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Page 18 - It is said that bleeding from a wound, on man or beast, may be stopped by a mixture of wheat flour and common salt, in equal parts, bound on with a cloth. If the bleeding be profuse, use a large quantity, say from one to three pints. It may be left on for hours or even days, if necessary.
Page 60 - Bon, two quarts of milk, with a little salt, a stick of cinnamon, and sugar to sweeten ; lay thin slices of toasted bread in a dish ; pour over a little of the milk to soak them, and keep them hot upon a stove ; taking care the milk does not burn. When the soup is ready to serve, beat up the yolks of five eggs, and add them to the milk. Stir it over the fire till it thickens; then take it off lest it should curdle, and pour it into the dish upon the bread.
Page 61 - ... liquid before pouring into the pea soup, or it will be too thin. BEAN (dried). »J« The beans used for this purpose may be the ordinary kidney, the rice or field bean, or, best of all, the French mock-turtle soup bean. Soak a quart of these over night in soft lukewarm water; put them over the fire next morning, with one gallon of cold water and about two pounds of salt pork. Boil slowly for three hours, keeping the pot well covered; shred into it a head of celery, add pepper— cayenne, if preferred—simme...
Page 67 - SAUCE. — Put butter, size of an egg, into a saucepan ; when it is at the boiling point throw -in an onion (minced), two sprigs of parsley, chopped fine, and a little pepper. Let it cook five or eight minutes longer. Now pour in a coffee cup of tomatoes which have been stewed, and strained through a colander ; stir all together.
Page 17 - Upon this subject but few suggestions need be made, as taste, means and other circumstances, will naturally be consulted in the matter. Care should be taken to have the outfit light and simple. Don't take too much, and be sure to leave the fancy articles at home. The comfort of the tourist, and especially that of the guide, will be most readily promoted by adhering strictly to this rule. We will name what we consider the essentials : — Pair of heavy flannel shirts. Stout woolen pantaloons, coat...
Page 63 - ... dish. BROILED SQUIRRELS. Clean and soak to draw out the blood. Wipe dry and broil over a hot, clear fire, turning often. When done, lay in a hot dish and anoint with melted butter, seasoned with pepper and salt. Use at least a tablespoonful for each squirrel, and let it lie between two hot dishes five minutes before sending to table.
Page 61 - Brook trout are generally cooked in this way, and form a rarely delightful breakfast or supper dish. * Clean, wash, and dry the fish, roll lightly in flour, and fry in butter or clarified dripping, or butter and lard. Let the fat be hot, fry quickly to a delicate brown, and take up the instant they are done. Lay for an instant upon a hot folded napkin, to absorb whatever grease may cling to their speckled sides; then range side by side in a heated dish, garnish, and send...
Page 12 - Allow ample time for every preparation. Do not fly around town the last morning like a decapitated hen. You will find enough to annoy one in camp ; and you should start out as calmly and quietly as you go down to your business.
Page 17 - Heavy woolen shawl or a pair of Indian blankets. A bag is a useful substitute for blankets. It should be made of Canton flannel, or what is preferable, woolen cloth, as it will be less likely to ignite when exposed to fire. It should be about 6 ft. long and 2\ or 3 ft. wide. We have seen ordinary grain bags used for that purpose ; but they afford too contracted a space. Such a bag can be converted into a knapsack. A pair of light buckskin gauntlets, sufficiently long to button around the elbows....
Page 9 - ... to spend his vacation. Nor can he too early in the season look over and perfect his kit. Many an hour's dearly bought pleasure has been marred by simply not preparing in time. The camper should always bear in mind that homely phrase, and "get a good ready.