| Baking Soda
- Very soon after the onset of the Civil War, baking soda became a thing
of the past. Some creative person came up with the idea of using the ashes
of burned corn cobs in its stead and it worked. Sweep away the ashes from
the fire place and light/burn the dried corn cobs (corn removed). Put the
ashes into a glass jar and cover with water. Use this as you would baking
soda in your baked goods.
Sugar- Sugar was also relatively
scarce and so the homemakers boiled down the juices pressed from watermelons
to make syrups and even sugars. Naturally, they pickled the rinds and
the seeds were saved to plant the next season..... waste not want not.
Chips- A friend introduced the
idea of dehydrating zuchini chips and serving them with homemade salsas
and dips. She will often "salt" them (prior to dehydrating) with powdered
cheeses, season salts or herb powders also. One more idea for the ever
abundant zuchini...with limitless variations. Store well for several months
in gallon zip-lock bags.
Eggs- If you're one egg short
in a recipe, substitute one tsp of cornstarch.
Contributed by Dona Inman, inman@hhim.net
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