A second Dudley book of cookery and other recipes

The camomiles should be prepared like ordinary tea — by infusion in boiling water, then served in a tea or coffee pot or silver jug, very hot, after having been strained through muslin or a strainer. BRAN TEA AN EXCELLENT DRINK FOR SORE CHEST AND THROAT IT is made in exactly the same way as ordinary tea — by pouring boiling water on the bran. Two or three teaspoonfuls for one cup. The bran should not be too coarse, or it is greasy. A little lemon peel, butter or sugar may, if liked, be added. Oatmeal tea can also be made in the same manner. LINSEED TEA FOR COLD, OR SORE THROAT PUT two tablespoonfuls of whole linseed into a stewpan with one quart of water, and let it boil gently for half an hour. Strain into a jug, and add the juice of two lemons and sugar to taste. OATMEAL WATER PUT one teacupful of fine oatmeal in a stewpan containing seven quarts of cold water, and stir it well. Put it on the stove to boil ; allow it to boil for five minutes ; then strain it through muslin into a jug. Add lemon and sugar to taste. r« FOR EXTRACTING GAS FROM EFFERVESCING DRINKS : A “MOSSER” ALTHOUGH effervescing drinks are most attractive and refreshing, many people object to the gas, which induces distention and flatulence. A small wooden stick with a wheel cut at the end and used as a whip in a glass of aerated water or champagne, with which to dispel the gas, will, at the same time, retain the briskness of the beverage. These “ Mossers ” can be obtained at Messrs. Farrow and Jackson, 8 Haymarket, W., or 16 Great Tower Street, E.C. So Noah , when he anchor'd safe on The mountain's top , his lofty haven , And all the passengers he bore , Were on the new world set ashore , He made it next his chief design To plant , and propagate the vine , Which since has overwhelm'd and drown'd Far greater numbers on dry ground , 0/ wretched mankind , one Than all the flood before had done . butler SI 7 Zoas tranquil solitude And such society As is quiet and good. shelley SI The Wife was pretty , trifling , childish , weak, She could not think , would not cease to speak. CRABBE SI 'Tis not necessary to be drunk one's self To relish the wit of drunkenness. boswell’s “ life of Johnson ” Si Drink makes men hungry or it makes them lie ; And he that's drunk o'er night i' the morning's dry. G. WILKINS, “ MISERIES OF ENFORCED MARRIAGE ” SI Drink to me only with thine eyes , And I will pledge with mine : Or leave a kiss within the cup And I'll not look for wine. ben jonson 2 B For he on honey-dew hath fed , And drunk the milk of Paradise. % COLERIDGE Let me have men about me that are fat. Sleek-headed men , and such as sleep o’ nights : Yond ’ Cassius has a lean and hungry look ; He thinks too much : such men are dangerous. SHAKESPEARE, “ JULIUS C.ESAR,” I, ii Though gay companions o'er the bowl Dispel awhile the sense of ill ; Though pleasure stirs the maddening soul The heart — the heart — is lonely still From wine what sudden friendship springs ! W ine fills the veins and healths are understood To give our friends a title to our blood. HAPPINESS OF HOME WALLER