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Show I "gV by HEUN HALE 17NC0URAGE your younger children In good eating habits and avoid having a problem "eater" by these simple methods: Let a rest period precede meal time if possible. Rest period are necessary to promote appetite, and emotional upsets, excitement, fear or anger can be allayed by this since they take away appetite Serve meals as simply as possible pos-sible as little children tire quickly when eating Having all foods ex- j RECIPE OF THE WEEK i I I Ham and Tongue Luncheon j (Serves 6) 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour Salt and pepper 2 cups milk Vt pound tongue, cut In strips 6 pound boiled ham. cubed V4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced Make a cream sauce by melting melt-ing butter, blending In flour and milk. Season to taste, cooking and stirring. Add tongue, ham and mushrooms Serve on toast or biscuits. cept dessert at the child's placa makes this possible. Keep a regular schedule for meals Children lose appetite and Initial Interest if meals are late. Have the table interesting and attractive. Use a simple oilcloth or plastic cover with potted or fresh plants for Interest. Dramatize foods to keep children chil-dren interested Cut sandwiches In fancy shapes, hide fruit at the bottom of custard and cereal dishes and cut vegetable garnishes In shapes of flowers. Use gay china or plastic dishes which are suitable to the child's size and interests Introduce new foods one at a time, and with some of the child's favorites Assume that he will eat the new food without any discussion |
