The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-16

top Of these. taking care the liquor does
not boil over them. When the vege-
tables are done remove to separate
dishes: thicken the liquor left. which
makes delicious gravy. Beef can be
used II preferred.
Ideal Tapioca Pudding-Soak half q
cup Of granulated tapioca half an hour
in pint OF cold water. Then put 1t in
q saucepan and let 1t boil slowly for
twenty minutes, till transparent like
cooked starch. II 1t becomes too thick
add a little boiling water. In double
boiler bring quart Of milk to boiling
point with the yellow rind Of half a
lemon and a pinch of salt. Beat the
yolks of six eggs with a cup of sugar
and add very slowly to the milk, stirr-
ing till smooth and creamy, but not
allowing it to boil. When thick remove
from the fire and add the tapioca. blend
ing thoroughly. Pour all into pudding
dish; beat the whites to a stiff froth
with three tablespoonfuls of powdered
sugar and q teaspOonful Of vanilla.
Spread this over the pudding, brown
lightly in the oven, and serve very cold.
The pudding requires no baking and is
delicious.
Fruit Charlotte-One cup of sugar,
two tablaspoonfuls of cornstarch, juice
Of one lemon and grated rind, one and
one-half pints Of boiling water. Cook
until clear. Slice two oranges and three
bananas. and stir lightly into the above
when cold. Serve in individual dessert
plates with the white of one egg beaten
light, made quite thick with sugar and
favored with vanilla.
Pink and White Cake.-One-half cup
Of butter, one cup Of sugar, one-half
sup OF milk. one and one-half cups of
flour, the whites of four eggs well beaten
added last. Bake in three layers. Take
one-third Of the batter, color pink with
preferred fruit coloring Bake in a
steady oven. Whip one cup of cold,
thick sweet cream, sweeten and flavor
with fruit extract. Put between layers
and on top.
Grandma's Light Cake.-Two pounds
each of sugar and flour, one pound Of
butter. eight eggs, two cupfuls of milk,
two teaspoonfuls Of soda.
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HER ARTLEss QUESTIONS:
The Rev. DR.. Thirdly. who is somewhat
advanced in years. was making pastoral
call and 7-year-old Frances was entertain
ing him until her parents should descend
to the parlor.
You haven't much hair on your head,
mot much, Frances, replied the Clergy
man genially.
How do you like being bald"
II prefer 1t that way, Frances All
smart men are bald-headed."
Are they?"
"oh, yes, 1t is great honor to be bald"
"Is it?"
Certainly"
"Wouldn't you like to be a boy again.
DR.. Thirdly?"
mo, Frances; don't think should. I
am quite satisfied with my age"
"Well," added the little girl, IT should
think you would like to begin again, so
that You could lead better ife."-Judge.
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HEALTH HINTS:
To prevent the nose becoming red when
exposed to the cold and wind rub 1t with
cold cream or camphor ice before going
OUT.
To cure belching of gas and Indigestion
take the phosphate of sodum-a teaspoon
full in a teacupful of hot water two hours
after meals every day for four weeks.
A simple cough remedy is made of an
ounce of fiaxseed boiled in a pint CT
water. a little honey added. an, ounce
of rock candy, and the juice of three
lemons. the whole mixed and boiled well.
The very best disinfectant and deodor--
izer known is copperas A double handful
dissolved in a bucket of water and used to