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 Cut a large cucumber in half, length ways, scoop out the seedy part, and lay it in vinegar that has been boiled with mustard-seed, a little garlic, and spices, for twenty-four hours, then fill the cucumber with highly-seasoned, and stew it in a rich gravy, the cucumber must be tied to keep it together.

till tender a fine summer white cabbage, then chop it up small, and put it into a stew-pan, with a large cup of rice, also previously scalded, add a little water, a large piece of butter, salt and pepper; let it stew gently till thoroughly done, stirring from time to time, and adding water and butter to prevent its getting too thick; there should be no gravy in the dish when served.

Take a dozen fine s, boil till tender, let the water strain off, and when cold cut them in quarters, and pour over a fine