Egg plant is to be stewed, but not
fried. As usually served, dipped in egg, rolled in crumbs and fried it
is very indigestible.
Beet greens are excellent. They are best if the beets are pulled very
young and both the roots and the leaves are used. Turnip tops,
dandelion, mustard and Swiss chard are other greens that are good. All
of them are prepared like spinach, except that more water is necessary.
However, do not use much water.
Those who say that the various vegetables are unfit to eat and act
accordingly are missing some good food. The vegetables all contain crude
fibre, but they hurt the stomach and intestinal walls no more than they
hurt the mucous membrane of the tongue. They furnish some bulk for the
intestines to act upon, which is good and proper. All animals need some
bulky food, otherwise they become constipated.
Tomatoes are best raw. If they are stewed they are to be cooked plain.
Adding crackers and bread crumbs is a mistake. They taste all right
without sugar, but a little may be used as dressing.
_Vegetable soup_: Take equal parts of about four vegetables, any that
you like. Slice and cook in plain water until tender.
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