162 THE STORY OF MILK 



using two cups of ham and omitting the cheese al- 

 together. 



MILK TOAST 



A very good way to serve milk toast is to toast bread 

 thoroughly and to pour hot milk over it at the time of 

 serving. In serving milk toast in this way all the 

 dishes should be kept very hot. A heavy earthenware 

 pitcher may be used for serving the hot milk, as it 

 retains heat for a long time. 



EGGS POACHED IN MILK 



Eggs are much better poached in milk than in water. 

 If served on toast the hot milk may be poured on the 

 egg if a soft toast is desired. If not, dip the eggs out 

 of the milk with a perforated spoon and lay on the 

 toast in the usual way, adding salt and butter. 



CHEESE DISHES AS MEAT SUBSTITUTES 



Meat is wholesome and relished by most persons, 

 yet it is not essential to a well-balanced meal, and there 

 are many housekeepers who, for one reason or another, 

 are interested in lessening the amount of meat which 

 they provide or to substitute some other foods for it. 



Cheese naturally suggests itself as a substitute for 

 meat, since it is rich in the same kinds of nutrients 

 which meat supplies, is a staple food with which every- 

 one is familiar, and is one which can be used in a great 

 variety of ways. In substituting cheese for meat, pains 

 should be taken to serve dishes which are relished by 

 members of the family. A number of recipes for dishes 

 which are made with cheese follow : 



