Coffee may be made in various ways; by filtering, clarifying with an
egg, or made with cold water. A common rule for making coffee is as
follows: 1 heaping tbsp. ground coffee to 2 cups of freshly boiling
water, 1 egg shell. Scald the coffee-pot, put in the coffee and the
egg shell, add the boiling water, cover and boil just 3 minutes.
Before serving, add a tbsp. of cold water; let stand for a few minutes
before using.


COFFEE MADE WITH AN EGG.

1 egg is sufficient to clear 1 cup of ground coffee; if a smaller
quantity be desired, half the egg may be used. Add 1/2 cup cold water
to the portion of egg to be used, and 1/2 cup of ground coffee. Beat
well, put it in the coffee-pot, add 1 qt. of boiling water, and boil 3
minutes. Move back where it will keep hot, but not boil, for 10
minutes. Pour out a little and pour it back again to clear the spout
before serving.


COCOA.

1 pt. of milk.
3 tbsps. of water.
2 (l.) tsps. of cocoa.

Put the milk in the double boiler and set on the fire, mix the cocoa
to a smooth paste with the cold water. When the milk boils, add the
cocoa and boil for 1 minute. Serve very hot. If more water and less
milk be used, allow a little more cocoa.