SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
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at a drug store. They are convenient to carry small 
quantities of spices, flavoring, medicines, etc., on a hike. 
‘'Vinegar and pickles are suitable only for fixed camps 
or easy cruises. 
“Fritures — Lard is less wholesome than olive oil, or 
‘Crisco/ or the other preparations of vegetable fats. 
Crisco can be heated to a higher temperature than lard 
without burning, thus ensuring the ‘surprise’ which pre- 
vents getting a fried article sodden with grease ; 
it does as well as lard for shortening; and it can be used 
repeatedly without transmitting the flavor of one dish to 
the next one. Olive oil is superior as a friture, espe- 
cially for fish, but expensive. 
“Beverages — Tea is better than coffee. Even if 
you don’t use it at home, take along on your camping 
trip enough for midday meals. Tea tabloids are not 
bad, but I advise using the real thing. On a hike, with 
no tea-ball, I tie up enough for each pint in a bit of 
washed cheesecloth, loosely, leaving enough string at- 
tacned whereby to whisk it out after exactly four min- 
utes’ steeping. 
"Cocoa is not only a drink but a food. It is best for 
the evening meal because it makes one sleepy, whereas 
tea and coffee have the opposite effect. 
"Get the soluble kind if you want it quickly prepared. 
“ Condiments — Do not leave out a small assortment of 
condiments wherewith to vary the taste of common ar- 
ticles and serve a new sauce or gravy or pudding now 
and then. 
"Salt is best carried in a wooden box. The amount 
used in cooking and at table is small. 
"White pepper is better than black. Some Cayenne 
or Chili should also be taken. Red pepper is not only 
a good stomachic, but also is fine for a chill (made into 
a tea with hot water and sugar). 
