The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
March 4th : IRISH METHOD OF DRESSING MARROW
It is the custom in many parts of Ireland, particularly in the victualling districts, instead of sending up
marrow in the bone, as is commonly the practice in this country, to extract it undressed ; and having rolled it in as much fine flour as will stick together, to boil it just before required, taking great care to remove the thick scum which the flour and minute bones will send to the surface.
The marrow becomes perfectly transparent, and is served in a tureen, floating in a portion of the water in which it has been boiled.
Slices of toasted bread are placed leaning against the vessel, the heat keeping them warm and fitter for the spreading of the delicate preparation within.