Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 October 1891 — THE KITCHEN. [ARTICLE]

THE KITCHEN.

Some Kitclion ftaclpi*?. Yeast. —Three quarts of water, six hops, four largo potatoes, two tablespoonfuls of sugar; mash tho potatoes and put it aside until it is milk warm, then add the sugar and yeast; let it stand until light; it will foam like the white of an egg; then bottle and cork tight. Blackberry Syrup.—Take of the juice two quarts, one pound loaf sugar, one-half ounce nutmeg, one-half ounce cinnamon, one-quarter ounce allspice. Boil all together a short time and wtioii cold add a pint of brandy. Raspberry Vinegar.—Take two quarts of vinegar and add to it two quarts of raspberries each day for three days. Then strain it through a sieve or cream bag. To each pint of juice add a pound of sugar; boil it and when quite cold buttle and cork tightly. Reef Tea. —To one pound of beef, chopped fine, put a pint of cold wator, let soak one hour; then put it on the lire, let come to a boiling point; then remove from the stove for one hour; then .return to the fire again and boil down to onehalf pint. Strain through a colander and add a little salt. Lemon Cake. —One and one-half cups sugar, one-half cup butter, stir them to a cream. Three eggs, whites and yolks bcaieu separately, one-half cup sweel milk, one and ouc-half teaspoons baking powder, two small cups (lour, grated rind and part of the juice of one lemon. Lemon Butter.— Take three lemons and grate the rind, pulp, and all that can be grated; three well beaten eggs, one-half pound sugar and a piece o t butter the size of a walnut; beat all together and cook between ten mid fifteen minutes, stirring all the time to prevent burning. Apple Pudding. —Pare, quarter and core six tart apples. Put them in h porcelain-lined kettle. Add half a pint of water and the grated rind of one orange and six ounces of sugar, cover the kettle and simmer continually, until the apples are reduced about one-half. Stir frequently to prevent scorching. When clear and thoroughly done, turn them into a dish and put them away until very cold. Then beat the whites of six eggs to a stiff froth. Add four ounees of powdered sugar. Beat again, until white and dry. Pour this over the apples, dust thickly with chopped almond. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Wrap a piece of brown paper around the dish, aud place in oven until it is a golden brown. Serve cold with cream.

He was about to take a Woodward avenue car when lie changed his mind and waited for a man coming up tlie street. He looked stern and solemn and unrelenting, and there was ice in his mouth as he replied: “Yes, fine day enough. Mr. Jones, do you remember that you met me one day two vears ago and asked for the loan of $10?” “Two years ago—slo—asked for a loan? Let’s see. No, Ido not remember, but I do not wish to 'dispute your word.” “Well, sir, you asked for a loan.” “And did I get it ?” “Of course you did.” “Is that so ? Well, if I did, it was the only time in my life, and I ought to remember it. Did you want to lend me en more?” “No sir! I want you to return that loan!” “Sorry—very sorry, but I can’t do it this month.” “I want that money before Saturday or I’ll take steps!” “Ah!” “I’\l post you as the meanest man ia Detroit!” “Honor bright?” “Yes, sir.” “Say,” said Jones, as he looked greatly relieved, “I wish you’d go ahead and do that. I’ve no commercial rating, no social standing, and am continually struggling in a lialf-way position between being able to get credit and dodge old creditors. If you’ll only post me, I’ll know just where I stand and what to look out for, and it’ll save me working half an hour to get a pea-nut-vender good-natured enough to trust me 5 cents’ worth. Ah! Smith, I knew vou'd do me a good turn if it ever cams handy !"—Detroit Free Preu.