Fowler's Household Helps - Over 300 Useful and Valuable Helps About the Home, Carefully Compiled and Arranged in Convenient Form for Frequent Use by Arthur L. Fowler
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a half shell and it can easily be removed.
To Keep Yolks of Eggs Fresh--Yolks of eggs which are not wanted for immediate use can be kept good for several days by dropping them into cold water and keeping in a cool place--the cooler the better. To Prevent Boiling Eggs from Cracking--The four following suggestions are given in regard to boiling eggs. Use the one best suited to the purpose: When Boiling Eggs, wet the shells thoroughly in cold water and they will not crack. To Prevent Eggs from Bursting While Boiling, prick one end of each of the eggs with a needle before placing them in the water. This makes an outlet for the air and keeps the shells from cracking. If Eggs Which You Are About to Boil Are Cracked, add a little vinegar to the water and they can then be boiled as satisfactorily as undamaged ones. A Spoonful of Salt should be added to the water in which slightly cracked eggs are boiled. The salt will prevent the white of the egg from coming out. Worn-Out Broom for Floor Polisher--When a long-handled broom becomes worn out, instead of throwing it away, tie a piece of felt or flannel cloth around the head and make a good floor |
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