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Jump within page to... Barley Water Put barley over the fire in cold water, let come to a boil and cook 5 min. Then drain off the water and rinse the barley in cold water. Return to the fire. Add 1 quart of water. Bring to a boil again and simmer until reduced by 1/2. This may be sweetened or flavored. This is highly nourishing.

Oatmeal Gruel

Add salt to the boiling water. Stir in the oatmeal and cook for 2 1/2 hours in a double boiler. Remove from fire and strain. When preparing it for a patient, use 1/2 cup gruel mixed with 1/2 cup thin cream, 2 in. boiling water and sugar to taste.

Flax Seed Lemonade

Blanch the flax seed, add boiling water and let it simmer for 3/4 hour then add sugar and lemon rind. Let stand for 15 min. strain and add lemon juice. Serve either hot or cold. Also a tsp. of this every 1/2 hour will help a bad cough.

Eggnog

Beat the eggs until light and creamy add the sugar and beat again then add the cream or milk and the flavoring, and beat again. Serve immediately to patient. [We think the flavoring would probably be nutmeg and vanilla.]
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