Saturday, January 5, 2008

Stewed Oysters (II)


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FROM: The American Pure Food Cook Book and Household Economist (The Marguerite Series, No. 141, Feb. 1899, Subscription Price $ 6.00/year) © 1898, Geo. M. Hill Co., Publisher, Chicago, Il.

Oysters are sometimes regarded as a symbol of misery. Perhaps this is due to the fact that you can acquire
hepatitis from eating raw oysters. (A business associate of ours did just that some years ago). So avoid the raw oysters, and perhaps try one of these recipes instead? Once again, no guarantees are offered. But, try to be certain of the source and quality of your oysters. Please verify that they are uncontaminated.

Stewed Oysters (II)...
Oysters, a piece of mace, some lemon peel, a few white peppers, cream, butter, and flour. Open and separate the liquor from them, then wash them from the grit; strain the liquor, and put with the oysters a piece of mace and lemon peel, and a few white peppers. Simmer them very gently, and put in some cream, and a little flour and butter. Serve with sippets.

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