Lowney's Cook Book / Illustrated in Colors

by Maria Willett Howard

• 1 egg white
  ½ cup milk
  salt

Beat white until frothy; add salt and milk, and continue beating; strain and serve.

Egg and Lemon

• 1 egg
  salt
  3 tablespoons lemon juice
  1 teaspoon sugar

Beat egg, add remaining ingredients, and serve cold.

Wine Whey

• 2 cups milk
  ½ cup wine

Scald milk; add wine; let stand until curds separate from whey. Strain and serve hot or cold. Lemon or Vinegar Whey may be prepared in the same way; allow one tablespoon vinegar or two tablespoons lemon juice.

Barley Gruel

• 1 tablespoon barley flour
  ¼ cup cold water
  ½ cup boiling water
  ½ cup milk
  salt