New-York tribune., 1901-06-04
SCIENTIFIC COOKERY.
HOW A HOUSEWIFE CAN SET A GOOD
TABLE FOR A FAMILY OF
SIX on 81 DAY

The old theory that school teachers never get
rarried" may he considered completely shat
tered, when the graduates Of the Tea chers College
give such a luncheon. all of their own cooking.
as that which they invited their friends yester-
DAY. II there had been moro young men in the
number il is doubtful II solitary graduate would
hsve been permitted make sny other than a
matrimonial engagement
The luncheon was a practical demonstration Of
work in the domestic science department (which
IS merely housekeeping q scientific basis), the
cooking being done in what is loftily termed the
laboratory but which in a plain house would be
the kitchen.
From i a m. until ! p. m odors Of a highly
appetizing nature were waited through the scho-
lastic halls. through the open doors Of the abora
tory. into which constant strea Of visitors was
.ouring The odors were ,rnateralized later in the
following menu: Potato soup breadsticks fish Ia
roulette. Swedish timbales, mock swpetbreads,
fried German potatoes. rice nest with little green
peas shredded lettuce and sliced banana salad,
French dressing: cheese croQuettes. saltnes. lemon
See tea peppermint creams, salted peanuts and
puince jelly.
These were the constituents Of a charming
ssreen and white luncheon daintiy spread in
the classroom, in a manner that would do credit
10 Oscar" A neatly written menu card lay be
side each plate. II. however. would not have met
rhe appreciation Of Oscar any other known
chef for It bore The startling innovation Of having
the actual cost of every Wand attached These
figures were added at the end and showed total
cost Of 81 g. which provided amply for eight peo-
Tle served in proper courses. and left enough for
an informal luncheon for the eight young women
Other parts Of the same exhibit sets OF
the basis Of correct adjustment Of food values
much Of protein so much Of carbohydrates S and ana
consisting Of lone al hard labor, one woman
az moderate labor, one aged person and three
children, tWO. four and six years old based on a
standard q 3S Of protein 1880 ounces of
fats and 7026 ounces Of carbohydrates. was as fol-
lows Soup and crac ckers, chuck veal Inacaroni
q dinner and simple breakfast and luncheon or
supper. the total cost for each would be y cents
Invalid cooking also is taught in the course, Of
which Mrs NJ l, D Forrest is head +a,,,h. ,s
home nursing. The exhibit consists of table with
complete equipment including toy bed. with IN
tn the interests of science. on which every imag-
ingble kind Of handage i show T1o, r,o, soboo,
class last week exhibited their proficiency in cook
ing by BY & dper 70 es hf m Pnss 6sf 9 and RoT
party Of six served at a total cost OF 81 Inc
menu included:
Bluehsh Potato balls and mustard
Roast eitads lams with FreseS esf dTessins da 357'
Orange ice ice Angel cake ,saIfoIs ssitsG almonds
Coffee.
and crackers
This class has prepared menu for three meals.
day on a scientific basis. but palatahly as well
For breakfast they may have oatmeal WIN llIk N
and sugar, ishcakes. buttered toast and conee For
luncheon are suggested lamb hash on toast, hot
rolls. baked apples. plain cup cakes ana 10 cocoa cocoa.
SOUP 2 cents; mock duck with brown sauce %
cents; mashed potatoes cents cTTanea rd 1og y0nnS
with hard sauce included in price list Of
articles used in various ways in pTepsraIon pa sucq @
y cents. sugar. cents mix, cents: nour :
cents; bread. cents and Jhree eggs cegrT iI 1
have an exhibition OF preserves and pickles