Feather Fowlie

• fowl
• ham
• celery
• onion
• thyme
• parsley

Take a fresh fowl; joint and let the pieces soak for half an hour in cold water to which you have added a dessertspoonful of salt, then wash it well under the tap and put it into a stewpan with a slice of ham, a stick of celery cut small, a sliced onion, thyme, parsley, and a bit of mace. Cover with a quart of cold water, put the lid on, and bring it to the boil; then draw it to the side and le