Evening star., 1938-07-27

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Liquids are midsummer's saving
grace. Water is fine, and plenty Of
it is to be advised-but there are
other drinks that nourish as well as
refresh and restore fluids to our It's
sues. Fruit juices, milk drinks of all
kinds, vegetable juices and so on vary
the beverage intake healthfully and
Interestingly. Milkshakes are always
favorites with old and young. and they
are easily made at home with simple
equipment.
The Bureau of Home Economics Of
the United States Department Of Agri-
culture discusses summertime drinks
in its most recent release, as follows:
III the young folks-or their par
ents-go in for making their own
milkshakes on hot summer days,
good egg beater and a bowl, or
shaker, will be needed besides the
'makings.' If the family has a refrig-
orator with liberal supplies of fresh,
good quality, whole milk the situa-
ton is ideal. Or, evaporated or dried
milk may be used equally well.
"The 'makings' should also include
some ready y-prepared sirups, plain,
chocolate or caramel. Fruit sirups
can be made by the addition of plain
sirup to fresh fruit juice shortly be-
fore mixing time. A prepared sirup
sweetens summer drinks more effec-
lively than sugar. The blending of
the sugar sirup is quick and complete.
Sugar does not dissolve readily in
cold liquids and tends to sink to the
bottom Of the pitcher or glasses.
"Flavorings and spices, including
vanilla and almond extracts, and nut
meg and cinnamon for 'toppings' may
also be helpful. A patch of mint
growing in the backyard may furnish
garnish as well as havoring for the
milkshakes.
" A LWAYS add a bit Of salt, as this
Is necessary to make a perfectly
navored milkshake-or any other sum-
mer drink. But flavor Is not the only
reason for adding salt The body loses
large quantities Of salt in perspiration
during sweltering weather and this
loss should be made good.
Men doing hard manual labor
always realize the need OF drinking
more water to make up for this loss
Of liquid. But it was not until about
two years ago that doctors became
aware that extra salt should be eaten
during hot weather. Some medical
research workers discovered, almost
by accident. that salt water helped to
prevent heat prostrations. Now 1t is
common practice for men engaged in
strenuous labor in very hot factories
to take salt pills with their drinking
water. Laborers 50 protected suffer
much less from heat ailments than
they did when no salt was given, fac
tory doctors report. Families will
probably find 1t helpful to use plenty
OF salt in seasoning their food and
drinks when the mercury hovers
around the 100 mark
In preparing milkshakes be sure
to have all utensils, as we'll as all in
gradients. as cold as possible-then
work quickly. Pour into tall, chilled
glasses and serve at once. Vary the
flavor combinations to suit the whims
and tastes Of the members Of the
family or their guests. But don't try
to use too many navors in one glass.
"A hoat' or milkshake topped with
. dipper Of ice cream makes an ideal
dessert for . children's party or a
luncheon or dinner ending in hot
weather. It Is food value, refresh
ment and dessert all in one glass,
Always popular, especially with chill
dren, Is the banana milkshake, made
by crushing very ripe banana to a
pulp and shaking to a smooth blend
with cold milk.
The flavor Of eggnog Is often pleas
ing to those who do not care for milk.
To prepare, add the other ingredients
to the beaten egg, seasonings and
havorings first and beat thoroughly
after each step. Beaten eggs may also
be used in lemonade or other fruit
ades for additional nourishment.
A MONG summer drinks, those
made of real fruit juices are also
universal favorites. When served in
moderate amounts at mealtimes they
contribute more than q trifiing value
to the family diet. Galleries come in
. pleasing form in the fruit sugars
and tho sirup added for sweetenihg.
II fresh fruits are used. especially
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