Lima Beans

Fresh lima beans should be cooked immediately after gathering. Shell and cook till tender in water barely enough to cover, allowing most of the water to boil away. Then add salt and pepper to taste, and 1 cup rich sweet cream, or some butter.-[Mrs. L. O. M., O.

Mashed (dried) Peas or Beans

Soak 1 qt dried peas or beans in plenty water over night. Next morning drain and put them in a kettle with boiling water and boil 1 hour, then drain, add fresh boiling water, and boil 3 hours, after which mash through a colander, add butter, salt and pepper to taste, and a little thyme. Serve with browned onions. Nice served with ham and sauerkraut.--[N. P., N. H.

How To Cook String Beans

Cook immediately after gathering, wash and snap in small pieces and remove strings if there are any. Put on in cold water barely enough to cover, cover closely, and cook slowly until tender, adding a little butter or drippings and salt to taste. Another way is to boil them with salt pork. Do not use any more water than necessary.- [A. G., Mass.