The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
July 25th : CAULIFLOWER
After trimming the outside leaves, and cutting off the stalk ,put them in a panful of salt and water for an hour before cooking. Put three table-spoonfuls of salt into the water in the saucepan, let it boil, and skim it most carefully; put in your vegetable, and allow from fifteen to twenty minutes, according to the size. Remember that those of moderate growth , neither too large nor too small, are always the best.