Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-11-08
RECIPES.

Cocoanut Pudding.-Beat well to-
Sether half teacupful each of grated
cocoanut and finely grated bread
crumbs. two tablespoonfuls of caster
sugar, half pint of milk, two eggs, and
piece of butter the size of a walnut:
when thoroughly mixed pour it into a
buttered dish. and bake one hour in a
moderate oven. Excellent hot or cold.
Swiss Honey.-Now. while pears are
cheap. is the time to prepare Swiss
honey. After peeling and squeezing the
juice until nearly thick enough; then
add about half as much cane sugar(the
quality varies according to the variety
and ripeness of the fruit used). Boil
and skim, and when of the consistency
Of honey pour in glasses or jars and
seal for future use.
Plum Nectar.-Look over two quarts
Of ripe plums. Pour one quart of the
best vinegar over the plumS and let
them stand until they ferment; then
strain and to each pint of juice add
three-fourths of a pound of loaf sugar.
Place over fire and when it has SIM
mered twenty minutes strain and bot
tie. One-half tablespoonful added to a
glass of cold water makes a cooling, re-
freshing drink.
Boiled Pigs Feet.-wash thoroughly
four pigs feet, cover with cold water.
bring slowly to the boiling point, drain
and drop in a bowl of cold water. Let
stand for half an hour; put into a
clean saucepan with two quarts of
water. one teaspoonful of salt and one
tablespoonful of vinegar; heat slowly
and simmer for four hours. Transfer
to Q hot platter, pour over little white
sauce and serve.
Broiled Pigs Feet.-Wash and scald
In hot water as above Blanch in cold
water; wipe dry and split each foot:
tie them together again with tape or
twine; place in saucepan with one
small onion, one-half of a carrot, one
half of bay leaf, one blade of mace,
a sprig Of parsley, two cloves, one tea
spoonful of salt and sufficient hot
water to cover. Simmer gently until
tender and let cool in the liquor. When
cold drain and dry; dip each foot into
beaten egg and roll in bread crumbs;
dredge with salt and pepper and broil
over a clear fire. Unite and serve on
a hot platter; pass tomato catsup with
them.
Corn Gems.-One cup of white or
whole-w wheat flour, two cups of yellow
cornmeal, one tablespoonful of sugar.
q teaspoonful of salt and two of baking
powder; add the flour. meal. salt. sugar
and baking powder together and mix
thoroughly; then work in one table,
spoonful of shortening: add a pint Of
milk or milk and water; bake in we'll
creased gem pans (small ones are best);
bake in moderate oven for half an hour
or more, according to size of gem pans:
these pans are very nice, and IL is
convenient to know how to make some
without eggs as the price of eggs in
creases.
Soup Biscuit.-When making bread
reserve portion of the dough; cut into
small pieces and roll these into balls
the size OF hickory nut; cover with
melted butter. place on a buttered tin
so they will not touch each other; cook
till thoroughly done-about 20 min
utes.
Broiled Clipped Beef.-Cut the beef
q little thicker than knife blade-and
Doll 1t until 1t is smoking hot, not more
than minute. Dish quickly and send
to the table. 1t Is very appetizing on
hot summer morning.
Our best knowledge lies in what we
are not known to know.
If we are endowed with common sense
We shall gradually acquire virtue.
The fool knows everybody, or nobody,
but himself
Nature often enshrines gallant and
noble hearts in weak bosoms, oftenest
God bless her, in woman's breast.
A better thing than "hitching your
wagon to a star" is to put your hand
in the hand that moves the star
A thermometer will not take the place
of a stove.