Storing Herbs.

Southland Times, Issue 23674, 24 November 1938, Page 14

Storing Herbs.

There are many different methods of drying herbs for winter us- in coo-ing, but one of the best is this one. Gather the herbs on a dry day, pluck the leaves from the stems, wash them and dry them by spreading them on a clea'i towel and folding it over. Next scatter the leaves over a large dish in a thin layer and dry slowly in cool oven. When the leaves are so dry that they are brittle, rub them so that they make a powder and store in tightly-cor ed jars. They will keep their green co T our as well as their flavour. Sleep Improves Pearls.

Pearls are again c eryone’s favourite. Is there any truth in the saying that it improves pearls ‘o wear them while- you sleep, The answer is “Yes.” The oil that the pearls gain from contact with the warm sk'n certainly does enhance their lustre, arcording to an expert.

which has been dissolved the honey mixed with the beaten egg. Beat the batter well and drop tablespoonfuls into greased patty tins. Bake in fairly hot oven until light brown. These can be split open and toasted like ordinary muffins, or heated tlyough, split open and buttered. Sheldon Cream. One pint thick cream, 1 lemon, 6oz. castor sugar, 1 stale sponge cake. Put cream and sugar in double saucepan and boil for 5 minutes; pour into basin, and, when as cool as new milk, add lemon juice; stir well. Let remain undisturbed till cold. Cut sponge cake into slices