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Potting (Everyday occurrence in England)

Potting is an everyday occurrence in England, even with the plainest cooks. The tongue, ham, meat or fish left from the table one day are sure to be potted for the lunch of another, and in hot weather it is a decidedly better way of managing the left overs than making hashes or stews. Their goodness depends upon the thorough pounding, which reduces the materials to the smoothest paste. If carefully prepared and put away, they will keep for a long time.