Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
ny MRS. ". A. WILSON.

sells you onc-quarter peck or one-half
1t should weigh? TO market intelli-
gently the housewife must know the
various weights OF the foods in the
markets
The farmer sells his food products
10 conform TO standard measurements;
by using weight you should also be
able 10 receive full value for the
money you spend.
Apples should weigh three pounds
to every onc-qudrter peck.
Beans, green or string, should weigh
one and ome-half pounds to every one
Beans. wax, should weigh one and
onc.half pounds TO every one-quarter
peck.
Beans. lima, should weigh three and
one half pounds to every onc-quarter
peck
Bccts should weigh three and three
quarter pounds TO every onc-quarter
Carrots should weigh three and one
eighth pounds TO every onc-quarter
cncurnbers should weigh three
kaie should weigh twelve ounces
TO "Xsry on SoG}G PECK ;nr.o mounds
nine ounces TO every one-quarter
parsnips should weigh three and
j one-"ighth pounds to every one-quar-
ter peck.
Green peas should weigh ono and
three quarters pounds TO every one
quarter peck.
Peaches should weigh three pounds
Pears should weigh three pounds
ten n, ounces TO every one-quarter peck.
runs ah"nid weigh four pounds to
very one-4uarter peck.
Tire Quartz pounds to every one
Sweet Potatoes should weigh three
ana ,hree.eishth pounds to every one
Ounces should weigh three pounds
10 "Tery "nc-qudrter peck.
Tomatoes should weigh three and
n
peck.
Tnrnips should weigh three pounds
peck. GO ''
Ihe above table is taken from stand
5Iu legal weights for all foods sold by
u! m".-SuFc, ana as most Of our fruits
ana N:Eetab.cs arc sold by this meas
n nbs' ,he ih'itty woman Viii see that
inc law also provides that apples.
heAches, pears. cucunb.rs and cabbage
"i. He F9!d by numerical count.
IRAN ~" purse dry, for seldom do
waste something that costs so. Is
r but "" can. II wc do not asccr-
ttln th4t Nc are receiving full weight
NH'h purchasing food. waste many
1 ,s,,, r. Zach month, and then We feel
- Whle "c have sn"nt a large por-
.ion OF our income for food we b,vc
fsa"E received very little actua! value
SUGGESTICE SUNDAY MESu
brenkrnst.
Sliced Peaches
Sroilcd Bacon
Rice GriGdle Cakes
Devues e,,,u,h Dinner
Pork Tenderloin Outlets
u, - Brown GRAVY
i'a I'..t ,,I Io'n rsi.os Corn on Cob
each Cobbicr. Virginia style
Coffee
supper.
MAeaTon! and Cheese, Neapoli,an To-
nato Salad
reach ShortCakc IT,,
Rice GriddIc Cakes.
rice IN SA'G rIeny Vas" "a co GGehai cup OF
place 70 cook IN Two and one-haif
9'is :. 81 boiling water. Cook until rice
Clo! ana mash and rub through n
S..Ve. NO" place one and one hair
'u lSo o. sour milk IN pitcher and add:
TWO tablespoons OF sirup.
one teaspoon OF salt.
Beat well and add the prepared rice
i:eat again to thoroughly mix. chen
h,acs II the iceboN until sunday morn
powder and beat to thoroughly mix.
Bake on 4 not srdd!e.
DcNilrd Cucumbcrs.
Pare the cucumbers and then cut
IN hali, men cut into long thin slices
!cnSpa OF cucumber. Place in a bowl
ana cover with TWO tablespoons OF
salt and q Few pieces Of ice Sc, aside
for Two hours. now crate one onion
nne. ana chop very fine one malt green
peppeF. i!3ce onion and pepper in
0n.-haIf teaspoon of mustard.
@ "ns-ha i1G ,easn9o" Of paprika:
dressing.
Now wash the cucumbers and pat
dry. Spread with onion and pepper
mixture and sprinkle with paprika
and serve. This Swiss appetizer is
delicious if served ice cold on crisp
Pork rFsndcrIo{p (.ufI>t.
Have the butcher cut one and one
quarter pounds of pork tenderloin into
SIX outlets and then fattcn we'll season
cEg and then cover with fine crumbs
Fry until golden brown in hot fat
Inkcd Tomatoes.
Cut slice from the top OF the to-
matocs and then SCOOP out the CEN
iers NIL Win 6 sroon; taking care not
place in bowl and add
One green pepper. chopped fine.
Two medium sized onions. chopped
one cup of bread crumbs.
-Four tablespoons OF bacon fat
one teaspoon OF salt
Onc-half teaspoon of pepper
Mix thoroughly and then fill into
the tomatoes and place in. baking
prevent the tomatoes from bursting.
Now when ready to place the dish
containing the tomatoes in the oven
to bake, add slight sprinkling Of
grated cheese.
Russian Dressing.
Place in a bowl: one cup Of mayon-
naisc dressing and then crate
one medium sized onion,
One medium sized raw carrot.
one medium sized raw beet,
ana add TO the mayonnaise dressing,
then add
one teaspoon OF mustard,
one half teaspoon of salt
Peach Cobhler. Virginia Style.
Pare one quart Of peaches and then
cut into small pieces. Place in n
saucepan and add one and one-half
cups OF brown sugar. Place on fire
and bring to a boil and cook for ten
minutes. Now add
one and one-half cups Of fine bread
crumbs
Onc-h half teaspoon Of nutmeg,
Three tablespoons of butter.
Beat TO mix and then pour into a
baking dish and cover with crust
of pASlrY. Brush With WaIcr and hakn