Preserving Cut Flowers
The other day, my husband had occasion to travel into the city to conduct business. When he returned, he came bearing small gifts for the children. How excited they were!…
Beef Steak Pie
Is there anything more comforting on a cold winter's day, than a well-spiced meat dish, enveloped in a soft and flaky crust? Last week I made this beef steak pie…
Bread Baking Tips for Perfect Loaves
Yesterday, I shared a new recipe that we tried from Miss Parloa's Appledore Cook Book. Her Soft Molasses Gingerbread was delicious! Today, I thought I would share some bread-baking advice…
Miss Parloa’s Soft Molasses Gingerbread
Yesterday, one of my little ones asked me to make gingerbread. What a lovely idea for a cold and blustery February day! The only problem was, I had let us…
Governing Children With Gentleness
As a mother of four young children, I have found that avoiding anger or raised tones in the governing of my young ones goes far to create both a happier…
Green Tomato Pickles
Miss Beecher's INDIANA PICKLES Take green tomatoes, and slice them. Put them in a basket to drain in layers, with salt scattered over them, say a tea-cup full to each gallon.…
Transplanting Trees
For transplanting Trees, the autumn is the best time. Take as much of the root as possible, especially the little fibres, which should never become dry. If kept long before…
To Ripen Green Tomatoes After Frost
The tomato season ends with the frost. If the vines are pulled up before frost comes, and are hung up in a well-ventilated cellar with the tomatoes hanging to them,…
Dyeing with Peach Leaves
Today, my little ones and I are dying several articles of clothing with a lovely bright yellow, obtained from the many peach tree leaves that have recently blanketed the yard.…
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