to a cup of boiling water. Let it boil 1 hour, then strain through a
wire strainer.


FARINA GRUEL.

1 tbsp. farina.
2 cups boiling water.
A spk. of salt.

Cook for 20 minutes; use as directed for oatmeal.


BEEF JUICE.

(_See page 145._)

_Beef juice_ is sometimes ordered for delicate babies. For a child 9
months old, 1 or 2 tablespoonfuls may be given once a day.


ALBUMINIZED FOOD.

When milk cannot be taken, albuminized food proves an excellent
substitute.

Shake the white of 1 egg with 1/2 a pint of water (filtered or boiled
and cooled) in a glass jar until they are thoroughly mixed. Add a few
grains of salt.