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stewed out of them, power that Liquor Cleane from 

 them and put a good quantitye of Sallitt Oyle unto 

 them and Stewe them therein. Wringe in the Joyce 

 of one or two Leamons, or else putt in some Vinniger 

 and put in a little Nuttmegg and two or three Blades 

 of Mace. 



" If your Lord or Lady Loves not Oyle, Stewe them 

 with a Little Sweete Butter and a little White 

 Wine." 



Approved methods of cooking mushrooms are 

 known to every experienced cook, and need not be 

 repeated ; most persons believe them good almost 

 any way. In the same manner mushroom catsup — 

 or, as locally called, " mushroom ketchup " — may be 

 readily manufactured. Unfortunately, very much of 

 that decoction which is sold under the name of "cat- 

 sup " is of questionable origin, and often innocent of 

 mushrooms. Those who desire to possess good 

 " catsup " should make it for themselves, as the 

 process is easy. To know whether " catsup " is 

 genuine, or only imitation, it is only necessary to 

 submit a drop to the microscope, and search for the 

 spores of the mushroom, which remain intact, if 

 present, and in considerable number. Probably the 

 result will not be satisfactory when compared side by 

 side with the home made article. 



