CREAM OF TARTAR ... the secret ingredient

Cream of tartar , the rising agent in self raising flour .
 It is a natural rising ingredient , made from sun ripened grapes .It preserves the true flavour of your baking without any unpleasant after taste .
Cream of tartar improves the gluten in the flour and holds the carbon dioxide in the dough .
Cream of tartar allows the gentle rising in the uncooked dough/ batter and again in the heat of the oven .
Cakes stay fresher longer .
Please take my tip and add a pinch of cream of tartar when making  mashed potatoes, steamed and boiled rices , stews / casseroles , meringues , jams  , icings and ice cream .
I found this tip in a beautifully preserved cookbook titled  ....
` GOOD HOUSEKEEPING`S ..PRACTICAL PICTURE COOKERY `
Inscribed with ..` To dear Edith , from granma and pop Robbie , with love , xmas 1964 .