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Oysters à la Thorndike
Farmer’s original Oysters à la Thorndike preparation, ready to browse with transparent provenance.
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- 1 pint oysters
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Few grains cayenne
- Slight grating nutmeg
- ¼ cup thin cream
- Yolks 2 eggs
Historical transcription
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Clean and drain oysters. Melt butter, add oysters, and cook until oysters are plump. Then add seasonings, cream, and egg yolks slightly beaten. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Serve on zephyrettes or pieces of toasted bread.
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