My grandmother saved S&H Green Stamps. Everybody did. When stamp glue lost its efficacy, as it sometimes did, Grandmother got inventive. My mother and I arrived at her house one day to see her ...

To make the glue, stir together 3/4 cups water, 2 tablespoons corn syrup or honey, and 1 teaspoon vinegar in a saucepan, bringing the mixture to a full boil. In a bowl, stir together cornstarch ...