Evening star., 1944-01-18
BUNDLES FOR AMERICA.

would like very much to interest
your readers in the wonderful work
Bundles for America" is doing in
the way of helping the families of
men in the service and the men now
being honorably discharged.
AS we know, the number of men
IN our armed forces is increasing,
and the needs of their families are
much greater than ever. The Army
Emergency Relief, Navy Relief and
Coast Guard Welfare call on us to
supply families with clothing, also
to outfit men honorably discharged
and returned to civilian life. Most
OF them are entirely without civilian
clothes when they return: either the
clothes have been used by other
members of the family, or the bows
have outgroWn them.
We mend and remake clothes
that are given us and our workers
are doing wonderful job of remod-
ellng, but we need more volun-
teerS Tor the sewing We will be
happy to welcome any women who
nave few hours to spare each
week to do very worth while lob
We also have the wool and needles
end are looking for more knitters,
as the Army, Navy and Coast Guard
are asking us for hundreds of ar
tlcleS to keep the boys warm. We
make sweaters; socks, gloves. he'll
mets, ScarVeS-in fact all articles
authorized by the services.
Those wfs have anv clothing tn
oonate, or wish to knit or sew.
should telephone Mrs. Peck, Dupont
Soo6' or come to the Headquarters.
1ool connecticut avenue NV.
REQUESTS ANSWERED,
(ThdnkS to Mrs. F. M. S..
StlUer SPRING.
On the question of saving egg
Solks, and the complaint that water
mixes with the egg. The addition of
water to egg yolk is not unlike al
humen; try this method. Mash egg
yolk with fork, add 2 tablespoons of
water and store unity needed. These
may be used as whole egg in baking
or will be fine for eggnog or scram-
bled egg.
For requests of small roasts, ask
butcher for rolled roast of beef
to which is added suet, these are
most tender; and can be obtained in
Z-pound size or over. Cook in 325
degree oven, 80 minutes to a pound.
At this heat there will be no shrink
9n6 will
medium cooked. May be covered or
not. Use same temperature for all
meats to retain juices. Cook lamb
90 minutes to the pound, pork 35
to 40 minutes to the pound Do not
add water. No meat thermometer
required for perfect roasts.
One inexpensive meat recipe fol-
lows: Barbecue sauce for breast of
lamb. Allow Z pound meat per
person; have breast cut in small
pieces. Cover with following sauce
and cook about one hour; in oven
or top of stove.
One eighth cup shortening, l tea
spoon dry mustard, teaspoon sugar,
l teaspoon salt, teaspoons chill
powder, 4 teaspoon pepper, l tea
spoon parika, tablespoon vinegar,
212 cups water, 2 tablespoons cat
sup, ! tablespoon chopped onion,
bud garlic.
Melt shortening, blend In COM
bined dry ingredients. Gradually
add liquids, then onion and garlic,
stirring constantly. Cook about 20
minutes, stirring frequently. Makes
2 cups sauce. will keep in refrigera-
tor. Good for hot dogs, hamburg
ers, any kind of meat Since onions
are scarce, onion salt does a fine
Job of f1avoring hamburger.
There is only one pumpkin pie.
This Is it:
Mix 2 cups strained pumpkin, 3
eggs, or 2 If economy necessary;
cup sugar, l teaspoon cinnamon, l
teaspoon ginger, Z teaspoon cloves,
y teaspoon nutmeg, u teaspoon
salt, 2 cups evaporated milk.
Pour into unbaked pastry shell,
place in 450-degree oven for 10
minutes, reduce heat to 1926 degrees;
bake till firm, about 30 minutes
Serve and enjoy real pie.
Forgive the length of this article
It's now or never these busy days!
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