Smiley's cook book and universal household guide; a comprehensive collection of recipes and useful information, pertaining to every department of housekeeping .. . ?-^f^ . i ,y :^. ). >«p A FEW EDIBLE MUSHROOMS. VEGETABLES 238 Lettuce is supposed to be a native of the East Indies, but it has been cultiva-ted in Europe from very early times. It is wholesome and has a particularlypleasant taste. It is said to have a sedative action on tiie nervous system, whichallays pain and induces sleep. Those who have no tendency to apoplexy, and whoare troubled with wakefulness may be recommended to eat
Smiley's cook book and universal household guide; a comprehensive collection of recipes and useful information, pertaining to every department of housekeeping .. . ?-^f^ . i ,y :^. ). >«p A FEW EDIBLE MUSHROOMS. VEGETABLES 238 Lettuce is supposed to be a native of the East Indies, but it has been cultiva-ted in Europe from very early times. It is wholesome and has a particularlypleasant taste. It is said to have a sedative action on tiie nervous system, whichallays pain and induces sleep. Those who have no tendency to apoplexy, and whoare troubled with wakefulness may be recommended to eat lettuce at supper. Itcontains little nutriment, being 9(j^ water. It contains about I^i of mineral mat-ters (especially nitre), which are useful. MACARONI, SPAGHETTI AND MACARONI—Do not wash macaroni, as that extractspart of its nutrients. After breaking it into suitable lengths put itinto plenty of boiling water, slightly salted, and boil actively until itis done; most cook books say to boil it 15 to 20 minutes, but you willfind it better if you boil it |- to | hour, but do not boil it too long orit will lose its nutritive qualities; then drain in a cola
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