Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 114, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 May 1915 — Home Helps [ARTICLE]

Home Helps

A wooden butter-knife made of hollywood will be found a convenience in the kitchen. If the lamp chimneys are badly smoked and it seems impossible to wash them clean, try rubbing them ovqr with a little alcohol. Celery should lie at least half an hour in cold water or on ice before serving, in order to be firm and crisp, A bucket of clear water, with a handful of salt in it, will clean matting) rub the matting lengthwise. A few drops of water added to the fat, and the fry pap covered, will keep eggs from becoming tough. When the custard curdles, beat with a rotary beater and it will become all right.