A committee of ladies collected the receipts; the editor of the Manual of Domestic Economy arranged them — British cookery and household management, c.1864.

Roast Hare

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Roast Hare

510. Hare should not be roasted unless moderately young, and well kept, or it will be tough and devoid of flavour. The hare should be…

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