Preparation: With a teaspoon beat the yolk of egg and the sugar in a tumbler for about 20 minutes and pour it into a clean glass, or else wipe the first glass with a damp towel before using it to serve the egg.

Remarks: A tablespoonful of brandy or Malaga or orange juice may be mixed with the egg, if desired.

No. 48—RED WINE FOAM.

Quantity for 1 Person.

Preparation: Beat all ingredients to a froth over the fire with an egg beater; serve in a tumbler.

No. 49—ICE CREAM.

Ices, for instance vanilla or chocolate ice cream can often be given to invalids without harm. Their preparation is given in Chapter 17.

No. 50—FIG SAUCE.