The prefecture of the Department of Orne in Normandy. Like Nottingham, Alençon was famous for its lace.

"Smothered." Stewed, especially of peas. Generally cooked slowly in a sealed pot with little liquid.

"Smothered." A thick and spicy Cajun stew containing crayfish and vegetables and served with rice.

"Smothered." A thick and spicy Cajun stew containing crayfish and vegetables and served with rice.

Baby eels. Elvers.

Mayonnaise made with the yolks of hard boiled eggs with dry mustard and chervil.

A garnish used for many dishes of Mornay sauce with a thin slice of truffle and with asparagus tips (if sauce is white) or quartered artichoke hearts (if brown). Truffles are usually omitted if it is to be used for fish.

A Writer and gourmet of the 19th Century.