DO YOU KNOW?

King Country Chronicle, Volume XXIV, Issue 3239, 6 December 1930, Page 7

DO YOU KNOW?

That mint sauce made by pounding the mint and sugar in a mortar is at least ..twice as nice as that made by chopping the mint?

That soap rubbed on the heels will prevent blisters?

That a few drops of very cold water added to mayonnaise, which is inclined to curdle, will generally put it right?

That if a bee sting is rubbed at once with a cut onion it will neither swell nor ache?

That a tablespoon of vinegar added to each pint of water in which you wash woollens, such as scarves, shawls, etc., will make them beautifully soft?

That borax has excellent cleansing and purifying powers? It should always be used for cleansing sponges, as it quickly removes the slime which accumulates therein. Use about two ounces to each quart of water.

That a cake will rise much better if less mixture is put in the centre of the cake-tin.

That an onion stuck with cloves will improve most stews and casse role dishes. It should be removed before serving.

That the bristles of hair brushes that have become v soft through repeated washing may be stiffened again by dipping them in a strong solution of alum and then drying them quickly.

That a tablespoon of water with ;he chill off will make a cake light, f added to the mixture after pourng in the eggs.

That jellies will slip out of their moulds without sticking to the sides if the mixture is allowed to cool before being poured in the moulds.

That a shabby umbrella can be freshened wonderfully by beingsponged with strong, warm tea.

That a simple way of scenting bed linen and table napery is to gather a quantity of rose leaves, spread them in warm sunlight to dry, and to every handful of dried leaves allow half an ounce of orris root and a sprinkling of bay salt. Fill a jar in alternate layers with these, and stand in the linen cupboard.