Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 March 1912 — CARE OF THE VEGETABLES [ARTICLE]

CARE OF THE VEGETABLES

Especial Precaution* Needed In Handling th* Canned Product—Olive Oil Always of Great Value. Canned vegetables should be opened an hour before using and contents dqjmped Intoanothervessel. ‘ String beans, pimentos, okra, asparagus and several other vegetables are better off for being rinsed in fresh cold water before the cooking. When used for salads the things can be eaten without further cooking, but they must be washed off, drained very dry and thoroughly chilled before using. -New cabbage, cauliflower afid brusseis sprouts are among the most nourishing and appetizing vegetables, 1 and if a bit of charcoal is put in the •water the strong odor with the cooking will be much modified. The woman who wants to be pretty -should care for carrots, spinach, lettuce and celery. Carrots contain iron, spinach acts on the liver and celery add lettuce are among the nerve foods. All fresh vegetables should be cooked au naturel, that is, in plain boiling water, and seasoned afterward. A can of good olive oil is a mine of wealth to the cook who loves the taste of it. Oil is cheaper than butter and it stays fresh longer and can be used for every vegetable hot or cold.