Pennington’s Old Virginia Beef-Tea Tonic
One pound of lean, juicy beef; half a pint of cold water; half a pint of old bourbon whiskey.
Cut the beef into pieces about half an inch square ; pour over it half a pint of cold water, cover, and let it stand twelve hours ; then add half a pint of old bourbon whiskey, and let it stand six hours ; then strain three or four times until quite clear ; keep (closely covered) in a cool place, and take a small wineglassful two or three times a day. This is a capital tonic.
Source: The Unrivalled Cook-Book and Housekeeper’s Guide, Mrs Washington
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Half a cupful of small hominy; one scant quart of cold water; a pinch of salt.
Boil one hour, stirring often; mix in new milk, and sweeten while hot. This is a good food to correct constipation.
Source: The Unrivalled Cook-Book and Housekeeper’s Guide, Mrs Washington
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