The Cook Book by “Oscar” of the Waldorf

Three thousand recipes from the maitre d'hotel of the Waldorf — the hotel kitchen that taught Gilded Age America how to dine, from beef tea to watermelon with champagne.

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Beef Marrow

The fatty contents of the long bones of the ox are esteemed a great delicacy. At one time it was considered quite the fashion to serve marrow-bones at table as a sort of luxurious supper dish; they were then dressed as follows:

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