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120
WHAT
TO
DRINK
Steam
two
large
mealy
or
floury
potatoes,
press
through
a
fine
sieve,
and
add
hot
milk
slowly,
stirring
and
blending
until
the
consistency
of
thin
cream.
Salt
to
taste
and
serve.
CARROT
GRUEL
2
large,
or
4
small
carrots,
Milk.
Boil
the
carrots
until
very
tender,
press
through
a
fine
sieve
and
add
hot
milk
slowly,
being
sure
to
mix
well
and
smoothly.
When
the
consistency
of
cream
is
reached,
add
a
little
salt
and
serve.
An
English
physician
recommends
this
as
an
aid
in
treat-
ing
scurvy
in
children.
IRISH
OR
ICELAND
MOSS
£
ounce
of
Irish
moss,
1
pint
of water,
Lemon
juice,
Sugar.
Wash
the
moss,
put
it
in
a
covered
dish
and
allow
it
to
stand
in
enough
water
to
cover
over
night.
Throw
off
this
water
and
cover
with
a
pint
of
fresh
water;
simmer
for
one
hour,
strain,
add
a
tablespoonful
of
lemon
juice
and
a
little
sugar,
being
sure
that
it
is
not
too
sweet.
Irish
moss
is
a
sea
weed
and
is
rather
rich
in
mucilage,
iodine
and
sulphur,
and
is
given
as
an
aid
in
treatment
for
colds,
especially
when
there
is
a
cough.
HOME
MADE
KOUMISS
(Recipe
from
an
English
Physician)
Boil
fresh
milk,
and
when
nearly
cold
put
into
quart
bot-
tles,
leaving
room
to
shake.
Add
J4
ounce
of
crushed
lump
sugar,
a
very
small
piece
of
compressed
yeast
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