Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 This is from "Herbal Medicine" by Dian Dincin Buchman: MARSHMALLOW SWEETS 4 Tbsp. marshmallow roots 28 Tbsp. refined sugar 20 Tbsp. gum tragacanth or gum Arabic 2 cups water or orange flower water 1-2 egg whites, well beaten Make up a tea of marshmallow roots by simmering them in a pint of water for twenty to thirty minutes. Add additional water if it simmers down. Strain out the roots. Heat the gum and marshmallow decoction (water) in a double boiler until they are dissolved together. Strain with pressure. Stir in the sugar as quickly as possible. When dissolved, add the well-beaten egg white's), stirring constantly, but take off the heat and continue to stir. Lay out on a flat surface. Let cool, and cut into smaller pieces. "To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public". Theodore Roosevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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