New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
And investigation Has Proved
Condiments, Discreetly
Used, Aid Digestion.

noted French chef has deaned tAe
,,.,,-,,ce bstwoen a good cook and a poor
o,o ,s follows: ~ good one seasons d
100. ono does not " and since modern
s,en,icc Investigations have swept away
my existing prejudice against specs "'''
,,,,5i,,crts and CHIN that well seasoned
.,ood apgrt from bcIng more apPtL"'hs'
4. -e,lly an aid To digestion, condiments
.ora ip greater demand than ever o''o'
I,,,-,r.rmore. such condiments as SAT-
,,.,,r.- and vinegar are Of dietetc value
80 ,r.v make the food inviting to the
&C stimulate the appetite and aid d.
,,oe,i,u by promoting the how OF the d!-
pos,ive Juices. and IN some cases a'so
couutoract food OF mildly injurious
nature.
or spicc condiments. cinnamon nu'Wes'
cloves cazsla. alsplcc. vanilla ana GAYS.
cum should not be used protuseiy win
foods that can bc relislcd without thelr
addition. When used In MODERATION. now
over. thcv add piquant flavor Srcaty
liked by most people. Ginger ~ ''' ~
Tho most generally approved condiments.
There are several varieties but tue ia
,oaica is the ginger par excellence next
"a the cochin and then the African sn'-
gor. Ground ginger Is prepared from '"e
dried root Of the plant
The up-to-date housewife should se'ect
ar assortment OF scientifically uIAeu
sr,coe and plain condiments so that SAe
,a, have them convenient for every ooca-
=. such POULTRY
seasoning. past-y spice celery sa'I 'i'"
der spice. mixed picking spices ana Tags
~ delicious navorings for soups. toas'H'
stews and graves.
Auepice which blends the havors OF
vanilla. nutmeg. mace. cloves ana caIua-
MON and Is used in all highly seasoheu
rrdd,ngs and cakes. Is one of our favor
tie spices.
Roth CAYENNE and black pepper py
stimulating the flow of gastric juice are
valuable aids to digestion wher used win
discretion. The Chill pepper or Capsicuhl
apnuum. which derives IFS name from
CAYENNE. South America, IS used Tor
giving a fiery taste TO sauces salads' e'''
Tho same tree supplies US with nutmegs
I'D mace the latter being but the outer
covering Of the kernel which Is the nut
meg Ceylon is the land OF the fragrant
cinnamon tree. the bark OF when IS con-
va,ted into our stick and ground CHINA
mon. and the tiny buds. before towering
are cassia buds.
The best grade OF sage - cultivated III
.his country; next To this the German u
nreferred. although inferior qualities are
grown I'm France Italy and Spain.
An important imported hcIo. -ofAoinlhe
,he delicate navors OF thyme ana the
lemon yerbena. is called lemon thyme
and IL greatly sought after by those de-
upb,ing I'm epicurean combinations
Ar,.,,p the aromatic cloves the Penang
are the best grade.
Vinegar helps the stomach !"
both animal ami vegetable food especially
u me fibre is somewhat hard ard difhcult
% br.sl up. The best French vinegar Is
,,,ada from tarragon leaves. the leaves
o.. Gathered ana exposed 70 the neat OF
,he sun for several Gays, then thrown
ir,o tbe hes: cider vinegar or white vine
,.i,,ooar IN steep for about two weeks
The llouor is then carefully uraineo'
earnel bag is generally used. IL Is Tot
IA corked sealed and kept In cool
- until needed This vinegar can De
80 ~, purchasing tarragon leaves from
,ho druccist and allowing half pint OF
-, 70 ouart bottle filled with vine
gar. ., A.
Bay leaves we're indispensable TO the