A tablespoonful of melted butter should be measured after being melted.
Measure a cupful of cream before it is whipped.
Measure a cupful of whipped cream after it is whipped.
Always sift flour, salt, baking powder, spices, powdered sugar and soda before measuring. If measured in a solid state before sifting much more than the quantity called for will be used.
When ice is not to be had, half fill a large flat bottomed bowl with cold water. Set in this the vessels containing milk, butter, sauces, etc. Cover with napkins which dip down into the water and set the whole thing in a draft. Evaporation will keep everything sweet and cool.
Fruit cake recipes usually call for dried currants. These are hard and lack flavor. Try using an equal measure of chopped prunes. They hold moisture and impart a delicious flavor to the cake.
Use a large sponge for general house cleaning instead of a brush. It gets a good grip on the dirt and is not so sloppy.
Silver may be cleaned by laying in a pan of sour milk for several hours then washed and wiped dry.
Keep lemons in cold water. Change every few days.