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Some Kitchen Kinks: Water

Grape Water.- cupful of boiling water; 4 tablespoonfuls of grape jelly; cupful of cold water; 1 teaspoonful of lemon juice; 1 tablespoonful of sugar. Pour boiling water over the jelly and stir until dissolved. Then add the cold water, sugar, and lemon juice, and a piece of ice sufficient to chill it thoroughly. Another delicious drink may be made in the same way from red-currant jelly. Blackberry, barberry, and black-currant jelly are also excellent for this refreshing drink.

Cinnamon Punch. -1 stick of cinnamon; 1 cupful of rich milk; 2 teaspoonfuls of sugar; 1 teaspoonful of brandy.

Put the cinnamon with the milk in a double boiler and steep till the flavor is all soaked out. Add the sugar and brandy. It may be used hot or ice cold, as desired.

Barley Water. - 2 tablespoonfuls of barley; 4 cupfuls of cold water; teaspoonful of salt.

Wash the barley thoroughly and let it soak over night in cold water.

In the morning set on the back of the stove where it will merely simmer, and cook for three hours. It ought to be reduced one half and be as thick as cream. Season with salt, and, if the patient likes it, a little sugar. Pour through a fine strainer, and drink hot.