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Show 'HOUSEHOLD fcfj : QUESTIONS UgT Butter Marshmallow Fork. When toasting marshmallows to prevent them from sticking to stick or fork when toasted, have handy a cube of butter so the toasters can thrust their stick or fork into it before putting the marshmallows on. Improving Fudge. If you will add a small spoonful of cornstarch to the next batch of fudge you make, you will be amazed at the improvement in flavor. Stoning Raisins. To slone raisins rai-sins easily, first place them in boiling water for a short time. Check Electric Appliances. Electric motors on modern washing wash-ing machines, vacuum cleaners and electric mixers should be inspected in-spected at regular periods. Too much oil or grease in motors is almost as bad as not enough. Do not oil them. It is well to follow directions that come with all electric elec-tric equipment, i Cooking Cauliflower. Cauliflower Cauliflow-er will remain a beautiful white and be most delicate in flavor if cooked in a mixture of half milk and half water. For some reason this method practically eliminates elimi-nates any odor during cooking. For a Flakier Crust. One-half teaspoonful of vinegar, added to the water when making pie crust, will assure a flakier crust. Stretching the Salad. When the salad is limited and you wonder if it will go around comfortably, scoop out tomatoes and use the salad as a filling. Then you will surely have enough. Stuffed Eggs. To stuff eggs, put them into cold water as soon as taken from the stove. This will keep the whites in better condition. condi-tion. Varnish Straw Articles. All articles ar-ticles made of straw, such as baskets, bas-kets, suitcases, matting, will last longer if given an occasional coat of white varnish. |