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EGGS |
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Color of shell is determined by
the breed of the bird and has nothing to do with
the quality of the eggs.
Color of the yolk is determined by the diet of
hens and there is no relation between the color
of yolks and color of shell.
Care of Eggs:
Store eggs in the refrigerator in their
cardboard containers with the large end of eggs
down. To keep whites after the eggs have been
broken and separated, place in a glass jar,
cover and store in the refrigerator or in the
freezer if kept a longer time.
To keep yolks after eggs have been broken and
separated place them in a narrow or tall glass
container, cover with water or milk, cover jar
and place in refrigerator.
Remove eggs from refrigerator long enough before
using so that will become warmed to room
temperature.
Eggs are most easily separated as soon as they
are removed from refrigerator. |
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CARE OF FISH |
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Remove from wrapping paper.
Remove any scales neglected at market. Wash
under running water. Cook as soon as possible
after purchasing. If necessary to store, cover
closely and place in refrigerator or in freezer. |
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CARE OF MEAT |
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Fresh Uncooked Meat:
Remove from wrapping paper. Wipe with a damp
cloth. Store in refrigerator in meat compartment
or on a platter and cover lightly with waxed
paper. |
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Cooked:
Remove from wrapping paper. Store tightly
covered in refrigerator in meat compartment. |
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CARE OF MILK IN THE HOME |
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Take milk into the house as soon
after the delivery as possible. Wash the top of
bottle and cap in cold running water before
opening or putting away. Wipe bottle with damp
cloth.
Place the milk in the coldest part of the
refrigerator at one. Return milk to refrigerator
as soon as the amount needed has been removed.
Keep milk closely covered as it absorbs odors
from other foods readily.
Wash the bottle in cold water as soon as empty;
then scald.
Do not use milk bottles for any other purpose.
Return bottles to dairy promptly. |
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CARE OF POULTRY |
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Whole Chicken: (Picked
and Drawn at market)
Remove from wrapping paper. Wipe inside of
bird with damp cloth, making sure that it has
been properly drawn.
If wing tip feathers has been left on, dip wings
into boiling water for a few minutes and pull
feathers out with pliers.
Remove all pinfeathers with strawberry huller or
tweezers. Singe over direct heat to remove fine
hairs.
Remove oil sack from tail. Wash outside
thoroughly, rinse and pat dry with absorbent
paper. Wrap in moisture-vapor proof material and
store in refrigerator, breast side down. Store
in freezer if kept more than several days before
cooking. |
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Cut-up Chicken:
Remove from paper.
Remove any pin feathers.
Singe any parts of skin showing fine hairs. Wash
quickly but thoroughly under running water.
Drain well, dry and store lightly covered in
refrigerator. Care for ducks, turkeys, geese and
game birds as for chicken. |
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CARE OF FRESH VEGETABLES |
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Wash or scrub vegetables and
remove waste (leaves, roots, etc.) when received
from market.
In refrigerator is not equipped with a vegetable
pan, store in transparent food bags or glass
jars.
Shake as much of water as possible from
vegetables, place in a utensil and cover
tightly. Even lettuce that is quite wilted will
freshen in 10 to 12 hours.
Root vegetable may be freshened in salted ice
water.
When harvested, root vegetables may be stored in
a cool dark place for many months, either in a
stone jar or covered with earth. Sprinkle earth
with water once each month. |
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