The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
Inquiries Answered.


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Inquiries Answered.
CSso attention paid to inquiries not
giving name and address of writer
plainly written.)
Miss L r writes: VIII you please
answer the following question n puesl-
BILE How is halzy frosting made for
lemon pies2 Mine, made or whipped
white OF egg and graduated sugar
when spread on pie and allowed TO
brown a bit in oven, always turns pitny
and tough
MERINGUE FOR LEMON PIE
Do not use graduated sugar for a
meringue- I do not think you really
mean that Use powdered or confec-
toners XXX sugar. Beat the whites
OF two eggs until stiff and white. then
dust in two tablespooufuis OF sugar and
continue beating until quite stin, 50 ls
will hold it's shape Add havoring. X
desired. Heap on top Of your lemon
custard, dust with a little of the pow
dered sugar and brown slightly in a
slow oven No doubt you viii cook your
meringue too long or have your oven
too hot. If cooked too long it is sura
10 be tough
FLOUR AND CORNsTARCH THICK
ENING.
The same writer says Please distin-
guish between -four and cOrnstarch
thickening. and the advisablity Of their
use Which is the best fiavor2
The flour gives a richer flavor and
should be used for all thickeniuE pur-
eta Bile sauces, soups and pastes FOR cro-
quettes. etc The cornstarch to thicker
puddings, pudding sauces, for invalid
dishes. and where delicaCy more IMAM
flavor is desired. Cornstarch makes q
whittier sauce. Do not use "a straight
bread flour for thickening purposes, but
either a blended or pastry flour
RED PEPPER.
of red pepper is preferable for use as
a healthy cOndiment.
Authorities question the wholesome
ness of all condiments when the term ~
used to designate that class OF foods
used only TO arouse a satiated palate or
a dormant stomach to action
Possessing strong and pungent Oils
they cannot be very generally used
without causing injury to a delicate
stomach The red pepper. OF cayenne.
in common use must be used sparingly
or not at all By delicate persons. and
certainly should not be put into food
for children. unless you wish to Guilt
vate vicious and abnormal taste
Paprika, a very mild red pepper many
be used more freely in cooking IT gives
color and a pleasant. peculiar flavor.
while most of the heat is dissipated I'm
cooking. It is not irritating in its MAJ
ture. as the ordinary cayenne Never
use pepper of any variety TO season an
referring to the fourth query Of orr
correspondent. we are unable to give
the information desired Probably your
physician can do So
SEDIMENT IN COCOA
The same writer also inquiries should
one keep stirring cupful of cocua so
as to get the benefit flf any Of that
which always remains as sediment IN
the cuD2
properly. there win be no sediment re-
naming in the cup. You do not cook f.
a sufficient length OF time or else you
use an adulterated article. stirring or
viii in prove 1t greatly and improve the
flavor.
Menus.
SUNDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit. Cereal.
Eggs. drilled Tomatoes
Toasted Mullins. COffee-
DINNER.
Tomato Bisque,
Smothered Chicken Brown Sauce
Rice CrOquettes, Dreamed Peas,
Combination salad.
Fruit Cream. Cake,
Coffee.
SUPPER.
Jellied Tongue, Cottage Cheese.
Tomato Mayonnaise.
Fruit. waters,
Tea.
MONDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Moulded Cereal. Cream
Dreamed salt Cod. Plain Potatoes,
Corn Pone, Coffee.
LUNCH.
Minced Chicken and Eggs,
Potato Roll.
Fruit Waters
Cereal Coffee
DINNER
Pea soup.
Hot Veal Loaf Mashed Potatoes,
Escaioped Tomatoes
Fruit Salad
Waters. Coffee.
TUESDAY
BREAKFAST.
Fruit
Cereal Cream,
Dried Beef Relish. Dreamed Potatoes
sally Lunns. Coffee
LUNCH.
Cold Veal Loaf. Cucumbers,
Fruit Dumplings. Cream,
Tea
DINNER.
Fruit Soup
Rrofled Steak, New Potatoes,
New Beets. Creamed Carrots,
Cold Slaw.
rrherrV Barariau Cream. Ccnee.