The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-01-31

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terlal makes it go out. The care O
the fire is entirely the business OF ths
cook. 1t should be watched constan
tly, the fuel changed often, and if al
Owed to become too quick Or too slow
your dish will be spoiled.
The undeniable fact that careful
cooking OF men, and the proper am.
cunt of attention from far cook dur.
ing the process, render them tender
and more desirable in every way, should
bespeak,, at least, thoughtful attention
to the following unpretentlous recipes.
TO COOK A DUDE.
This is essentially a modern dish, as
the dude is a queer beast originally
found neither in the heaven above Dol
the earth beneath, nor in the wa tiers
under the earth. 1t is neither fish,
flesh, nor fowl, nor Is it hum an, al.
though, like the ape, it has human at
tributes.
The dude is the result of an over.
proud clvilization-a social excresence
and like olives, is an acquired taste.
1t is of no nse to the ordinary run of
mankind, and IS valued only by natura-
lists and school girls.
However, for the benefit of even
this small portion of humanity, it is
prudent to set forth IN this recipe the
manner in which the dude Is not most
palatable, but least unbearable.
The place to look for them IS in hot
water, as they are oftenest there, al
though themselves oblivious of this
fact.
Dudes are easily caught, aud if the
proper bait is used they may be cap
tured in great numbers. To attract
them use neither wit nor wisdom,
bat fash suddenly before their eyes a
pretty face or a package of cigarettes.
They generally are so dazzled by these
as to become perfectly helpless, after
the manner of owls in daylight, and
being equally slow in thought and
action, then is the time to catch them.
They are perfectly harmless even when
alive, and are nice playthings for the
children. If watched closely for a
long time it will be found that they
do move.
As you cannot tell which one will be
best best te Geek until you see them dead,
1t is desirable to have a large assert:
ment from which to choose, therefore
kill all you see by tapping them on the
head with your thimble.
After life is extinct, soak them in
strong brine for two weeks, as the
freshness cannot be removed in less
time. In the cavity where you ordi-
narilv would expect to find brains, you
must stuff a dressing made Of curry
powder, deviled oysters and caviare.
Skewer firmly, dredge frequently
with cayenne pepper, and season with
rock salt, Basic constantly.
Have your fire red hot and then
roast them.
TO COOK A PLATONIC FRIEND.
Epicures tell US that this dish never
reaches perfection, and that if it ever
comes to the point where it may be set
before the public and cited as an ex-
ample, close observer invariably can
see traces of its having been burned
or partially broken before serving.
Pay only enough attention to 1t to
keep the fire from going out and the
dish from growlngs cold. IT sugar is
needed, use lit sparingly. Some peo-
pie consider the use of sweets too dan
gerous to be INDUCED in. Others re-
gard little as necessary to keep it
from sputtering.
On no account must you stir 1t, as
spooning OF any description causes it
to effervesce suddenly, and before you
can take your hand away your fingers
will be burned.
If this occurs your platonic dish will
be spoiled. You need not throw II
away, however, for when in this state,
it may be used in the concoction OF
another, often a more toothsome COM
pound.