Evening star., 1946-02-11

Betsy CasUeH.
avoided. We do not particularly like
meats cooked by pressure We have
tried steak, meat patties, pork, chick.
en-. The meat becomes too juicy
the tissues being so broken down by
high-heat pressure.
AS a time saver I have posted on
wall near stove list of vegetables
Tin alphabetical order) showing op-
poSite each one the number of min
utes' cooking time required and any
special notation my experience with
that particular food has proved, thus
saving frequent reference to the
pressure cookbook each time.
I had very good luck in making
plum puddings. Have also made
rice puddingS in the cooker, requir-
ing 80 minutes. My cooker is the
type with weight indicator and has
two wooden handles which when
placed together lock the lid.
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SEWING CONTAINER?
From Mrs. H. B., De L., Bethesda. J
I have two pieces of plywood each
l7kx8 inches. I would like to fix one
to hold my sewing necessities in
cluding thread holder which is Az
inches in diameter. I am sure the
RCH can offer some valuable sug-
gestions.
BUN WARMER.
From N. E. Mel, Arlington.)
Answering the question of M. c.,
Washington: Have bun warmer in
the house which we rent and a
folder gives these directions-Place
food on wire rack, set cover securely,
adjust steam vent. Set server on
top Of stove, over medium heat. I
set it on a metal cover which place
over the flame, asbestos mat could
be used instead Don't place server
over high heat! At no time must
flame be permitted to extend around
sides of bowl near handles. To
serve, place server on plate or tray
and bring to table or buffet. Food
can be kept hot during the entire
meal by replacing cover after each
serving. For crisping, browning or
for heating up sugar coated buns,
it is essential to leave steam vent
open. push movable end of handle
sideways.
For best results in heating tender
foods and retaining moisture, leave
steam vent closed. Leftover baked
goods, stale rolls, buns, bread or
cakes can be freshened in a few
minutes in the server. If they are
exceedingly hard or dry, sprinkle
sparingly with water. Keep vent
closed.
Care and Cleaning-Do not sub
merge heat indicator in water. To
clean cover, wipe with a damp cloth,
that is all that is needed. To clean
aluminium bottom bowl, wash with
hot soap suds and scour as needed
The folder which I have copied
from says manufactured by Robe
son Rochester Corp, but no address
is given. Hope this may be help
to the lady who sent in the question.
PORCELAIN, SINKS.
From Mrs. F. B. S., Arlington.)
There have been many queries as
to what to do about stains on the
porcelain in sinks. found a very
good remedy from the Clearing
House some time ago. Make paste
of cream tartar and hydrogen per-
oxide, with a cloth and very little
muscle the porcelain is made beau
tiful and white. I keep those in
gradients on my kitchen shelf to be
used when needed.
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JUNKET-RENNETS?
From Mrs. w. H. De L.,
Washington.)
Can any one tell me how to keep
junket-rennet custard from becom-
ing watery when spoon is put in
it? I make a whole package at a
time for baby and it lasts couple
of days, but has more water than
cuStard after the first feeding. Will
appreciate any suggestions.
NARCIsSUS BULBS.
(From E. E. W., Arlington)
Mrs. L. S. r. inquired what to do
with narcissus bulbs after they have
bloomed and died. If they have been
grown in gravel or moss there is
nothing to do with them except
throw them out, since they have.
exhausted themselves in blooming
and are useless.
DIVINITY?
From Mrs. C. S., Washington.)
How can I make good, fluffy di-
vinity-mine is good to taste, sbut
always seems heavy and hard.
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GUM FROM LINOLEUM.
From Mrs. E. c. H., Ldnhdn, Nd. J
To Mrs. T. M. p, Washington, if
your linoleum is inlaid, turpentine
will remove the sticky, gumlike SUBJ
stance left by the small rugs.
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LAYETTE REQUIREMENTS?
STAIN FROM ENAMEL.
From Mrs. J. J. M, Alexandria J
feel sure that some Of the ex-
perienced mothers who read the
Clearing House could help me in my
problem. I am expecting my first
baby in May, and since I have
limited budget, would like to know
what might be considered the mini
mum requirements in the way o1