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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 9, Issue 4 (July 2, 1934.)

Home Notes. Invalid Beverages

Home Notes. Invalid Beverages.

Barley Water. —Pearl barley, 4 tablespoons; cold water, 1 quart.

Method. —Wash the barley and scald with boiling water. Strain the water away, then add to the barley one quart of cold water. Simmer for two hours, Strain. Add sugar and lemon juice if liked. May be taken hot or cold.

Black Currant Tea. —Black currant jam, 1 tablespoon; boiling water, 1/2 pint.

Method. —Put the jam into a hot jug and pour boiling water over it. Cover for a few minutes. Strain into a hot tumbler and serve at once. A teaspoonful of lemon juice improves the flavour.

Lemonade. —Lemon, 1; sugar, 1 1/2ozs.; cold water, 1/2 pint.

Method. —Scrub the lemon and peel very thinly. Place the rind and juice a bowl. Add the water and sugar. Stand for several hours. Strain. Add cold water to make one quart. If it is to be served hot, heat slowly but do not boil. A pinch of bi-carbonate of soda may be added if an effervescing drink is desired.

Albumin Water. —Beat up white of an egg until frothy. Add 1 pint of cold water and beat. This drink will often arrest vomiting.

Albuminised Milk. —Boat up white of an egg with a cup of milk till it is frothy. A little salt may be added if desired.

Imperial Drink. —Boiling water, 1 pint; cream of tartar, 1 dessertspoon; sugar, 1 tablespoon; lemon, 1.

Method. —Scrub the lemon and slice into a jug. Add the cream of tartar, sugar and boiling water. Leave until cool, then strain. Allow about one tablespoon to a tumbler, add water (hot or cold). This is a refreshing drink for cases of feverishness, and has an excellent effect upon sluggish kidneys.

Sherry Whey. —One teacup of new milk, place over fire in an enamel saucepan; when milk reaches boiling point put in a large glass of sherry, and stir until it curdles; strain through muslin or gauze and the whey is ready for use. This is a nourishing drink for invalids when stimulants are required.