The Twentieth Century Home Cook Book

Practical recipes and household wisdom from 1906 — when the icebox was high technology and dinner had nine courses.

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Salsify, Or Vegetable Oysters

Wash and scrape thoroughly, and throw into a pan of cold water. Cut into pieces half an inch long, boil until tender, then pour off the water, season with pepper and salt, a lump of butter, and enough cream to almost cover them; thicken gravy with very little flour. This dish is nice served on toast. (

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