Wash two tablespoonfuls of the best tapioca; soak in fresh water over night; add a little salt, a pint of milk or water, and simmer until quite soft, stirring frequently if milk be used; then pour into bowl and stir while cooling, at the same time adding sugar, some flavoring substance, and wine if desired.

Tapioca Pudding

Beat the yolks of two eggs with half an ounce of sugar; stir into a pint of tapioca mucilage made with milk, as directed above, and bake in a slow oven.