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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Fried Cucumbers

Select two or three cucumbers; cut into thick slices and remove the seeds; then place them in a deep dish with salted water slightly acidulated with vinegar and let them soak for about an hour. Take them out and dry and drain on a cloth, then fry in boiling lard until a light brown; drain, and they are ready for use. They are generally used for brown stews.

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