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Show Some very tine dishes for invalids may be made from beef, says Nurse. Cut a pound of best lean steak in small pieces, place In a glass fruit jar, cover tightly and set in a pot of cold water. Heat gradually to a boll and continue this steadily three or four hours, until the meat is like unite rags and the juice thoroughly cti acted. Season with very little salt and strain through a wire strainer. strain-er. Serve either warm or cold. "When beef tea is wanted for immediate im-mediate use place in a common pint yollow ware bowl, add very little water, wa-ter, cover with a saucer, and place in a moderate oven. If In danger of burning add a little more water. To make beef tea more palatable to some patients, freeze it. To make beef tea, to one pint of beef essence quite hot. add a teacup of best cream, well heated. Into which the yolk ot a frpsh egg has been previously stirred. Mix carefully together, season and serve. |