Eight large, fresh beets
one cup vinegar
half a cup of sugar
one and a half tsp whole cloves
One and a half tsp whole allspice
Half a teaspoon of salt
* Instructions:
Beets: scrub, then cut off tops to 1 inch. Put in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Heat till boiling. Simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes on low heat, or until tender. Take out of the water and let cool. After peeling and slicing, put the beets in a basin and reserve.
Add the vinegar, sugar, cloves, spices, and salt to a small saucepan. Heat until boiling, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over the beets. For at least one hour, refrigerate. Before serving, drain.
Found this at a yard sale but I have no idea what it is. Thoughts?
Many of us only studied history in school, and it’s likely that we forgot more of what we learned than we did recall. Even while it might not be everyone’s favorite topic, there are some fascinating lessons to be learnt from it.
That encompasses the elements in this captivating image. It is an artifact from the past that millions of people have used, albeit it may not be widely known now. We’d even hazard to guess that the majority of people wouldn’t be aware of its existence.
It has to do with laundry, in case you haven’t guessed it by now. Laundry is a practice that dates back thousands of years, yet the ways in which it is carried out have evolved throughout the passing of time.
A long time ago, folks used to go down to the river and beat their soiled garments against a rock. These days, you can put them in a machine and have finished products in an hour.
Laundry has become easier for folks because to the unique little equipment we have in these photographs. It was quite the process, taking into account all of the various processes that are required throughout, such as lugging the water, boiling it, washing, rinsing, wringing the clothing out, and drying.
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