The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-11-16
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HOME LIFE AND INTEREST
STANDARD OF MEASURES.

theoretical quantity a teaspoon holds
as five cubic centimeters, but all
spoons do not conform to this.
The housekeeper measures with
teaspoon and should fill it level"
not "heaping"
How many teaspoons does pound
of baking powder contain? Apparent
ly the number depends on yourself,
upon the spoon used, upon the brand
of baking powder you buy. upon the
can in the lot which you happen to get
and upon few other factors which
though seemingly inconsequential, do
enter into the problem.
A pound Of baking powder lasts
longer with some cooks than it does
with others. In an endeavor to learn
where the difference is made the ex-
perimental kitchen in the office of
home economics of the United States
department of agriculture recently
conducted series of experiments, ac-
cording to an announcement made by
the department.
Various types of cooking teaspoons
were first experimental with to de-
termine the exact amount held in each
case. Both the ordinary teaspoon and
those measuring spoons" which are
linked together in sets were tested.
A variation Of from 126 to $50 tea
spoons was found in the same pound
can when different teaspoons were
used.
The personal equation also enters
into the amount which is called tea
spoonful. 1t was found the differ
ences due to individual manipulation
ranged from 10 to 0 per cent, wider
/. range Of variation than those due to
the different capacities Of different
teaspoons.
COOKING EGGS.
When poaching eggs, add one tea
spoon of vinegar to the water, and
cover the pan. TIE vinegar keeps the
white from spreading and the cover
makes the white cook over the yolk.
When Dreaming carrots, add one
fourth teaspoon of ground cloves to
one pint (about) of cream sauce. This
adds greatly to the flavor.
When mixing pastry it is very con-
vcnient to use perforated aluminium
cork fitted top, such as is used for
sprinkling clothes to distribute evenly
the water. Measure the desired
amount of water, place in bottle, and
it can be sprinkled over the pastry
easily and evenly.
When the inside of an aluminium
teapot or pan becomes discolored,
cook in It rhubarb, apples or some
other acid FRUIT. N soF
TO WRITTEN DoORSTEPs.
The following preparation for whit
ening doorsteps is a great labor saver,
as only very hard rain will remove it: |
Place one pound of powdered glue
in saucepan, with ~ pints of water,
and melt over slow fire. When dis
solved add pound OF powdered whit
ening, stirring it in gradually. Put this
mixture on the steps with a strong
brush. and If it is too stiff add little
more water.
BRAIDINo POPULAR.
Braiding will be popular on the pic
turesque tailor-made. Braid in two
colors will be used on navy serge. A
distinct novelty shown on some o.
the advanced models is the intricate
braiding done with narrow strips Of
leather. while there is to be no more
patent leather binding for coats and
skirts.
WORN STOCKINGS.
Children's stockings, worn out al
the top, can be cut off below the knee
and finished in colored crocheting to
be used as short socks.
FOR HEALTHY HOUSE PLANTS.
The pores of house plant must be
kept free from dust and dirt. The
plants should be removed to another
room before sweeping. They should
never be put into potts too large for
them. 1t is better TO repot them
oftener. When repotting plants, take
the plant with all its soil and trans /;
fer it to the larger pot. Then soil
should be applied around the edges,
but care must be taken not too much
soil is, added.
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