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Rh 1 Pint of granulated sugar equals 1 pound.

1 Coffee-cupful of cold butter pressed down equals 1 pound.

An ordinary tumbler holds the same as a coffee cup.

It is well to have a tin or glass cup, marked in thirds or quarters for measuring. When to Salt Vegetables Every kind of food and all kinds of vegetables need a little salt when cooking. Do not wait until the vegetables are done. Salt the water they are boiled in after they begin to boil. What to Serve With Meats Roast Beef and Turkey Squash, turnips, onions and cranberry sauce. Roast Pork Spinach, onions and apple sauce. Roast Lamb Mint sauce. Roast Mutton Currant jelly and vegetables. With all kinds of meat and fowl pickles are always