Cook a neck of veal until broth jellies; cool, and skim off fat. As needed, use equal parts of each. The nourishment is in the veal and the chicken gives it flavor.
N. B.—The most delicate stomach can digest this.
SCRAPED BEEF SANDWICH.
From a piece of steak scrape all the fiber from the connective tissue with a knife. Season with salt and pepper. Serve spread between slices of buttered toast.
CORNMEAL GRUEL.
Mix 2 tablespoonfuls of cornmeal, tablespoonful of flour, teaspoonful of salt, teaspoonful of sugar, into a thin paste with a little cold water. Add quart of boiling water, and cook three hours. Add cup of milk, and serve.
CRACKER GRUEL.
Two tablespoonfuls of cracker crumbs rolled fine, teaspoonful of salt, teaspoonful of sugar, cup of boiling water, cup of boiling milk. Mix salt, sugar, and crumbs; add boiling water, then milk; simmer two minutes.
OATMEAL GRUEL.
Two tablespoonfuls of rolled oats; teaspoonful of salt, teaspoonful of sugar, cup of boiling milk. Mix oatmeal, sugar, and salt; add boiling water; cook in a saucepan thirty minutes, or in a double boiler for two hours. Strain, and add hot milk. Bring to a boil, and serve hot.