Evening star., 1947-03-12

case another can Of beans should
be added, and less tomato Juice may
be required; also a little flour and
water thickening may then be
needed.
Using just a little fat in the
skillet, brown 1Ka pounds hamburger
or ground stew beef, l medium or
large onion cut in small pieces,
Glove garlic cut fine, 3 teaspoons
salt, dash pepper, 1h tablespoons
chilli powder (more If it Is desired
really "hot") at the same time, cook
some spaghetti or macaroni in boil
ing salted water, about one-third
of regular package of spaghetti
but this may be varied to suit the
cock. Drain but do not rinse, as
this provides a thickening for the
chilli. Into large kettle put large
(46 ounce can tomato Juice (o1
strained tomatoes, but the tomato
juice is equally good and less trou-
BILE; tomato soups are too sweet)
l can kidney beans, the cooked spa
ghetti, and the well-browned meat
Bring to a boil and cook about 1C
minutes, stirring OCCASIONALLY. Taste
to see If more salt is needed. Let
stand some hours, at least, before
reheating to serve, as that improves
it great deal. This quantity
makes a god meal for four persons
and needs only crackers and pickles
and perhaps something like grape
fruit for dessert.
PLUMBAGO.
(From Mrs. r. A. F., Washington. J
To Miss A. r., Washington: Plum
bago (ceratostigma). The p1umbage
is desirable late-season flower fol
rock garden or border which is vel
drained. Because the blue flowers
persist until freezing weather, II Is
especially valuable for the sunny
rock garden. 1t is not fussy as te
soil so long as it is well drained. I,
starts into growth late in spring.
1. Uses: Ground cover.
2. Height: 6-12 inches.
3. Blooms: August October.
4. Propagate: April-May.
5. Plant: April-May. ''
6. Distance: 1-2 inches apart.
7. Soil: Good garden loam.
8. Exposure: Sun.
DAY CARE.
From Mrs. A. ", WGstingtor.)
AS a former day-care mother
would like to pass along this infor.
nation regarding day care and 1t.
cost. It will vary between two ane
three dollars a day dependingon the
length of the day and what must be
done for the child. For instance
special diets, one or two complete
meals, etc. Sometimes a child's per.
sonality plays some part in how easy
or how hard he is to manage. My
own son who is now 8 years of age
would probably have cost five dollar.
day because dull moments have
no part In his life. His teachers art
always of the same opinion as W.
are; he's full of mischief but very
dear. At one time he was very
troublesome about his meals, so
figured out the following system. Hi
was to eat everything I cooked every
day except Saturday. On Saturday
he could plan and eat what he chost
without any comments from us.
won't say this plan is perfect, bui
it has helped. 1t gives me something
to fall back on when he fuses!
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TAKING BABY TO BEACH?
From Mrs. R. r. F., SilDer Spring,
am wondering if any of you gooe
readers could tell me if it is possible
or feasible, to take a baby IA month.
old to the seashore for about a week
That is, he will be IA months al
the time we plan on going. We hac
Rehoboth Beach in mind-want only
break from housework, etc
Could we stay at q nice hotel
Where else? If any one has any
suggestions, comment Favorable o.
otherwise) I certainly would vel.
come them-as I am q new" mother
and know very little about ttil
'business,"