LIME-WATER | AdventAI

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Oct 28, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 41.

LIME-WATER.

LIME-WATER, when one understands how to use it, is very useful in housekeeping. Prepare it for use by putting a stone of fresh lime as large as desired into a large stone jar, and pour over it slowly a tea-kettle of hot water, and stir it thoroughly, repeating this three or four times during the day, so that the water can absorb and hold the lime in solution. Let it settle, and then bottle carefully all of it that can be poured off in a clear state. It is useful for cleaning bottles or milk vessels. A cupful mixed in the sponge of bread or cakes set overnight will prevent souring. A little put into milk or cream, after a hot night, will prevent its turning when put into tea or coffee. A little put into milk that might curdle when heated, will prevent curdling, and the milk can be used for pudding or pies.