Having left the bath, he dressed himself, went home, took his leathern pitcher, dish, and basket, and went to the bazaar, where he purchased a piece of mutton, and left it at the most noted kabob-makers in the district to be cooked; he then purchased his wine and rakee, wax tapers, and flowers, pistachio-nuts, dried fruit, bread, and oil for his lamps.
"The Pacha of Many Tales"
Captain Frederick Marryat
Nothing less than an ox stuffed with pistachio-nuts would have satisfied him.
"The Pacha of Many Tales"
Captain Frederick Marryat
pistachio ice-cream accompanied the cake, but vanilla ice-cream or a green gelatine dessert would be equally fitting.
"Entertaining Made Easy"
Emily Rose Burt