Domestic Economy, and Cookery: For Rich and Poor; Containing an Account of the Best English, Scotch, French, Oriental, and Other Foreign Dishes; Preparations of Broths and Milks for Consumption; Receipts for Sea-faring Men, Travellers, and Children's Food : Together with Estimates and Comparisons of Dinners and Dishes ... |
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... thin , not hemned , but over- cast at the ends , so that the corners may wrap firmly round the thumb without much enlarging it ; the napkin is then thrown over the hand and tucked back by the left to the elbow , for if tucked only to ...
... thin , not hemned , but over- cast at the ends , so that the corners may wrap firmly round the thumb without much enlarging it ; the napkin is then thrown over the hand and tucked back by the left to the elbow , for if tucked only to ...
Page 47
... thin served according as it is chosen . The head is esteemed by the gourmands ; the liver and roe are delicate . When different fishes are cooked together or served in pies , the cook should have instruction to cut them of such a size ...
... thin served according as it is chosen . The head is esteemed by the gourmands ; the liver and roe are delicate . When different fishes are cooked together or served in pies , the cook should have instruction to cut them of such a size ...
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... thin slices along the jaws , and help a little of both with a small bit of palate and half an eye , ( which is easily taken out by running round the point of the knife in the socket , ) and a thin slice or two of the tongue , if served ...
... thin slices along the jaws , and help a little of both with a small bit of palate and half an eye , ( which is easily taken out by running round the point of the knife in the socket , ) and a thin slice or two of the tongue , if served ...
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... thin slices on either side . Towards the knuckle lies the pope's eye , much appreciated . When that side is finished turn it over , and cut thin slices downwards in the way venison is cut , and help them with fat . Shoulder of Mutton Is ...
... thin slices on either side . Towards the knuckle lies the pope's eye , much appreciated . When that side is finished turn it over , and cut thin slices downwards in the way venison is cut , and help them with fat . Shoulder of Mutton Is ...
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... thin slices taken from either side . Some prefer the knuckle , and others cut it circularly , to prevent the juice from escaping . It is a prodigious saving in ham to bone it , in which case begin at the knuckle . A Pig ought to be cut ...
... thin slices taken from either side . Some prefer the knuckle , and others cut it circularly , to prevent the juice from escaping . It is a prodigious saving in ham to bone it , in which case begin at the knuckle . A Pig ought to be cut ...
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