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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1955-02-09, Page 2Useful Hints On. Paper-flanging MiX and sift into a bowl,, l z c. once-sifted pastry flour (or 1y3 c. once-sifted all-purpose flour), 0 taps. Magic Baking Powder, X s tsp. salt. Cut in finely 2 tbs. chilled shortening. Make a well in dry ingre- dients and add 14 c. finely-chopped mustard pickle in sauce and 3 c. milk; rnix lightly with a fork, adding, milk if necessary, to make a drop dough. Drop in 6 portions, over hot cooked stew. Cover closely and simmer (never lifting, the cover) for 15 mins. Yield-6 servings. W l 4 I I Vat Vitt IAGIC BAKING POWDER Always _Dependable. NO CAT FOR' HIM—"Monty," the lion, spikes all reports that he's a beer drinker. The only, stuff he wo uld 'drink for 'the photographer is water, which is, being given:to him by Cidrp Croninger. Modern Etiquette biscuits from a baking sheet or drop biscuits? They are all time savers. You can lighten housework further by seeing to it that work counters are at the right' height, that you have good light where you need it, and sit-down irons mg :board. Watch your arrangement' ,of supplies. Put those near, one an- other that you use together. ' Have a wheel table, tray basket, or laundry cart for articles you are moving about to reduce the number` of trips you take from one part of the house to an- other. Also remember to keep good posture and attitude of be- ing mistress of, your job 'what- ever it is. Blues and grays will be cooled by north or tree-shaded light, while si warm light will streng- then them. For sunny rooms, choose cool backgrounds. — green, blue ,or gray — with the deSign in the paper supplying touches of a warmer color — yellow, pink, peach, etc. In rooms on the cold side of the house * use' papers with warm backgrounds, such as deep yellow, tan, peach, or ivory, to get effect of warmth. A delightful ream in a little country inn comes to mind. The walls are plain soft beige, while the ceiling is papered with the gayest of gay chintz patterns — rioting red roses on a beige background. The effect is one of welcome, warmth, and cheer. ground closely' will sink into the wall, appearing quite unobtru- sive. If you are counting on wallpaper to give, your room character and interest, it would be well to 'choose a clearly de- . fined' 'pattern which stands ,out either, through color contrast with' the background or by large open spaces surrounding it — no` shadowy outlines here! And there .are color" pitfalls to be guarded againat when se- lecting wallpaper; the same col- or will look different in dif- ferent surroundings. A soft yel- lovt, for instance, will look washed-out 'Under a cold light; the same color in a sunny room will gain .intensity. The accentuation of color is also true 'of the' cold shades": A good, wallpaper, is spoiled and so is the room where it is used when they don't belong 't(). gether; and wallpaper in a sam- ple book looks quite different from wallpaper 'on the wall. Dealers and decorators, realiz- ing this, are usually 'Willing for a customer to take home a, roll of paper, since it is impossible to get the desired effect with a smaller amount. However, if this is not feasible, you can get a pretty good idea of how a paper will look like by laying two strips together in the studio. For example, on a small sam- ple an uplifted 'branch may be quite inoffensive, but rising branches repeated all over: the room may be anything but rest- ful! And again, in a small piece, the size of thepattern may ap- peal. to 'be what it isn't; for, in general, a small sample will ap- pear much more positive than the, completely papered wall, A large pattern isn't neces- sarily overwhelming,, 'if the color contrast isn't• too, strong or the outline' too sharp. Often.. a large pattern recedes on the' wall to '.a surprising extent. , I saw a perfect example of thiS not long ago; A landscape paper with, a rather large motif was used in. a smallish hall 'in an oldhouse. but, the colors were so soft and blended so well with the neutral background, and the perspective Was so good, that, one didn't think of it sis a large pattern at all, writes. Ethel ,M. Eaton in The Christian .Science Monitor. It is: well to remember when choosing wallpaper that any pattern that covers ,the back- damp, dredge c...9.01 piece in the flour to which salt and pepper have been added, Beat, shorten- ing in heavy skillet (some people prefer half lard and half'butter for this'shortening),, put in the flour-dredged chicken— hot' fat should come up about half way and fry slowly, turning to brown on both sides, until gold, en brown and tender. * A regional fried chicken, sug- gested by the American Spice Trade Association, is this Mary- land recipe that calls for eggs and bread crumbs for a coating. This is a favorite with many fried chicken fanciers. Maryland Fried Chicken 3% pound frying chicken, cut into serving pieces 54 cup flour 2 teaspoons salt hteasPoim ground black PePPer 2 eggs, slightly beaten Y4 cup water 134 cups Sate dry bread crumbs 34, cur butter % cup vegetable shortening 3 tablespoona water Wash chicken and dredge each piece in the flour to which salt and pepper' have, been add- ed. Dip each piece into eggs• mixed with the ;(4 cup water, and roll in bread crumbs. Heat butter and shortening in heavy skillet. Put in 'a few pieces of the dredged chicken at a time. Fry slowly, turning to brown on both sides until' gold- en (be sure to cook slowly). Place browned chicken in bak- ing pan. Pour over it the fat from skillet and 3 tablespoons water. Bake uncovered hi pre- heated oven, 350°F. for 40 min- utes. Serve' hot with cream gravy made from drippings left. in pan. * * * Fricassee of Chicken 1 chicken, cut up , 1 cup milk or cream Flour Salt and pepper 1, to 2 egg yolks, beaten Stew chicken until tender; re- niove from liquid. Boil liquid until reduced to 2 cups, add cream and thicken to medium white sauce (use 2 tablespoons flour for each cup liquid). Pour sauce gradually over egg yolks, beating while adding. Season to taste. Place chicken in center of • platter; surround with steamed rice or biscuit halves; cover with sauce. * * * Perhaps the most frequently used spice for seasoning fried or 'sauteed chicken is black pepper, because it gives a flavor boost to the bland chicken which is not lessened by the cooking pro-, cess. Pepper should be added, to the flour before coating, and gravy, also, is improved by the addition of this spice. If you like unusual spices with 'your chicken, try curry, thyme rose- mary, or basil—just a pinch, re- member—or add minced onion, chives, shallots, or garlic. Al- ways add these taste additions with a light touch, testing to see when you have exactly *the right amount. * * • If you like, serve your fried or sauteed chicken with fluffy white rice, with Spanish rice, or with your own variation of the rice that goes best with chicken. Southern Fried Chicken 21/2— pound frying chicken, cut into serving pieces 1Y4 cup flour 2 teaspoons salt teaspoon ground black PePPer 3's cup (or more) shortening Wash chicken and, while. Sew Feed Them Magnets! When a Cornish farmer's wife, Mrs. W. Goudge, went to take her washing from the line, she found that two sheets, a dress, an apron, tea towels and four large dusters, had provided an appetiser for Daisy, a cow., Cows are ostrich-like in the articles they will eat.. In the American Veterinary Medical Association Journal, Dr. Harold Cooper advises farmers to feed two-inch magnets to their cows. These will prevent the rusty wire, nails and metal scraps which cows swallow as they graze from penetrating the stomach wall. WALKING NEST — This French ' Moroccan actor wears 'a bird in his turban while palying a part in the movie called "Oasis." The film ii the first made as a joint project of French. and German companies. •• 0 4, IP FOR TINE CANADIAN ARMY OVERSEAS This sketch shows the ceremony which attended the visit of the Seagram Collection of Paintings, "Cities of Canada," to ourArmed Forces stationed in Europe. This visit to Canada's First infantry Brigade 'stationed in Soest, West Germany, was' the 16th exhibition on the Collection's year-long 30,000-mile international tour. Everywhere it was shown, throughout Latin America and Europe, the Seagram Collection received an enthusiastic welcome. But the reception it was given by our troops was among the warmest of all, for here were niiore than paintings: here were familiar arid well-beloved scenes, here were native cities that awakened cherished memories . . here Was a glimpse of home for those away from home. the I-louse of m ilitikieAnOisat tOtniebttAWA,iSSIS JUAN, HAVANA,M0fddent CARACAS; RIO DE JANEIRO ; 'SAO 'PAULO,. iltineot AIRES. NOmitvIDEty,itoMksoNook STOCKHOLM, THEO:46(7i; MADRID, AN' A visit SO THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES 1W IOEST, WEST GERMANY.. *ROW CANADIAN TO.Ulti MONTREAL 10110NT CHARLCiTTETOWN,MAUFAX, jOHN'Si, SAi T „ Eli REEO K TROTS,RI INES, kiiiinit ; LONDON, WINNIPEGEDMONTON, VANdODYER, CALGARY,.060 AiltHUk—takt•WilliAMi tubgOkY • SAWfoOk triAWIISSIAN' 'eats sommilmosorimrwiiiiirdswer*••••m.ftbingamiNmro. * * Q. When dining with guests, is it proper for one to continue to eat while someone else is talk- ing to one? A. It is perfectly proper to continue eating while listening to someone else's conveiseriois * * * Q. May an invitation be writ- ten on a visiting card? A. Yes; a card may be used for an invitation to a tea ,to meet a guest, 'an informal dance, or a bridge party. * * Q. Is it good form to state in an introduction, "I want to make you acquainted with, etc."? A. This is considered very bad form, 'as' is the other oft-used expression, "Shake hands with". It' is much' better just to say, "Mr. Jones, Mr. Williams", or, "Mr. Jones, may I present Mr, Williams?". * * Q.! If one is but slightly ac- quainted with a bride and bride- groom, and an invitation to the , wedding is received, is it neces- sary to send a gift? A. No; under these circum- stances, it is entirely optional, * Q. Is it correct to use a fork to place jelly on bread? A. No; the knife is used for this purpose. Q. If one is walking with a woman and she speaks to a per- son who is a stranger to one, is it proper also to speak? A. You should also smile and nod to the Stranger. EaSrier Housework Without The Gadgets If you work efficiently and use efficient new time savers for home and lainily; you can com- pensate for riot having every latest kitchen gadget. Just heed a feW tips sUggeSted by Miss Louise woodruff, Missouri Uni- versity home specialisti Instead of table mats that need Washing and iterdeg, use petrriafierit finish mats or table- cloths. Yon" can also save Work by relaking other not too neces- sary funny housekeeping prac- tideS,'• namely, ironing of sheets and towels, When carefully, loid ed Unireneci sheets and towels do SS Well. Buy Create-re. sistant and wrinkle resistant fabrics fee Litrilly defiling. Do you. tied vegetables' into a newspaper, arid thus the need of scrubbing your sink ifs ter Operatiori? And baking: dio you iri bake-Sheet cakes that you earl serve froril the Pari, STRANGIORF-Ifiteeilitilt,Oid Raleigh barroUgh 111 orates time out to . Of aCqUainteri 'With a snow Man, a Stranger hi ColtiMbUt„ Gri, It Weil a real triat for him, Melee inOW eribtigis to build istio* this. for South, K."' • The proper way to ,try chicken is a point that our cousins south of the border have been argus ing about for untold years --- an argument that will never be settled, I'm not going to take sides or express a personal pret- erence but inst pass along recipes for "Southern Fried," "Maryland Style' and a couple of others. * Southern style is, the fried chicken most people below the Masan-Dixon Line, prefer. Other methods call for an egg-and- crumb coating, cheese coating, batter coating, dipping in cream or milk before coating, to name a few, Q. When writing.a social letter, is it proper to close, the letter with "Respectfully yours"? ' A. No. This form is used for business letters, or when an, em- ployee is writing to his employer. If the person is of equal social position, it would be better to close the letter with "Sincerely yours". * * Q. What is the proper way to eat spaghetti at the table? Ad. With the fork. Twist the spaghetti against the plate to wind it about the fork. If you cannot manage this gracefully— and many. cannot—cut it with the ferk. * Q. After a death in the family, should the calls of sympathy be returned? • A. Such calls are not returned, since the family is in mourning and is not making social visits. • * * Q. When should the bride- groom and' his best man arrive at the church for the wedding? A. At least 15 minutes pslor to the ceremony, thus allowing time for any delay. Upon their arrival, they should repair to the vestry where the clergyman awaits them. They enter through a 'Side door, not through the church. After flying from Paris to open the exhibition the Commander-in-Chief of Allied Land Forces In Europe takes the honour guard solute. stS Ses