184. Kitchen Mittens
Kitchen mittens can be bought in several
thicknesses and sizes for various branches of housework. There are thick
ones, with straps across the wrist to wear when polishing the ranges, then
there are others to put on when scrubbing the sink or floors, and still
thinner ones with chamois cloth inside to use for polishing silverware.
These mittens are a great protection to the hands and finger-nails, and
they really simplify the work to a great extent.
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170. Closed Cupboards in the Pantry
If there are closed cupboards in the pantry use them for storing provisions kept in screw top jars. There should be brass hooks for hanging up all the articles that can be suspended from the walls. ... 171. Keeping a House Account
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Chestnuts have considerable food value. The boiled and mashed pulp may be used as one would use meat or vegetable, even croquettes being made of it. ... 173. To Give Starch a Gloss
A little sugar added to boiled starch will give a desirable gloss to the clothes when ironed. ... 174. Apples Cored for Baking
Apples cored for baking are delicious filled with orange marmalade and a little butter and sugar. ... 175. Beating Eggs
When heating eggs observe that there is no grease on the beater, as it will prevent the eggs from frothing. ... 176. Do Not judge
If you judge as evil the actions of another, through the judging comes evil to you. ... 177. A Toy Saw
A toy saw may be utilized many times in the kitchen for sawing meat bones which are too large. ... 178. If a White Dress Has Turned Yellow
If last summer's white dress has turned yellow, put it in a stone jar, cover with buttermilk and let it stand a day and night. Then wash well and starch with blued starch. This is better to whiten goods than freezing, sunshine, or the use of borax. ... 179. Scorched Food
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Mutton chops can be made tender quite as much as lamb, if before they are boiled or fried they are allowed to simmer in just a little water on the back of the stove. This also makes the flavor more delicate. ... 181. Hollowing Out a Tomato
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