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WHAT
TO
DRINK
BARLEY
WATER
Many
cannot
take
milk
plain,
but
the
addition
of
barley
water
adds
to
its
digestibility.
2
ounces
of
pearl
barley,
I
pint
of
water,
Sugar.
Pour
the
water
over
the
barley
and
boil
slowly
until
there
is
a
third
less
liquid.
Strain
and
add
sugar
and
serve.
Barley
water
may
be
served
alone
or
with
milk.
It
is
more
palatable
with
milk.
BARLEY
WATER
MADE
FROM
BARLEY
FLOUR
i
teaspoonful
of
barley
flour,
£ pint
of
water,
i
pinch
of
salt.
Mix
the
barley
flour
with
a
little
cold
water,
making
a
smooth
paste
;
pour
the
rest
of
the
water
on
slowly,
mixing
and
stirring
constantly.
Boil
for
a
half
hour,
boiling
fast
all
the
time.
Strain
and add
to
milk,
or
add
a
little
sugar,
or
if
it
is
for
an
infant,
it
may
be
given
from
a
nursing
bottle
without
the
sugar,
between
feedings,
especially
if
the
child
is
not
getting
sufficient
nourishment
from
its
own
food.
BLACK
CURRANT
TEA
It
is
said
that
this
tea
is
excellent
to
alleviate
hoarseness,
and
is
a
most
appetizing
beverage,
i
dessertspoonful
of
black
currant
jam,
i
pint
of
water,
i
teaspoonful
of
sugar.
Put
jam,
sugar
and
water
in
an
enamel
dish
and
bring
to
the
boiling
point
;
simmer
for
five
or
six
minutes.
Strain
and
add
lemon
juice
and
serve
hot; or
chill
and
add
a.
little,
cracked
ice
and
serve
very
cold.