WOMAN TO WOMAN

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 196, 16 May 1936, Page 23

WOMAN TO WOMAN

For Mutual Help All those readers tvho require help in any matter of household management, cookery, dress, etiquette or needlework, are invited to put their problems before us, when every effort will be made to assist them free of charge, the only condition being that the full name and address is given. This is not for publication, but for record purposes only. Those requiring a reply by post are asked to send a stamped and addressed envelope. A prize of half-a-crown is given each tceek for the best housewifery hint received for this column by ‘‘Woman’s World Competition.” The prize of 2/6 this week goes to “Maudie,” Masterton. Keeping Flowers Fresh. Hydrangeas will keep three times as long in bowls if the stems are well crushed when picked Add a pinch of powdered alum to the water. Not only will the flowers last longer but, if blue, the colour will be preserved and enhanced. A pink hydrangea treated in this way will develop a bluish tinge. Hydrangeas may be gradually dried in this manner for winter use.—“ Maudie,” Masterton. To Re-Bake a Joint. Prepare some mashed potatoes and cover the meat with them, making it as evenly shaped as possible. A knife dipped” in hot water should be used for smoothing the surface. If brushed over with beaten egg it will look nicer. A quick oven is needed, and as soon as hot through and brown, the meat is ready. Gravy or sauce may be served with it. —“Grey Eye,” Martinborough. Home-made Candied Peel. Cut peel into quarters and soak in well salted water for one week. Then drain and put into saucepan, cover with water and boil till tender. Drain into collander and make a syrup of three cups of sugar to one and a half cups of water. Boil for five minutes Then put peel into basin with syrup over it. Let stand for five days and drain off syrup. Boil for 20 minutes. Put peel in flat dish, with a little syrup on each piece, and ’sprinkle well with castor sugar. Put in sun to dry.—Mrs. H.D., Wanganui.

Bright Saucepans. The bottom of aluminium saucepans which have to be used on a one-fire stove will bq cleaned easily if they are smeared with grease before being placed on the stove. The soot will wash off easily in soap and hot water, and no rubbing will be necessary,—Miss M.M., Petone.