Master Pip of Pip's Ear

This is a quick and practical recipe for Linseed Mash.

Harvest two bushels of linseed (flax) at the peak of ripeness. (Note: You will need to harvest about one hundred bushels of plants to obtain the requisite amount of seed).

Separate seeds from chaff by hand. Dry seeds for at least one month in a cool, dry yurt.

In a large cauldron, cover two bushels of seeds with water and heat over an open fire. You must not use the bushels in this recipe, only the seeds. You may, however, use the bushels as an additional source of fuel. Simmer the mixture, adding water as needed, for at least forty-eight hours, stirring constantly.

Allow to cool and serve immediately in clay or porcelain bowls. Your reindeer will relish this delectable snack, but be certain to cook the linseed thoroughly, as, in a raw state, it is poisonous to horses and will probably kill reindeer as well.