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was prohibited - how many millions of fruit trees would spring into growth - and
what a saving to the union. The nett saving would in time extinguish the public
debt, and enrich our cookery.
Currents, are easily grown from shoots trimmed off from old bunches, and set
carelessly in the ground; they flourish in all soils, and make good jellies -
their cultivation ought to be encouraged.
Black currents, may be cultivated - but until they can be dried, and until
sugars are propagated, they are in a degree unprofitable.
Grapes, are natural to the climate; grow spontaneously in every state in the
union, and ten degrees north of the line of the union. The Madeira, Lisbon, and
Malaga Grapes, are cultivated in gardens in this country, and are a rich treat
or desert. Trifling attention only is necessary for their ample growth.
Having pointed out the best methods of judging of the qualities of Viands,
Poultry, Fish, Vegetables. We now present the best approved methods of
DRESSING and COOKING them; and to suit all tastes, present the following
RECEIPTS.
To Roast Beef.
THE general rules are, to have a brisk hot fire to hang down rather than to
spit, to baste with salt and water, and one quarter of an hour to every pound of
beef, though tender beef will require less, while old tough beef will require
more roasting; pricking with a fork will determine you whether done or not; rare
done is the healthiest and the taste of this age.
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