Recipes

Mix the detergent, glycerine and water in a 2 litre container and cover. Let this solution age seven days. To make the wand, thread the string through both straws and tie the ends into a knot. To make the bubbles. Fill the tray with formula. Pull the straws apart to make a rectangle and dip the wand into the solution. Tilt the wand up, then swish it through the air. Once the bubble has formed, twist the wand quickly to seal the end.

2 tablespoons glycerine
1/3 cup clear dish detergent
4 cups water
2 drinking straws
1 metre of string
Shallow tray or cookie sheet with sides
Air tight container

Drain beets, reserve 1/2 cup liquid. In small saucepan combine beet juice remaining ingredients (not beets). Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes. Pour over beets in jar. Refrigerate 2-3 hours. Makes 2 cups

1 jar sliced beets (1 pound)
1 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Dash of cloves
1 bay leaf
1 medium onion thinly sliced

Dissolve 1 part granulated table Cool. Refrigerate until in 4 parts boiling water. Refridgeerate until needed.