Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-12
NURSERY COOKERY.
THE ANEMIC AND NERVOUS
II. CHILD.
CONTINUED from last weekly

Sweets should not be eaten largely,
but some of the simple preparations giv-
en- in diarrhoea may be taken, and most
plain puddings of sage, arrowroot and
farina, as well as creams and blanc
nlanges. arc permitted. They are of
value as furnishing the much sought
after variety, and besides their own nu-
triton they serve as a vehicle for the
cream that must often be taken until
the patient becomes weary of it in ito
unmixed condition.
FLoRENTINE CREAM.
Soak quarter box of gelatine, COW
cred, for half an hour in gill of cold
water. (The necessity of keeping the
gelatine covered is emphasized because
1t Is said to attract germs from the air
and may thus become a source of ILL.,
ness) Heat pint of milk in double
boiler and stir into 1t the yolks of two
eggs, beaten light with two tablespoon
fuls Of sugar. Be cautious how you put
them in lest the eggs curdle. As soon as
the mixture begins to thicken a little,
pour 1t upon the gelatine and stir until
this Is dissolved Flavor with half tea
spoonful of vanilla, and when n lie cream
has cooled, but not stiffened, stir in the
whites of the eggs, beaten stiff. Set In
. cold place to form. Eat with cream
SAGo CREAM.
Soak half cup of sage over night
In cold water. There should be just
enough water to cover 1t. In the morn
ing put 1t over the fire in double boil
er with pint of milk and let it simmer
until, the sage is clear. Half an hour
ought to be enough for this. Stir in two
tablespoonfuls of sugar, add one egg,
beaten very light, flavor to taste--a lit
tie lemon Juice and some of the grated
peel are good for the purpose, and give
It to. the patient with cream either
whipped or plain. All these desserts are
better when very cold.
Food, no matter how light, should not
be given to child suffering from debil-
ity when he is overtired, or rather, he
should not be allowed to become over
tired before his meal If he has been ex-
ercising he should be made to lie down
and rest for a little while before eating.
A short period of rest should follow his
meals. In many instances, the child
should be encouraged to lie in bed until
well along In the course of the morning.
1t is great mistake to fancy that there
ID ally auNuhtd5G " Lie ShiiA Al lolSlhS
him to take active exercise when he
shows marked Discrimination for it.
Children are usually such active little
beings that they are not. except in rare
cases. disposed to avoid activity unless
they are SO far from well that they should
be kept still. 1t is then that massage is
of value, and that for outdoor exercise
driving should be encouraged rather
than walking or playing. When the
child cannot obtain the fresh air in any
other manner he may be wrapped up
and allowed to sit near an open window,
but always out of draft.
For the child afflicted with tubercular
disease In any of its forms, as to the one
with a disposition to nervous weakness
fats are usually prescribed. The simplest
form in which to give these is as cream
and the patient who can take this In
abundance on his cereals. on the arrow.
root jelly, the blanc manages and plain
puddings that are given him, is probably
getting fats in the best way. But agar
comes in the question of variety, and
the home caterer must devise Charge
In the method Of giving fats If she wishes
her charge to continue to eat well. Sim
pie cream soups and vegetable PURGE.
are excellent. an oyster bisque may b.
made half cream, bit of broiled bacor
will tempt the appetite, little fat ma,
be mixed judiciously with the sand.
witches of underdone beef. Bread spreat
with Devonshire cream will sometime
be eaten more willingly than that spread
with butter.
Cocoa. made with plenty of milk, ma,
be used as drink. A little whipped
cream heaped on slice of milk toas
will vary nourishing dish, and tn
same addition may be made to clam o
oyster broth, and, indeed to any crear
soup. Besides the articles already men
toned, under done beef and muttor
tender poultry, sweetbreads, boiled O
broiled fish, and most fresh vegetable
may be eaten by the anemic patient.
Never should the duty of eating b
made too much of point to the invalid
whether child or adult. There are fe,
grown people to whom the thought c
the necessity of eating a certain amour
at certain time does not bring an al
solute aversion to food. sensation as
an almost physical clutch on the throa
The delicate child suffers in the SAN
way. Divert him at his invalid meal
make a festival of them, and his app,
tite and health will both be the gamer
OYSTER BISQUE.
Drain the liquor from half pint
oysters and heat 1t. Chop the oyste
fine. Heat a large cupful of rich mi
over the fire and thicken it with tie;
spoonful each of butter and flour. whe
1t is smooth and the thickening is we
blended, put in the oysters and let the
become hot. Beat an egg light, pour
little of the hot soup upon it in cup, r
turn all to the fire and cook one minut
As was said before. this may be ma,
richer. by using half cream instead
milk, and 1t is rendered more attract
II tablespoonful of whipped cream
put on-top Of 1t after 1t is in the cup.
DEvoNSHIRE CREAM.
Set a large pan Of new rich cream
the stove, putting II well to one sic
where the temperature will not rise
more than hundred and fifty degree
After It has stood there, well at the 81
The Prejudices of Some People.