We have all seen the outlandish concoction that both Andy and Warren made for Otis to help with his hangover. I am currently reading a book written in 1804 by Jane Austen. In it there is an actual recipe entitled "Remedies for Drunkenness". It is taken from the Still Room Book of Tess Arnold, Penfolds Hall, Derbyshire England 1802-1806. I wonder how this would have set with Otis. A still room, by the way, was a special room that the gentry had in there homes. It was where spirits, preserves, and other drinks and jams were prepared.
Take 11/42 oz gentian root, 1 drachm valerian root, 2 drachms best rhubarb root, 3 drachms bitter orange peel, 11/42 oz cardamom seeds, and 1 drachm cinnamon bark. Bruise all together in a mortar, then steep in 1 11/42 pints boiling water, and cover tightly. Let stand until cold. Then strain, bottle, and cork securely. Keep in a dark place. Two tablespoonfuls may be taken every hour before meals. Another cure is to compel the patient to drink nothing but strong spirits for a week. He is sure to be thoroughly disgusted. Now I don't know about you, but I have a feeling good old Otis would definitely chose the latter treatment. The first one would probably give Aunt Bee's kerosene cucumbers a good run for her money. Personally I will stick with my Coke Zero. Ken Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 (Home) 715-839-8470 ( Cell ) 715-210-1556 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mayberryreflections.com _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
