tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post4552141086555719449..comments2023-10-20T11:17:47.246-04:00Comments on Two Nerdy History Girls: Sore Throat? Try Hannah Woolley's Sirrop of Violets, 1675Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-42943153296237990982011-05-30T04:47:40.963-04:002011-05-30T04:47:40.963-04:00I have been battling a bad cold for the last two w...I have been battling a bad cold for the last two weeks and most recently it has included really bad congestion and headaches. I am hoping this is the last stage because there seems to be no relief in sight.Constipation Remedieshttp://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_constipation.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-11525015238290255872011-01-28T17:32:58.835-05:002011-01-28T17:32:58.835-05:00How interesting. I wonder if it works?
Here's...How interesting. I wonder if it works? <br />Here's a related blog post you might find interesting<br />http://pplspeccoll.blogspot.com/2010/12/olde-style-medicine.html<br /><br />You can blow up the photo to read the advertisement.QNPoohBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14941631487565237299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-35140333093581242152011-01-28T08:46:19.754-05:002011-01-28T08:46:19.754-05:00I was taught as a child by my great aunt in making...I was taught as a child by my great aunt in making the family violet syrup recipe from the 1870's "to pick clean"-- only using the petals (the stamen will add bitterness)...... the expectation is that you put away in season, and have in your cupboard when necessary. It was always a treat to have a tea or a punch sweetened with a little of this violet syrup.... of course in the early 20th century, Creme de Violette was a commercially available liqueur which was a cocktail ingredient that was recently revivied by the retro mixology movement in recent years........ ah, makes me long for spring to gather and put away violets candied, or syrup... I'll just have to content myself with my lavender syrup from last summer- time for some Lavender and Bergamot gin punchTavern Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843911573136449216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-74714707191629337312011-01-27T20:57:25.838-05:002011-01-27T20:57:25.838-05:00Take out the violets, add tea and whisky and you&#...Take out the violets, add tea and whisky and you've got a hot toddy which is a wonderful thing when you have a sore throat. I prefer mine with honey rather than sugar though. I love the old recipes. My gran passed a few down to me but alas, during our moves, they were lost. Just like all my wedding photos...nightsmusichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984119792540771870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-59928711918084448162011-01-27T15:10:44.976-05:002011-01-27T15:10:44.976-05:00There ARE so many vague things about this, at leas...There ARE so many vague things about this, at least to modern readers. How many violets are required to make one pint of juice? I've never really considered flowers "juicy." Does "picking violets very clean" mean washing them well, or pulling off everything (stems, leaves, stamens) except the petals? And, as Jane O asked, how thick is thick enough? Questions, questions....<br /><br />Romney, I'm not sure violets have any real flavor (does anyone know?), so you're right - that lemon was probably an important ingredient.<br /><br />Beth, I'm with you completely. Love visiting the past, but quite happy to live in the now. Glad Hannah Woolley was there to help you.<br />BTW - Amazon has a number of early cookbooks available as freebie downloads. Here's the link to Mrs. Beeton's book on household management, and from there you can find many others:<br />http://amzn.to/eiXhhWIsabella Bradford/Susan Holloway Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00997375216314200469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-45992555309456633612011-01-27T10:21:23.420-05:002011-01-27T10:21:23.420-05:00You have no idea how timely this was -- I've b...You have no idea how timely this was -- I've been scouring the web, looking for a source for home-brewed recipes for medical purposes from the period. AND it's available for ZERO dollars in the Kindle version! Man, I love the past, but living in the future sure has its benefits. :)Beth Dunnhttp://accomplishedyounglady.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-61558447452136223092011-01-27T09:09:44.592-05:002011-01-27T09:09:44.592-05:00My goodness, how many violets would you need to en...My goodness, how many violets would you need to end up with a pint of juice? <br /><br />Do you suppose putting them in a blender or food processor would work just as well?<br /><br />Don't you love old recipes that say things like cook it until it is "thick enough"?Jane Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-46063104785172062622011-01-27T05:11:08.543-05:002011-01-27T05:11:08.543-05:00Lots of sugar, lemon juice and hot water. Sounds l...Lots of sugar, lemon juice and hot water. Sounds like a Lemsip. (which I have been drinking a lot lately)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-70619840950941740802011-01-27T01:03:26.820-05:002011-01-27T01:03:26.820-05:00Oh Wow this is really interesting. You are right ...Oh Wow this is really interesting. You are right though trying to find Violets in Jan would be rather difficult thanks so much for posting this. I love your blog and enjoy each time I stop by.Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929589653109758679noreply@blogger.com