Boil a quarter of an ounce of isinglass shavings with a pint of new milk to half, add a bit of sugar, and, for change, a bitter almond. Give this at night, not too warm.
Blamange, Dutch Flummery, and Jellies, as directed pages [164] and 165, or less rich according to judgment.
A very nourishing Veal broth.
Put the knuckle of a leg or shoulder of veal, with very little meat to it, an old fowl, and four shankbones of mutton extremely well soaked and brushed, three blades of mace, ten peppercorns, an onion, and a large bit of bread, and three quarts of water, into a stewpot that covers close, and simmer in the slowest manner after it has boiled up, and been skimmed; or, bake it; strain and take off the fat. Salt as wanted.
A clear Broth that will keep long.
Put the mouse round of beef, a knucklebone of veal, and a few shanks of mutton into a deep pan, and cover close with a dish or coarse crust; bake till the beef is done enough for eating, with only as much water as will cover. When cold, cover it close in a cool place. When to be used, give what flavour may be approved.
Dr. Ratcluff’s restorative Porkjelly.
Take a leg of well fed pork, just as cut up, beat it, and break the bone. Set it over a gentle fire, with three gallons of water, and simmer to one. Let half an ounce of mace, and the same of nutmegs, stew in it. Strain through a line sieve. When cold, take off the fat. Give a chocolate cup the first and last thing, and at noon, putting salt to taste.
Beef tea.
Cut a pound of fleshy beef in thin slices, simmer with a quart of water twenty minutes, after it has once boiled, and been skimmed. Season, if approved; but it has generally only salt.