Guideposts in Cooking

Don’t use too much oil. Oil is better than solid fat. Among the vegetable oils, corn oil is one of the best.

Don’t overheat oil; it smokes and a certain substance is produced that causes irritation to the mucous membrane of the gastro-intestinal tract. Avoid too much frying as much as possible.

In cooking dried beans or legumes: Wash beans very well; then add enough water, bring to boil, remove from fire and let stand overnight or at least 3 to 4 hours. Continue boiling until beans are done. (This method lessens the length of cooking time). Beans cook faster also in soft or rain water.

Spices should be used very sparingly.