THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 2, 1939.
DECORATIVE TREES
A new idea in house plants has been developed Belgium. This is the Citrus Sinensis, which is actually a cross between a lemon and an orange.
The result is a small tree carry- ing fruit not unlike the orange in shape, but paler-a reddishTM yel low, as compared with the charac... 'teristic colour
orange of the These trees are between 2ft. and 3ft in height,' and make ‘an effective decoration for the hall or staircase landing.
You'll Enjoy This House Dress
What Is A Bakewell Tart?
Regional cookery is making avourings, but the final appearance
strong appeal to women to-day: They want to serve in their homes not only dishes that are good themselves but true to origin.
course
of the tart varies little.
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“The predominating character of the Bakewell tart. as served in Derbyshire," writes a correspon- al- dent, is ground almonds and mond flavouring. Here is the re- cipe:,
Often recipes in the their travels from their original birth-place undergo changes while still true to type in their general character. Cases in point are the Lancashire hot-pot, the Yorkshire pudding, and the Welsh rarebit, and there are many others.
Yolks of 3 eggs, whites of 2 eggs, sugar, 2oz. melted butter, 1oz. about 2oz. ground almonds, a ́ few drops of essence of almond," 1 des- sertspoonful of flour, raspberry jam.
Line patty tins or a pie-dish with pastry, put a layer of jam at the bottom about in. deep. Beat up the yolks and whites of eggs, add
One of these is the Bakewell tart, or tartlet. This may be described as pastry with a layer of jam cover-the other ingredients. Mix well to- ed over with a layer of a mixture gether, add 4 teaspoonful of bak- varying degrees of richness made,
ing powder. Put this in the tins of butter, eggs, sugar, possibly
over the jam and bake about an breadcrumbs or flour or both, fla-
hour in a rather brisk oven. voured with almonds in some form, nutmeg, lemon juice, and so on. The tarts may be served hot or Proportions differ and go do fla-cold, sprinkled with sugar.
Kitty
Byndicate
So futuristic in feeling is the New York World's Fair no one had to have a-brain storm crenting its slogan "The World of To-morrow.”
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Here's a refreshingly new and dif- ferent kind of house dress that's trim and pretty enough for market-
ing and drives to the station, as well as for strictly home work.
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Side belts, gathered into the front panel and tied in a pinafore bow at the back, make the waistline look delectably slim, and still leave it free and unhampering for house work. Ample armholes and flaring skirt add to the comfortable practicality of this dress. Wide- shouldered sleeves, a crisp white collar and decorative buttons all help to make it. unusually pretty. Gingham, calico and percale are good materials for this.
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OVALTINE for Refreshing Sleep"says
ELIZABETH ALLEN
IKE countless thousands- of
people in every walk of life, Elizabeth Allan has proved from practical experience that “Ovaltine" is definitely the world's best nightcap. She writes
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“I. cannot say too muc praise of "Ovaltine. It me that long, refreshing sleep which is no necessary after hard day's
Remember that 'Ovaltine' not only soothes the nerves and makes sound sleep sure; but it builds up new energy and `vi- tality while you sleep. Because of its supreme merit, 'Ovaltine' is the food beverage most widely recommended by doctors everywhere, ́ Make it your regular bedtime beverag and note the difference.
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