Hints for the Housewife

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 16, 30 October 1931, Page 32

Hints for the Housewife

OR seraping burnt toast, the handle of a spoon vr » fork is much more efficient than a knife. It is an almost soundless operation. .) ELLY made from soft fruit will be extra good and economical if the fruit is left for some hours in a covered stone jar in a slow oven. In this way double the usual quantity of juice is obtained. Strain, and add the sugar [DOES your ironing sheet slip when ironing? If so, place a folded newspaper on top of the ironing blanket, but just under the sheet, and you will find it will keep it from slipping and wrinkling. OW that the rime for storing blankets is here, cut up a few pieces of yellow soap, and place between the folds of blankets, and wrap in newspapers. Moths will uot go near, and the soap will have improved with keeping. RECIPITATED WHITING can be made in this way. ‘Tie the re-

quired quantity of whiting in a mus lin bag and pour cold water over it moving the bag about. Leave over. night to settle, then pour off the wate) Dry the whiting in a warm place and store in a covered jar. Use, made to a smooth paste with water or ammonia, for polishing silver, glass m‘rrors, and so on. HERE are several ways of boiling rice for curry, but this is the best and easiest: Wash half a pound of Patia rice twice in cold water and then put into a large saucepan three parts full of cold water. Bring to the boil and boil slowly on moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Test by feeling some grains between the fingers and thumb if cooked through, which will be in about twenty minutes. Add a small teaspoonful of salt, boil up, and immediately drain in a covered colander for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Get it staud on the stove or in the oven to keep warm. Hach grain should be white and separate.