The National tribune., 1909-09-16


paste is an excellent mixture to clean
steel. Rub on well and polish, after
which rub with an oiled rag, ana theh
polish up again with clean duster.
A fine meat dish made of cheap
portion of the. beef may be mace as as
follows: One pound of shoulder Oh
lamb or beef cut into two-inch squares,
four potatoes sliced thin as for frying,
one onion cut fine. In deep dish place
first a layer of meat, salt and pepper;
over this drop one-haf OF the onion
then a layer of potatoes. Repeat, haV-
ing a thick layer of potatoes on top to
brown nicely. Bake in rather slow
oven till done perhaps couple OF
hours.
A cocoa eggnog is quickly made. Beat
the white of one egg until stiff, ana
add gradually, while beating constantly,
grains of salt. Add to one-half the mix
ture, while beating constantly, three
fourths of cup of cold milk. Turn
into glass and pile the remaining
mixture on top.
Canned asparagus tips are very apt
TO be tasteless, even with highly sea-
soned mayonnaise or French dressing.
Try, however, cutting up over the as
paragus one or two green peppers from
which the seeds have been carefully
removed. This adds greatly 20 the
flavor, and if red peppers instead of
green are used the appearance of the
salad is also improved.
To preserve pineapple. allow only
three-quarters of pound of sugar to
each pound of pineapple.
To remove the odor of onion from
the knife used in pealing the vegetable,
run it thru a raw potato.
Raisin nut cakes are very good to
serve with afternoon tea or delicious
cooling fruit punch. They are made by
the following rule: Beat six eggs light
ly, the whites and yolks separately.
Make batter with two cups of sugar
creamed with a cup of butter, cup
and half of milk and three and a half
cups of -four Add a cup of chopped
walnut meats. two pounds of chopped
raisins, wineglass of brandy, two tea
spoonfuls of baking powder, a::i spices
to taste. Make into small cakes and
bake in moderate oven.
Housekeepers are often perplexed as
to removing the stufy odors which seem
unavoidable in sleeping apartments and
so forth. Any of the following sugges-
tions will dispel them readily:
Sachet powder, after il has lost its
first freshness and strength by exposure
to the air, may be. used as a deodoriZer
by placing small quantity "a teaspoon
full will be arfp!e) in an old saucer and
dropping some live Goals on it; or 1t
may be sprinkied oyer the Goals. The
smoke arising from 1t purifies the at
mosphere and imparts delightful per-
fume. h' ~ '''-i
Orange peel; which has been dried
and cut into small bits and scattered
over hot Goals win remove any disagree
able odOrs. 1t will act as charm in
producing an intangible sweetness, and
is especially desirable for the sick room.
OIL of lavender is an old-fashioned
remedy. Put few drops of it into
pint of boiling water. pour this into
bowl or large-mouthed bottle, place 1t
where there Is disagreeable odor, and
the air will soon be sweet and whole
some.
Ground coffee sprinkled over Goals Is
excellent both as deodoriZer and dis
infectant, and is often used for both
purposes.
Probably the very best deodorizer.
however, is burnt sugar. Sprinkle a
tablespoonful of granulated sugar on a
hot shovel and set the shovel on the hot
stove. The smoke will go to the top
floor of the house, and il is said to be
a splendid disinfectant.
so many people think a window the
best place for canary. while. on the
contrary, 1t is the very worst" said a
bird fancier. If it is a sunny window.
the poor little mites brains are cooked
by the heat. There is always a draft
in an open window, and a canary's body
is too delicate to endure draft. I'm
always telling my customers that bird
mustn't be put in a draft, but. dear
me! it's little use talking"
A cure for mildew that is the remedy
of an old negro laundress is excellent
for all white goods, and will not injure
the materials. Pour quart OF boiling
water over two ounces of chloride of
lime, adj three quarts of cold water, let
the mixture stand until settled, strain
and it is ready for use.
The material should be stepped in the
lime water for day or over night
when the spots will be found to have
disappeared.
Scrub brushes, after they have been
used, should always be washed out and
put in the sun to dry A wet brush
is uncleanly. and is a sure way to draw
water bugs and reaches. OF course,
most people know this, and still they
are careless. particularly maids.
1t does not take long to dip the broom
in pail of hot suds and then let water
run over it, and the carpets look SO
much better when swept with a clean
broom.
Before putting on pair of silk
gloves cover the hands we'll with a tai
cum powder. oand you will not tear the
gloves.
Another @cheaper meat dish is
Scotch roll. aTake four or five pounds
of the flank Of beef. wash and dry with
a towel. spread on the board and dredge
with salt and Pepper. Make q dressing
of a quart Of bread crumbs mojstened
with milk or water and season with
two tablespopnfuls Of melted butter. |
small onion ehopted fine, a tablespoon
full of powdered sage and pepper and |
salt to taste! Mix all together and
spread evenly over the meat. Roll up
and tie with twine. put in a pan with
a pint of water and bake for two or |
three hours. Rolling over often, so as to |
cook even onsboth sides.