NEW HOUSEKEEPERS

Evening Post, Volume CXXIX, Issue 23, 27 January 1940, Page 19

NEW HOUSEKEEPERS

HINTS FOR THE KITCHEN

COOKING SIMPLIFIED

For a nice smooth gravy or sauce in which flour is used for thickening—it is well to add the water ox milk in small proportions, advises a writer in, the "Christian Science Monitor." Mixing flour and liquid to form a' thick consistency, then thinning it out gradually will give a nice smooth paste for thickening gravies, sauces, or soups without any flour lumps and no need to strain before serving.

When wishing to add the whites of eggs in puddings, it is best to pour the hot portion of the pudding into the whites gradually, keeping the. whites stirred up, much as one does in pouring a hot syrup into whites beaten for a so-called boiled icing. This process cooks the whites of the eggs, and does not cause the pudding to become watery or soggy; but firm and fluffy.

To dispose of liquids which have a lot of grease in them, let them stand over night so the grease may be easily removed and burne.d or rolled into newspaper for the garbage can disposal, The liquid then can easily be poured into the sink without fear of clogging! the drain pipes with unnecessary grease.. ';. ;ALL FOR NEATNESS. : When buying flour cloth sacks, rip open the bags after the contents have been emptied, wash, and press. By sewing two together to make two thicknesses, you can have several nice dishcloths on hand, all the time. This has proved a good way to use these little things that find a way. of collecting so fast. salt bags can. be made into face cloths for the children.

A baking powder tin which has a sharp edge can be made into a dandy gadget for chopping and Imincing soft foods, like potatoes,; cooked spinach, and all boiled vegetables. It* also makes a good cooki^ and biscuit" cutter. The closed end of the can should be punched with holes or completely cut out to allow the air to go. through.

Screws, nails, tacks, etc., put into mayonnaise or jelly jars with screw tops make a neat appearance, are readily found, and are out of the way when not needed if the screw tops are. nailed underneath the shelf one may have ,over the workbench. The bottle portion is easily unscrewed when any of the conterits are needed.