New-York tribune., 1902-08-04

DELICIOUS RECIPE FOR FRITTERS-ADDI-
TIoNs TO ICE CREAM.
The season of corn fritters has come To prepare
then, draw a sharp fork lengthwise through an
ear Of corn until every kernel has been divided
and slice the corn off not cutting TO the cob Ihen
scrape off with the back OF knife the remaining
pulp. Make batter with one well beaten egg
one-third as much -four as corn. salt. and heap
ing teaspoonful of baking powder add milk enough
griddle or frying pan
Soft tissue paper crumped and punched and
placed between folds Of skirts in packing Will
prevent wrinkng. It is also useful in sleeves and
fancy waists
The addition Of spoonful of fruit, fresh or pre-
served: some whipped cream and chocolate or can
died cherries converts the plain ice cream or ice
into a dish of somewhat Dretentious appearance.
Flaring glass cups are the best for this combina-
ton Put in the bottom of each glass table
spoonful Of shredded and juicy pineapple or some
preserved raSpoerrles backoeTrIes OF 81 -
and above II generous portloh o. iee biID,,ei
sheThet. Top it of with a spoonful or "hlppet
it with preserved cherries.
Upon the food that one eats depends TO a large
degree the comfort or discomfort that he or she
feels during the dog days It stands to reason
that articles OF diet that difficult Of digestion
viii greatly add the lassitude that is Inevitable
at this time Some authorities claim that red
meats should not be eaten in hot weather at all,
and recommend for this season chicken. veal and
the like But each person is his own best guide
providing he IS possessed OF modicum Of common
sense One who is anemic "bioodless VIII
hardly suffer from reasonable amount OF juicy
beefsteak or roast beef. on the contrary. man
or woman who is well and hearty" IS probably
better with no this season The daily oc-
cJIpations recreatIons should also be coIlsld-
cred in arraneng the bill OF fare But, with every
class OF persons there IS doubt that an auuH-
dance Of fresh fruit. salads and seasonabie vege,
tables will contribute much TO the health. ana
SO 10 the summers comfort and pleasure
An iodine stain. OF the most stubborn to en-
counter can II is said. h, removed by soaking
the fabric in sweet milk and occasionally rubbing
the spot
Down from cattais is. some persons claim. eI-
celIent for filing cushions because insect infests
it, and il does gather mould or dampness.
Camp hapjacks fried or a gridde over the
glowing ernbers OF an outdoor fireplace, suggest
favors and fragrance that the conventional sort,
even though they appear the choicest Dresden
or Delft can never have. Here ts a recipe given
bv an old guide: Sift together a quart and half
Of -four three level tabespoonfIls Of baking pow
der and teaspoorful OF salt. Mix these ingredi-
euts into batter with a quart OF milk and two
eggs Beat it thoroughly. adding four tablespoon
f4Is Off melted Grease the griddle with a
piece Of salt pork and pour the batter on IN one
bip cake When il is covered with bubbles and
IN. edges are brown Il is time TO turn H. but Tor
thar process no rule be given. A fsw tooth
some cakes will inevitably be sacrificed 70 the
ashes hat pra actice will insure the requisite
'.fap'' Of the knife and turn Of the wrist