Keep the war foods cooking

Department of Household Science ILLINOIS FARMERS’ INSTITUTE Springfield CONSERVATION «* Today, Tomorrow and in a few Years to Come 5 Learn the value and qualies of all foods and make everything of the best you can get, whatever its price, and then, every day, prepare some palatable dish without waste. Long before the world war was upon us, IIlinois women, through the Department of Household Science, have been studying the lessons which would enable them to feed their families to produce healthy bodies. Out of Illinois homes have gone the vast number of young men—perfect types of manhood— who stand in the front ranks of the Army. Illinois’ mothers have given MEN and given them to be gone until the final day of VICTORY. While the soldiers are fighting for world peace, Illinois women are doing a mighty work in Food Production and the Red Cross. They will go “over the top” in providing food for Victory. Many leaflets have been printed that homemakers may be better prepared to meet the real needs in setting the daily food upon the tables of Illinois. Lest we forget a further obligation in food conservation and to make the task of preparation an easy one, some choice recipes have been culled from official Government guides; to these are added a collection of “Originals” which have been tried and are presented as being economical, nutritious, simple and good SUBSTITUTES. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSEHOLD SCIENCE, Illinois Farmers’ Institute, By Mrs. H. A. McKeene, Secretary. Springfield, 1918. While the war is on and our boys must fight We here at home, with all our might Should cook war dishes all the time, For that’s our work behind the line. SOME FOOD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS. What is Conservation? “The preservation of our natural resources for economical use, SO as to secure the greatest good to the greatest number.” Why is the homemaker asked to conserve food? Because upon her shoulders rests the responsibility of handling and planning it for the life of the family and by serving her family wel) she renders patriotic service to the Nation at this time. Why will food help win the war? Because the army and navy cannot fight without food and the people behind the lines cannot support the army without it. What is a substitute food? A food similar in food value to the one we wish to save. What are meat substitutes? Poultry, fish, sea food, milk, cheese, eggs, nuts, cereals and legumes. What are substitutes for wheat? Corn, oats, rice, white and sweet potatoes, barley. What are sugar substitutes? Honey, maple syrup, corn syrup, sorghum molasses. What are substitutes for butter and lard? Olive oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, meat drippings. How can we eliminate waste? By being careful in buying, preparing, cooking, serving and using food. Millions of American homemakers have taken the pledge to follow directions, as circumstances demand, for war service in the home. We cannot show patriotism by cheering the soldiers as they march by, waving flags at a patriotic meeting, or standing at attention when “The Star Spangled Banner’ is played with no thought or responsibility in helping to win Victory. The homemaker who answers every call made upon her in doing what the Government asks, in keeping up the food line, is a soldier at home as much as son, husband or brother, “over there.” = over there. it back till come they won't And MEATLESS MEATS WIRY USES POWER Ys: Poultry contains practicaliy the same amount of nourishment peund for pound as beef, pork, or mutton. It cannot be shipped as well so will not be sent to our allies and soldiers.