The daily sentinel., 1899-10-24
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.
Odd Bits of InfOrmu ton Concerning
Things in the CsNnary
Department.

Orange omelet is made like other
omelets, n pinch of sugar being added
to the eggs, with pepper omitted in the
seasoning. The orarges for the ON
elet are peeled, anG pulled apart in. their
natural sections, each of which is then
cut into halves. They are sweetened,
and, if too much juice is pressed out.
it is poured off before they are folded
in the omelet. They should be pre-
pared, of course, before the omelet is
begun, and may stand until needed in
the plate-warmer of the range, in order
to become slightly heated. The method
of cool,ing-teachers to peel an orange
is to pare it like an apple, and to remoNe
the inner as well as the outer skin.
Then with the orange still whole, and
with a sharp pointed knife, the pulp
of each section may be slipped out
without breaking, and as q ky as
the orange could be cut up in the or
dinary way. The knife is slipped un-
der the skin at one side of the section,
passed under and around until the
piece drops out. In this way the seeds
and tough inner skin are sure to be re-
moved. If the fruit is to be used in
cake or any kind of delicate dessert,
or as food for the invalid's tray, this
method of preparation is especially
good
\ dietary authority pronounces
strongly against the use of cold boiled
potatoes in any form. He says it is
impossible TO digest them, and they
should not be offered at table. Chill
dren in particular ought not to eat po-
tatoes that have been cooked and al
lowed to stand over night.
Brushes designed for use in remov-
ing the crumbs from polished tables are
to be found now in the shops. They
are high and rather narrow and are pro-
vided with very soft bristles, contact
with which cannot injure the finest
wood finish. They are intended not
only for luncheon service when cloth
is omitted, but for use also at the five
o'clock tea table. Ornamental handles
and general excellence, in make in
crease their suitability for the parlor
tea-tray.
Glass candlesticks have been in COM
mon use of late. They are prettier than
china ones for the dressing-t BILE, and
are almost as effective as silver ON the
dinner-board.
a date cake that is much liked by
children has the fruit in the layer mix
ture only. Any simple cup-cake is
baked in layers, each of which should
be about three-quarters of an inch
thick whendone. With a cup of chopped
dates is mixed half cup of whipped
cream, the mixture being spread be
tween the layers. The loaf, formed
from three layers piled together, is
iced, and may have a few whole dates,
stoned and stuffed with almonds spread
over the top.-N, Y, Post
War and the Price OF Diamonds
One of the most remarka BILE results OF
the recent TIispano-American warts the
largely increased demand for diamonds
n America. Patriotic jubilation in the
male bosom manifests itself in great
yariety of ways, sparkling through
Pommery or taking rich blood hue
rom fruity port. The ladies, however
rejoice in brilliants. So great has been
he demand for diamonds during the
last few months that an appreciation OF
at least 20 per cent. has taken place
In the price paid by the public.-South
African.
WRECKING A COWBOY.