Friday, March 9, 2007

Does the Countess Like Ginger Ale?

With a royally upset stomach from an unnecessarily passed-on bug, The Countess is to be encouraged, by the Lady-in-Waiting, to assure sufficient intake of fluids (as in drinking) while hoping the L-i-W does not need to compete with The Countess for use of the secondary throne at Court. Both, the Page recommends from abroad, would do well to drink ginger ale, or even to make ginger tea (ordinary ginger in boiling water to steep for 5 minutes will work just fine), proven digestive relaxers. This sideshow should be halted as quickly as possible.
The Countess and her Court (L-i-W first and foremost) must have their heads (and the remainder of their systems) unencumbered sufficiently so as to concentrate on blood counts and any eventual replenishment thereof which may prove advisable or necessary.
Easy for a Page with no belly ache to say, but that's the opinion from over here.
(Besides, L-i-W's daughter is already announcing real estate quests in the Ducal vicinity for the weekend, and I don't think they need to test the sanitary tracts of proposed objects.)


Ginger Tea Recipe
Ginger tea is thought to improve digestion and relieve nausea. It is also used to ward off colds, sore throat and the flu.
It's very easy to make ginger tea. Here's how to do it.

Ginger Tea Recipe
  • 4 cups of water
  • 2 inch piece of fresh ginger root
  • optional: honey and lemon
Peel the ginger root and slice it into thin slices. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Once it is boiling, add the ginger. Cover it and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Strain the tea. Add honey and lemon to taste.

Note: Keep in mind that if you are making this tea to strengthen the immune system and ward off colds and flu, sweeteners are not recommended.

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