Daily camera., 1901-06-13
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Like the white potato, the straw
berry has been condemned by some
authorities as unfit for food of man.
In spite of this sentence and evil
dence shown to sustain the unfavor-
able statements made against these
universal favorites, people continue to
eat them and yet live to the fullness OF
their days. Whether their physical
condition would be improved by omit
ting Strawberries from their dietary
depends on rhe effect they produce
upon the individual, says the Washing
ton Star.
When we discover ourselves" as
some one quantity remarks, we will
cease to blame the innocent products Of
nature for harm wrought through our
ignorance and want OF thought.
One mistake we too frequently make
is the misconception of natures de-
signs; and from the want of knowl-
edge we pervert these designs to our
own hurt in presuming to improve on
natural products.
In cultivating the strawberry the
desire has been, too frequently, to pro-
duce a snowy fruit. This effort has
met with astonishing success. But at
what sacrifice! Can the finest speci-
men of the higher cultivation re-
place the luscious little native we used
to seek with such delight along the
hedges and borders of the "old home
fields?" Take this humble little
earth berry" from its native heath
and cultivate" i; for the society of
the Four Hundred, and it loses that
subtle fragrance and favor that was
so elusive an. so delicious to the senses
as to call fo,~Jh the declaration that
doubtless God could have Eiade a bet
ter berry, but doubtless tiod never
did"
Many varieties Of the cultivated
berry are too acid for those who are
unpleasantly affected by this quality
in their foods. Many. being unmindful
of this fact, indulge too freely in the
fruit, and pay no heed to combinations
than may result in much discomfort
and suffering to remind them of their
indulgence.
A very popular as well as attractive
way to serve the mammoth berry is
to heap them in pyramid form on
small. individual dishes, the stems left
on to hold them by as they are
dipped into powdered sugar and eaten.
But a less artistic but more satisfac-
tory way. il you desire to enjoy the full
favor of these delicious morsels, is
10 crush or cut the berry and blend
with the sugar. Children know this
sccre, well and unless reproyed by
their parents will invariably mash
their berries on the plate with the
sugar before they will eat them. Try
the plan OF slicing the berries with n
silver fruit knife. sugaring them as
you fill your dish. Let them stand
few minutes in cold place, and then
see il the instinct Of the primitive man
is not To be relied on in discovering ma
lures best way.
Hull the berries, wash them care
fully to free from grit and drain. To
each pound of berries allow pound
of sugar Place berries and sugar in
alternate layers in glass dish. Pour
over the berries enough fruit juice,
lemon, orange ar pineapple preferred,
to flavor but not soak the berries.
Stand the dish in the refrigerator for
a couple OF hours. Then sprinkle the
top of the berries with shaved ice. and
powdered sugar and serve at once. De-
iicious on a no, day.