The Ocean also provided them with... 1  Other fish (Halibut, Smelt) 2  Crab and other Shellfish. 3  Seaweed. 4  Whales It sometimes took men days to kill a whale. 5  Clams, Oysters, Mussels It was the women and slaves who collected the clams, oysters, and mussels from the ocean. 6  Other animals (sea otters, seals, turtles)
Prep. Cook. Ready In. 1  In a large saucepan cover parsnips with water, cover and boil over medium-high heat until tender, about 10 minutes. 2  Drain. 3  In a plastic bag combine flour and seasoning salt. 4  Dip parsnips in butter and place them in the bag. 5  Shake bag to coat parsnips with the seasoned flour.
To cook ahead, pre-roast the potatoes and parsnips the day before, until they just start to colour. Drain off the fat, cool and then keep covered in the refrigerator till the following day. Bring back to room temperature for several hours before finishing off on the floor of the roasting oven for 20-30 minutes.