... another on either side till their black twigs nearly interlaced, and its untutored hedgerows, with here and there a spray of blackberry leaf straggling in the ditch, had something of the promise of May in it. It had more; for in spite of its London wintriness ...

... cakes may be baked, and if only light yellow, sponge-cakes and biscuits may be set in the oven at once. BLACKBERRY JELLY.—Put 41b. of blackberries with half a pint of water into a preserving pan. Cook till soft, then strain through a hair sieve. Press ...

... appearance, which cannot be removed. Milk cans should always have a rinsing with cold water prior to the washing with hot. BLACKBERRY Viscomt.—Put a gallon of fresh berries in a stone jar, and over them pour one quart of good cider vinegar. Cover closely ...