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neutralize the acid is not recommended since it may destroy the deli- 

 cate flavor of the tomatoes, and, if used in too large quantities, is 

 likely to cause indigestion. It is almost impossible to tell when just 

 the correct amount has been used, since the acidity of tomatoes varies 

 to such an extent. In boiling the milk to make the cocoa, the scum 

 usually formed on the surface can be prevented by stirring the milk 

 or by boiling it in a covered vessel. 



References. — Textbook on foods. Whipping cream, U. S. Dept. 

 Agr., Farmers' Bui. 384*, pp. 19-22. 



Correlation. — English: Describe the growth and manufacture of 

 cocoa and chocolate; list the different brands available in your 

 neighborhood, with prices. (Consult stores and catalogues.) 



LESSON 144. 



Problem. — To fit the waist pattern. 



Suggestion. — The pattern cut in Lesson 142 should be very carefully 

 fitted and trimmed off at the neck and sleeves. When it is correct in all 

 details mark the line of the seams, rip the pattern apart and trim 

 the edge evenly, allowing one-half to one-fourth an inch for seams. 

 This is sufficient to admit of French seams being made. Be sure that 

 the seams are evenly trimmed. Cut the pattern in half down the cen- 

 ter front and the center back. (It may seem a waste of time to draft 

 and fit a pattern in this way, but it will more than repay you in the 

 amount of time saved later.) 



Correlation. — English: Make the briefest possible list of patterns 

 which could be adapted to the cutting of the garments made in your 

 own family. . How could you best store patterns systematically ? 



LESSON 145. 



Problem. — To prepare cottage cheese. It may be used in making 

 sandwiches for a picnic for which the rest of the luncheon may be 

 planned in class. > 



Points to be brought out. — The curd is separated from the whey more 

 completely if the mixture is slightly heated. This separation is ac- 

 complished by heating to 40° C. (104° F.). Heating to a higher tem- 

 perature than this toughens the curd. A picnic luncheon should be 

 appetizing, abundant, and easily carried. 



References.— U. S. Dept. Agr., Farmers' Buls. 202*, p. 28; 430*, 

 p. 10. 



Correlation. — English: Write an account of this picnic. List the 

 places available for neighborhood picnics near your home. Is there 

 a place on your farm where you could arrange an outdoor fireplace 

 for occasional family picnics ? Describe plans for such a picnic. 



