Chestnuts with truffles.—Toss 12 to 16oz. of fat
bacon (cut into dice, with two minced shallots) over
the fire till lightly coloured, then add twenty to thirty
cooked chestnuts, also cut into dice, and 4oz. of
truffles, previously roughly minced; season to taste
with freshly ground black pepper, salt, and a little
powdered spice and herbs. Stir this altogether over
the fire for a few minutes, then use.