1912 Mashed Turnips and Potato

Mashed Turnips and Potato
2 turnips
Equal amount of boiled potatoes
Butter
Salt and pepper
Peel and quarter 2 good-sized turnips, cover them with boiling water, and let cook until tender, which should be in from half an hour to three quarters; drain them in a colander, and press gently with a wire potato-masher to remove as much water as possible, then with them an equal quantity of boiled potatoes; add butter, pepper, and salt, and beat up very light before serving.
Did we eat it? Yes
Would I make it again? Yes

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