How To Blanch Almonds

Shell the nuts, pour boiling water over them and let them stand a few minutes. Then remove the skins, which will slip off easily. Dry them in a towel.

How To Wash Currants

Zante currants are very dirty things. Put them in a pan, and pour scalding water over them. Shake them about and drain at once. Then pour on cold water. Rub hard between the hands and drain again. Thru spread the currants on a towel laid open on a table. With another towel rub them dry. Pick over and spread on platters in the heater till perfectly dry. Then put into glass jars till wanted. Scatter flour over them before putting them in cake, to make sure of their not sinking to the bottom.

How To Stone Raisins

Pour boiling water over them and let them stand five or ten minutes. Drain and rub each raisin between the thumb and finger till the seeds come out clean. Dry the raisins before using, and rub them in flour before putting into cake, to prevent their sinking to the bottom. If chopped, flour should be scattered over them to prevent their adhering together.

How To Make A Meringue

Take the whites of as many eggs as you like; four will be enough to cover a large dish. Allow one half tablespoonful of sugar (pulverized is best) to each egg (if you use much sugar the meringue will be less light); and after beating them stiff, add the sugar. Beat only just venough to mix it in. Spread the meringue over a pudding or whatever you like, and set on the top shelf of the oven, which should be very hot. Watch it closely, for it will brown in a moment, and if not removed at once will burn. It should be only a yellow-brown, not a dark color. It is best served as soon as it is perfectly cold.