Kitschen Know-How

Behold the busy gal's all-around kitschy kitchen know-how. And how.

Neighbor Brad brought his mom's beaut of a Betty Crocker cookbook - Betty Crocker's NEW PICTURE Cook Book circa '61 to be exact - by tonight for me to borrow and it's begging me to share its secrets. It's best that we revel in this retro bible in bites.

Tonight? Take note, happy homemakers, as I spin for you VERBATIM my favorite tips of Betty's tabbed...

KITCHEN KNOW-HOW: HINTS FOR THE HOMEMAKER
PLAN AHEAD

• If you have a freezer, make several cakes, pies, cookies, main dishes or sandwiches at a time and freeze some for future use.

COMBINE JOBS

• Plan and organize daily work while working with hands [peeling potatoes, sweeping floor, etc.]

REFRESH YOUR SPIRITS

• Every morning before breakfast comb hair, apply makeup and a dash of cologne. Does wonders for your morale and your family's too!
• Think pleasant thoughts while working and a chore will become a "labor of love."
• Have a hobby. Garden, paint pictures, look through magazines for home planting ideas, read a good book or attend club meetings. Be interested - and you'll always be interesting!
• If you have a spare moment, sit down, close your eyes and just relax.

ORGANIZE WORK

• Alternate sitting-down tasks and standing-up tasks. Don't be on your feet too long.

BE COMFORTABLE

• Wear comfortable shoes and easy-fitting clothes while working.
• Stand erect. Good posture prevents fatigue.
• Have sink, work table, counter tops at a height that is comfortable to eliminate strain. If dishpan is too low, set it on a box.
• Use a dust mop and long-handled dust pan. Use self-wringing mop to prevent stooping.*

*Repeat after me: I will not stoop. I will prevent fatigue. I will perform housework like a pearl and polyester-wearing robot.

This is just the tip of the tabbed advice from Betty. JUST THE TIP!

And by the way ladies, Brad's a single gent who could culinary convert you - or so he claims. Your call.