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The Weirdest Cooking Advice From The Past 100 Years

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March 25, 2020 at 10:44 AM

The Weirdest Cooking Advice From The Past 100 Years

1896: How to build a fire for your stovetop.

1900: Measure ingredients by the handful.

1920s: Cut up pineapple with two knives.

1929: Don't save Jell-O just for dessert.

1920s: Save sour milk with baking soda.

1920s: Preserve milk with horseradish.

1920s: Use water to avoid burning food.

1930s: Eat grapefruit to help with weight loss.

1930s: Re-bake stale bread.

1940s: Banish bad smells with a simmer pot.

1944: Cook with Spam.

1947: There are no bad food combinations.

1949: When in doubt, add fruit.

1950: Don't slam the oven door.

1950s: Soak meat in vinegar.

1950s: Cook with wine when the food is still cold.

1950s: Use hot water to juice lemons.

1950s: Don't think about cooking like cleaning.

1955: Meat should never be boiled.

1957: Presentation is key.

1960: Wrap dry cake in a damp cloth.

1960: Buy local and fresh.

1960: Test your meat.

1960: Meat crusts are delicious.

1960: Add peanut butter.

1984: Microwave your meat.

1980: Shake and jerk your eggs.

1985: Add oil to your butter.

1985: Squeeze your spinach.

1999: Precook your eggs.

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