The action is an electro chemical one. The soda in the
presence of silver acts on the zinc or aluminum slightly,
producing a little hydrogen, which changes the oxides and
sulphides of silver, which make the tarnish, back into silver,
so that even silver-plate is not harmed.
To Prevent Discoloration of Fruit
To keep fresh pared fruit, such as apples, peaches,
bananas, etc., from discoloring, wrap well in tissue, waxed
or manilla paper, and set in a cool place.
218 LESSONS IN COOErNG
Carrying Two Liquids in a Thermos Bottle
In a thermos bottle with a capacity of i quart, two dif-
ferent liquids of the same temperature may be carried by
the following method: The opening of this size bottle
is about I inch in diameter. Hence a test tube ^ inch in
diameter, and lo inches long, holding approximately 8
ounces, J^ pint, may be filled, sealed with a cork
dipped in melted paraffin, and inserted in the large bottle
into which the other liquid has already been poured. Thus
in this way lemon juice, for example, and milk, may each
be carried in the same bottle.
To Slice Bacon Thin
To be assured of thinly sliced bacon, ask the butcher to
cut it with the dried beef sheer. It is particularly nice to
have it sliced in this way when it is desired to use the
bacon for wrapping oysters, etc.
To Cream Butter for Cake
When creaming butter and sugar for cake, especially if
making in large quantities, use a wire potato masher. It
will produce excellent results in a short time and with little
expenditure of energy.
Using Beets in Mince Meat
If apples are scarce when making mince meat, substitute
boiled beets, chopped fine. The result is very good indeed.
To Prepare Fruit for Salads
It is very easy to prepare fruit for marmalade, salads,
etc., if a large pair of scissors are used. Slice the fruit
first, then cut into small pieces with the scissors.
Cold cooked meats and vegetables may also be prepared
for salads, etc., in this way.
Emergency Cakes
Graham or oatmeal crackers frosted make very acceptable
emergency cakes.
To Keep Cheese from Drying
If it is found necessary to keep a large piece of cheese
for any length of time, pour melted paraffin over the cut
surface. As the cheese is used this seal may be repeated.
FEBRUARY MENUS, COST AND FOOD VALUE-
FOUR PERSONS
Supplies Cost
5 lbs. Flour $ .15
5 lbs. Bread 25
1 lb. Rice 08
% pkg. Rolled Oats 01%
Vs pkg. Cream of Wheat. .02
% pkg. Pettijohn 01 %
% lb. Cracked Wheat.. .01 14
% pkg. Hominy Grits.. .01^
Vi lb. ivlacaroni 04
51/2 lbs. Sugar 33
1 pt. Syrup 0«
1/2 lb. Maple Sugar 05 V^
% lb. I'earl Tapioca... .05
y^ pt. Gooseberry Jam. .15
1 can Sardines 10
3 lbs. Round Steak... .42
Va lb. Codfish 08
4 lbs. Rump Roast 56
2 necks mutton 28
1 can Salmon 18
1 knuckle of Veal 10
11/2 lbs. Mutton Chops.. .30
2 Kidneys 16
3 lbs. Duck 66
41/2 doz. Eggs, at 35c 1.58
8 qts. Milk 64
2 pts. Cream 40
Va lb. Cheese 10
3 lbs. Butter 96
14 lb. Suet 05
1 pk. Potatoes 30
1 Squash 15
2 cans Tomatoes 20
% can String Beans... .06
12 Onions 15
% lb. Hominy 02
% lb. Lima Beans 03
1 Cabbage 04
2 bunches Celery 20
1 pt. Cranberries 10
pk. Apples 10
lb. Figs 10
lb. Dates 05
lb. Raisins 08
lb. Currants 02
can Cherries 06
lb. Apricots 08
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Presented as published in 1912. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation, not the original instructions.
AI-modernized reading of the original text
The action is an electro chemical one. The soda in the presence of silver acts on the zinc or aluminum slightly, producing a little hydrogen, which changes the oxides and sulphides of silver, which make the tarnish, back into silver, so that even silver-plate is not harmed.
To Prevent Discoloration of Fruit
To keep fresh pared fruit, such as apples, peaches, bananas, etc., from discoloring, wrap well in tissue, waxed or manilla paper, and set in a cool place.
Carrying Two Liquids in a Thermos Bottle
In a thermos bottle with a capacity of i quart, two different liquids of the same temperature may be carried by the following method: The opening of this size bottle is about I inch in diameter. Hence a test tube ^ inch in diameter, and lo inches long, holding approximately 8 ounces, J^ pint, may be filled, sealed with a cork dipped in melted paraffin, and inserted in the large bottle into which the other liquid has already been poured. Thus in this way lemon juice, for example, and milk, may each be carried in the same bottle.
To Slice Bacon Thin
To be assured of thinly sliced bacon, ask the butcher to cut it with the dried beef sheer. It is particularly nice to have it sliced in this way when it is desired to use the bacon for wrapping oysters, etc.
To Cream Butter for Cake
When creaming butter and sugar for cake, especially if making in large quantities, use a wire potato masher. It will produce excellent results in a short time and with little expenditure of energy.
Using Beets in Mince Meat
If apples are scarce when making mince meat, substitute boiled beets, chopped fine. The result is very good indeed.
To Prepare Fruit for Salads
It is very easy to prepare fruit for marmalade, salads, etc., if a large pair of scissors are used. Slice the fruit first, then cut into small pieces with the scissors.
Cold cooked meats and vegetables may also be prepared for salads, etc., in this way.
Emergency Cakes
Graham or oatmeal crackers frosted make very acceptable emergency cakes.
To Keep Cheese from Drying
If it is found necessary to keep a large piece of cheese for any length of time, pour melted paraffin over the cut surface. As the cheese is used this seal may be repeated.
FEBRUARY MENUS, COST AND FOOD VALUE- FOUR PERSONS
Supplies Cost
5 lbs. Flour $ .15
5 lbs. Bread 25
1 lb. Rice 08
% pkg. Rolled Oats 01%
Vs pkg. Cream of Wheat. .02
% pkg. Pettijohn 01 %
% lb. Cracked Wheat.. .01 14 % pkg. Hominy Grits.. .01^
Vi lb. ivlacaroni 04
51/2 lbs. Sugar 33
1 pt. Syrup 0«
1/2 lb. Maple Sugar 05 V^
% lb. I'earl Tapioca... .05 y^ pt. Gooseberry Jam. .15
1 can Sardines 10
3 lbs. Round Steak... .42 Va lb. Codfish 08
4 lbs. Rump Roast 56
2 necks mutton 28
1 can Salmon 18
1 knuckle of Veal 10
11/2 lbs. Mutton Chops.. .30
2 Kidneys 16
3 lbs. Duck 66
41/2 doz. Eggs, at 35c 1.58
8 qts. Milk 64
2 pts. Cream 40
Va lb. Cheese 10
3 lbs. Butter 96
14 lb. Suet 05
1 pk. Potatoes 30
1 Squash 15
2 cans Tomatoes 20
% can String Beans... .06
12 Onions 15
% lb. Hominy 02
% lb. Lima Beans 03
1 Cabbage 04
2 bunches Celery 20
1 pt. Cranberries 10
pk. Apples 10
lb. Figs 10
lb. Dates 05
lb. Raisins 08
lb. Currants 02
can Cherries 06
lb. Apricots 08