St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-03-14
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Here and There.
When IN doubt choose rooe2 Il y
= safe rule to follow in choosing tablt
decorations.
A good filling for roast duck is made
from mashed potatoes and English
walnuts generously seasoned.
Chryannthemums purchased by
small tasketfuls are an economical
and satisfactory adornment for the
home table.
A blanc mango favored with burnt
almond and served with a piquant.
favored sauce forms delicious des-
sert.
White cheesecloth IN . better cover.
ing for shelves or lining for drawers
than paper. II the drawers contain
dainty waists or articles whose chief
beauty il their fresh, dustless appear
snce, an effective lining Is made OF .
length Of cheesecloth twice AZ long as
the drawer. When the contents OF the
drawer are In order the extra length ID
smoothly tucked over the top.
In the treatment of burns there IL
nothing better than the old-time ap-
plication of pure lard and flour. 1t il
well worth while for every housekeep-
or to buy some pure leaf lard. render II
with the utmost care. and put it while
piping hot into pots or bottles which
may be Theoretically sealed. A cupful
Of lard mixed with -four to form soft
paste may be applied to burn without
loss Of time.
An expert tester says authorizations
cam be detected by rubbing coffee be
tween the fingers. II it hardens OF
cakes II 10 adulterated probably with
chicory. Another test Is to place .
sample Of this coffee on the top of a
glassful of water. II part of it floats
and part sinks it is undoubtedly adul-
terated. Pure coffee contains an oily
enveloping substance that keeps out
the water, or at least does not quickly
absorb IL.
A very comfortable article, as even
the name indicates. is the ''tca cozy,"
a small case in the shape Of soldier
cap which il placed over the teapot to
retain the heat between your first and
fourth cup. 1t il made of some cheer
ful-colored silk, one which combines
well with your teacups and other
china. It il heavily wadded with cot
ton. A new idea In to make your coy
Of . small flexible basket, which IL
heavily lined, as in the case of the silk,
end can be bcautified with ribbon bows
to any extent.
~ A~A
wiper may be made of an article no
more pretentious than the ordinary
Monday clothespin? Select your
clothespin and upon the round part at
the top paint eyes, nose and mouth. A
little bit of wool glued ON makes ideal
hair. To this, IL desired, hat may
he added, but it is not necessary. Make
the lady's skirts of crepe paper and her
undergarments Of chamois. The stih
ness Of her garments will prevent top
pling. It il needless to add that the
channels underskirts make IN excellent
renwiper.
A very good menu for . child's party
may consist of bouillon with bread
cticks and celery. creamed chicken in
little paper cases served with tiny
homemade biscuit, sandwiches Of
tongue and white bread rolled with
celery, and ice cream, with such light
cakes - macaroons and lady-fngers.
Lemon or orange jelly in orange shells
may be served in the place Of ice cream
Have for favors the bonbons that con-
tain pretty tissuc-paper caps and bon.
nets, and q cake containing ring, or
In its place one may have q Jack H3r-
ner pie containing little gift for each
child.
A wholesome, and. to some persons.
an agreeable winter salad il made from
chicory. Select . head of the chicory
that il white and fresh, trim OF thu
green tips Of the leaves. then tear apart
the white portion, wash and drain a.
sou would lettuce. Serve very cold
with . French dressing. This salad
may be served after roast duck. 1t is
sometimes made esthetic by dropping
over it few vioIets @ garnish. An
excellent salad to serve with cold roast
meats Is made from tart apples sliced
mixed with one-third sliced lemons,
and covered with . French dressing
containing q dash of cayenne pepper
In preparing quantities of pies. cakes
ETC.. Il II mot always convenient to re
move them from the pans in which
they were baked to prevent them from
steaming. Yet this precaution Otter
seems advisable with certain varieties
II we would keep them from becoming
sodden at the bottom. They need not
b removed from the pans in which
they were baked, however, II this pre-
caution in taken. Az soon a. the cakei
or pies are taken from the oven SCI
them up on small supports, 50 that thu
air can circulate under them. Thi!
efbectually p=>vents the moisture from
steam In the bottom Of the pan.
Il 1t will be well to prepare some dain
~ for the holiday treats, besides thu
ever present candy, or small atomach
ray be overloaded with sweets whel
the little tots are SO expectantly clam
J oring for ''something good" Saltes
almonds and peanuts will make desir
|. able change, and may be easily pre-
q pared. To one cupful Of shelled al
lnonds or peanuts add . generou
s tablespoonful Of butter and one Of salt
Stir this thoroughly through the nuts
let them stand shout an hour, thel
. drain; spread the nut4evenly in pan
| Iput In an oven for about 20 minutes
: stirring occasionally !. until slightl.
: browned.-Chicago Chronicle.
He Returned the Compliment.
A young man and . young womal
lean over the front gate. They ar
.. lovers. It il moonlight. He il Loaf
to leave. as the parting II the last. Fl
is about to 60 away. She is reluctan
: to see him depart. They swing on tn
gate.
"I'n never forget yon," he says, IAN
!, IL death shall claim me my last though
shall be Of you"
"Tn be true to you." she sobs. IT
never zee anybody else or love them q
long - live"