christmasbender
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wasn't quite sure where to post this one. while watching some tv show the other night where a couple had to eat the diet of yesteryear i noticed a drink with ale as one of the ingredients. caudle. has anyone ever tried making this?
here is a link to info on it and a recipe
also referenced here where i particularly like this.......
"Ale Caudle.To a quart of thick groat gruel add a pint of home-brewed ale, some allspice, and sugar. Boil all together for the space of five or six minutes, then strain it, and put it in a cool place till wanted. This caudle is frequently made for poor country neighbours in their confinement. It is useful as a nourishment for them at that period, and sometimes prevents them from resorting to stronger and more stimulating liquors"
well with winter well on the way i may have to give this all healing beverage a go. once my best bitter is ready in a couple of weeks.
would be interested to hear if anyone else has tried this or is willing to?
slinte
christmasbender
here is a link to info on it and a recipe
also referenced here where i particularly like this.......
"Ale Caudle.To a quart of thick groat gruel add a pint of home-brewed ale, some allspice, and sugar. Boil all together for the space of five or six minutes, then strain it, and put it in a cool place till wanted. This caudle is frequently made for poor country neighbours in their confinement. It is useful as a nourishment for them at that period, and sometimes prevents them from resorting to stronger and more stimulating liquors"
well with winter well on the way i may have to give this all healing beverage a go. once my best bitter is ready in a couple of weeks.
would be interested to hear if anyone else has tried this or is willing to?
slinte
christmasbender