Show OU S keep a clean glass ash tray on top of the range it s ideal for hold ing spoons being used for stirring then the stove top won t get stained 41 common baking soda is excellent for remo removing stains from enameled utensils sprinkle a dampened cloth with soda and rub gently until the stain disappears if nuts are used in breads auf fins and cakes they have a tend ency to absorb moisture and make the product dry to prevent this place the nuts in boiling water for a few minutes drain and add to the mixture in the usual way brass knockers and doorknobs will stay clean and bright longer if rubbed with paraffin after they are cleaned and polished with a soft dry cloth do not shake the measuring cup containing flour or it will pack and the measurement will not be accurate if a piece of cheese grows hard before you get around to using it grate and store it in a jelly glass with holes punched in the lid it will keep well and in delicious sprinkled over vegetable salads or spaghetti dishes |