Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-10
THE APPLE.

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THE APPLE.
The theory has been advanced by some
learned authorities that the apple IS not
wholesome article of food. Doubtless IN
case. but it is hard to believe that fruit
that almost everyone likes, and one which
can be grown freely and in practically I'M
limited Quantities in all temperate climates
was not Intended for the use OF man There
are other authorities, however, VINO come
the apple that we conclude that where doc
tors disagree We must depend upon our
own Judgment and experience.
Its Chemical Composition.
To quote from weIl-known American au-
thorirles, the apple is composed of veg
ehiorophy1. maiic and gallo acids, lime and
water, and contains as well larger per-
centage Of phosphorus than any other
fruit or vegetable. This analysis would in
dictate that there must be considerable food
value in apples, and account of the phos-
phorus they are well adapted for renewing
the essential nervous matter. Ihere Is an
old Scandinavian legend to the effect that.
which was represented In their traditions,
the food for the gods, was resorted to
by them when they felt themselves growing
feeble and infirm to renew their powers OF
mind and body. They are recommended
to persons of sedentary habits who are
lfvers which are slow in their work of
eliminating the wasted material from the
body, which, If retained, makes the brain
heavy and dull and may in time cause
rheuma tisn1, jaundice, skin eruptions and
the fruit, whether new or cooked, will rem
edy difficulties arising from a too liberal
use of meat, diet by neutralizing the ex-
How They should BE Cooked.
All fruits are more or less fermentable,
but apples are considered the least so. un-
obtain ripe, sound apples, they should not
warm weather: aud they are he ST cook ed AT
all times. The common belief that apples
cooked in their skins are most wholesome is
niSn1lfed anThnrlTiRS
certainly is a mistake to eat the skins of
either raw or cooked apples. The skins
quality which counteracts the beneficent
effect of the acids contained in the fieshy
intended the skins to protect the fruit from
insects. They certainly have a very irri-
when eaten. The proper way is either to
pare and bake them in a moderate oven or
ETY., when baked they should be cored and
the center filled with sugar
The Most HealthfuI of All.
Apples that are dried or cured by the
some of all. The best qualities of the fruit
to sRG than Re FRESH
and this should not be added until the
fruits require to be soaked until tender, and
when filed out to original size. which will
require in most cases at least II hours,
they are then cooked slowly until tender.
Many like the addition of little lemon or
ENGLISH APPLE PUDDING-This is
a favorite dish for the children in England.
6oto W1S aTer of s qisa a or dR n
apples. Sprinkle with sugar and a little
tered bread; then another layer of apples.
and so on until dish is full, having top layer
With plate and bake three-quarters of an
hour. Eat with sugar and cream.
APPLE SNOW-Peel. core and quarter
eight good-sized apples. Add a very little
water and the rind of lemon. When done
sweeten slightly and rub through a sieve.
roth. and When apples are coid beat them hem
into, the PURGE tablespoonful at time;
cream and quite stiff Heat in a glass
dish and garnish with lady fingers.
APPLE CUsIARRI4.Pare and core six
steam until they begin to soften; then put
them in pudding dish: Beat five eggs with
of milk: pour over the apples, and bake
MEMS FOR EVERY DAY IN THE
WEEK.
SUNDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Rice Boiled in Milk. Stewed Dates,
HF0e M1sh 0R Waes Ma P5f srnp
Dinner:
Roasted Tame f Back' Soup onion Dressing.
Apple Sauce.
Mashed Potatoes, Cauliflower,
Caramel Sweet Potatoes,
Celery Salad. =
Snow Drift Pudding,
Vanilla Custard,
sG G9f5fa
Ericassee of Lobster and Mushrooms,
Brown Bread and Butter,
= Cocoa.
MONDAY.
BREAKFAST.
sr SfedSI Ham. FRUIT Plain GFe omele.,
Potato E kfHss; c0ffee'
Minced Duck on Toast.
Cereal Coffee.
DINNER.
Veal FricaSsse, Tomatoes and Onions, (
Baked Sweet Potatoes,
Cabbage Salad.
Gingerbread, = !
Coffee. =
. TUESDAY. |
BREAKFAST. .s /
Cereal, Fruit cre.
Finnan Haddie in Tomato Sauce, 4
Plain Boiled Potatoes.
Tea Biscuit, Coffee. /
stewed Protose with Potatoes,
Cereal Coffee.
Cabbage Soup,
stewed Carrots, Drowned TuFnips.
Plum Tart with Cream,
Coffee.
WEDNESDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit,
Cereal, Cream, [
Corn Beef and Potatoes flashed,
Griddle Cakes, Maple Sirup,
Coffee.
LUNCH.
Planned Oysters on Toast,
Apple Cake, Cream, L
Cocoa