Serve crackers and pickled cabbage.

When possible use a mixture of sweet cream and milk for an oyster stew instead of all milk.

An old cook told Mary she always moistened half a teaspoonful of cornstarch and added to the stew just before removing from the range to cause it to have a creamy consistency.
CLAM BROTH Clam broth may be digested usually by the most delicate stomach.

It can be bought in cans, but the young housewife may like to know how to prepare it herself.

Strain the juice from one-half dozen clams and save.