What Should We Spend For Food This Season
A guide to budgeting family meals details how income size and value judgments affect food spend. It suggests 25 percent as a rough target, notes higher shares when income is tight, and offers practical tips on planning, shopping, waste reduction, and using cheaper cuts for varied menus.
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Good Housekeeping Institute
Inexpensive Meals for Three Days Wednesday to Friday
Menu item list with luncheon options for three days includes Wednesday dishes like Split Pea Soup with Diced Bacon Corn Bread and Cheese Custard Cabbage Appie and Ka Rye Bread. Thursday features Lamb and Vegetables Coffee Casserole Relish Rice Pudding and Rolls. Friday offers Haddock Egg Sauce Flavored Beets Scalloped Potatoes Gingerbread and Oyster Stew with Cottage Cheese Salad and baking items.
Something New for Dessert a Variety of Savory Suggestions
Housewife plans weekly menus and finds several simple desserts. Blueberry bread pudding layers bread and berries then chills, cocoa marshmallow pie uses marshmallows and cocoa in a custard, orange blancmange with gelatin and oranges, real cream pie blends cream, flour and nutmeg in pastry. Serves six for each recipe.
Winter Chow-Chow and Five Quick Preserves
Practical old time guidance on making preserved condiments from common pantry items. Includes Winter Chow-Chow with cabbage and onion mix, Emergency Chili Sauce, Harlequin Sauce, Emergency Relish, and step by step instructions for sterilizing jars and cooking times.
Scissors in the Kitchen Ease Time and Mess
A guide to keeping sharp scissors handy in the kitchen and using them for cutting parsley, celery, fish, and other foods. Practical tips cover placement, height, and methods to save time, reduce effort, and improve dish presentation.
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