Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-26
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The old peach cobbler of ante-beilum
days is again in evidence, and specially be-
loved of men. 1t is a deep creation, fully
three inches and a half, has no bottom
crust, but simply a crust at the sides and
top The richest and ripest yellow peaches
are selected for a cobbler. Butter deep
earthenware pudding dish and line it at
the sides with the hakiest paste you can
make.
Peel enough luscious peaches to ill the
dish. tearing them apart, but leaving the pits
in in order to properly flavor the dish.
Sweeten abundantly. and If you of
southern extraction. throw gill of brandy
over them. If you have doubts. forbear.
Cover the dish with rich layer of paste,
closing carefully at the sides to prevent
boiling over. Bake in moderate oven
about an hour, covering the crust with
paper If there is danger of scorrhing.
When nearly done. draw the dish to the
oven door, dredge with powdered sugar and
set back to glaze. The cobbler may be
served alone or with whipped cream.
The remarkable longevity of the Shakers
Is claimed by them to be due entirely to
the Self-enforced rule of regular sleeping
hours and meals. the kind of clothing worn,
the manual occupation and the food par
lGhSu OIL DIT IUe settlement. Inc most OF
the Shakers are enthusiastic vegetarisns.
Contrary to the opinion of many food au-
thorities they consider tomatoes as exoep-
tionally 'healthful. They use them for freak
fast dinner and supper all through the to-
mato season, while the Lebanon Shakers put
up about 400 gallons for their own use
every winter. AS these Shakers have not
had case of fever in the family for thirty
years, have almost no other sickness, and
scarcely ever a doctor. 1t looks as though,
their diet agreed with them. Another vege-
table that they especially prize Is celery
which they think good for the nerves.
Apples in abundance are also a staple ar
ticle of diet, served baked in a warm sauce
or even in pies and buildings.
Ants are difficult to dispose of unless the
nest can be located and the colony ami
hllated at headquarters. The red ant usu-
ally has its habitat in the walls of houses
or beneath flooring. If in a WALL the in
mates may sometimes be reached by i'm
jectng kerosene; If they are under the
flooring, however, section usually has TO
be removed before they can be reached
The little black ant usually locates under
stones in the yard, and by tracing the mis-
chief-makers to their outdoor colony they
can more readily be destroyed. Sometimes
change in position of the sugar barrel or
cake box may throw them off the scent for
while.
White sun bonnets for tiny girls are the
generally accepted head covering this sea-
son a all the summer resorts. These little
bonnets are easily Numbered. and are a
great protection to the neck when the sun
is very hot. AT Newport many Of the lit
tie daughters of the smart set appear on
the beach with large blue aprons and. thus
protected roll and tumble in the sand
without reproof from the French BONES
who dominate the beach.
No doubt the children will be rejoiced to
learn that tpecac, that sovereign remedy
for them, is becoming scarce. Prices have
been advancing steadily for ten years-the
price in 1855 being SIS per pound, while
now it is S425.
The ipecacuanha is low, creeping per-
ennial plant growing wild in Brazil 1t is
the root which Is used in the medicine
Nasturtium leaves chopped fine are now
frequently used in creamed potatoes in
the place of parsley. The edible quality
of both the nasturtium leaves and flowers
prepared salad, is well recognized:
also the spicy properties of the plant and
flower acting as valuable appetizer.
Before putting away linen take care
that it is thoroughly dried and we'll aired
Nothing collects dampness quite as quick
ly as linen Should linen show signs of
turning yellow wiring out in lukewarm
soap and water, then dry and store again.
For the turn of the stairs, that ugly
place in the old city houses. tall silver
taper holders of Russian workmanship or
the old Dutch candlesticks four feet high
In crossing the Atlantic it is not always
known that by applying to the bathroom
steward you can arrange to have your
bath at a certain hour every morning.
Baths are free, but fee is given to the
steward in charge.
When serving fish. remember that lemon
juice Will bring out its flavor better than
anything else can do. Boiled fish especial
| ly should always have lemon juice squeezed
over it, and thin slices of lemons used as
a garnish.
Southerners affirm that the people of
the north spoil watermelons by too much
chilling, which renders them indigestible.
Shoe polish judiciously applied gives
new lease of life to shabby shopping bags,
travelling Satchels and straw hats.
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