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Skate

The skate is a fish of the ray tribe, excellent and wholesome. It may generally be had at a comparatively low price, and perhaps on this account is not so highly esteemed as it ought to be. It is more highly valued in France than in England. The young skate are called "maids," and their flesh is tender and delicate. Skate should always be skinned however it is dressed. The fin or wing is the part generally used. The liver is much prized. In cool weather the skate is improved by being kept a couple of days, and is still further improved by crimping, though it should be remembered that it will not keep so well when this is done. Skate is unwholesome out of season. It is in season in autumn and winter.