HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 158, 24 March 1916, Page 3 (Supplement)

HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

——— <ftni TOO MICH WORN FOR I'Sfc. I'inc towels that are too imicJi worn for further n-ie as such, may yet t»orve a more useful purpose than that of "rags." It is well 10 lay tlieni in th.e bottom of drawers of linen cupboards, with lavender between the folds. RUSTY SPRIXui MADE NEW. A housewife who has had the appeari ante of some of h. r best sheets marred by being spotted with rust from the bed-~pnnjjSj has hit upon a plan of avoiding similar damage in future. After various experiments, she finally t:ied aluminium paint, which, she says, gives a clear, bright surface that is smooth and hard. One coat is really sufficient, but two coats give a more beautiful fiuis.h, and the paint quite conceal-; rust with a permanent coating or prevents its appearance if appl'ed in time. ! SALMON* LOAF. An economical way of using i tin of - ilmon is to make it into a mould, or loaf, with breadcrumbs, etc., as in this wa\ it w i 1 go vei v much i u tin i and : is ilolic ions as a cold luncheon dish for Suiidavs or u ,'ek-days. ! Mince the salmon, and add to it half | a breakfn-tcupful of (hopped uarsley. | and a flavouring of salt and pepper. ; Add also two eggs, well beaten, and ! Lave ready aboiiTihroe parts of a eui>j fid of scalded milk. I'our this in lit- ' tie bv little, s 0 as not to get the mix- ! tore too soft, and then steam w hah" j the " loaf" in 11 mould. i Pickle served with it add- greatly to | the piquancy of the dish, which :s also j improved by the add! ion of caper I A THOUGHT LOR TilK WKEK. ; True contentment depends not on : what we have. A tub was large enough for Diotrclics; but a world tin) little for Alexander.- Cotton.