On Thu, 3 Feb 2005 23:32:27 +0000, Ashley Moran <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> Can anyone suggest an alternative hot drink to tea?
This is supposed to be medicinal, boil some oats in much water, strain
thoroughly, drink the clear liquid.
I don't know if this is any good, but it was used to help people heal, so
maybe there's nothing harmful in it.
There's a vague memory that this was called gruel.
I've never tried it.
William