Show OUSE OLD Z keep a clean glass ash tray on top of the range its ideal for holding spoons being used for stirring then the stove top wont get stained common baking soda is excellent for removing stains from enameled utensils sprinkle a dampened cloth with soda and rub gently until the stain disappears it if nuts are used in breads muffins and cakes they have a tendency to absorb moisture and make the product dry to prevent this place the nuts in polling 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 i 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 |