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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To Boil Rice

Rice when done should have every grain perfect. It should not be a gluey mass. The way to do it is to drop the rice into plenty of boiling water, boil fast and with the lid off, and when just done drain into a colander before serving. This is the way to boil rice for serving with gumbo.

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