To Keep Celery
Do not put it into water. Wrap it in a cloth, wet in cold water and place directly on the ice.
To Keep a Piece of Salt Pork Sweet
Put it in a strong brine made of one quart of cold water, and two-thirds of a cup of salt.
Save Potato-Water
Pare potatoes before boiling, and then save the water, to mix your yeast bread with.
A Use for the Vinegar Off Pickles
When your pickles have been used from your glass jars, do not throw away the vinegar. Use it in your salad dressing. It is much better than plain vinegar because of the flavor.
Do not Allow a Child to Eat Fresh Snow
This often looks clean and pure but fill a tumbler with it, cover to keep out the dust and then show it to the child, that he may see for himself, the dirt it contains.
When Making Hermits or Cookies
Instead of rolling and cutting as usual, drop the dough into a large iron pan. The heat of the oven
