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Show The committee on Menus brought to its help the very best aid obtainable, and after a thorough consideration of the subject brought in a report which included, 1. A model menu for one week; 2. A list of foods suitable for meals; 3. Suggestions to principals with regard to buying provisions, etc.: 4. Suggestions to matrons in the use of foods and their preparation; 5. A collection of a few practical recipes. The model menu is intended to be suggestive along the line of combination of foods, and is in no sense obligatory but will be particularly helpful to principals and matrons who want to help along the line of the proper combination of food and who wish their planning to be in harmony with what the Woman's Board is willing to furnish. <br><br> We are well aware that while in some communities fish is easily obtainable, and in Alaska might be used three or four times a week, in other communities the children would not like it at all, and it could never be used. We are also aware that in some communities a very much greater variety of vegetables can be obtained than in others, nevertheless discretionary power must be left with principals and matrons to decide these details. <br><br> While the tastes of the children must be consulted, this will be met if efforts are made to give them the kind of food obtainable at their homes but of course prepared in a wholesome and palatable manner, with a sufficient variety to safeguard health. <br><br> The book on "Institution Recipes," which is sent to you, will be of valuable service to matrons in the preparation of the <br> [Continues on next page.] <br><br> |
