The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22
Gerald Schreiner,
NOrth Yakima.
FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.
various Hits Of Inflammation Pertain
ing to Matters Of Interest to
the Housewife.

There are a few special points in
grcasiug waffle iru.a that are well for
In" novice to bear in mind. Put the
irons over the FIRE until hot on each
side. then rub both griddIcs with a
piece of salt pork or sGct en- n fork. or
Il bit of butter or sweet dr.. pings tied
in Il clean cloth. The heat will melt
the butter and let il run through the
cloth. .osc the priGdltS and reverse.
which will allow the al t. run evenly
over them. Put liz batter into the
center Of the waffle iron ever the fire
over and cook moment on one side
turn and cook d little longer on the
other.
\ led Of bright nasturtiums is con
slant delight from various points OF
view While always ornamental. the
uas'urtium leaves. blossoms and seeds
are app"tilingly edible rs well. The
Leaves. spripiilcd lightly With salt and
spread between thin slices of bread
i and butter. are among the dainticst of
sandwiches for the picnic basket or
the afternoon tea The blossoms are
delicious in "A salad with French dress.
ing. while the seeds, gathered when
small and green. before the inner ker-
rel has become hard. are admirable
substitutes for capers or welcome adj
/ dition to any mixed pickle.
/ y brown or gray linen skirt that has
/ become stained or spotted may bc
| frcshcrcd and restored to eminent re
/ spcctabil;ty by soaking for a few
/ hours and washing in decoc-
/ ton of hay tea. If the cured hay is not
at hand. n few handfuls OF grass cut
| from the lawn and dried may be used.
/ Put il in n kettle of cold water. and
steep for an hour on the bacl. of the
/ range. Strain and soak and wash the
skirt This may alter the original
color a little, making it more the tint
oi the grass cloth. but it IS pretty and
, effective in disposing of the spots and
| stains.
The pretty English fashion of ha1g.
ing portraits all down the sides of the
staircase is obtaining a following
among Americans as well. One young
American matrOn who has spent much
time abroad, and who is great admir-
staircase lined with 80 prints of her
majesty, taken at varying ages
/ Whether truly patriotic American
would find equal pleasure in row of
the presidents of the United States is
a question that admits of doubt from
an csthetic standpoint at least.
1t is customary with n real "Vir-
girny" cook to boil a whole ham at
time until nearly tender. and then slice
from that for broilinT CT frying to
serve with eggs. Iiams o. strips Of
bacon that are to be kept on hand dur
ing the summer are rubbed all over out
side with a thin coating of hickory
ashes 10 prevent mold or rust
In following recipes for the canning
and preserving of fruit, il should be
remembered that a quart of fruit must
be measured in a quart measure. not in
the tradesmen's baskets, which vary in
size, but are never n full Scriptural
quart. Fruits and vegetables should
be sold here as they are abroad, by the
weight, instead of by measure.
After n ham has been boiled. and be-
fore getting entirely cold. it will be
found good plan to wrap around it a
4 long strip of thin. old muslin. tying it
on with a string. This may be turned
! back as fast as the ham is sliced. while
! in the meanwhile it keeps the edible
/ from the intrusion of would-be familiar
/ flies.
/ TO prepare nasturtium seeds for
pickles or capers remove the stems and
let them stand in sailed water over
night, Pack in small bottles and cover
with boiling vinegar If preferred,
'piccs ana little sugar may be added
Ribbons and silks may be clcansed
and frcshencd by washing in naphtha,
while grease spots on the most delicate
fabrics may be removed by sponging
the spot in Washington Star.