The Lexington advertiser., 1949-01-06
H 0 NJ E
HIN rs
by
FRANCES
FORTENBERRY
Homo Economics
Director Miss. Power
q Light Co.
HELPS FOR NOMINATING

DO you have a pair of scissors
In your kitchen? Here's just how
valuable they can be-
Ever try scissors for cutting
cubes of meat? It's an easy way,
especially if you want the cubes
small and event
Use the scissors for 'slivering
cooked meats for salads, too.
Sticky marshmallows are cas-
lily cut with scissors. Just dip them
in water now and then.
Your salad may require mine
ed parsley, watercress, or chives.
Simply rinse a handful with cold
water, then cut finely. Mighty nice
il you're having parsley potatoes.
Scissors are made-to-order for
cutting dates, raisins, figs, or cam
died fruits. Have a cup of water
handy to dip the scissors into oc-
casionally. Just dunk and snip.
This way there's no sticking. Easy.
isn't IL?
In sitting flour, save bowls by
using waxed paper instead. Have
two squares of waxed paper; one
on which to sift the flour before
measuring, the other on which to
sift the mixed dry ingredients.
A thought - Some people go
through the world looking for
faults. 1t is far wiser, however, to
admire than to criticize.
Fuses act as safety valves to pro-
tect the wiring and appliances in
your home. They prevent the dan
ger that results when too many
are in use on a circuit
or when short" occurs. When
a circuit is thus overloaded the
fuse link melts (the fuse "blows'D
and the circuit Is Immediately shut
off.
Therefore, when a fuse blows"
something is wrong. Try to deter
mine the cause and remedy it be-
lore replacing "blown" fuse. II
you cannot readily locate the trou-
Dle consult a qualified electrician.
A quick way to make a murky
lrinking glass fresh again Is to
wish a little vinegar around in it,
md wash In hot, soapy water.
To remove cork stuck In a
,ottle, take a cloth that has been
vrung out in hot water, wrap 1t
lround the neck of the bottle. The
leat expands the bottles neck and
quick pull brings the cork out.
To make the cutting of me-
ingue pie easier dip the knife in
lot water before each serving. This
Will prevent the meringue from
sticking to the knife.
Busy women find that an cleo
.ric fan truly is short cut in slic-
ng many minutes off the drying of
cotton. rayon or nylon lingerie and
Drying clothes quickly
makes them wear longer, and give
better service.
An egg beater should be wash
I'd Immediately after using. Just
.wirl it in cold water.
Running water frequently can
,e supplied on the farm at less
cost than in city homes. City dwell
srs pay for it in taxes. In the coun-
ry, wells and water systems are
Running water and the
health, comfort and saving of labor
{ can provide is one of the great
sst blessings one can have on the
arm. 1t is always wise To get a
water system large enough to fit
sour needs. Never buy pump and
.ry to fit your home to it.
Electricity is independent of the
it gives flameless
light, power and heat. There is no
In an airplane. six
miles up, a candle goes out, but
powers are unimpair-
I'd.
Make refrigerator space count.
Don't cool things not in need of
1t. like pickles and jellies. Heavy
store wrapping, cardboard cartons,
tops of vegetables and oversize
containers have no place in the
icebox. Warm foods should be cool
ed before storing, and everything
must be covered except products
that have their own cover. like
oranges. Letting acid foods, such
IS tomatoes and lemons, stand on