17 FEBRUARY 1917, Page 17

SAVING IN FOOD.

fTo ma EDITOR or 71(Z " SPECTATOR.")

SIR,—A letter in your paper some time ago referred to the increased value of the potato if cooked in its jacket. I showed the letter to the manageress of the restaurant which I frequent, and jacket potatoes " were put on the menu for three days, but then discontinued, as the item was never ordered except by myself and friends. Lord Devonport might effect some change in our habits all to the good if he were to require that potatoes in future should be cooked in their jackets only.—I am, Sir, &c., H. L. •