HOME SCIENCE

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 87, 22 January 1938, Page 3

HOME SCIENCE

MODERN HOUSEKEEPING. COOL DRINKS FOR HOT DAYS. (By an Otago University Graduate.) In most of our homes in New Zealand the idea of a refreshing drink seldom goes beyond plain lemonade, which of course is excellent in its place, but as we do tire of it we should aim at a little variety.

There is such an abundance of fruits on hand uoav, and from these delicious and wholesome beverages may be made. These may be made from the juices themselves or combined, usually, with citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons.

Always offer the drinks icy cold, and try to procure some ice to serve in them. They will be a welcome change from the tepid lemonade—more or less indifferently made, and which is usually served as the only alternative to water.

With these drinks,. I suggest you make a little as required, or just before they are wanted, and not in very large quantities, blit I may add some of the recipes which I shall give yon may be used for storing. The following recipes gathered from various sources may prove useful at _ the moment.

Pineapple Lemonade. 2 lemons. 3oz. castor sugar. ff 3 slices pineapple. 2-pint cold water. Chop up the pineapple into small pieces and place in a jug with the juice of the lemons. Add the sugai and the water and stir till dissolved. Let it stand for two hours, and then add half a pint of ice, if possible, and when this is partially dissolved serve the pineapple lemonade. Red Currant Drink. Place some red currants in a saucepan and cook them until they are soft. Put them through a sieve. Measure the juice and to every pint allow 11b of sugar. Place the juice and the sugar in a saucepan, bring to the boil, and then cool immediately. A little of this in a glass of water is delicious. Raspberry Syrup. 2£lbs ripe raspberries. 1* pints white vinegar. Sugar. Place fruit in basin and crush it. Add the vinegar and stand 24-36 hours. Strain. To each pint of juice allow 2-llb sugar. Boil five minutes. Bottle when cold and store.