Lowney's Cook Book / Illustrated in Colors

by Maria Willett Howard

Rice Gruel

• 2 tablespoons ground rice
  ¼ cup cold water
  2 cups milk
  ¼ teaspoon salt

Mix rice and cold water; add scalded milk and cook in double boiler two hours, stirring occasionally. Strain, add salt, and serve.

Dry Toast

Cut stale bread in one quarter inch slices; remove crust or not as preferred. Dry in oven; place on toaster and toast over clear fire, first on one side and then on the other, having both sides a golden brown. Arrange in toast rack or cover with napkin.