Food and freedom

Note. — These bulletins may be obtained free of cost, or for a nominal sum, by addressing the Division of Publications, Government Printing Office, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. PRESERVING AND STORING FOOD 209 "Principles of Jelly-Maldng," N. E. Goldthwaite, Ph.D., Bulletin, University of Illinois, Urbana, 111. Successful Canning and Preserving, Ola Powell. Note. — A most comprehensive and complete volume, particularly practical and inspiring because of its one hundred and sixty-four illustrations, and the questionnaire and bibliography at the close of each chapter. To those really interested in the successful preserving of food — whether by can- ning, jelly-making, pickling, or drying — such a volume is invaluable. *'Ten Lessons on Food Conservation," Bulletin, United States Food Administration. Recipes and excellent suggestions for preserves,' jellies, pickling may be found in: The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book, Fannie Merritt Farmer. A New Book of Cookery, Fannie Merritt Farmer. Canning, Preserving, Jelly-Making, Janet M. Hill. Cooking for Two, Janet M. Hill. Canning and Preserving, Marion Harris Neil. XI A KITCHEN THAT WILL HELP YOU Probably the greatest aid which can. be rendered the woman of the future as a housekeeper will be furnished by the American domestic architect. Whether man or woman, the builder of American homes in the future will make a very special study of the convenience and comfort of women in relation to their household problems. — The Craftsman Magazine, INCE the sane and sound theory that household service is really a source of national wealth has been growing, and since women are now realizing the money value of their own time and strength, at the same time electing to do housework them- selves rather than submit to the wearing effect of the old order of irregular and unskilled help — with its attendant waste — the attractive, well- planned kitchen has at last been recognized as a necessity. In fact, a housekeeping workshop built and equipped so as to conserve to the utmost the housekeeper's energy and time, guaranteeing worth-while, happy accomplishment, is in constant A KITCHEN THAT WILL HELP YOU 211 demand. Even where professional service can be employed by the hour, and the housekeeper her- self relieved of the greater portion of the work, fitting kitchen conditions are an important ele- ment in the successful development and definite establishment of this progressive and reasonable means of getting the housework done. Architects, builders, and manufacturers of household equip- ment are co-operating to meet this new kitchen need, and have already succeeded in accomplish- ing much. An ever-present cleanliness easily maintained, compact convenience, based on fundamental at- tractiveness, are the new standards, while the principal features of a desirable kitchen might be summed up as follows: Favorable location in relation to exposure. Convenient location in relation to house as a whole. Pleasant outlook. Proper ventilation.