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Nettles, Spring, to Boil

In many country places nettles are eaten freely as a vegetable in the early part of the year, as they are considered excellent for purifying the blood. The young light green leaves only should be taken. They must be washed carefully and boiled in two waters, a little salt and a very small piece of soda being put in the last water. When tender, turn them into a colander, press the water from them; put them into a hot vegetable-dish, score them across three or four times, and serve. Send melted butter to table in a tureen. Time, about a quarter of an hour to boil. Probable cost, uncertain, nettles being seldom offered for sale. Sufficient, two pounds for four persons.