c("Put bacon, potato, carrot, turnip and onion in a heavy saucepan.", "Cover with cold water, bring to a boil and simmer very gently for 45 minutes.", "Raise heat to a  bubbling boil and add beans.", "After 5 minutes add peas.", "After another 5 minutes  add cabbage. Reduce heat and simmer a further 10 minutes.", "Lift out bacon, cut  into small pieces and return to pot. Taste for salt and season with pepper and  nutmeg.", "Serve with good sourdough bread.")