Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-10

~ used as their good qualities become more
Nearly ali the nuts contain large percent
ages OF nitrogenous constituents and fats.
IN the nut kernel there is very little waste
In fact, the nourishment is in concen-
trated form. and for that reason nuts are
They are Especially f valued for their fine.
meaty flavor. which is found in no other
now made with flavor which has deceived
experts, who declared that meat must
nave been used in its preparatio
Economic Value.
Considering the percentage Of nitrogen
Gus material, the price paid for nuts is
comparatively low: The cost OF the nuts
grow in certain districts, of course, being
cheaper in these districts. 1t is not always
the most nutriment. In buying nuts the
weight of the shells add much TO the cost:
for that,reason those with the lighter shells
The Peanut.
A product of American agriculture is the
peanut, or ,goober pea, as II is sometimes
correct as it is not. botanically speaking,
a nut. but is more like pea, However, as
fitting to discuss it here. The United States
is said to produce annually 1900. eco bushels
nut is high. and as ii is so cheap it seems
strange that more housekeepers do not take
advantage of the many delicious combina-
lions which can be made from 1t. Some
experiments have been made in the German
peanut Hour. Peanut oils have been made,
some of which are said 10 be fair substitutes
for olive OIL Some of the most delicious
dishes may be made from peanuts, such as
peanut cookies. peanut salads. peanut loaf,
sandwiches made with peanut butter.
cakes, candies. soups and other prepare
lions almost too various to mention.
A Nut Which Has Long Been Used in
Germany.
This is the sweet almond, with which
bland flavor of this nut is most highly
praised by the Germans. who use Ii in all
and in many desserts and candies almond
paste is used. The sailed ALMONDS which
have been so long used on our tables may
nave been somewhat superseded by the
Drowned. unsalted almonds, which are most
delicate dell Unfortunately almonds are usu-
ally quite expensive in this country.
A Most Useful Nut.
In Spain and southern France chestnuts
are staple article of diet. Every year
large amounts of chestnuts are gathered
stored for winter use. In the United States
the chestnut is coming into prominence as
food; formerly French dishes made of
chestnuts were considered beyond the reach
of most households, but as French chest
tainable in all the larger places their use is
more extended. Chestnut stuffing for tur-
keys has long been in use here, but some of
the more palatabie purees, sauces and other
mpinations are little known. Ghestnuts
cause severe indigestion.
The Pecan, Another American Nut.
The pecan has a most delicious flavor pc
culiar TO itself. 1t is not expensive and
may be used with good results in salads,
cakes and confectionery.
other American Nuts
The butternut and black walnut have
many warm friends, the former makes q
delicious foundation for ice cream. Both
of these nuts contain large quantities of
OIL and are considered rather hard to digest.
good salad when s combined f with il'' other
in New were it Is much asea IN
cake making; 1t makes piquant addftion
sugar and hickory nuts is good enough to
make one long for it years after eating.
other Foreign Nuts.
We all know of many ways of preparing
an excellent soup is prepared from the
pulp with the cocoanut milk? The English
dish where It ma may i be used. English val
nuts with cut-up celery hearts and salt are
seryeS m s any NUT nuts G sTe veP ps
oily, usually considered indigestible but,
nevertheless, are highly priced as a dessert
AS nuts are concentrated form of food
1t would be better not to serve them after
heavy dinner, as is the custom now.
INQUIRIES ANSWERED.
Miss Kathie Hurrell writes: i take great
pleasure in reading your recipes. Will You
kindly give me recipe for celery soup?
osn3n fn You for u also
ners, which you win kindly send to my ad-
dress.
on account of mistake in address we have
Enclosed the recipe requested in a personal !
letter. If you do not receive same kindly
Mocha Cake
Miss Lizzie Toy writes: Will you be kind
enough TO send me recipe for mocha cake?
eggs uniform in size, their weight In sifted
granulated sugar and half their weight in
yoiks and sugar together until very, very
light; then the huor sifted In Last of all.
beste to sum roth Bake IN IN she she
well buttered pans Shape into small,
with c sharp knife Put Pnf the i aSers o
gether with thin coating Of icing and
sPEsad The le55s aSonnd the sides asd roll
top of the cakes with icing. beginning at the
edge and cotling around to the center of
place a eandied cherry In Center center Of icing.
Large mocha cakes are made in same man
tins the cakes in two layers when cold and
then icing.
Wash salt from a third of a cup of but
Gradually beat in a cup of confectioner's
a cup OF cold cream cake filling. flavor with
vanilla and . ~ squares OF melted chocoIats:
pieces of candied fruits arranged in a de- !
Cream Filling.
Put one cup of milk In double boiler IA !
tablespoonflhs cornstarch. four level table
this fsse hEss g STIR
and cook until it thickens. Remove from
sh re s s a a rna e Ss an rs
and two tabIespoonfuls of orange Juice,
Pension.
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inent editor writes: Seeing the adj
vertisement of Chamberlain Collie |
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, am |
reminded that as soldier in Mexico
in 1S47 and 1S48. contracted Next
can diarrhoea and this remedy has |
kept me from getting an increase in
my pension for on every renewal a |
dose of it restored mel 1t is un-
equaled as quick cure for diarrhoea
and is pleasant and safe to take. For
sale by all druggists.
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