Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 204, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 August 1916 — Mother’s Cook Book. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Mother’s Cook Book.

The world does not care what college or university you graduate from, or how many diplomas you may have, or how many letters after your name; It askß: "WHAT CAN YOU DO?" Cato said: "I would rather the world asked why no statues were erected to my memory, than why they were. Peas on Toast. Cook green peas until tender, then season well with rich cream, salt and pepper, pour aver nicely browned toast that has been lightly buttered. Serve hot. This Is a dish that will take the place of meat. Some time, for a change, take a little peanut butter, thin with water to make a sauce, and serve on vegetables. Nut Gravy for Toast. Add a large tablespoonful of nut butter, rubbed smooth, with a little water, to a pint of hot milk, thicken with flour rubbed smooth in a little of the cold milk, season well and serve either on toast or potatoes.

Vegetable Stew. Cook together a few green peas, some small even-sized onions and small carrots, until tender, letting the liquor remain for additional flavor. Add rich milk seasonings of salt and pepper and two tablespoonfuls of bits of salt pork diced and browned, adding the hot fat also, to give a richness to the stew. Surprise Croquettes. Make small cone-shaped potato croquettes, putting a spoonful of cooked green peas In each as It is being molded. The potato should be mashed and seasoned, and the peas also seasoned. Then fry as usual In deep fat. , Hot Weather Dishes. As little people feel the heat as much as grownups and are not as capable of caring for themselves, It behooves the mother to see that her child is fed properly, pimple meals with fresh vegetables and fruits are the best for both old and young during the hottest weather. Succulent vegetables are refreshing because they are served cold and because of the acids and minerals that they contain. A, few slices of ripe, Juicy tomatoes with a good salad dressing, aerved with a sandwich of, nut bread

and a simple drink, either hot or cold as seems best, Is a luncheon of sufficient nourishment to satisfy any appetite wisely, during hot weather. This is the time to eliminate rich pastries and puddings, serving meat but once a day at the most.