COMES NOW THE TIME FOR A POT OF DRUID'S ALE - late August, early September

Metheglin or 'Druid's Ale' is a spiced or medicated variety of mead, originally peculiar to Cymbre.

Metheglin, the fermented liquor made of honeyed liquid, is obtained by thoroughly washing the "comb" when drained of the honey with fresh strong beer to hasten the fermentation. Sloes, quice and ginger are added along with freshly ground nutmegs.

Metheglin, when well made, and refined and matured by age (6 to 9 months), is a "cordial" of no mean order - a homely "liqueur" of potent quality.

The Blessing of Druid's Ale is held at HENRY'S on the Lizard 'tween the full and the new moon at the end of August.

I shall finish my pot now as a nearby bed of straw and wool clippings awaits ...

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John, where can this ale be obtained from - sounds refreshing. Does it help one to sleep by any chance.

Yes it does Ray.

Having just awaken with a clear head from a dream-soaked slumber I can indeed testify that it does lead to a good night's sleep.

In a week or so I will be puting up the recipe for the seasonal 'Pixie Pap Soup' - a delicate dish made from seasonal mushrooms, garlic, thyme and sheep's bone marrow.

john

Sounds tasty John, will you be making some for everyone at TNA ?

Yes Ray,

They will be tripping down for a bowl of Pixie Pap Soup no doubt.

Then tripping well away for sure!

Hey heck hope you don't mean trotting away John, surely its not that bad !!!





Thank goodness for that, had me worried then John

I speak above of the mind and all the elusive and hidden passages it contains, NOT the rear end passage and all the good earth it contains and emits in its goodly passing.