Cookery for Little Girls

opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions. If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form. This should then be hung up in the kitchen for reference, as otherwise it would be an easy matter to overlook something or make a mistake. If, for instance, a simple dinner of the usual good things is desired, it should be written out in this way--and the child herself can do the writing: DINNER _Consommé_ _Roast Turkey, with Dressing_ _Cranberry Sauce_ _Pickles_ _Celery_ _Mashed Potatoes_ _Creamed Onions_ _Mince Pie_ _Cream Cheese_ _Coffee_ _Nuts_ _Raisins_ MARKETING The day before let the child help in the marketing. As she has already been shown how to make consommé, she can now be allowed to do it by herself, and set it away to be heated up when needed. When you go to buy the turkey, vegetables and fruits, show her the right kind to select. Explain that the celery should be crisp and white, not wilted and discolored; the cranberries hard and red, not soft and brown in spots; the oranges solid and heavy, not pithy and light. Have her consult the list made before starting out, to be sure she gets everything needed before beginning her cooking. [Illustration: A DINNER TABLE, WITH FRUIT CENTERPIECE, AND NUTS IN INDIVIDUAL BASKETS] DRESSING THE TURKEY Returning home, as soon as the turkey is delivered show her how to dress it. This is always an interesting process, and while few mothers like to see their girls really do this work, they ought to explain it fully. After taking out the pinfeathers and singeing, the skin should be carefully washed with warm water, soap and a small clean cloth, for so much dust adheres to the flesh of poultry that in no other way can it be removed. As fowls are usually drawn at the market, now take out the giblets, tear away the lights,