Paper Towels

The tissue towels now on the market are a great convenience in dishwashing. In quantities, they cost about onefifth of a cent each in rolls and about one-fifteenth of a rent each in sheets, 12x18 inches. They should be used Only with dry handy on dishes and silver that have been well drained. With this precaution, the towels may be dried and used a number of times like linen towels, until :hey become soiled, when they are thrown away. This saves the task of washing dish towels.

How To Prevent Discoloration Of Fruit

To keep fresh pared fruit, such as apples, peaches, bananas, etc., from discoloring, wrap well in tissue, waxed or manilla paper, and set in a cool place.

Carrying Two Liquids In A Thermos Bottle

In a thermos bottle with a capacity of I quart, two different liquids of the same temperature may be carried by the following method: The opening of this size bottle is about 1 inch in diameter. Hence a test tube 3/4 inch in diameter, and 10 inches long, holding approximately 8 ounces, 1/2 pint, may be filled, sealed with a cork dipped in melted paraffin, and inserted in the large bottle into which the other liquid has already been poured. Thus in this way lemon juice, for example, and milk, may each be carried in the same bottle.

How To Slice Bacon Thin

To be assured of thinly sliced bacon, ask the butcher to cut it with the dried beef slicer. It is particularly nice to have it sliced in this way when it is desired to use the bacon for wrapping oysters, etc.

How To Cream Butter For Cake

When creaming butter and sugar for cake, especially if making in large quantities, use a wire potato masher. It will produce excellent results in a short time and with little expenditure of energy.

Using Beets In Mince Meat

If apples are scarce when making mince meat, substitute boiled beets, chopped fine. The result is very good indeed.

How To Prepare Fruit For Salads

It is very easy to prepare fruit for marmalade, salads, etc., if a large pair of scissors are. used. Slice the fruit first, then cut into small pieces with the scissors.

Cold cooked meats and vegetables may also be prepared for salads, etc., in this way.

Emergency Cakes

Graham or oatmeal crackers frosted make very acceptable emergency cakes.

How To Keep Cheese From Drying

If it is found necessary to keep a large piece of cheese For any length of time, pour melted paraffin over the cut surface. As the cheese is used this seal may be repeated.

Nutmeg As A Flavoring

A dash of nutmeg added to creamed toast improves it greatly. It also gives to vegetables, such as beans, peas, potatoes, rice, etc., a very delicate flavor. To roast veal and lamb it gives a delicious flavor obtained in no other way.

Cottage Cheese

A pleasing variety can be obtained by serving cottage cheese in different ways. Seasoning with salt and pepper and softening with cream is the usual method. Instead of the cream add enough melted butter to soften and hold together, so that it may be rolled into balls. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve. Or roll them in breadcrumbs, brown in butter and serve hot. Or serve as a cheese tart in pastry shell with cream and sugar.