Pie Craft and Memories From a Novice Homemaker
A memoir style slice with a leak of nostalgia about learning to bake pies before marriage. The narrator recalls a raspberry patch, a black notebook of recipes, and the transformation from hopeful novice to confident pie maker. She reflects on imperfect cooking, domestic ideals, and how a warm pie still cheers her.
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Stew Beef Tenderness Depends on Technique
Burlington readers learn that tenderness in stew beef hinges on connective tissue content and cooking method. Moist heat at 177 to 180 degrees accelerates gelatinization, with more liquid or added acid like tomato juice or sauerkraut speeding tenderization.
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Quality Vegetables Best For Home Freezing
Burlington area tips from University of Vermont nutritionist Miss Anna M. Wilson on freezing quality produce. Begin with fresh top quality vegetables and blanch all but green peppers. Freeze first picking of beans promptly and cool vegetables quickly after blanching to preserve flavor.
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Milk price rise noted as still good buy for families
Marion Harris reports higher milk prices from last year reflect tighter supply as dairy herds shrink and farmers exit at higher rates. Despite costs, milk remains a value with rich protein minerals and vitamins, while guidance on pesticides warns against auctions selling insecticides unofficially.
Hints For Freezer Maintenance In Cold Storage
Burlington advisory from Kay Strassburg of the University of Vermont explains that reducing frost speeds freezing and keeps zero temperatures. She describes when to defrost, how to thaw food, use coolers, scrape frost with a spatula, wash with baking soda solution, rinse, dry and set to the coldest setting. Maintain near zero and defrost in sections to ease frost removal.
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Burlington
Kay Strassburg
University of Vermont
Hats copied from knights in shining armor reign fall fashion
New York reports hats for fall take from knights in shining armor. Designers unveil helmet like hoods and turbans in metallic and glittering materials paired with metallic short dresses. Adolfo, Sally Victor, Lilly Cache create Moroccan hoods and tribal inspired headpieces with bold chin fastenings.
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Tips for Preserving Clothing Heirlooms
Kay Strassburg advises on preserving wedding gowns and heirlooms with careful handling at events. Avoid water soluble stains from confetti flowers and desserts, wear dress shields, and have gowns professionally cleaned and stored. Dry cleaning services can protect shapes with tissue packing, mildew protection, and storage options for future generations.
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