The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-12-13
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USEFUL RECIPES.


The following are from the american
Aqficulttrist for December
EXCELLENT GLYoERINE OINTMENT
In two ounces Of Sweet Oil of Almonds
melt, by a slow heat, half au ounce Of
Spermacetti, aud one drachm Of White
Wax. Then add one ounce Of good ely
cerine, stirring until cold. When cold,
scent il by stirring in well lille Oil Of
Roses. Keep in small jars or small wide
neeked bottles. In hot weather keep
closely corked, as it sometimes gets little
rancid if long exposed to warmth. Half
or fourth Of the above quantities may be
used. Every drug store should keep jar
Of it, and recommend its use. 1t is ex-
cellent for softeniBg the skin, for most in
jured skin surfaces that are not open sores;
for chafed places, for moistening corns or
callused feet or toes, and especially Tor
chapped face, lips, or bands. When the
hands are chepped or cracked, or rough
ened by cold, wash them clean with soap,
and rub them well with this glycerine Oint-
ment, wiping it of enough to prevent soil.
ing clothing If this is done at night, the
hands win be soft and in good condition
Ia the morning, except when deeply crack
cd 1t is very good to apply to the hands
after "washing-day." This is an excel
lent preparation to use by those afflicted
with the distressing trouble known as
hemorrhoids or piles.
Coon PRESSED BEEF.-TAke any fresh
lean bccf-the cheaper pieces, as the up
per part of the leg above the "soup pieces,
answers very well; that containing tcndons
or plenty Of gelatine is even preferable.
and some Of the round steak or any other
lean portion may be used with it. Boil
closely covered until so tender that the
meat will Gall from the bones II is better
to keep closely fitting pan Of cold water
over the cooking kettle, to condense and
cause to fall back the rising steam contain
ing the escaping favor. Use only SO much
water as Is needed to prevent burning.
Take out the meat, mix and chop it fine.
Put il into tin pan or other deep dish.
Skim off any excess Of grease from the
cooking liquor, and add to it tablespoon
full Of good gelatine for each or 4 lbs. Of
meat. When dissolved pour it into the
chopped meat; put on it large plate or
tin that will Ct into the dish, and place
upon this ~ to 20 lbs. weight---Hat- irons
will answer. When cold il Is a solid mass,
from which thick or thin slices may be cut,
that are marbled in appearance, aud are
very excellent for sandwiches, or for tea
~ breakfast dish, and it will keep several
lays even ia warm weather If set in a cool
place. 1t Is tender, juicy, digestible, nour-
ishing, convenient and economical withal.
Mynew cook uses small, fat turnip,
cut smooth, slightly dipped 10 lard, and
has hardly Bit Of pancake smoke in the
kitchen. After few times, she does not
dip it into the grease at all, but uses the
same turnip as long as she can.
Spots on varnish ed furniture are readi-
" removed by rub bing them with essence
Of peppermint, and afterwards with furni-
ture polish, or oil. Spirits Of camphor
answers similarly to the essence of pepper.
mint.
Mica 10 stoves (often wrongly called
Using glass, when smoked, IS readily
cleaned by taking il out and thoroughly
washing with vinegar, little diIuted II
il does not come Oh At once, let it soak a
little.