Evening star., 1936-04-10
Itemized Lists Helpful
TO Prospective Bride
When Making Purchases
Apartment With Useless Gadgets
Cook Book Recommended

just been placed on the market. This
is THE Kitchenette Cook Book" by
Ruth Taylor, published by Charles
Scribner's Sons. I obtained a copy
just the other day, and am truly de-
lighted with the book in every way. It
is bound attractively in flame color
fabric and Is fastened inside the cover
by a new process which permits easy
turning of the leaves and allows the
book to lie completely fiat when opened
at any page. This in itself will be
joy to the cook who has to follow
directions very closely when preparing
meals.
The material in the book goes di-
rectly to the point No time is wasted
over elaborate dishes, that require
infinite time and skill; no precious
pages are squandered on even simple
foods that take hours and hours to
cook. No indeed-meals that may
be prepared in 30 minutes or less are
the highlight, and prepared foods are
brought into service again and again.
with helpful suggestions on just how
to give them that little individual
touch that makes them different"
There is section devoted to the
kltchenette itSelf-hoW to care for 1t,
and a carefully itemized list of needed
equipment and supplies. A whole
chapter is given to the emergency
shelf, and what can be concocted from
its contents in short order for unex-
pected guests.
The third section presents menus
for all kinds Of meals-for one person,
for three or four-both economical,
and festive. There are recipes with
each menu, and directions for con-
servation of time in preparation.
There is section on entertaining,
which is beautifully complete-picnic
suggestions, appetizers, and delicious
beverage recipes. 1t is really one Of
the most comprehensive cook books
in its field I have ever read, and I
am sure it will prove invaluable to
veteran kitchenette housekeepers as
we'll as to the brand-new ones, for its
ideas are refreshingly new and
modern.
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A RMED with volume such as this,
the prospective bride can get
definite idea of just what she will
need to buy for her new little kitchen.
And feel that is very important, for
so often too many useless gadgets are
purchased, which later on will only
take up valuable space. and offer
little usefulness in return.
Remember, primarily. when you set
out on your shopping tour for house.
wares. that the best and nothing but
the best should satisfy you. Cheap,
badly made utensils will not last long
enough to repay you for even their
small initial cost-whereas articles
made with care, of good, sturdy ma
rerials. will work out" their price
many times over. It is wise to buy
fewer things, of the better grade--you
will find that your cooking will reflect
your wisdom!
X X X y
A ND don't forget that in the matter
Of electrical equipment there is
wide choice in models, prices and
types-it is we'll to look carefully into
the merits of each before making up
your mind on which you will buy. Here
in Washington there is an institute
that has under its roof models Of
nearly every kind of electrical house,
hold equipment sold in Washington
there you can see each one for your
self, learn the price and "how the
wheels go round" then you can pro-
ceed to the store where it is sold and
make your purchase.
Above all, don't hurry! Take your
time. make your lists carefully and
do your buying with thought and sys-
tenn. Housewares may not be as ex-
citing as curtains and bric-a-brac-
but they are really the foundations on
which your home is built and, as
such, must be chosen for their funda-
mental worth and lasting qualities.
Next week I'll give you list!
If you wish advice on your indi-
vidual household problems, write to
Betsy Caswell, in care Of The Star,
inclosing stamped, self addressed en-
velope for reply.