If Did You Know That:

NZ Truth, Issue 1105, 3 February 1927, Page 15

If Did You Know That:

Cauliflower should be placed m the saucepan head downwards so that no scum may by any chance settle. on the white portion. In blowing out a candle hold it high and blow upwards — this prevents the grease from scattering. '-* • • If eggs are cracked, . put a little vinegar m the water — they will then boil as well as undamaged ones. • # # x When cleaning the stove, add a little alum to the stove polish— it helps to keep the stove bright and shining. • •' « # If brass curtain rods are occasionally rubbed over with a cloth moistened with kerosene or machine oil, the rings will slide more . smoothly when the curtains are drawn. v * * * If a large vessel of water is put into the oven after the cooking is finished, it will be quite hot by the time you are ready to wash up. «v • # When boiling salt meat always put a little sugar m the water — it will remove the saltiness. # « • . A few drops of lemon added to the water m which lettuce is washed will make it crisp and remove insects as effectively as salt. • \ • . ■ ■ • ■ The flavor of mustard will be much improved if a pinch of salt is added when mixing. « # * . . Milk puddings often get burnt. Remove the burnt skin, add some more milk and a little butter and re -bake m a slow oven. * « # A few drops of lemon added to the water when mixing pastry will make It lighter and remove any taste of fat or lard. ■jniiiiimmmtmmmimnMNiiiiiiiiuiiimmiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiimimiiiyj