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tion of the Russula mushroom, man}' of which are 

 suggested among the receipts in another chapter, but 



broiling is perhaps the most simple and 

 'b^roiler generally satisfactory. Having thor- 

 Russula oughl}' cleaned the top, or, if desired, 



peeled the cuticle, place the mushrooms 

 on a gridiron over a hot fire, gills downward, for a 

 few moments, sufficient to allow them to be heated 

 through without scorching. Then reverse them and 

 repeat the process, melting a small piece of butter in 

 the gills and salting and peppering to taste; serve 

 hot on toast or in the platter with roast beef or fowl. 

 They are also delicious fried in the ordinary way, 

 either with or without batter. 



The Russula is particularly in favor among the 

 fungus- eating insects, whose rapid development and 



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voracity are consistently related to the ephemeral 

 nature of their food. A Russula specimen showing 



