The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-06
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.
some Suggestions ON Culinary Affairs
Which May he Found
Useful.

An English trained nurse VINO mas nau
most gratifying success in her profess
sion recommends the use of albumen
water in the cases of anaemia, gastric
ulcer or dyspeptic troubles oSa or
less severe character where the stomach
refuses to assimilate or retain ordinary
food. The usual proportion is two
whites Of eggs to n pint of cold water,
but IL a more concentrated form OF
nourishment is desired double that
number may be used. Beat the whites
of the eggs well first, then stir thor
oughly into the water and strain
through a fine sieve. The mixture is
tasteless, and If given alone may be fla
vored with vanilla or cinnamon. If it is
given in milk or whey it is better I'M
favored. In cases of obstinate vomiting
this egg water has proved useful and
been retained when nothing else would.
Egg water should not be added to boil
ing or even hot liquids, as the rapid
coagulation of the albumen under heat
via render it indigestible. Stimulants
may be diluted with albumen water in
cases where it is desirable to increase
the nutrition.
An English walnut pickle that is
timely now calls for a strong brine, al
lowing four pounds of salt to each gal
lon of water, good cider vinegar enough
to cover the walnuts, two ounces OF
mixed spices and one of ginger to
each quart Of vinegar. Secure the wal
nuts while still tender. Prick them all
oven with a coarse needle, using gloves
If possible, in order to prevent the
juice staining your hands. Make the
brine and put the walnuts in, being sure
they are well covered. Leave them in
the brine for six or seven days, drain
well and spread in the sun until they
urn black. When this is accomplished,
and it may take two or three days, pack
in jars, leaving them two or three inches
from the top. Scald the vinegar with
the spices tied in bags and pour over the
walnuts. When cold seal tightly. The
pickle will be ready for Use in a month
and will keep indefinitely.
Before the last of the green peas are
out of market for the season, the house
wife who likes novelty in her menus
may try this English recipe for green
pea salad. Boil one quart (measured
after sheliing) of peas until they are
tender, in water seasoned with mint.
salt and pepper. Drain thoroughly and
put them in a basin. Melt half an
of butter and pour over the peas
while II is still hot, mix lightly and
leave them TO get cold. Rub smooth in
basin the yolks of three h~ard-boiled
eggs and add a small ~teaspoonful Of salt,
the same quantity OF white pepper and
a dessertspoonful of made mustard.
Make the mixture smooth, then pour in
by little, stirring continuously
four tablespoonfuls of olive oil. Add
gradually a teaspoonful of tarragon
vinegar and a tablespoonful and a half
OF cider, or white wine vinegar, and
pour the dressing over the peas.
A southern woman declares that
northern cooks have no idea how to
prepare string beans properly. A piece
of bacon or fat salt pork, she says,
should always be put in the pot with the
beans TO give them the proper season
ing, and then, like Daughter Susie's"
management of Mr.. Finney's turnip, she
must boil them and boil them "as long
as she is able Cooked in this manner
string beans, she declares, are a very
different dish from the tasteless and
-ough fragments usually served on
he northern table.
In laundering colored shirt waists or
shirts, use lukewarm water
With plenty OF salt in it, aud a moderate
application Of some pure white soap.
Dry wrong side out, in the shade, and
remove from the line as soon as dried.
An invigorating tonic bath, which, as
Dodo's friend said, Makes you feel
ike a goddess" is prepared by soaking
several slices Of lemon or lines in the
bath water for an hour, then adding a
handful Of bran. Bath bags Of oatmeal
md orris, or Of shaved soap and almond
lour. are also pleasant additions to the
bath.
The fashion Of having The address on
he envelope is greatly on the increase.
some people think this too suggestive
4 a hotel or business firm; but as a mat
.er Of fact. II is a concession 10 the diff
.ulty we all experience in remembering
Star.