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of cold water, and then press through a very clean cloth which was first rinsed
in boiling water; sweeten with sugar. Almond milk will keep for 3 days when put
into a cool place. The almonds can also be mixed with 4 to 6 bitter ones.
46. Arrow Root Drink for the Sick. 2/3 quart of water is boiled with 2 ounces of
sugar, a pinch of salt and a little lemon peel, stir about 2 ounces of arrow
root with 1/2 pint of cold water, boil until clear and then mix with fruit
juice, claret or cognac. Can be served either warm or cold.
47. Oatmeal Gruel for the Sick. 1 ounce of oat meal is stirred with a little
water, and then boiled for about 20 minutes in 1 pint of boiling water, into
which put a little ginger. This is passed through a sieve; take the yolks of 2
eggs and beat with 2 ounces of sugar and 1 pint of Porter until creamy and stir
through the gruel.
48. Egg-Nogg for Invalids. The yolks of 4 eggs are whipped for 1/4 hour with 2
ounces of sugar, then add 1 cupful of warm water and a large tablespoonful of
lukewarm orange water. Mix thoroughly and serve lukewarm.
49. Barley Water for Invalids. Put pearl barley on the stove in boiling water
with the juice of a lemon, which will give the barley a white color. After it
has boiled for an hour it is poured (not pressed) through a sieve, and sweetened
if liked.
50. An excellent Beverage in case of Bowel Complaint. 1/4 pound of best rice is
scalded and seasoned with 1/2 ounce of stick cinnamon, put into an earthen ware
dish with 2 quarts of boiling water, cooked until it is reduced to one quart,
and poured through a sieve without stirring. Drink with or without sugar.
51. Barley Tea for Invalids. Put 1 tablespoonful of barley into a teapot filled
with boiling water, and after it has cooled add a little raspberry juice.
52. Bread Water for Invalids. Cut the bread into slices, toast, pour cold water
over it, add lemons lices
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