(The cloudy particles in the stock attach themselves to the whites and rise to the surface, where they can be skimmed off.) The French word means "consumed" or "finished," referring to a more complete soup than a stock or a broth. Consomme is often served by itself, typically at the beginning of a meal.
For a selection of recipes for each of these types of soothing liquids, see www.marthastewart.com/brothrecipes.
Dear Martha: My daughter left the door of our frost-free freezer open while we were on vacation, and everything thawed and spoiled. We've cleaned it, but it still smells rancid. What can we do?
Answer: The source of the odor may be the freezer's drain. If yours has one, make sure it's really clean. You can also make a thick paste of baking soda and water and slather it everywhere in the interior. Plug in the freezer, and keep it running while you let the baking soda paste sit for a day or two before wiping it clean. The plastic may have absorbed foul smells, but you might have luck saving your freezer with this method.
Dear Martha: I have a sewing machine from about 1975 that hasn't been used in years. Is it worth refurbishing, or should I throw it away?
Answer: If it was good then, it's good now. I would have it reconditioned. I have an old sewing machine from about that time, and it still works beautifully. Use the repaired machine for heavy- duty work and straight sewing, and then if you decide to do more intricate work, try one of the newer models.
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