not come easily within any table of classification. Among the many elixirs for health-made-easy, which medical and scientific research have lent their aid to obtain, is that of a pure albumen in easily assimilable form.
Plasmon
has a world-wide reputation, and is extensively used both in medical treatment and in the domestic menage wherever it is desirable to administer nourishment without taxing the digestive organs. It is especially valuable in cases of gastric catarrh or ulceration. Recipes for Plasmon Jelly, &c., will be found pp. 98, 110, &c.
Though in the near future dairy products may be largely superseded by those of the nut family, there are still many who will prefer ordinary cow’s milk, if only that can be obtained pure, free from germs, and unadulterated. Such is to be found, we are glad to learn, in the Sterile Dry Milk supplied by the
West Surrey Dairy Co.,
who have succeeded, after much careful experiment and testing, in producing milk which in the process of preparation has been deprived of no element save germs and water. The simple addition of warm water, therefore, is all that is needed to restore it to the condition of new milk. Having lost nothing of its nutritive value, grape sugar, or organic salts, it forms a safe and valuable food for infants, and should do much to lessen the dangers of feeding by hand. It may be had Full cream, Half-cream, or “Separated,” so that the most delicate digestion can be suited. Besides its use for infants and invalids, it can enter into the composition of any food where milk is ordinarily used, or where additional nutriment is desired. It may be added either dry or diluted–as most convenient. One strong point in its favour is that there is no danger of its turning sour or going bad in any way–the constant danger with fresh milk; but, of course, only the quantity required for immediate use should be diluted at one time. This Milk Powder, also compressed Tablets, can be got from all Health Food Stores, as also from most grocers and warehousemen. If any difficulty, it can be had from Headquarters, in small packets at a trifling extra cost, and in larger quantities carriage paid.
“Wallacite Reg. ‘P.R.’ Specialties.”
In various parts of book, readers will have noticed commendatory reference to several “Wallacite” goods, and I would here urge that all seeking a pure, wholesome dietary in health or sickness, should give them a trial. The range of foods is practically unlimited, every requirement of health or palate being suited, but all alike composed of pure, wholesome ingredients, guaranteed free from such deleterious substances or adulterants as yeast, chemicals, artificial colouring matter, mineral salt, &c. The variety of biscuits and cakes ranges from the plainest sorts, to suit the dyspeptic or ascetic, to the most delectable dainties for afternoon tea, not forgetting Oaten Shortcakes to specially delight the “Canny Scot.” Nor need any one be at a loss to obtain supplies, for, besides the various Health Food Depots mentioned (see inside front cover), customers can obtain 5s. worth of cakes and biscuits carriage paid to any part of the United Kingdom, direct from headquarters, 466 Battersea Park Road, London.
Besides the “Bakery” products there are many additions to one’s resources generally. There is “Stamina” Food for infants invalids, and, curiously enough, athletes. It is exceedingly palatable for general use in puddings, pancakes, &e., while gruel can be prepared in a few minutes. Use one part “Stamina” Meal to four parts of fast-boiling liquid, stock, milk and water, &c.; simmer five minutes, and it is ready.
In the Pale Roasted Coffee one has coffee at its best, without the harmful properties of the ordinary article. Thus, with a selection from the other “P.R.” dainties, including some pure fruit preserves, cocoanut or raisin nut cheese, &c., &c., one can have not only a “Physical Regeneration Breakfast Table,” but a “P.R.” store-room complete in itself.
There are many other Health Foods, &c., to which one would like to call attention, but space admits of only one–Nut Oil with Extract of Malt ought entirely to supersede the cod liver oil horror. Since a much larger percentage of nut oil can be incorporated–30 per cent. or over, as against 10 per cent. to 15 per cent., which is the most that can be tolerated of the nauseous cod liver oil–its tonic and up-building properties are much greater. Any chemist will compound it, but it can now be had ready for use from Messrs Mapleton at the very low price of 7d. per lb. See price list, p. 103.
With regard to obtaining regular supplies of Health Food Specialties, no one need be at any loss. A post card to any of the leading depots will bring a price list from which to order direct. Some firms–Chapman, Liverpool; Winter, Birmingham: “Pitman” Stores, &c.–send quite small parcels–5/-upwards, carriage paid.
The “Pitman” Reform Food Stores, Birmingham, stand unrivalled for extent and completeness. Besides their “Vigar” specialties and every possible variety of Health Foods, they have an unlimited range of cooking utensils, nut mills and appliances of every kind to facilitate the wholesome preparation of food. The “Pitman” Steam Cooker is a marvel of cheapness and excellence, consisting of deep boiler and three upper compartments, whereby four different dishes can be cooked to perfection, each retaining its full flavour and nutritiveness.
One is here reminded that there are other factors essential to right, sound, healthy living besides good well-cooked food. It is desirable to have cleanliness and purity all round; and we are glad to be independent, even in the matter of soap, of the filthy refuse fats so often used in its manufacture. In this connection the following tribute to a vegetarian soap appeals to readers.
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From “PAPERS ON HEALTH” by Prof. KIRK, of Edinburgh.
_This book should be in every home; an invaluable book of reference. From all Booksellers, 3/-._
Chapped Hands.–Our idea is that this is caused by the soda in the soap used. At anyrate, we have never known anyone to suffer from chapped hands who used M’Clinton’s[*] soap only.
It is made from the ash of plants, which gives it a mildness not approached by even the most expensive soaps obtainable.
If the hands have become chapped, fill a pair of old loose kid gloves with well-wrought Lather (_see_), putting these on just when getting into bed, and wearing till morning. Doing this for two or three nights will cure chapped, or even the more painful “hacked” hands, where the outer skin has got hard and cracked down to the tender inner layer.
Bathing.–Cold Baths, while greatly to be recommended to those who are strong, should not be taken by anyone who does not feel invigorated by them. As everyone should, if possible, bathe daily, the following method is worth knowing, as it combines all the advantages of hot and cold bathing. The principle is the same as explained in “Cooling” in heating. Sponge all over with hot water and wash with M’Clinton’s[*] soap; then sponge all over with cold water. No chilliness will then be felt. Very weak persons may use tepid instead of cold water. These baths taken every morning will greatly prevent the person catching cold.
Cold bathing in water which is hard is a mistake, especially in bathing of infante. The skin under its influence becomes hard and dry. Warm bathing and M’Clinton’s[*] soap will remedy this.
Eczema.–Skin eruptions known under this name have very various causes. Treatment must vary accordingly.
Where the cause is a failure of the skin to act properly, the whole skin of the body, especially the chest and back, will be dry and bard. In this case apply soap blankets.
If the soap blankets be too severe on the patient, then apply general lathering with M’Clinton’s[*] soap. Use a badger’s-hair shaving brush, and have the lather like whipped cream, with no free water along with it. We have known a few of these applications cure a case of long standing.
Where general debility is present along with the disease, use all means to increase the patient’s vitality. Simple diet is best, and abundance of fresh air within and without the house by night and by day.
[Footnote *: _If not stocked by the local grocer, samples of toilet, shaving, and tooth soap can be had from the Makers, M’Clinton’s, Donaghmore, Tyrone, Ireland, on receipt of 3d. to cover postage, or a large assorted box will be sent post free for 2/6._]
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Winter’s Health Foods and Specialities
NUTTON.–The Best Nut Meat, made in six varieties, and can be used in every way in which butcher’s meat is used. Recipes with each tin. 7d., 1/-, 1/5 and 3/8 per tin.
NUTTON A LA IDEAL HOME.–These delicious dainties were served recently at our stand at the Ideal Home Exhibition, Olympia, London. (See as under, page 124.)
NUXO.–A delicious savoury preparation of Nuts for Gravies and Sauces, and also makes rich and nourishing Soups. 3d. and 1/- tins.
NUTARIAN LARD.–A pure Vegetable Fat for cooking purposes; formerly known as Cooking Butnut. 1-1/2-lb. cartons, 11d.; 3-lb. cartons, 1/9; 28-lb. boxes, 10/-
WINTOX.–A pure Vegetable Product, intended to take the place of all Meat Extracts and Beef Tea preparations. In bottles, 1/6 each.
PRUNUS.–The rapid flesh-former–self-digestive, delicious, 86% nutriment. In tins, 3d. and 1/3 each.
PRUNUS PERFECT FOOD.–The same as above in dry powder form, 96% nutriment. In tins, 3d. and 1/- each.
NUTROGEN.–A valuable Nut and Milk Food–self-digestive. In tins, 3d. and 1/- each.
NUTARIAN CAKES.
NUTARIAN MARGARINE (formerly known as Nut Butters), made in five varieties.
Mainstay Biscuits, Malt Oat Cakes, Malted Barley Cakes, Fruit Caramels, Nutchoo, Nutarian Chocolates and many other lines.
_Send for Price List and name of nearest Agent to Sole Manufacturers:_
R. WINTER, Limited, Pure Food Factory, BIRMINGHAM
Nutton a la Ideal Home.
INGREDIENTS–1 lb. Nutton (No. 1 or No. 8), 1 tablespoonful flour, 1 small onion, Nutarian lard, seasoning, 1 teaspoonful Wintox.
MODE–Chop onion and fry in small saucepan; make into thick gravy with flour and Wintox; add to the Nutton, previously chopped; form into small cutlets. Brush with beaten egg, dip in bread-crumb, and cook in a pan of boiling Nutarian lard.
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CONTENTS.
SOUPS–
Almond Milk
Asparagus
Brown
Brown Sonbise
Brazil
Butter Peas
Chestnut
Cauliflower
Celery
Clear Soup a la Royale
“Digestive” Pea
Green Pea
German Lentil
Haricot
Hotch-Potch
Julienne
Mulligatawny
Mock Cock-a-Leekie
Mock Hare
Parsnip
Palestine
Pea (“Reform”)
Stock
Spring Vegetable
Scotch Broth
Turnip
Tomato
Velvet
White Soup
White Windsor
White Sonbise
Westmoreland
SAVOURIES–
Artichoke Fritters
Asparagus Cream
Asparagus Quenelle
Cauliflower Fritters
Celery Fritters
Celery Egg Cutlets
Celery Souffle
Celery Cream
Dahl
Dresden Patties
Esau’s Pottage
Fifeshire Bridies
German Lentil Soup
German Pie
Golden Marbles
Haricot Pie
Haricot Ragout
Haricot Kromeskies
Haricot Croquettes
Irish Stew
Kedgeree
Leeks (Stewed)
Mock Sole
Macaroni Omelet
Macaroni Cutlets
Macaroni Mould
Macaroni Timbale
Mushroom and Tomato Pie
Mushroom Patties
Poor Man’s Pie
Rice and Lentil Mould
Roman Pie
Rice (Casserole)
Rissoles
Rolled Oats
Savoury Brick
Sausages, Sausage Rolls
Scotch Haggis
Scotch Stew
Tomato and Rice Pie
Toad-in-a-Hole
Vegetable Goose
Vegetable Roast Duck
Vol-au-Vent
NUT SAVOURIES–
Brazil Omelet
Brazil Souffle
Brazil Quenelles
Curried Nut-Meat
Mock Chicken Cutlets
Walnut Pie
CHEESE SAVOURIES
BREAKFAST DISHES–
Bread Fritters
Bread Cutlets
Cheese Fritters
Craigie Toast
Grain Granules
Mushroom Cutlets
Nutgraino
Omelets
Pancakes (Savoury)
Porridge
Shredded Wheat Biscuits
Triscuits
Tomatoes (Stuffed)
Wheatose
EGG DISHES
COLD SAVOURIES–
Brawn
Legumes en Aspic
Mock Calf’s Foot Jelly
“Reform” Mould
Raised Haricot Pie
Tomato and Egg
Vegetable Mould
POTTED SAVOURIES
SANDWICHES
VEGETABLES
SALADS
SAUCES–
Apple, Almond
Bread
Brown
Caper
Celery
Cocoanut
Curry
Custard Whip
Dutch
Egg, Horse Radish
Lemon
Mayonnaise, Mint
Mustard
Onion
Parsley
Piquante
Sweet-White
Tomato
Tarragon
White
Walnut
BREAD–
Aerated, Home-made, “Hovis”
Wheatmeal Gems
Wallace Egg Bread
PASTRY
CAKES AND SCONES–
Afternoon Tea Scones
“Artox” Seed Cake, Shortbread
“Artox” Gingerbread
“Artox” Scones, “Artox” Tea Biscuits Cocoanut Cream Scones
Dinner Rolls
French Layer Cake
German Biscuits
Gingerbread, Jumbles
Orange Rock Cakes
PUDDINGS AND SWEETS–
Almond Custard
Sponge Cake
“Artox” Queen Pudding, Appel-Moes
Banana Custard
Canary Pudding
Cobden Pudding
Cocoanut Cream Custard
Lemon Cream, Lemon Sponge
JAMS AND JELLIES
BEVERAGES
INVALID DIETARY
MISCELLANEOUS–
Batter Savoury
Breakfast Savoury
Glaze
Icing
“Manhu” Porridge
“Manhu” Yorkshire Pudding
Mushroom Ketchup
“Reform” Cheese
Tomato Aspic
ADDITIONAL RECIPES.
SOUPS–
Cream of Barley
Nut Soup
Plasmon Stock and Vegetable Soup
Simple White, Split Green Pea
SAVOURIES–
Cheese Moulds
Hasty Oatmeal Pudding
Lentil Pie with Batter Paste
Mushroom Pie
Nut Souffle, Nut Omelette
“Nutton” Pie, “Nutton” Chops
“Nutton” Sausage Rolls
“Nutton” a la Ideal House
Oatmeal Pudding
Protose and Macaroni Pie
Sea Pie
Shepherd’s Pie
Stewed Onions
Walnut Mince
CAKES AND SCONES–
Banana Buns, Scones
Bruce Cake
“Hovis” Scones, Gingerbread
“Manhu” Crisps, Scones
Murlaggan Steamed Cake
Oatcakes
Sponge Sandwich
Strawberry Shortcake
Sultana Cake
Swiss Roll
PUDDINGS AND SWEETS–
Farola
“Hovis” Fruit, “Hovis” Walnut
“Provost Nuts” Pudding
“Provost Nuts” Walnut Pudding
Plasmon Custard and Sauce
Semolina Syrup Pudding
Syrup or Treacle Tart
HEALTH FOOD SPECIALTIES
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Be SURE your HEALTH Foods are quite Pure and Absolutely Fresh.
RICHARDS & CO’S HEALTH FOOD STORE
73 N. HANOVER ST., EDINBURGH.
We Sell all reliable REFORM FOODS, which are under the control of a Medical Specialist, and we can guarantee Purity,/b> and Freshness of all foods sold by us.
Our Nature’s ENERGY FOODS are the foods of the future. They give Living Vitality.
NOW ADDED
A FOOD REFORM RESTAURANT AND TEA ROOMS.
In our Hygienic Department we sell REFORM UNDERCLOTHING, SANDALS, COOKERY BOOKS and HEALTH GUIDES, KITCHEN UTENSILS.
Electric Appliances for Electric Treatment &c., &c.
Have you tried our, New and Pure DRESSING FLOUR for Cutlets, Fritters &c.? It is the very best. 2-1/2d. per 1/2 lb., or 3-1/2d. post free.
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THE MANHU FOOD CO. LTD.
MANHU FLOUR FOR BROWN BREAD.
Can be baked without kneading. It makes delicious Scones.
[Illustration]
_See Recipes on pages_ 92, 96, 107, 108, 114.
MANHU FOODS.
Pure, wholesome Foods for Porridge, Puddings, &c. Very easily cooked.
Special preparations for Diabetic Patients and other Invalids.
_Send for particulars and Recipes._
23 Blackstock Street, LIVERPOOL.
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Recent Reform Enterprises.
Since the first edition of REFORM COOKERY was issued some four years ago, there has been an immense development in the production of dainty varied non-flesh foods, depots for the sale of these, and restaurants where both the food and preparation thereof leave nothing to be desired. Indeed, so multifarious are the contributions towards the “simple life” that it threatens to become more complex than the other. However, we need not take everything offered to us–at least, not all at once–but can select at will and make our choice.
In the way of recently opened Restaurants, I would draw the special attention of visitors to Glasgow to the “Arcadian,” 132 St Vincent Street. It is exquisitely appointed in every way, while the menu and service are all that could be wished for. Most of the Health Foods can also be had here.
Glasgow, indeed, leads the way, for there during the past few months Messrs Cranston have equipped two of their magnificently-appointed luncheon rooms, at 28 Buchanan Street and 43 Argyll Arcade, to the service of Reform dietary. The name is a guarantee for everything being most attractive and up-to-date.
Then in Edinburgh, Messrs Richards & Co., 73 N. Hanover Street, who have long been noted for the supply of pure foods, have added tea and luncheon rooms–a decided boon to vegetarians in Auld Reekie.
In Birmingham, Winter’s Luncheon, Tea Rooms, and Balcony Cafe are among the most up-to-date to be found anywhere. Music daily, 12-2 and 4-6 o’clock, is one of the many attractions. Besides this, Mr Winter ranks with the first in the manufacture, supply, import, and distribution of Health Foods, his premises having extended from a single shop to the splendid premises at City Arcades within a very few years.
Messrs Mapleton’s recent enterprise has been referred to already. The beautifully-situated estate at Wardle, near Rochdale, should afford ideal conditions for both work and worker.
Still more recently, The International Health Association, pioneers also in this respect, have removed from Birmingham to Stanborough Park, Watford, Herts.
W.H. Chapman, Liverpool, has also extended very largely of late. His productions now comprise well nigh the whole range of Health Foods–all of first quality.
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Books & Pamphlets on Hygiene and Food Reform.
Depot for Vegetarian Society’s Publications; London Vegetarian Society’s Publications; Order of the Golden Age Publications …
A COMPREHENSIVE LIST POST FREE.
LONDON: RICHARD J. JAMES, Health and Temperance Publication Depot, 3 and 4 London House Yard, E.C.
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WHERE TO DINE.
EDINBURGH, – Reform Food Restaurant–RICHARDS & Co., 73 N. Hanover Street.
The Edinburgh Cafe Co., Ltd., 70 Princes St.
GLASGOW, – The “Arcadian” Food Reform Restaurant and Health Food Stores, 132 St Vincent St.
Cranston’s Fruitarian Snack and Luncheon Rooms, 28 Buchanan St. and 43 Argyll Arcade.
BIRMINGHAM, – Winter’s Cafe and Luncheon Rooms, City Arcades.
LIVERPOOL, – Chapman’s Vegetarian Restaurant and Food Reform Store, Eberle Street, off Dale Street–3 minutes from Town Hall and Exchange Station. _Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 7 p.m._
LONDON, – The Food Reform Restaurant, 4 Furnival Street (opposite the Prudential Buildings), Holborn, E.C.
Recently enlarged, now accommodating 270 Diners. Central, roomy, and quiet; the most advanced Restaurant in the Vegetarian Movement. Shilling Ordinary 3 Courses, Cheese and Coffee. The best variety of Sixpenny Teas in London.
MANCHESTER, – The Vegetarian Restaurant, 5 Fountain Street, Market Street and 12 Old Millgate.
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45 Argyll Arcade,
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STUART CRANSTON.
_Founder and Managing Director._