Evening star., 1948-11-02
CHRISTMAS PARTY2

rations, entertaining program that
would be fun and colorful ideas and
arrangements.
I would be grateful for any ideas
or suggestions you may-have to
offer.
SCORCHED APPLES.
(Fron1 Mrs. c. K, Washington.j
To the lady who scorched apples,
add sugar and spice for marmalade;
fry for breakfast; make Brown
Betty" with brown sugar, butter,
spice and graham crackers.
HARDWOOD FLOORS?
From M. A. c., Wasllington.)
I would like to have information
for treatment of hardwood floors.
My floors are light and I would
like a finish easy to use and which
can be applied to worn places with
out doing the whole floor.
MOLASSEs CAKE.
(Frone Mrs. A. r. r., Arlington.)
For Mrs. J. X. McC. I am sending
my mothers recipe for molasses
cake. It is dark, sticky and has q
crisp crust when cooled. It may be
the type Of gingerbread she is look
ing for, although we make 1t with
out ginger.
Molasses Cake-One cup sugar, /
cup dark molasses, 2 tablespoons
shortening or lard, l egg, 2 cups
-four, / teaspoon cinnamon, / tea
spoon soda, " teaspoon nutmeg,
" teaspoon cloves, cup cold coffee.
Bake in o or 10 inch square pan.
creased and lined with wax paper
about one hour at $50 degrees. Let
cool about 10 minutes, then turn
out on cake cooler and remove wax
paper SO crust can form.
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TORTOISE SHELL SET?
(From p. F. O., PurcellviHe.)
am interested In finding out
where I could have q comb, brush
and mirror set made up from some
tortoise shell my husband brought
back fro.a the Pacific. Any infor-
nation you can supply will be ap-
preciated.
STICKING IRON.
J(From C. E. G.. Arlington.)
Easiest and surest way I know to
prevent waffle iron from sticking Is
to always use a good recipe, never
overhead and always leave iron
open till cold after using. This is
important.
If it should stick, smear a small
of grease (teaspoon) on
top and bottom, heat iron to bake"
cover with large cloth and prevent
burns. Invert iron and make sure
that top and bottom are covered
with hot grease. Unplug and open
iron till cold. When ready to use
again it will not stick.
To prevent cabinet drawers from
sticking, rub drawers and runners
with bar Of dry soap.
USES FOR PAPER NAPKINS.
From Mrs.'A. M. r., Takomd Park.
I find paper napkins, If not too
badly used, can be laid aside to
come in handy to wipe OF the stove
or to wipe where drops are spilled
on the kitchen workable or floor,
then throw into the trash. This
has been great help to me.
.-.s PARTY MENU?
(Frons Mrs. J. L. X, WGshington.D
Can any one suggest a simple
menu for an informal get-together
following the midnight mass at
Christmastime?
Being comparatively new home
maker and q very inexperienced
cook, I don't know what type meal
would be most appropriate.
sLIPCOvERs.
From Mrs. l.. J. X, WashinQton.)
To Mrs. c. S. who inquired about |
using old slipcovers as a pattern
for new: I also am not an expert
enced seamstress but did make new
slip covers from the old and think it
well worth the trouble. have been
complimented a good many times
on my slipcovers. However, I was
warned to allow for shrinkage,
which did, but the new ones didn't
shrink. Also I found I didn't need
nearly as much material as sug-
gested in the store. I laid the
ripped out pieces on the floor and
that way. Also I would
suggest getting a plain color, al
stripe or an all-over pattern, since
matching the pattern Of the ma
terial was my biggest difhculty. i
didn't have that difficulty with my
striped chair. I hope this will be
Of some help.