Temperance cook book

Frequently the relish for the best repast is lost by its being served in a slovenly manner. It should ever be remembered, too, that fresh cut flowers are not only a delight to all, but aid to a forgetfulness of pain. Even a green leaf upon a waiter, indicates that effection as well as duty prompted the hand in its labor. Every nurse and cook in preparing food for invalids should study to furnish that which is suitable to the needs of the patient. The time may come when all cooks will consider health and strength more than catering to the capricious tastes of perverted appetites. LEMONADE. Juice of half a lemon, one teaspoonful white sugar, one goblet water. Grate in a little rind if desired. HOT LEMONADE Is made the same way, only using hot water. Is good for colds and biliousness ORANGE WHEY. The juice of one orange to one pint sweet milk. Heat slowly, until curds form, strain and cool. Good drink after confinement. EGG LEMONADE. White of one egg, one tablespoonful pulverized sugar, juice of one lemon, one goblet of water. Beat together. Very grateful in inflammation of lungs, stomach and bowels. GUM ARABIC WATER. One teaspoonful gum arabic, one goblet cold water; stand until it dissolves. Flavor with juice of lemon, orange or any other kind of fruit. JELLY WATER. Sour jellies dissolved in water make a pleasant drink for fever patients. OATMEAL TEA. Two tablespoonfuls raw oatmeal to one quart cold water, stand two hours in a cool place, then drain off as it is wanted. TOAST WATER. Toast slowly a thin piece of bread till it is extremely brown and hard, but not black. Put it in a bowl of cold water, and cover tightly. Let it stand an hour before using. SAGO MILK. Three tablespoonfuls sago, soaked in a cup of cold water one hour; add three cupfuls boiling milk, sweeten and flavor to taste. Simmer slowly half an hour, eat warm. Tapioca milk is made in the same way. FLAXSEED LEMONADE. Two tablespoonfuls of whole flaxseed to a pint of boiling water; let it stand until cool, then strain and add the juice of two lemons and two tablespoonfuls of honey. Invaluable for coughs and suppression of urine. TAMARIND WATER. One tumbler of tamarinds, one pint of cold water. Turn water over tamarinds, and let it stand one hour; strain before using. Currant or cranberry jelly can be used similarly. BEEF TEA. One pound of lean beef cut into small pieces, put into a bottle without a drop of water, cover tightly, and set in a pot of cold water; heat gradually to a boil, and continue boiling steadily for three or four hours, until the meat is like rags and the juice all out. Salt to taste. RICE GRUEL. Two tablespoonfuls rice, one quart cold water; steep slowly one hour; strain through a gravy strainer; add a little cream and salt. Gruel from rice flour: Wet one tablespoonful flour, stir into boiling water; cook five minutes. CORN TEA. Parch common corn until browned through, grind, and pour on boiling water. Drink with or without cream. Excellent for nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. WHEAT OR BARLEY COFFEE.