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Show AROUND Mfer,,ems n,erest the HOUSE gaH58Sffiyate& Boiling Cabbage When you cook cabbage, put a small handful hand-ful of breadcrumbs tied In muslin into the pan. The bread absorbs all the bitter juices and makes the vegetable more digestible. Flavoring Gravy Half milk and half water makes the best colored and best flavored gravy. Cooking Vegetables A small plec of butter added to the water in which vegetables are to be cooked will prevent them from boiling over. Baking Potatoes Before putting put-ting potatoes in the baking-tin, stand them In boiling water for few minutes, theji drain on a clean cloth. They will cook more quickly and taste better. Worn Socks Children very often of-ten get enormous holes in the heels of their socks. This is often due to the lining of the shoe which has worn rough. If the ragged bits are cut off and the inside of the shoe covered with adhesive tape, many a large "hole" will be prevented. pre-vented. Cocoa Egg Cake Filling White of one egg; one cup Icing sugar; two teaspoons cold water; four tablespoons cocoa; half teaspoon vanilla. Beat white of egg until stiff and dry. Mix cocoa and sugar, add cold water. Add gradually to egg white until thick enough to spread. Making a Footstool Do you know that you can make unique footstools out of the single spring seats of an old automobile? Cover the old seat with upholstery and attach castors at the four corners. -This will give you a comfortable seat or footstool for your summer cottage. Washing Embroidery Do not wring embroidery after washing. Press out as much moisture as possible between the folds of a towel, then spread on a towel or blotter to dry, face up. Suede Shoes Rain spots can be removed from suede shoes by rubbing with fine emery board. Ironing Shirts Soft collars attached at-tached to shirts should be ironed on the right side first, then on the wrong side. This prevents wrinkling the collar. WNU Service |