Cure for the Sickies

Leisa · #1 (**permalink**) 12-16-2003, 01:34 AM

Like a lot of folks, I have been under the weather for a couple days now. My sweetie brought home some chicken noodle soup and Sprite to make me feel better. This is a pretty standard thing I know...but, what I'm really curious to find out is what types of things, be it food, drink, or anything kinda strange that people do in all parts of the world to make the flu not so bad. My mom always gave me apple butter on toast because she said it was the "cure for the sickies"... Just wondering.

cyanide · #2 (**permalink**) 12-16-2003, 04:08 AM

I vote for the chicken noodle soup as well,
but with a twist....

Throw in some fresh lemon juice.
works for me every time.
Ginger tea is good too

matauri · #3 (**permalink**) 12-16-2003, 04:24 AM

My fave is pumpkin soup. Heaps of iron & Vit C to speed up recovery process, and when you dont feel like eating, its a good tummy filler.

In Oz you'll find that most sick houses have eucalyptus oil in oil burners, in humidifiers & on hankies because of its marvellous head clearing properties. But I know its pretty expensive in Canada. I send bottles of eucalyptus & tea tree oil to my rellies in Canada. :-)

Cindy

Leisa · #4 (**permalink**) 12-16-2003, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Matauri

My fave is pumpkin soup.

Wow. That actually helps? I almost had to run to the porcelain god after reading that. No offense of course and well, probably TMI from me. :)

mtheory · #5 (**permalink**) 12-16-2003, 06:56 AM

Old Italian remedy - warm some red wine with sugar dissolved in it - similar to Danish glug.

mikmik · #6 (**permalink**) 12-16-2003, 07:10 AM

mat wrote:

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My fave is pumpkin soup. Heaps of iron & Vit C to speed up recovery process, and when you dont feel like eating, its a good tummy filler.

In Oz you'll find that most sick houses have eucalyptus oil in oil burners, in humidifiers & on hankies because of its marvellous head clearing properties. But I know its pretty expensive in Canada. I send bottles of eucalyptus & tea tree oil to my rellies in Canada. :-)

So that's where it comes from - mat! ;->
I use pine tree oil, but eukie is the best.
And, does punkin pie with whipped cream work?

minstrel · #7 (**permalink**) 12-16-2003, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Matauri

In Oz you'll find that most sick houses have eucalyptus oil in oil burners, in humidifiers & on hankies

See? that's why they're "sick houses"... if they got rid of that stuff, the houses would get better...

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I send bottles of eucalyptus & tea tree oil to my rellies in Canada.

Did you mean to type "wellies" just there, Mat?

rocky1 · #8 (**permalink**) 12-16-2003, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cyanide

I vote for the chicken noodle soup as well,
but with a twist....

Throw in some fresh lemon juice.
works for me every time.
Ginger tea is good too

Actually Cyanide... if one is preparing the soup from scratch, as in cooking the chicken out! You're supposed to put the lemon juice in while cooking the chicken. The acids in the lemon juice leach more flavor and minerals from the bones, making for a soup that is not only tastier, but also much healthier. If you don't have lemon juice, a couple of tablespoons of vinegar will work in its place, but I too prefer the lemon juice for the lemon flavor with fowl.

cyanide · #9 (**permalink**) 12-18-2003, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rocky1

Actually Cyanide... if one is preparing the soup from scratch, as in cooking the chicken out! You're supposed to put the lemon juice in while cooking the chicken. The acids in the lemon juice leach more flavor and minerals from the bones, making for a soup that is not only tastier, but also much healthier. If you don't have lemon juice, a couple of tablespoons of vinegar will work in its place, but I too prefer the lemon juice for the lemon flavor with fowl.

Whooo, don't get me started on lemon juice
Used to put it in just about everything.

But, I may have to dispute adding lemon while the chicken's cooking. (depending on application)
If adding lemon straight to the meat, the acid will cook it long before any extracting is done.
Better to roast the chicken bones. The extreme heat will break down the bones and marrow, the pan can then be deglazed with lemon juice and everything thrown into a pot for simmering with veggies

Lemon is a great flavour enhancer and perfect for those on salt-less diets

matauri · #10 (**permalink**) 12-18-2003, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cyanide

Whooo, don't get me started on lemon juice

Your culinary talents are shining through :-)

Cindy