The Book of Household Management, by Isabella Beeton, Part 9 - Soups and Ingredients
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Chantilly Soup
Celery is indigenous to Britain and in its wild state grows by the side of ditches. In this state it is called smalak and to some extent is a dangerous narcotic. By cultivation however, it has been brought to the fine flavor which the garden plant possesses. When our natural observation is assisted by accurate results as retained by the light of science, how infinitely does it enhance our delight in contemplating the products of nature?
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