Grate the chocolate, put it in the saucepan with the water, set it on
the fire and stir with a wooden spoon till the mixture becomes rather
thick, then work it very quickly for a few minutes with the spoon. Stir
in the boiling milk gradually and serve.
Cocoa. Time—10 minutes.
2 teaspoonfuls cocoa, 1 teaspoonful cold water or milk, 1 teacupful
boiling water or milk.
Mix the cocoa to a smooth paste with the cold water, pour the boiling
water gradually over it, and boil it for 3 minutes.
Cocoa Nibs. Time—6 hours.
½ lb. cocoa nibs, 2 quarts water.
Crush the nibs with a rolling pin, then place them in a saucepan with
the cold water, and bring to the boil. Draw to the side of the fire, and
simmer gently about 5 hours, occasionally skimming off the oil which
rises to the top. Strain, add about an equal quantity of milk, re-heat
and serve.
Coffee in a Jug.