THINGS MOTHER USED TO MAKE
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Cold Catsup
1 Peck of Ripe Tomatoes | 2 Tablespoonfuls of Pep- |
2 Tablespoonfuls of Salt | per |
1 Teacupful of White | 4 Red Peppers |
Mustard Seed | 8 Celery Stalks, or |
2 Teacupfuls of Chopped | 2 Ounces of Celery Seed |
or Ground Onions | 2 Teaspoonfuls of Ground |
1 Teacupful of Sugar | Cloves |
3 Pints of Vinegar |
Drain the tomatoes well before mixing. Mix together, let stand a few hours and it is ready for use.
Corn Relish
18 Ears of Corn | 1 Pint of Vinegar |
1 Onion | 4 Cupfuls of Sugar |
1 Cabbage | ½ Cupful of Salt |
¼ Pound of Mustard | 2 Peppers |
Cut the corn from the cob, chop onion, peppers and cabbage, add sugar, salt and vinegar, and cook slowly three-quarters of an hour. Ten minutes before taking from the fire, add a very scant fourth of a pound of dissolved mustard. Seal in glass jars.
Home-Made Cucumber Pickles
Take enough small cucumbers to fill four one-quart jars; wash and sprinkle over them one cupful of table salt; let them remain over night; in the