Flora Klickmann's tips for the month of May, from her 1915 book The Mistress of the Little House.
(Links to catch up on previous months if you missed them: January, February, March, April)
May
"Old-fashioned housekeepers used to store this month the may-blossom, by stripping off the white petals and putting them into a wide-mouthed bottle with a screw-top, or a tight-fitting cork.
When full, pour in as much brandy as it will hold, and seal it down, then, after a few weeks, pour off the spirit and keep it for flavouring custards, etc., as it is deliciously delicate." - This sounds rather lovely!
"The whites of eggs well whisked up and a little lemon-juice added, is a very nutritious pick-me-up for sick people." - This sounds quite nice too, and it also makes a good DIY face mask!
And for the bacon lovers: "...bacon is a very good dish for luncheon for a change, but should be followed immediately by a green salad to counteract its richness." - I don't see this advice catching on though to be honest!
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