Evening star., 1898-06-04
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

| of preparing If the fowl proves to be
young three-quarters of an hour will suffice
7 TO render it tender; but IL an old one it may
| take two hours or longer. The snowy dishes
| of fricassee seen on French tables are pro-
| dueed by blanching the fowl by soaking in
| cold water an hour or two before cooking.
| In this the flavor is sacrificed TO some
| extent to the looks. If boiling water is
| poured over the fowl at the beginning the
| flesh will always be dark. A happy com
| promise between the two extremes will be
! found in i-lInersi'1g the fowls in cold water,
| bringing the water quickly to the boiling
poiEt. then pushing the kettle to the back
| of the rar ge. where the water will bubble
slowly all the time. but never hard in the
center of the pot. When tender the chick
en- may be removed, and the gravy thick
ened with large tablespoonful of butter,
and two OF fiour. which have been mixed
and cooked together in small saucepan.
This should not have been allowed to
brown. Sir the mixture well, and return
the chicken to the poe to simmer slowly
for ten minutes longer. Dish the chicken,
draw the Pot to the back of the range and
STIR into Ii the beaten yolks of Two eggs
m.Xe1 with a quarter cup OF milk, to which
has beel added little of the hot broth
to prevent curdiins. Beat we'll and strain
over the chicken This fricassee is par
ticuiarly nice served either with rice
border D: cne of mashed potatoes. little
CHCDpel parsley aCueI TO The gravy 1lNe
minutes before dishing is esteemed an i'm
prov eIrent by many.
Maple mousse is one of the seasons novel.
ties in frozen desserts that is winning gold
en- opinions from those who have tried it.
fct IN saucepan d full cup of maple
sirup and as soon as it gets heated, but
not boiling, 2dd the beaten yolks of four
eggs. Stir constantly until the sirup is
thIckeaeu, then remove at once from the
fire and stand the dish in pan of Clipped
ice or ice water. Beat vigorously with a
Dover egg beater until light and cold, and
add to it. stirring gently, a pint of whip
ped cream. Turn into a freezer packed
with ice ana salt, using more salt than for
ice cream; cover with piece of old car
pet and set in a cool place for four five
hours. when it is ready to serve. 1t must
not be stirred or the soft mossy-'mousse'
-appearlnce will be destroyed. A mousse
Is served in cups-dainty Sevres or Dresden
cups If you nave them, otherwise pretty
little glasses. These are set on plates with
little fancy paper dolly. which may be
bought at any confectioner's between the
plate and the cup. Not only is mousse
served as dessert for Ginner but it is ap-
propria;e for noon, breakfast, luncheon or
high tea.
Comforts and conveniences for the BIZ
cycle multiply with the months, until now
the cyclist can go forth armed cap-a-pie
To-: every contingency. A basket resem-
bling the fishing basket. which may be fas-
teEed to the hardlebar, and will contain
several additions to the wardrobe is al
ready much in evidence The picnic bas-
meal. grow in favor: while the cycle
housewives with the various implc-
mentS for taking the stitch in time or
plastertng up wounds. Prove themselves an
adcendum to the outfit that. once tried,
will always be carried. A clever idea orig
mated by a woman, who takes much pride
In the appearance OF her wheel, is handle
bar covers of felt or ohamois, which are
he nris h
parts from being scratched.
An exceptionally pretty salad. looking
almost too dainty to eat. was this fur
nlshed lately by cooking school grad
uate for her test dinner. 1t was down in
the menu as a birds nest salad.' and
the deprecatory remark offered by one IF
the invited guests that 'it seemed almost
like rob5ing a birds rest was most nat
ural. The white heart leaves of lettuce
We're used to simulate the nests, several of
them being curled about to make the lit
tie hollow. In each of these were placed
five little specl1ied eggs made of cream
cheese rolled into shape then sprinkled
with fine chopped parsley. The French
whole" in Sidney Smiths trenchant words.
was cunringly hidden away under the
leaves OF the dainty nests.
The latest quaint and artistic addition
to porch or lawn furnishings is large
wicker chair in forest green, modelled along
the poles. Within its capacious hooded
depths, a woman may stow herself with
books or fancy work and be secluded
from observation though in a tent. Lit
tie windows either side give opportun-
ity fer observation if desired. These chairs
are so light that they may be lifted from
one portion of the lawn to another without
Inconvenience.
With the growing use of high-test oil.
the explosions" formerly of almost daily
Nf,,rr f,-,r
II an accident of this kind happens water
should never be used to extinguish the
flames. as it only serves to spread the
fire. II send or earth is at hand. either
one will smother the flames quickly. but,
failing these, a heavy rug shawl. bed
blanket or even thick cotton garment
pressed close o"er the blaze will smother
the flame.
For the caprcious appetite, tired of egg
and toast for breakfast in the ordinary
way comes this re clpa from a notable
North Carolina housewife: After toasting
the bread an even, delicate brown. dip in
melted butter Boil hard many eggs
as are desired; chop the whites and add
TO rcn cream sauce; place the toast in
a warm DISH pour over it the sauce and
run the yolks of the eggs through po-
tato masher over the whole.
In examining a house for renting. look
carefully to make sure there is no damp
ness. Examine the woodwork see if there
on openisg the doors of closets and cubby-
holes to see if there are signs of mildew.
Don't take the word of the people who
have lived there before; they may have
become acclimated.
Sweaters for the wee babies are among
the sensible garments that should accom-
pany them whenever they take their rides
abroad. In case of sudden lowering of
Temperature. the sweaters can be- readily
Slipped on over baby's Clothes. They come
IN delicate colOrs-white, blue pink-and
with little care may be laundered when
necessary.
III putting out a lamp or oil stove, turn
the wick down until it ahows only blue
flame. This will flicker short time and
then go out avoiding the unpleasant odor
which accompanies the blowing out of 4
lamp.
brushes for the Table.
From the London Neil.
The army of brushes for household use is