"Why, what do you mean, dear?" answered mother.
"Well, I've been thinking how quickly we eat up things you cook for us every day, while my jams and jellies are still in the preserve closet," mused Adelaide.
"Just wait until next winter, young lady, then you'll see how quickly they will disappear," laughed mother.
CHAPTER V
CONSERVES
When Adelaide came to "conserves," mother told her she had only a very few recipes, but that what they lacked in numbers they made up for in quality.
"Have you the recipe for 'Peach conserve'?" asked Adelaide anxiously.
"Oh, yes, dear, that is our favorite, and I don't know how many people have asked me how to make it. I couldn't possibly keep house without it," answered mother.
Conserves, mother explained to Adelaide, were very similar to jams, with the addition of lemon or orange juice, raisins and nuts.