Add to a teacup of wine a teacup of boiling water, and pour over it.

Add the custard just before serving.
APPLE FLOAT.
Six good, acid apples stewed and strained.

When cold, add a teacupful of sugar, half a teaspoonful of vanilla, and the beaten whites of three or four eggs.

Serve at once.
BLANCMANGE.
One quart of milk; one cup of sugar; half a package of gelatine; half a teaspoonful of salt; a teaspoonful of any essence liked.
Soak the gelatine ten minutes in half a cup of cold water.

Boil the milk, and add gelatine and the other ingredients.