NIGHTTIME COLD REMEDY

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(reminiscent of NyQuil)

 

This remedy lets you sleep very soundly all night long.  

1 lemon

1/4 C. maple syrup

1/4 C. hot water

2 T. brandy 

Squeeze all the juice from the lemon and stir it into the maple syrup.

Add hot water and brandy. […]

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TEETHING COOKIES

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Break 2 eggs in a bowl. Stir in one direction until creamy.

Add 1 cup of sugar.

Continue stirring in same direction.

Gradually stir in 2 to 2 1/2 cups sifted flour into mixture and continue stirring until mixture is stiff.

Roll […]

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INVALIDS TEA

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1 teaspoon tea

 

1 cup scalded milk

Sugar to taste 

Bring the milk quickly to the scalding point and pour it over the tea. Let the two infuse four minutes, strain, and serve it with or without sugar. Tea make by this method […]

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BARLEY WATER

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BARLEY WATER 

2 level tablespoons pearl barley

1 quart cold water

1/3 tsp salt

Juice of half a lemon

A little sugar if desiredWash the barley, pour the water over it and soak for several hours. Add the salt and cook in a double broiler for at least […]

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The food eaten by a sick person has in many cases as much to do with rapid recovery as have drugs. It must be remembered that the palate is more sensitive in sickness than in health, both to seasonings and temperatures, so that less seasoning and more moderate […]

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DRIED OUT COOKIES?

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To soften dryed out cookies: Put a slice of bread on top of cookies in a air-tight container or zip lock bag and let set for a few hours. The bread will be dry and the cookies will be soft.

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CAN OPENER TIP

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Loosen an Old Stiff Can Opener 

Run a piece of wax paper, which lubricates, through the blades several times.

 

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SMELLY FRIDGE?

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Place half a potato in the refrigerator. Why? If there is any kind of bad smell from food or cooked items, the half potato will absorb it. To make sure that this works, remember to exchange the potato every three days.

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CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL

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clean the stainless steel appliances with WD-40 to remove fingerprints and other dirt. This also lubricates the steel and makes it look brand new.

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GARBAGE DISPOSAL

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Lemon peelings, orange peeling, lime peelings are grate to put in your garbage disposal, for the wonderful smell. Let it be the last thing you put in when running the disposal.

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