The “Scrapbook.”

Much waste is incurred in cases where bottles containing spirits have once been opened and then recorked with corks which do not fit.

For Flavour….. and Economy

“Roma”

The Dust-Freed Tea

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Put a piece of toast at the bottom of the dish asparagus is served in and this will serve to soak up the water you have not been able to drain off completely.

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To prevent boiled chicken going a nasty colour, rub it well with a cut lemon before cooking.

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Autumn leaves gathered and preserved are useful for winter decorations when flowers are scarce. The leaves should be gathered when they have taken on their beautiful autumn tints. Use tall vases and put in equal quantities of cold water and glycerine arranging the leaves so that all the stems are in the liquid to a depth of three inches. Every day for the following six weeks add a little more glycerine.

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