Arrowroot Jelly
Of this beware of having the wrong sort; for it has been counterfeited with bad effect.
Mix a large spoonful of the powder with, a teacup of cold water, by degrees, and quite smooth. Put rather more than a pint of water over the fire, with some white sugar, scraped nutmeg, and a spoonful and a half of brandy, or two. The moment it boils, pour the powder and water in, stirring it well; and when it boils up it is done.
This is a very useful thing in a house; and in the above mode a sick person may be supplied with a fine supporting meal in a few minutes.
This and the following are particularly good in bowel complaints.