— pie.—Line a raised pie mould with thin short crust, spread on this about a tablespoonful of seasoned white breadcrumbs, then a two inch layer of peeled and halved mushrooms; cover this with two tablespoonfuls of breadcrumbs and five or six little balls (the size of a nut) of butter, or well clarified dripping. Repeat these layers till the mould is full, finishing with breadcrumbs and butter, cover with more short paste (leaving a little hole in the centre), and bake in a quick oven. Meanwhile stew the mushroom stalks and trimmings with a few spoonfuls of weak stock or water, and a very little salt, until this broth is very strongly flavoured; now dredge in a little fine sifted flour, add half a gill of cream or new milk, let it all boil together for a few minutes, then strain it, whilst hot, into the pie, just as you are about to serve it. The seasoning of the breadcrumbs is a matter of taste, some people only adding minced parsley or chives, freshly ground black pepper, and