Sweet Marjoram—Powdered, two ounces.
Parsley—Powdered, two ounces.
Summer Savory—Powdered, two ounces.
Thyme—Powdered, two ounces.
Bay Leaf—Powdered, two ounces.
Lemon Peel—Powdered, one ounce.
Sweet Basil—Powdered, one ounce.
Rosemary—Powdered, one ounce.
TO PREPARE ONIONS FOR SALADS OR FILLINGS.
Peel and slice, or chop, cover the onions with boiling water, and let stand three or four minutes, drain and put in ice water, let stand ten or fifteen minutes, or, until crisp. The onions are just as crisp as before, and much more delicate.
THE WAY TO DRY CORN.
Just scald, then cut from the cob, put in a pan and set over kettle of boiling water; stir frequently, and in a couple of hours the corn will be almost dry, if the water in kettle has been constantly kept at boiling. Set in warm oven half an hour and the corn is ready to put in bags; dry and clean.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FOR COOKS.
| 1 pound of wheat flour is equal to | 1 quart |
| 1 pound and two ounces of Indian meal make | 1 quart |
| 1 pound of soft butter is equal to | 1 quart |
| 1 pound and 2 ounces of best brown sugar make | 1 quart |
| 1 pound and 1 ounce of powdered white sugar make | 1 quart |
| 1 pound of broken loaf sugar is equal to | 1 quart |
| 4 large tablespoonfuls make | ¹⁄₂ gill |
| 1 common-sized tumbler holds | ¹⁄₂ pint |
| 1 common-sized wine glass is equal to | ¹⁄₂ gill |
| 1 tea-cup holds | 1 gill |
| 1 large wine glass holds | 2 ounces |
| 1 tablespoonful is equal to | ¹⁄₂ ounce |
COLORING FOR SAUCES AND SOUPS.
Crush a quarter of a pound of loaf sugar to powder, put it into a sauce pan with a tablespoonful of water, and stir it unceasingly over a gentle fire until it begins to acquire a little color. Draw it back and bake it very slowly, still stirring it, until it is almost black, without being in the least burnt. It will take about half an hour. Pour a quart of water over it, let it boil for a few minutes until the sugar is quite dissolved, pour it out, and when cold, strain it into a bottle and store it for use. A tablespoonful of this browning will color half a pint of liquid.