AFVOA Newletters of Year 2003

Page 146 of 170 the phrase “don't like” out of his food vocabulary is the parents’ task, and once achieved will simplify so much of food eating habits and truama in later years. e) Hold kiddie surprises: For example tie a chappati into a pouch with a stuffed baby potato half inside. Tie using a stem of spring onion as a string! f) Involve the kid in safe jobs like mixing batter, folding paper napkin to be used, etc. so that he/she get a feeling of having made part of the meal and have more interest in it, and is fun too, for both parent and child. Besides the kid is under your eyes, and not in some other part of the house, pulling down an object-d - art or stuffing from a curious sofa or chair! g) Using a cloth below and above a pile of chappatis, kept in a closed container, will keep them form ‘sweating’ and getting soggy, as well as keep them from becoming too dry, also. h) Soak stained teacups by pouring in some water in which some black vinegar and salt (1/2 cup to a litre, and 1 tsp.) have been dissolved for 30 minutes. Then scrub lightly, wash off with a mild soapy solution and clean water. i) Scrub bathroom walls with a scrubber filled in vinegar and soap, then wipe with a cloth dipped in a solution of vinegar and water 100 ml. to 1 litre water. j) Powdered dry poha may be used for coating cutlets, croquettes, etc. before frying to give a wonderfully crisp crust. k) Pep up salads, by sprinkling some crushed ganthias, sev, golgappa puris or even papdi over the salad just before serving and toss. It will give a crunchiness to the salad. 1) Add a couple of chopped basil leave to your morning cup of tea or milk, for relief from dry or Phlegmatic cough. Regular use is also very good for general well being. The prayer entitled “I Asked” was written by a Confederate soldier. It was recovered from his body in Devil's Den after the battle of Gettysburg, and is a