The House-Keeper's Guide and Indian Doctor

1851, and one small book promises ice creams, perfumery, soap, furniture polish, a complete system of doctoring — and model letters for every occasion.

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3 recipes in this part of The House-Keeper's Guide and Indian Doctor.

Mangoes

Procure muskmelons as late in the season as possible if pickled early, they are not apt to keep well. Cut a small piece from the side that…

Molasses Candy

Put a pint of common molasses over a slow fire; let it boil; stir it to prevent its running over the top of the bottle. When it has boiled…

Mead

Put to a pound of honey three pints of warm water-stir it up well, and let it remain till the honey is held in complete solution-then turn…

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