To preserve the color of green vegetables put them on to cook in boiling water with a pinch of soda; or, keep the cover off the kettle while boiling them.
If you use too much salt by mistake add a trifle of sugar or a vinegar, according to the dish. This will counteract the salty taste.
Measuring Hints
A cupful of liquid means all the cup will hold.
A spoonful of liquid is all the spoon will hold.
Salt, flour, seasoning spices, butter and all salads are measured level.
To measure a level spoonful, dip the spoon into the dry material, taking up a heaping spoonful, then level it off even with the edge of the spoon with a knife.
To measure a part of a spoonful, cut lengthwise of the spoon for the half and crosswise for the quarter.
A tablespoonful of butter should be measured before melting.