105-year-old New Jersey woman who beat Covid toasts gin-soaked raisins

[JacksinPA]

105-year-old New Jersey woman who beat Covid toasts gin-soaked raisins

Lucia DeClerck, who learned she had been infected after receiving her second vaccine dose, attributed her health partly to the raisins

www.theguardian.com

Lucia DeClerck, who learned she had been infected after receiving her second vaccine dose, attributed her health partly to the raisins

A 105 y/o woman attributes her survival from COVID & her longevity to her eating gin-soaked raisins.
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I wonder if that would work with vodka? I have a quantity of Stolichnaya that I can't stand the taste of. Maybe the raisins will drown out the taste of the vodka.

 

[Demon]

Guess I won't make it to 105. (Whew!) I don't like gin, and the only way I can eat raisins is in oatmeal cookies.

 

[JacksinPA]

Guess I won't make it to 105. (Whew!) I don't like gin, and the only way I can eat raisins is in oatmeal cookies.

Put the vodka & raisins in a blender & figure out how to serve that.

 

[Demon]

Put the vodka & raisins in a blender & figure out how to serve that.

Not crazy about vodka either. Tequila might make it passable. Or rum.

 

[can2man]

105-year-old New Jersey woman who beat Covid toasts gin-soaked raisins

Lucia DeClerck, who learned she had been infected after receiving her second vaccine dose, attributed her health partly to the raisins

www.theguardian.com

Lucia DeClerck, who learned she had been infected after receiving her second vaccine dose, attributed her health partly to the raisins

A 105 y/o woman attributes her survival from COVID & her longevity to her eating gin-soaked raisins.
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I wonder if that would work with vodka? I have a quantity of Stolichnaya that I can't stand the taste of. Maybe the raisins will drown out the taste of the vodka.

Use your vodka in a tomato sauce - it’s Yummy.

 

[Demon]

Use your vodka in a tomato sauce - it’s Yummy.

I'm trying to imagine that, and its not working, lol.

 

[can2man]

I'm trying to imagine that, and its not working, lol.

It’s good - just let go - and try it. Trust me.
Also, chicken livers sautéd in jack daniels. Mmm

 

[Demon]

It’s good - just let go - and try it. Trust me.
Also, chicken livers sautéd in jack daniels. Mmm

Ok, now you've lost me. Chicken livers will never cross my lips!

 

[JasperL]

105-year-old New Jersey woman who beat Covid toasts gin-soaked raisins

Lucia DeClerck, who learned she had been infected after receiving her second vaccine dose, attributed her health partly to the raisins

www.theguardian.com

Lucia DeClerck, who learned she had been infected after receiving her second vaccine dose, attributed her health partly to the raisins

A 105 y/o woman attributes her survival from COVID & her longevity to her eating gin-soaked raisins.
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I wonder if that would work with vodka? I have a quantity of Stolichnaya that I can't stand the taste of. Maybe the raisins will drown out the taste of the vodka.

That's a folk remedy that's been around for a long time. I have arthritis and it's often mentioned as a treatment for that on 'alternative' treatment websites. And the recipe is generally very specific - golden raisins (has to do with sulfur used to dry them) and gin (juniper berries are in gin, might have anti-inflammatory properties). The typical dose is 9 raisins per day. I've seen dozens of articles over the years where people swear it works. I haven't tried it. Here an anti-inflammatory would be a good treatment for COVID, I imagine, so maybe it worked? The good news is it's cheap!

 

[Helix]

can i skip the raisin part?

 

[X Factor]

I’m happy she’s ok but gin soaked raisins sounds gross.

 

[Noodlegawd]

105-year-old New Jersey woman who beat Covid toasts gin-soaked raisins

Lucia DeClerck, who learned she had been infected after receiving her second vaccine dose, attributed her health partly to the raisins

www.theguardian.com

Lucia DeClerck, who learned she had been infected after receiving her second vaccine dose, attributed her health partly to the raisins

A 105 y/o woman attributes her survival from COVID & her longevity to her eating gin-soaked raisins.
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I wonder if that would work with vodka? I have a quantity of Stolichnaya that I can't stand the taste of. Maybe the raisins will drown out the taste of the vodka.

There's no reason to believe it "works" with gin, so I can't imagine why it would work with vodka.

 

[MaryP]

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105-year-old New Jersey woman who beat Covid toasts gin-soaked raisins

Lucia DeClerck, who learned she had been infected after receiving her second vaccine dose, attributed her health partly to the raisins

www.theguardian.com

Lucia DeClerck, who learned she had been infected after receiving her second vaccine dose, attributed her health partly to the raisins

A 105 y/o woman attributes her survival from COVID & her longevity to her eating gin-soaked raisins.
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I wonder if that would work with vodka? I have a quantity of Stolichnaya that I can't stand the taste of. Maybe the raisins will drown out the taste of the vodka.

Don't like vodka, either, but it's not bad when you cut a plug hole in a whole watermelon, pour in a bottle of vodka, rechill it at least a few hours and then enjoy. Can't hardly taste the vodka after the first few bites.

 

[JacksinPA]

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Don't like vodka, either, but it's not bad when you cut a plug hole in a whole watermelon, pour in a bottle of vodka, rechill it at least a few hours and then enjoy. Can't hardly taste the vodka after the first few bites.

Well, good idea, but I'd like to get some more ideas on being able to tolerate the after-taste of the Stoli.

 

[MaryP]

Well, good idea, but I'd like to get some more ideas on being able to tolerate the after-taste of the Stoli.

Long Island Iced Tea oughta do it.

But maybe you should just make cute little bottles of vanilla extract and gift it at Christmas to all the cooks you know. Easy to do, just takes a few months on the shelf, some cute little bottles, and a ribbon.

Homemade Vanilla Extract (2 Ingredients) - Sally's Baking Addiction

You only need 2 ingredients to make homemade vanilla extract: vanilla beans and vodka. Homemade vanilla is more cost efficient than store-bought options.

sallysbakingaddiction.com

 

[Parrish]

Use your vodka in a tomato sauce - it’s Yummy.

Use my meatball recipe. Ground sirloin, egg , Parmigiana Reggiano, a little Italian breadcrumbs and raisins. The raisins sweeten the sauce, Napolitano style.

 

[Lovebug]

105-year-old New Jersey woman who beat Covid toasts gin-soaked raisins

Lucia DeClerck, who learned she had been infected after receiving her second vaccine dose, attributed her health partly to the raisins

www.theguardian.com

Lucia DeClerck, who learned she had been infected after receiving her second vaccine dose, attributed her health partly to the raisins

A 105 y/o woman attributes her survival from COVID & her longevity to her eating gin-soaked raisins.
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I wonder if that would work with vodka? I have a quantity of Stolichnaya that I can't stand the taste of. Maybe the raisins will drown out the taste of the vodka.

Not vodka, but try it, I dare ya.