape Of japanese fans and various Other
styles which parodes OF Oriental art.
TIL" Chinese chairs that come 10 this country are
combinations Of rattan aud wickerwork. II is diff
cult to get these chairs here In fine quality as they
are made. The American rattan-wort is finer than
anything that from China. but the shapes arc
far inferior to the Chinese English work. Tho
English make a delightful student chair in wicker.
work, with basket at the side for papers. II has
high square back, broad roomy seat and is made
more comfortable by the addition Of soft tufted
cushions. which can be removed when necessary to
be beaten. II is altogether example OF the cx-
cellcnt effect of using material in manner adapted
to lis nature
marble pastry table is very useful piece Of
kitchen furniture i'm summer when II IS difficult 10 keep
pastry at proper temperature while 1t is being pre-
pared These tables FLO. mounted in white pine,
the shops OF dealers in house furnishing goods MS
is more than a. much furniture dealers formerly
charged for marble topped centre table mounted III
walnut. The kitchen table looks better and Is mora
suitable for the purpose for which 1t was intended tan
the parlor table would be in its place but it ought ."
be cheaper. II would he more durable and could %
easily kept clean if II was mounted In good hard
wood, oiled, rather than in soft pine.
There have been great many inventions for chilling
pastry which have been and ONT failures, because
they were conceived by some one who had no pracu-
cal knowledge of the process of making puff PASTE
be filed with ice, seemed TO those who had
never tried ii to be all that could be desired but
the illusion faded away the first summer cay IL
was used II il Is filed with ice the moisture OF tho
atmosphere condenses II and supplies drops OF
water that are fatal % the success Of the paste III
Is an excellent roller however II not filled win ice
the best We have unless marble roller can be found
Excellent puff paste can be made by an expert with o
wooden roller and board. but ii will take less time
nd he accurate III Tie pest tOOlS
are provided.
The use OF good pastry -four is a matter moro
essential to the preparation Of perfect pd paste or OF
tender cake than anything else. Good cake or pun
paste which is mass Of delicate crisp layers cannot
be made With bread -four. since the INTRODUCTION OF
the patent roller" process in milling tho best oread
i, made from spring wheat CROWN in favorable Sec
lions Of the country. Pastry -four must be made
from winter wheat in order possess the requisite
qualities. For long time after the introduction OF
the patent roller winter wheat was ground by the old
process and this -four went by the name OF oh
process -four. All -four now is ground by the patent
roller and by improvements in the last few years as
much gluten It is said saved by this method as by the
old process An excellent pastry nonr Is maze OF
pure winter wheat at 81. Louis and AZ Baitmore'
There are several brands Of socaed pastry flour in
market, which are prepared from spring wheat merely
soft cncd- the dealers term II, with little winter
wheat This -four is offered as compromise and Is
recommended a good for both bread and pastry
In point Of fact it Is inferior for both uses Nothing
shows the lack Of sottncssT in the Hour MADE OF
spring wheat quickly as cake. Bread -four makes
tough. dry cake
swimming IS an athletic exercise that has not 70
ceived sufficient attention from those interested IN
ply seal culture for women II Is not only delight
full amusement. but said To be far more valuable IN
expanding the chest and developing the muscles than
almost any gymnaStlc exercise that is known. Com
paratvely few women. even among those who at
the seaside enjoy daily bath IN the surf are expert
swimmers. They arc entirely at the mercy Of CIR
cumstances In of sudden danger. The expert
swimmer learns 10 be courageous and energetic IN the
water and her sill may be the means Of saving her
own life or other lives swimming is usually taught
in large swimming bath, such as are connected
with some ~ mnasiums.
Almost any bathing dress is suitable for swimming.
The preitiest and most useful bathing dresses this
season are made Of English storm serge. This ma
tcrial not lose its rich blue color though dipped
rep atedly in the salt brine IL is the only
colored fabric which is proof against the alkaline
effects Of the Such dress is very pretty trimmed
with of white braid which has been previously
shrunk. There have been charming bathing
dresses made up recently Of white finished with
sailors collar and cuffs, and trimmed with bands
Of blue serge. Flannel is softer than serge, but il
shrInks time it is wet and does not retain it,
color after dip in sea water
A woman's bracelet should be dainty and delicate
There nothing pleasant in the suggestion OF golden
Shsckes The fancy for bangles first brought slender
bracelets into but these separate bands are "a
elaborate and costly that single one is considered
sufficient. some Of the most beautiful rims OF gold
are cncruStcd entirely around with diamonds mar.
ow bands set with a close row larger diamond.
half way around. still other bracelets with
turquoise. or with diamonds and turquoise alternating.
Or diamonds and sapphres Bracelets are no longer
worn In pairs 10 match but IL Is fashionable fancy
TO select them different possible.
IL is sometimes very convenient 10 have cement
or India rubber. by means OF which spot In
he overshoes. or any rubber article may be repaired
without expense trouble To make small guam
ity Of such cement, sufficient 10 keep for emergency,
five cents worth Of red rubber from
caler in dentists supplies. Cut il into bits,