Blanch one cup of almond meats, chop or grind them coarsely, and pour over them a quart of hot water. Let stand several hours or over night, press through a cheese-cloth, and keep on ice. A few bitter almonds may be added.
RYE LEMONADE.
Wash a half cup of dried currants or raisins, put on to boil with a pint of water, a tablespoonful of ryenuts or black toast, a piece of cinnamon, some lemon rind and one or two tablespoonfuls of sugar. Simmer slowly for fifteen minutes, then strain. Keep in a cool place. Serve hot or cold.
STRAWBERRY MILK.
Wash two cups of fresh strawberries. Put into a milk-pitcher and add two quarts of fresh raw or cold boiled milk, a little vanilla and a small piece of ice. Strain, serve with zwieback or shredded wheat. Sugar may be added, if desired. This is more wholesome than ice cream.
COCOA SHELLS.
Boil cocoa shells for twenty minutes, then strain. Use as a substitute for tea or coffee.
TEA.
Rinse the teapot with boiling water. Take a teaspoonful of black Japan tea, add a pint of boiling water, and let stand over steam for one or two minutes. Strain, and serve hot or cold with lemon juice or cream.