SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
505 
COOK 
SYMBOL — GRIDIRON 
This test is based on a thorough knowledge of the article on 
“Cooking” in the Handbook. It may be taken in sections. A certifi- 
cate may be presented from a Domestic Science teacher, or from tlio 
mother if the Captain knows her and can testify to her competency 
to judge. 
1. Build and regulate the fire in a coal or wood stove, or if a gas 
range is used, know how to regulate the heat in the oven, 
broiler and top. 
2. What does if mean to boil a food? To broil? To bake? Why 
is it not advisable to fry food? 
3. How many cupfuls make a quart? How many tablespoonfuls to 
a cup? Teaspoonfuls to a tablespoon? 
4. Be able to cook two kinds of cereal. 
5. Be able to make tea, coffee and cocoa properly. 
0. Be able to cook a dried and a fresh fruit. 
7. Be able to cook three common vegetables in two ways. 
S. Be able to prepare two kinds of salad. How are salads kept 
crisp ? 
0. Know the difference in food value between whole milk and 
skimmed milk. 
10. Be able to boil or coddle or poach eggs properly. 
11. Be able to select meat and prepare the cuts for broiling, roasting 
and stewing OR be able to clean, dress and cook a fowl. 
12. Be able to make two kinds of quick bread, such as biscuits or 
muffins. 
13. Be able to plan menus for one day, choosing at least three dishes 
in which left-overs may be utilized. 
REFERENCES : 
“Fun of Cooking,” C. F. Benton, Century. 
“Boston Cooking School Cook Book,” Little. 
“Hot Weather Dishes,” S. T. Rorer, Arnold and Co. 
“Food and Health,” Helen Kinne and Anna M. Cooley, Macmillan. 
CRAFTSMAN 
SYMBOL- 
PRIMITIVE DECORATIVE 
DESIGN 
To earn this badge a Girl Scout must qualify in at least one of the 
following and must read at least one general reference: 
1. T e-dying: Make a tie-dyed scarf using two kinds of tieing. 
Reference: “Dyes and Dj^eing,” Charles E. Pellew, McBride. 
“Industrial and Applied Art Books, Book 6,” Bush. . 
2. Block Printing : Make an original design for a block print unit 
