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Example sentences for "cheesecloth"

Lexicographically close words:
cheers; cheery; chees; cheese; cheesecakes; cheesemonger; cheeses; cheesy; cheeta; cheetah
  1. Tie herbs and greens in cheesecloth as a "bouquet garni," so you won't inadvertently remove them during the skimming.

  2. Wrap bay leaf, cloves, peppercorns, and thyme in cheesecloth as bouquet garni; tie closed with string.

  3. Skim it off, or strain it out through double cheesecloth when the stock is complete.

  4. Protection from Insects Where mosquitoes and other insects are numerous, it is well to make a second tent of cheesecloth with binding tape along the top to tie it to the ridge pole of the regular tent.

  5. The cheesecloth tent is used inside of the ordinary tent, and when not in use it is pushed aside.

  6. The same result could be obtained a little better with a piece of an old rubber boot or rubber coat, but usually this material is not at hand, and the cheesecloth will do almost as well.

  7. The best plan to prevent this dirt from falling into the milk is to put a piece of cheesecloth over the pail opening, securing it there by slipping an open wire ring, A, over the rim.

  8. The ironing of very stiffly starched articles may be facilitated by covering with cheesecloth and pressing until partially dry; then remove the cloth and iron dry.

  9. Cover with a cheesecloth and iron while still damp with a not too hot iron.

  10. It is well to keep them covered with cheesecloth as a protection from dust and soot and, in summer, fly specks.

  11. Cheesecloth for fish bags and strainers, and strong cotton for pudding bags must not be overlooked.

  12. Spread on a cloth (put plenty on) and cover with one layer of cheesecloth and place the cheesecloth side next the skin.

  13. Soak the cauliflower in cold salted water, and then tie it carefully in a piece of cheesecloth and put it to cook in boiling salted water.

  14. Take from the water, remove the cheesecloth carefully, and place the cauliflower in a vegetable dish.

  15. The sterile cheesecloth is cut large enough to wrap around the cotton filling and extends at both ends three inches, by which it is fastened to the abdominal binder.

  16. The large square of cheesecloth is easily laundered, and if an inside pad is used makes a very acceptable diaper.

  17. The sterile cheesecloth which has been boiled for fifteen minutes is now put over the nose of the pitcher, the contents of which is accurately measured into the seven clean, empty bottles, each containing three and one-half ounces.

  18. Directions: Wring two thicknesses of cheesecloth from cold water, place over the painful part, and quickly cover with a mackintosh and two thicknesses of woolen blanket bandage.

  19. Over the top is loosely spread a cheesecloth upon which a few drops of compound tincture of benzoin or eucalyptus are sprinkled.

  20. Make a cotton bag of cheesecloth or other thin material, six inches square.

  21. It is worn constantly (change for fresh cheesecloth and cotton every day) during the inflammatory stage; it is removed only during the mustard pastes.

  22. There should always be two such cheesecloth and cotton jackets with the oil-silk covering so they may be changed every twelve hours, thus allowing for airing.

  23. Moving the saucepan from the fire, Adelaide then rubbed the fruit through a fine sieve (mother said if the sieve let the seeds pass through to use a cheesecloth bag) and measured.

  24. Strain through a bag made of flannel or two thicknesses of cheesecloth or similar material.

  25. To this ring is fastened a regular landing net such as fishermen use, with an extra bag of cheesecloth to fit inside to capture insects too small to be held by the meshes of the outside net.

  26. Fasten the ring securely to a broom handle and make a cheesecloth net the same diameter as the ring and about two feet deep.

  27. Two or three thicknesses of cheesecloth or muslin, cut in circular form, and about 6 inches larger in diameter than the inside of the receptacle, makes a suitable covering.

  28. Add the required quantity of spice, in a cheesecloth bag, to the vinegar and hold at the boiling point for not longer than half an hour.

  29. For woof, use coarse worsted or ribbon to begin with, or colored cheesecloth torn into narrow strips.

  30. To reach high corners where cobwebs may lurk, pin on the brush of the broom a cap of cheesecloth and sweep along the edges of the ceiling.

  31. Curtains= (Cheesecloth or lace, needle, thread) Cut small squares of cheesecloth and let the child hem and put in windows for curtains.

  32. Make mattress of cheesecloth stuffed with cotton.

  33. This should be covered with yellow cheesecloth drawn smooth and tight and tacked in place along the outer edge.

  34. Cover a level board with a piece of wet white cheesecloth and tack it securely upon it.

  35. Measure with a rule to find the exact centre and make a pencil mark on the cheesecloth at that point.

  36. Pour through a strainer lined with cheesecloth and allow to harden, then cut into pieces.

  37. Now, if you place a strip of cheesecloth under the fish you will be able to lift it without breaking.

  38. A simple and easy way is to provide yourself with a piece of cheesecloth about six inches square.

  39. Behind the tricolored cheesecloth which screened him from the waist down something stirred.

  40. From the curtain of cheesecloth the slight form of a boy shot upward, with brandished arms; and the square-built man reached the Hardscrabbler's jaw with a powerful and accurate swing.

  41. It was then poured into a cheesecloth and hung up to drain six to eight hours.

  42. After the rennet is added, the curd stands for an hour and is separated from the whey by being lifted in a cheesecloth and strained.

  43. It is drained in a bag of cheesecloth and may be eaten the same day, usually salted.

  44. When milk has soured solid it is hung in cheesecloth in a cool place to drain, then mixed with a little fresh milk and served with cream.

  45. When thus made ready, blanch it with the aid of a square of cheesecloth or a colander in live steam, over boiling water, for 10 to 15 minutes.

  46. If one of these is not available, cheesecloth of several thicknesses may be substituted.

  47. Wrap the cleaned fish in cheesecloth and steam for 15 minutes.

  48. Such a device may be covered with cheesecloth to keep out dirt.

  49. If cheesecloth is to be used, put the coffee in it, suspend it over the coffee pot or other convenient utensil, and proceed as with the drip pot.

  50. To blanch food, place it in a wire basket, a sieve, or a piece of clean cheesecloth and lower it into boiling water or suspend it above the water in a closely covered vessel.

  51. For scalding fruits and vegetables a wire basket or a square of cheesecloth may be used in the manner shown in Figs.

  52. She bought the boracic and soap and talc at Cyrus Hatton's general store, and the cheesecloth at the Post Office, but for the buttons and elastic and thread she went into Miss Crevey's shop.

  53. But I did want that cheesecloth right away.

  54. Tie the fish in a strip of cheesecloth or gauze if necessary, and lower it into the vessel of slowly boiling water.

  55. To assist further in holding the fish together while it is cooking, a piece of gauze or cheesecloth may be wrapped around the fish before it is put into the pan.

  56. To prevent the fish from falling apart, it may be wrapped in cheesecloth or gauze.

  57. A very good way in which to fix spices and herbs that are to flavor soup is to tie them in a small piece of cheesecloth and drop the bag thus made into the soup pot.

  58. Boil until the fish may be easily pierced with a fork, take from the water, and remove the gauze or cheesecloth carefully so as to keep the fish intact.

  59. Wrap in a strip of gauze or cheesecloth and place in a steamer.

  60. If not ready to be used, this pie crust may be covered with moist cheesecloth and put on the ice until wanted.

  61. Have a good supply of cheesecloth dusters, and heavier cloth for work on the floors.

  62. Place a piece of cheesecloth over a bowl, pour in the curds and whey, and lift the cloth carefully, allowing the whey to run through.

  63. Wrap the fish in cheesecloth to prevent breaking apart, and plunge into boiling water.

  64. The cheeses are then covered with cheesecloth and "ripened" slowly, the ripening process giving characteristic consistency and flavor.

  65. Strain all through cheesecloth back into pail from which fat was taken.

  66. The first thing that became apparent when the boys and the miner threw back the cheesecloth door of their tent that kept out the horde of mosquitos in the early morning was the absolute silence of the forest.

  67. The mosquito seemed to be always present day and night, and despite the use of nettings and cheesecloth it seemed almost impossible to keep them out of the tent.

  68. A Cold-Weather Cleaner for Windows--Dampen a cheesecloth with kerosene and you can clean your windows quickly in cold weather when water can not be applied to the glass without freezing.

  69. Embroidery Hoops and Cheesecloth for Cooling Dishes--When putting puddings or other dishes out of doors to cool, use a cover made of embroidery hoops of proper size with cheesecloth put in as a piece of embroidery is.

  70. To Prevent Roasted Meat from Drying Out--To prevent roasted meat, which is to be served cold, from drying out and losing its flavor, wrap it in cheesecloth while it is still hot.

  71. If you have a piece of new cheesecloth to wrap the fish in, it can be stuffed with dressing made of dry crumbs of bread or biscuits well seasoned with butter, or bits of pork, pepper, and a very small piece of onion.

  72. One or more inner tents of cheesecloth for protection from mosquitoes, etc.

  73. It keeps well if wrapped in cheesecloth and put in a cool place.

  74. Stretcher for Drying Photograph Prints [275] A quick and convenient way to dry prints is to place them on a cheesecloth stretcher.

  75. A piece of cheesecloth is cut to the size of the back and glued to it.

  76. The end pieces B are fastened on top of the long side pieces A, and the cheesecloth C stretched and tacked over them, as shown.

  77. Lyster flour 1/2 cup water or less Tie dry bran in cheesecloth and soak 1 hour.

  78. Tie bran in a piece of cheesecloth and soak for one hour.

  79. Only cheesecloth nailed over the windows stood between me and all sorts of animals I imagined prowled the surrounding forest.

  80. The cheesecloth couldn't keep the noises out, and the cry that I heard might just as well have been the killing scream of a cougar as a bed-time story of a tree frog.


  81. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "cheesecloth" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    corduroy; cotton; fabric; filter; nylon