It was somewhat after this fashion: BOURGEOIS.Michaud est monté dans un prunier, Pour treiller des prunes.

And I will undertake that, with a little more pains and considerations, out of the very same words, he could have taught the people how to make custards, or marmalade, or to stew prunes!

Cook 1/2 pound of prunes until soft; remove the stones and cut the prunes into small pieces.

GERMAN PRUNE BUTTER Remove pits and wash prunes, take three-quarters of a pound of sugar to a pound of fruit, and enough water to keep from burning; do not stir but remove from the sides of the kettle occasionally.

The Nestorians and Armenians eat no fish in Lent; but the monk had a chest under the altar, with almonds, and raisins, and dried prunes, and other fruits, on which he fed when alone.

That's the main thing!" He retreated accordingly, but before the evening was over, Bull regretted dismissing his little ally so quickly, for although Diablo indulged in no more threatening outbreaks of temper, he resolutely refused to eat the prunes from Bull's hand.

He insisted upon cooking the things that would take the longest time to prepare; boasted volubly of the prune pies he could make, and then set about demonstrating his skill and did not hurry the prunes in the stewing.

FRENCH PRUNES IN COGNAC Lay the prunes in white wine for two days; then put on a wire sieve to drip, but do not squeeze them.

Do not boil prunes, that is what spoils them.

Remove the kernels and mash the prunes well.

Mix chestnuts and prunes together, leaving whatever of sauce there is oil the prunes.

" "That's where they sell prunes and raisins and sugar," the boy put in.

Wash and soak the prunes and put them in the pot with a very little water; let them cook slowly for a long time.

Stew two cups of well-washed and stoned prunes in a quart of water till perfectly tender; then add the juice of a good lemon and two tablespoonfuls of sugar, and boil till the syrup becomes thick and rich.

I had never tasted eau de vie des prunes,a native brew, stronger than brandy, and far more dangerous,and my Irishman had pulled off a full champagne glass at a gulp, and never winked.

Aussi ne semble-il bien seant de cracher les noyaux de prunes, cerises, ou autre chose semblable sur le plat; mais premierement on doit les recueiller decemment, comme il a esté dit, en la main gauche, l'approchant à la bouche, & puis les mettre sur le bord de l'assiette.

PRUNE PIE.Prepare and cook sweet California prunes as directed for Prune Marmalade.

Louise counted six prunes on my eight trees, and I have just four pears and not a single apple.

Ten times have I read in my young friend's eyes that he was tempted to send a ball into my breast, and I have too bad a stomach to digest those prunes which weigh a dozen to the pound.