Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 59, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 October 1915 — Boiled Rosebuds. [ARTICLE]

Boiled Rosebuds.

iNow that high authorities have advised us to reduce our consumption of meat the need for new and Cheaper foods assumes more and more‘'significance.

Although it is little known in this country, Turkish ladies consider rosebuds, boiled in sugar, a luxury not to be missed. They claim that these make an excellent preserve. In China a species of lily is dried and used for seasoning ragouts and other dishes. This is looked upon as one of the choicest of native dishes.

Many provinces of this same land grow lilies expressly for the purpose of marketing in this connection. They are usually plucked jtfst previous to their opening and then cooked as ordinary vegetables. John Chinaman claims they have a taste and fragrance that rivals our spinach.

That common lily we see so often growing in ponds and marshes will niake a most delicious preserve. As a matter of fact it is utilized in Turkey in the making of a cool drink. Owing to its flowers possessing a perfume not unlike brandy, this type of lily _is often termed ‘'brandy-bottle.”

Yet another new creation we may resort to might be the tabloid food. has long been "in the air,” and has come in for not a little sarcasm in some circles.

It is" to be Hoped that we do not have to come down to this, as a day broken only with a few “tabloids” would indeed prove a monotomous affair.

At all events, we shall not (have to resort "to it before the Germans, for they have already introduced it into their menus. In consists of a composition of flour, dried meat, maize and dried vegetables. We are told a pennyworth of this will satisfy even the appetite of a Prussian.—London Answers.