Archive for February, 2009
To Cleanse Long Hair
I enjoyed this tidbit because I love long hair.
1867~ Beat up the yelk (yolk) of an egg with a pint (2 cups for the US) of soft water. Apply it warm, and afterwards wash it out with warm water.
Dish Washing a Study of
In the early 20th century homemaking was a common school course. By the time I ended up in school Home Economics had turned into more of a feasting class than learning anything practical.
Here is a lesson from the Ontario’s Teaching Manual for Household Management on washing the dishes.
Washing Dishes
Preparation for washing:
1. Put away the food.
2. [...]
From the Pantry Shelf
This little ditty (well not really ditty but I like the word) is from a 1913 issue of Armour’s Monthly Cooking Magazine. It was chock full of homemaking tidbits for the housewife. This particular entry is recipes based on using the foods in the pantry to make wholesome (at that time) meals for the family. [...]
