she would say, “In that case I will
not make an omelette but fry the
eggs. It takes the same number of
eggs and the same amount of
butter but it shows less respect, and
he will understand.” ’*
TARTE À L’OIGNON ET AUX ŒUFS
7 oz flour, 2 oz butter, 1½ oz lard, ¼
tumbler water, salt.
Make a paste with all the
ingredients and spread it in a
buttered flan dish.
Have ready the following
preparation:
Put 1½ lb of onions into boiling
salted water and cook them until