Artichokes—Jerusalem Artichokes in White Sauce.
Boil them whole, in 2 parts milk to 1 part water, till quite soft, then drain on a sieve.
For the sauce: 1 oz. of butter to a dessertspoonful of flour, mix well with a spoon over the fire but do not let it brown. Add a teacupful of milk and a little white stock, also white pepper and a little salt.