The representative., 1900-09-06
THE BREAKFAsT TABLE.

A Pretty Breakfast Table, as Well a.
m ApDetixing One, II = Great Pro-
moter of Good Temper and Har-
mony.
= For professional men and all who are
engaged in brain work, the question of
breakfast is very, important one. The
standard American breakfast consists OF
beefsteak. potatoes, coffee and griddle-
cakes. The monotony Of this bill Of fare
soon has its effect, and lack Of appetite is
sure to result. While the flavor of hotel
cooking cannot be compared to that of good
homemade dishes, it gives one the ad-
vantage of variety and choice, and one
is sure to find something in the long and
varied list Of dishes to tempt the palate and
satisfy demands.
An Attractive Table.
One scarcely realizes how much Of the
enjoyment derived from partaking of a
good breakfast is due to the taste and
nicely with which the table and dishes are
arranged. The coffee may be delicious and
the steak done to turn; but if the sense
of nicely and refinement be offended by
soiled linen. dull silver and careless ar
rangement there is lack of good digestion,
as well as appetite. On the other hand, if
the table is arranged with taste and every
thing delicately served, the appetite is
stimulated and one enjoys the most homely
viands.
Have Frequent Variation.
AS the early morning meal is to prepare
the household for the work of the day, the
chief aim must be to provide sufficient
nourishment to meet the demands upon
the strength of mind or body. The refined
home calls for frequent variations. When
one has unlimited and varied supplies at
their demand, 1t would seem an easy man.
ner to cater to the. most pampered appe-
Ute. where resources are somewhat lin
tied. then it is necessary to study frequent
variations on the same thing, and depend
on little accessories in the form of crisp
salad OF lettuce and cress, a dish of fresh
garden radishes or whole tomatoes, peeled
chilled and served half hidden in the ten
der green of lettuce. This give color and
suggestion of GOODNESS that is most re-
freshing and inviting on a close, sultry
morning.
Flowers for the Table.
Whenever it is possible have some bit
OF brightness from out of doors and let
the flowers be freshly gathered. if from
your own garden. Nothing wearies the
eyes more than flowers that have lost their
freshness, especially when they greet you
at the early morning meal. They hint too
strongly OF lassitude to promote cheer at
well-ordered breakfast table.
OAOuAA ASC oCEVCO xfO"pt1ys
The first essential is promptness. Haste
and friction of any kind must be avoided
if the meal is success. The housekeeper
who looks we'll after the ways of her house,
hold will not leave the choice and prepara-
tion of her breakfast dishes until morning,
and then with hasty survey of her re-
sources, prepare anything that can be
cooked hastily, to the destruction of her
own peace of mind and the tempers OF
her family Rut she will ko FIJI
selection of materials and have everything
in readiness on the night before. To the
woman who manages well it is not a diff
ficult task to serve a dainty home break
fast. even when the wage-earner must be
ION time for an early morning train.
A Dainty Breakfast.
There is a peculiar pleasantness in the
thought of home breakfast of fresh fruit,
fresh eggs daintily cooked and served a
juicy chop or bit of delicately broiled fish
or ham, baked potato that turns out like
white, glistening snow, freshly-made cof-
fee, with its delightful aroma, to surprise
you at the table, and not tantalize your
nostrils while still at your toilet. To
most people, during hot weather, a we'll
cooked cereal, nodded in individual shapes
and served ice cold with rich cold cream,
is much more inviting and enjoyable than
the hot mush served steaming from the fire.
Even hot rolls, mullins and biscuit are not
impossible for an early breakfast, and are
often preferred by many, instead of steady
diet of hot meats.
The Use of EGGS.
These are generally acceptable to even
delicate eaters, and can be prepared in SO
many tempting ways. They are found
on the table all the year round. The long
list of omelets give variety. Tomatoes and
eggs make many delightful combinations
that are not only appetizing but nourish-
ing as well.
Avoid Too Many Dishes.
Never overload the breakfast table at any
time at least of all in hot weather. Make
it point to serve few well-selected
dishes perfectly cooked. delicate or fas-
tidious appetite takes alarm at great array
of heavy, hot foods and fails at the point
of attack.
MENUS.