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68 EDIBLE AND POISONOUS MUSHROOMS. 



paler yellow, and it does not appear to be 

 at all in favour with insects. Another 

 feature in its behalf is that the substance 

 is so dry, and so little disposed to change 

 or decay, that they may be kept several 

 days and cooked as required, or even strung 

 up and dried for winter use. There are 

 many methods of cooking for the table, 

 and many chances of spoiling them, as they 

 are liable to become tough if not carefully 

 attended to. We are in favour of cutting 

 them up and soaking all night in milk, 

 especially if not quite fresh. By proper 

 manipulation they are a delicious esculent, 

 and when condemned it is usually the cook 

 who should bear the blame. 



