I purchased a delightful cookbook published back in 1953 at our local Timrod Library sale this fall. I just love it! It's amazing how they cooked everything with alcohol back then. Women must not have had much else to do, if you know what I mean.
For those of you left with a hangover this morning here are some eggs that are supposed to fix it for you. Sure wish I knew about this back in college.
"Often on Sunday morning comes the problem of the HANGOVER. The medical profession offers no solution other than the completely unacceptable one of not drinking at all. Bartenders have done better on this problem -- at least in giving a temporary lift to sagging spirits. There is no solution. But eggs in beer offer a glimmer of hope --and they will get your eyes open if you drink the beer with them.
2 eggs
1 bottle of beer
Celery salt, pepper and tabasco to taste
Place 3/4 cup of beer and season in an individual bowl. Bring to a boil in a 450 degree oven. Drop in the eggs. Do not stir. Cook in the oven for 6 to 7 minutes. Serve while very hot and stir in the eggs at the table. Serve the remainder of the bottle of beer with the eggs. Serves 1."
Cited from The Dorn Cook Book,Henry Begnery Company, Chicago, IL, 1953 pg. 63 -64.
5 comments:
Oh my, that sounds bracing!
That is the funniest thing! I bet they are delicious!
I was going to try them on my hubby this morning but he insisted on taking me out to breakfast. I will try again tomorrow morning.
Anyone who wants to try them before and report back - please do.
I think I can understand how this would cure a hangover.
Martha
Scrambled eggs that cure a hangover? Now this is something I am going to have to try! LOL. I've never heard of such a thing!
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