SAFEGUARDING FRUIT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 534, 11 December 1928, Page 4

SAFEGUARDING FRUIT

The familiar slogan of “Eat More Fruit” is changed at this time of year to eat more raw fruit, for it is when It is eaten uncooked that we derive most benefit from it. There are comparatively few of us who can have fruit fresh picked from the trees, and we draw’ our supplies via the markets. No matter how fresh it appears in the baskets, the fruit must have had a good deal of handling, and been exposed to much dust. Therefore the making of the fruit safe and sterile should be an important consideration in every kitchen. The of a lemon is an excellent steriliser. The juice should be squeezed into the water in w’hicli the fruit is finaly rinsed. It will free it from dust and act as a splendid disinfectant. IN A NEW HOUSE If you have moved into your new house before it has thoroughly dried out, cupboards and larder will be found to develop an unpleasant odour owing to the dampness oozing from the walls. Fill some old plates with unslaked lime, and stand them in all cupboards. This will help considerably to cure the trouble. Always remember that air is required to dry out ne\v houses, and never fires. Open the windows wide on every breezy sunny day. and do not light fires in the rooms till you are sure the walls are quite dry.