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Buckeye cookery

1892

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Presented as published in 1892. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation, not the original instructions.
in hanting through closets for lost overshoes or slippers, or in cleaning up the scattered items in the sitting-room when company is coming in, and searching for missing letters among a miscellaneous pile thrown into 4 drawer, will give a startling result, and convey some adequate idea of the real money and time-value of that love of neatness and order which is one of the cardinal virtues in women. . . _ HOUSEKEEPER’S ALPHABET. _ Appies—Keep in dry place, as cool as possible without freezing. _ Brooms—Hang in the cellar-way to keep soft and pliant. -CranBERRIES—Keep under water, in cellar; change water monthly. Dis of hot water set in oven prevents cakes, etc., from scorching. | bone EconomizeE time, health, and means, and you will never beg. Lily ae Fiour—Keep cool, dry, and securely covered. | ma tt _- -Giass—Clean with a quart of water mixed with table-spoon of ammonia. Herpss—Gather when beginning to blossom; keep in paper sacks. Wat toa : Ink Stains—Wet with spirits turpentine; after three hours, rub well. \ Jars—To prevent, coax “husband” to buy “Buckeye Cookery.” Keep an account of all supplies, with cost and date when purchased. Ny aie Love lightens labor. y Money—Count carefully when you receive change. “ Nurmecs—Prick with a pin, and if good, oil will run out. - OranGeE and Lemon Peel—Dry, pound, and keep in corked bottles. -Parsnips—Keep in ground until spring. Sat QUICKSILVER and white of an egg destroys bedbugs. es Rice—Select large, with a clear, fresh look; old rice may have insects, Sucar—For general family use, the granulated is best. Had Tra—Kqual parts of Japan and green are as good as English breakfast. UsE a cement made of ashes, salt, and water for cracks in stove. | Variety is the best culinary spice. ‘ Watc# your back yard for dirt and bones. XANTIPPE was ascold. Don’t imitate her. YourtH is best preserved by a cheerful temper. ZINC-LINED sinks are better than wooden ones. Gey tein & regulate the clock by your husband’s watch, and in all apportionments _ of time remember the Giver. | Ah Henan U e-Fy/ VS Ce iN wh, B / Y # ) Fie oi) Q) 4 by 7 Dart A he PR te, eo Ne eth i YEN E Sd OO 9 # : f iciisiacaamdpoonnwaisttssiy _ . . 3 i. peed 0 New hy Se y | at ei! By tite Cds hm thes F, Pg WA oh Y %) f ht ‘ fo | ae s y v Ve bo Deyo wrens CA 4 _ eennletneee comalbes % if oy N i? oe EF wee - J rie ptr vin s . . wflalons we er CA 8 CP ae tT. aera WP ay APs tee ad butt af ; ae | ‘ 4 j * fy ry , p ‘ Ul ' ; : 5 Piapiaven ; canna 7 F " , ly on fe ae 3 a ff Z ‘ 47 sae ee ae ee cd pp OTS Siig aes CL LP we pe ome," Lae Sarin gp 0 oy ft fet et Ee fi Brown Coie 4 f Law be ? i ohh vag Med (ie , brs bi - ; ; : t i alten ys if 7 d : 4 wi é i j , Vy y fydoow * 44 on PM N Pa ee “ 2. # wr t all rf baci. y yi ket rly a RE Ore IE et Tern, Tye, ea ALR Cen Read Paha ete. Daeaved 3 ba Choe fat th rh Vibe ae CARE AMT LL MAL SIRO ay oath Pls i} < PRC ae Re Pe aU ents in rn te aes me ( fs &, Pa wit THE DINING-ROOM.