Friday, February 09, 2001

Taking the cure

For the past week, I've been plagued by a sore throat and have, most days, been on the brink of losing my voice completely. Various friends and co-workers have encouraged me to drink hot water with lemon juice, herbal tea or an assortment of other fluidic cures. Last night at dinner, an acquaintance of mine who is also a local food critic prescribed her favorite remedy: very dry champagne mixed with orange juice. I awoke this morning in full voice and without any pain or tenderness in my throat.

I hate being sick, but I love any illness that can be cured with mimosas.