Potions Club: Muggle Potion-Making
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Activity: Muggle Potion-Making!
Points: 10 points participation, 3 points for submitting a photo, 2 points for suggesting changes to others' potions. 25 points limit.
Deadline: Tuesday, 29 September @ 9 PM CST.
Sometimes we witches and wizards find ourselves hanging out with muggles - especially when a new Potter-anything is released. And sometimes we'd like to share a little bit of our potions know-how with those muggles, but without breaking the Statute of Secrecy or anything.
As any Potions Master worth his cauldron will tell you, a number of potions ingredients exist within the muggle world and can be used to subtle effect in food and beverages. In fact, even muggles have picked up on some of them - they use ginger to treat nausea, for example, or ginseng to stimulate the mind.
Your task will be to create the perfect muggle-friendly potion!
You may either use muggle ingredients (ie, ginger in a potion to cure nausea) or "substitute" a "similar" muggle item to make the blend more palatable (ie, blueberries for eyeballs). Drinks must actually be consumable (and not make anyone violently ill 8D), and it would probably be even more beneficial to try to make them actually taste good. You must use a minimum of four ingredients, but there is no upper limit save your fridge capacity and imagination. Since you will be trying not to let your muggle friends know about magic, you may use muggle contraptions and methods (like blenders, etc). Also, the "function" of your ingredients need not be scientifically proven; this is magic, after all. (So, horrid example, but you could use Ma Huang [ephedra herb] and say it promotes weight loss, and we won't argue with you. Although please don't use something as sketch as that; we want these potions to be SAFE.)
TOTALLY OPTIONALLY, you may actually mix up your potion and include a photo of the final result for an extra 3 points. (You can also use an image you found online of what you think the finished drink would look like.)
You may also comment to each other and and SUGGEST A CHANGE to others' recipes for two points. (That is, you can suggest changing an ingredient, method of preparation, etc.) You can only suggest one change per potion, and there's a total points limit of 25 points. (So if you submitted and did a photo, you could suggest 6 changes to others' potions.) Suggested changes must have some reasoning to count for points, ie "you could add some ginseng to increase mental clarity" or "perhaps peppermint would taste better than ginger with your other ingredients. It also treats motion sickness and would add a cooling/soothing element to the drink." Your suggestion must also be UNIQUE. (I don't want to see five people suggesting the same change to the same potion, and I don't want to see you going down the list and suggesting peppermint every time someone uses ginger, either.)
Any questions, just ask!
Sample Entry
Potion Name: Mistress Mim's Hypertension Invention
Ingredients:
1 cup low-fat milk, which is full of calcium and reduces the risk of hypertension and heart disease
1 banana, which is rich in potassium and helps prevent high blood pressure
2 tbsps peanut butter, peanuts also being rich in potassium and magnesium and thus also helping to lower blood pressure
2 heaping scoops of vanilla icecream, also loaded with calcium, and for taste/texture
Preparation: Throw everything into a blender until smooth. Be careful not to overblend; potion should be on the thick side, not runny.
Result:
If you base your drink on a real recipe, you need to make some personal change to it to have it count. I don't want you to c/p a recipe you found on google and explain one ingredient, okay?
• Don't forget to sign with your name/house (or use an icon sig) for credit.
• Make sure you've signed the roster before the activity ends.
Enjoy~~
I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death... But only if you sign up.
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Questions/Comments
Date: 2009-09-19 05:31 pm (UTC)Re: Questions/Comments
Date: 2009-09-25 05:13 pm (UTC)Re: Questions/Comments
Date: 2009-09-25 06:33 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-09-20 08:56 pm (UTC)Ingredients:
- 2 Cans of Red Bull which contain taurine to help normalise heart rate and caffeine to help keep the drinker alert.
- 3 Measures of vodka, for a bit of Dutch courage and to remove some inhibitions.
- 1 Cup of blueberries, to help prevent panic induced coordination and balance problems.
- 1 Bar of cooking chocolate to lower blood pressure.
- Teaspoon of peppermint oil to help reduce upset stomach.
- 15g of chamomile leaves to reduce anxiety.
Preparation:
- Steam the chamomile leaves in a cup of water for 45 minutes.
- Heat the chocolate in a saucepan until it is a thick liquid consistency.
- Empty the Red Bull, vodka, blueberries, chocolate paste, peppermint oil and chamomile water into a blender.
- Blend until the mixture is completely liquid.
- Pour into glasses and serve with a mint sprig in each glass.
Result: A sweet, fizzy mixture that helps counteract the effects of nerves and make the drinker alert and confident to perform.
Rachel//Ravenclaw
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Date: 2009-09-25 02:00 pm (UTC)Amie//Ravenclaw
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Date: 2009-09-26 12:47 am (UTC)[it is weird that i know this from experience.]
Louise//Gryffindor
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Date: 2009-09-28 07:13 pm (UTC)Fox//Slytherin
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Date: 2009-09-28 07:11 pm (UTC)Fox//Slytherin
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Date: 2009-09-22 10:20 pm (UTC)Ingredients:
1. tequila
2. cointreau
3. lime juice
4. pineapple juice
5. sugar ¼ tea spoon (plus or minus depending on the quantity)
The proper ratio is absolutely crucial in the mixing. 3:2:1:2 is about right.
Preparation:
To the ingredients listed above also add ice cubes and fresh pineapple fruit. Blend it until it looks slushy. Do not overdo with the ice and fruit. The trick is to have them barely enough to float in the liquid.
Result: Moderately thick, chilled drink, guaranteed to bring the nervous system out of stupor and improves cheerfulness for the remainder of the night.
Lyra//Slytherin
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Date: 2009-09-22 10:33 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-09-22 11:42 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-09-23 12:42 am (UTC)If you are unsure about this, however, I will make up a different recipe. I don't want you to be uncomfortable with my entry. ♥
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Date: 2009-09-28 06:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-09-28 07:09 pm (UTC)Fox//Slytherin
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Date: 2009-09-28 07:28 pm (UTC)Jess//Gryffindor
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Date: 2009-09-22 10:55 pm (UTC)Ingredients:
1 pear, peeled, preferably a little over-ripe (soft). A tasty source of leucine, which helps prevent muscle degeneration.
1 cup apple juice, to keep the doctor away.
1 tablespoon pure pomegranate juice, pomegranates being famed for their antioxidants, which help keep your heart healthy.
1 teaspoon honey with a half tsp of cinnamon, to reduce cholesterol and prevent heart attacks.
1 teaspoon chocolate syrup. The flavinols in this will fight heart disease.
A pinch of cayenne pepper, which is just awesome for your heart and reduces your risk of stroke, heart attack and pulmonary embolism.
1 cup frozen yogurt.
Preparation:
Chop the pear up and then blend it lightly into an applesauce-like consistency. Throw the rest of the ingredients into the blender and blend until you have a smoothie consistency.
Result:
I have no idea. XD I think I will attempt this at the weekend and let you know, lulz.In terms of effect, this potion will strengthen your heart and help keep it healthy.This potion should be smooth and creamy and a delicate pink colour, like a strawberry shake. (I added a couple drops of food dye to achieve this.) It tastes like a light fruit smoothie, and the cinnamon gives it an interesting kick.
Fox//Slytherin
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Date: 2009-09-26 12:44 am (UTC)Ingredients:
1 500g bar of chocolate - energy included in the levels of sugar plus cocoa in low doses is very good for you.
200g of grapes - grapes have some good stuff in them. some studies have even showed they help inhibit cancer and other mean things.
1 cup of cinnamon - Cinnamon is actually brilliant in curing the common cold. It's a natural remedy that is very good for clearly blocked noses and helps regular breathing - relaxing!
500ml milk - milk is a great source of calcium for keeping strong
Preparation:
Melt the chocolate in the pan and slowly add 400ml of milk, once mixture is 'gloopy' add the cinnamon and let it settle in. Leave for 5minutes simmering before adding the rest of the milk and stirring to create a thick liquid. Add to a blended and add the grapes - blend til the grapes are cut into small pieces and the potion is thick
Result: A very unhealthy mixture which sounds quite appetising. Proven to icreasing performance by ensuring good health, good immune system and a lot of energy!
[if i had a blender i'd make this but probably wouldn't add so much cinnamon...]
Lou/Gryff
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Date: 2009-09-28 07:40 pm (UTC)I would reduce the cinnamon to 2 tbsp (which I believe is about 30 mL) because cinnamon works best in small doses. To counteract the effects of the other ingredients (which I suspect was the real reason you had so much cinnamon) I would add 2 tbsp of vanilla and 1 tsp of hot pepper.
William//Slytherin
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Date: 2009-09-27 01:14 pm (UTC)Ingredients:
1 cup of chocolate yogurt or yogurt of your choice - Full of calcium, and contains the creamy dairy necessary to neutralise the possible heart burn caused by the coffee
1/2 a cup of brewed coffee - containing the caffeine kick of energy for your body to rejuvenate itself at top speed
3/4 cup of cherry yogurt or yogurt of your choice - again, this youghurt goes towards helping to neutralise the strong caffeine effect so that the result is strong enough to energise, but not too strong to induce a heart attack
1 cup of pitted cherries or berries of your choice (frozen) - there are a proven source of antioxidants
Add ice cubes if needed
Preparation: Put all the ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth, serves about 2 people
Result: Unfortunately I do not have a blender... but stay tuned as I may visit a friend's house for this...
Mindy//Gryffindor
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Date: 2009-09-28 07:05 pm (UTC)Fox//Slytherin//Grenadine-addict
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Date: 2009-09-28 01:37 am (UTC)Ingredients:
- 1 medium-sized banana; rich in potassium, which a)helps keep nerve impulses firing in top form and b)helps keep your metabolism in shape
- a handful of berries, any berries; also a rich source of potassium, not to mention antioxidants, which are actually used to treat various forms of brain injury.
- 1/2 cup plain organic frozen yogurt; as a source of omega-3 fatty acids (see below), but also for texture and added taste.
- 1 tsp ground flaxseed; not only high in fiber, but also in omega-3 fatty acids, which stimulate blood circulation, and help prevent memory loss.
Preparation: Chuck everything in a blender, blend until smooth.
Result: A tasty, relatively low-cal beverage, which will help you remember everything you've crammed for your NEWTs.
Lilith//Gryffindor
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Date: 2009-09-28 07:02 pm (UTC)Fox//Slytherin
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Date: 2009-09-28 07:25 pm (UTC)Ingredients:
1 cup ice
1 whole banana
1 1/3 cup frozen fruit
1 tsp honey
1 tsp splenda
1 cup skim milk
1/3 cup OJ
Preparation: Bit all in a blender and mix until smooth.
Result: This mixture is tasty and will fill up your stomach without added a ton of extra calories to your day. It makes an excellent breakfast, and you will remain full for ours, thanks to the fact that it contains sugars, vitamins, fiber, and protein. It will also help keep you hydrated during hot months. You can choose whatever fruits you prefer.
Jess//Gryffindor
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Date: 2009-09-28 07:40 pm (UTC)Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of grounded pepper to help increase blood circulation
2 cups of milk for calcium
1/2 cocoa butter to help with muscle cramps
1 pinch of cinnamon for flavouring
whipped cream
1 small orange to help with vitamin C
Preparation:Eat your orange while preparing this as it's good for you.
Add the other ingrediants into your cauldron. You may even use a blender, that should suffice. Throw in your cocoa butter and milk first and stir till it's thoroughly mixed. Toss in the grounded pepper, stir that three times. Add the whipped cream and then sprinkle the cinnamon onto it for that touch of flair.
Result: It'll be a perfect blend, slightly thick drink that helps with blood circulation, grow strong bones, and prevents a mild case of hiccups!
Huushiita/Hufflepuff
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Date: 2009-09-28 08:06 pm (UTC)Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces Irish Whiskey - the alcohol in the whiskey is a natural relaxing ingredient and is the most important one used.
3 ounces hot coffee - the coffee is used strictly for caffeine purposes this will give you a little bit of energy if you have other things to do after dinner, the stronger the coffee used the more energy you will have.
1 teaspoon sugar - you can add more or less of this ingredient dependent on your personal taste, the sugar can mask the taste if a stronger coffee is used.
1 teaspoon heavy cream, slightly whipped - the heavy creamed slightly whipped is purely for aesthetic reasons and can be omitted.
Sprinkle of cinnamon or cinnamon stick - this is purely personal choice, some enjoy the spicy taste of cinnamon in their drink.
Option: Replace the hot coffee with hot chocolate for a not so strong version or you are a chocoholic.
Preparation:
Pour the hote coffee into a warmed Irish coffee glass mug. Add desired amount of sugar to taste and stir until its all the way dissolved. Pour in the Irish Whiskey then top with slightly whipped cream. This should be poured gently onto the drink over the back of a spoon and left to sit - drink through the cream, do not stir it.
Result:
The results of this drink are instantaneous. The Irish Whiskey and coffee will warm you as it goes down and once the affect of the whiskey hits your bloodstream any anxiety you are feeling should lessen immediately. As said above the caffeine will give that boost of energy if needed.
Aunt Alice's Afterdinner Anti Anxiety Aid should definitely be served if you have just finished a dinner with someone such as an in-law or obnoxious person as you will certainly be less anxious and more able to enjoy the rest of your evening. However be warned that too much of this potion will turn you into the obnoxious person.
Stephanie//Hufflepuff
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Date: 2009-09-28 08:56 pm (UTC)Ingredients:
-1 ounce lemon juice (soothes throat)
-1 tablespoon molasses (makes it more drinkable)
-Fill mug with steaming water
Preparation: Boil water. Add lemon juice to mug, then molasses. Add boiling water and stir well.
Result: Dark sweet soothing potion that is hot. Sip in small amounts until it cools enough to drink.
Family recipe, so I don't know what the net says XD
-Silyara, Slytherin
Name//House
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Date: 2009-09-28 09:21 pm (UTC)Ingredients:
1 cup of shaved ice
Slice of lime
1/2 cup of grass jelly
1/2 cup of ai yu jelly
Preparation: Put shaved ice in small bowl. Squeeze lime over shaved ice; discard remainder. Add grass and ai yu jellies over ice. Eat.
Result: A cold concoction that adds an extra dose of traditional cooling foods to an already chilly cup.
*does not own an ice shaver, so no photos for you T.T*
Elaine//Ravenclaw
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Date: 2009-09-28 11:07 pm (UTC)Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup grated semi-sweet chocolate to comfort after a dementor attack, as chocolate is the best cure for frayed nerves.
1 tablespoon sugar for taste
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon mint extract, mint was used in the Half Blood Prince's Euphoria Elixir, in case your dementor is actually a boggart, this will help finish it off.
Preparation:
Heat milk in a muggle microwave on high for one minute. Mix all other ingredients in separate bowl and add them to hot milk. Heat for another minute, consume.
Result:
Steaming hot chocolate drink to rejuvenate the soul and warm up the body after a dementor encounter.
Eliza/Gryffindor
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Date: 2009-09-28 11:23 pm (UTC)Ingredients:
1 tbsp Baileys
250 ml milk
100g dark chocolate
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp honey
40 ml single cream
Carton of whipping cream
Preparation:
Bring the milk to a boil in a saucepan. Melt 45g of the chocolate in a bowl above a pan of boiling water. Slowly add the chocolate, honey and vanilla to the milk and stir. Melt another 45g of chocolate and mix in the single cream. Leave over the pan to stay warm. Whip the whipping cream until stiff (… the cream, not your wrist). Pour the Baileys into a glass and add the first mixture. Place a dollop of the whipped cream on top and drizzle the chocolate and cream mixture over it. Grate the remaining chocolate to sprinkle on top.
Result:
The perfect antidote for frazzled nerves on Christmas day. Administer to grouchy relatives to kick start some holiday spirit. It also helps to keep the cold out.
This is a family recipe. My granddad makes it every Christmas, although he uses rum instead of Baileys and I added the whipped cream and chocolate sauce. Clearly I have a sweet tooth.
Emma//Ravenclaw
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Date: 2009-09-28 11:24 pm (UTC)Ingredients:
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen mixed berries (or more strawberries, your choice)
1 whole banana
1/2 to 1 cup orange juice
Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. No need to add ice unless you like it really really thick :)
Result:This desert is very health conscious and also provides lots of fiber, natural sugars, vitamins and all that other healthy stuff. This is also great if you can't have gluten or dairy. My friend can't have either because she's allergic and we always have this for desert when she's over :) I suggest serving this is an stemless wine goblet and eat with a tiny spoon or silly straw XD
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Michele//Hufflepuff//wishes she still lived at home so she could make it cause it's really really yummy!!!!!
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Date: 2009-09-29 02:11 am (UTC)Ingredients:
1/4 to 1/2 white vinegar, depending on tolerance
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon mint
warm water
White vinegar is antibacterial and anti-fungal, and good for killing off whatever's giving you a sore throat.
Cayenne is reported as anti-fungal, circulation increaser, and detoxifier, in addition to being what helps chicken soup be so good for your cold.
Mint is calming and yummy.
Honey has antispectic properties. And it's yummy.
Preparation: Mix mint and cayenne pepper with the white vinegar in a cup. Leave sit for about 10 minutes. After steeping, strain mint leaves out, add the honey, and fill the cup with warm water.
Result: A warm, thin concoction that soothes the throat without the "phlegmy" feeling thicker throat-soothers can leave behind. Expect it to shorten the length of your sore throat as it's killing off the nasties. Recommended to drink with a straw, for the sake of your teeth, as it is rather acidic.
Becker//Slytherin
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Date: 2009-09-29 02:18 am (UTC)I took this picture but forgot to add it in! It's the batch of this portion that I'm currently drinking. I cropped out my feverish, sore, cranky self, but rest assured the drink is helping me.
Becker//Slytherin
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Date: 2009-09-29 02:32 am (UTC)Ingredients:
- 2 cartons of powdered jell-o of different flavors. Cherry and Strawberry are preferred as the results would be more potent but lime, orange and apple are also acceptable flavors for a slightly milder result. Avoid pineapple at all costs, it has had adverse reactions in the past, including but not limited to nausea and unpleasant dizziness.
- Half a liter of vodka. This is the core ingredient of the mix. The inhibition rendering and warming qualities are key to the concoction. Rum can be used as well but it will alter the flavor and the preparation would need to be tweaked so we suggest keeping this ingredient. However, if you chose to ignore us, for the love of Merlin, avoid mixing it with pineapple!
- 1.5 liters of water. Mostly because we've found mixing it with any other liquid will compromise the result. Water works best and helps extract the maximum potential of the other ingredients.
- 1 box of jelly beans (colored according t the color of your jell-o flavor). This last ingredient serves to increase the cheerful properties of the potion as well as lower the required amount to consume to reach te desired results. They are also really tasty.
- 2 packs of 25 small plastic shot glasses. Clear, preferably.
Preparation:
Heat 1 liter of water and mix it with 1/2 liters of vodka and 1/2 liters of cool water. Divide in two equal recipients. Mix each flavor of jell-o powder in each of the bowls. Stir until the liquid is homogeneous. Fill each of the glasses to the top with the liquid and place on a tray. Once that's done put one jelly bean in each shot glass.
Use a cooling charm to cool the mix. Place it on the refrigerator and waitforeveruntil it sets, i.e, when the liquid has turned solid.Result:
This potion will produce 50 doses of Solid Cheer Potion, to share. Cheer is best spread in groups and more people will help with the results. Anything between three doses to ten is recommended (depending on the muggle's weight and general constitution). If brewed correctly it will produce a cheerful sensation mixed with a very nice warm feeling and a small burst of energy. The effects will appear in most cases without the consumer noticing it. It's important, then, to be very vigilant about the dosage. Do not mix with any other alcoholic based potions
except beer, maybe.Muggles sensitive to the ingredients and those who overdose might experience dizziness, headaches, temporary loss of all sense of shame a property, nausea, dehydration, temporary loss of memory, permanent subjection to teasing and mocking and itching.
Misanagi|Ravenclaw
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Date: 2009-09-29 07:35 pm (UTC)jello shotspotion would be to exchange the vodka for Everclear, but this would be a personal choice. I am generally not supposed to drink alcohol due to medicines, I'm on, and have not been drinking for years. Now, I'm still not supposed to drink, but when I do, I find the taste of all alcohol absolutely disgusting.Everclear is a completley clear and tasteless grain alcohol with 95 percent alcohol. With this instead of the vodka, I could have as many Liquid Cheers as I want to!
Kat of Puff
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Date: 2009-09-29 06:36 am (UTC)Ingredients:
Valerian - a calming herb
Passion flower - reduces nervousness and anxiety
Licorice root - an overall body tonic
Cinammon bark - aids digestion
Rose hips - eases joint & muscle pain
peppermint - relieves headaches
Preparation: Fill an infusion ball with the mix and let seep until desired strength is reached. (I like it strong.) You can adjust the porportions back and forth a little depending on what sypmtoms you're feeling if you like.
Result: This brew helps calm the mind and prepare the body for sleep. The minor ingredients help a variety of symptoms that can prevent sleep.
Kimberly/Ravenclaw
This insomnia brew was invented because I love hot tea, have trouble sleeping, but hate the taste of chamomile, the most common Muggle solution. Rose hips, peppermint & cinammon have proven the alternative that works for me.
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Date: 2009-09-29 07:01 pm (UTC)Jess//Gryffindor
I have nothing against fluff, just against copious quantities of it ;)
Date: 2009-09-29 10:04 am (UTC)Ingredients:
1. Handful cranberries. The effect is twofold. Firstly, the bitter taste removes any remaining sweet, fluffy, warm feelings which may linger in the reader. Secondly, as a superfood, they bolster your immune system against illness while it recovers from the shock of tooth-achingly sweet stories.
2. 3 drops Myrrh. Again, twofold. It is associated with death, so restores the readers angst levels to healthy. And also, upon googling , it appears that it counteracts toothache (a natural side effect of fluff).
3. Double measure of vodka (may be increased as necessary!) to help you forget that the world can sometimes be a happy place. And also to reduce the viscosity of the final potion.
4. 50ml natural yoghurt. This will prevent the potion from being too bitter for consumption, without adding too much sweetness. It also adds the volume to the potion, diluting the potency, so the effects are longer lasting and more gradual than the pure juices would be.
Preparation: Boil the cranberries until soft and mushy, then stir in the myrrh. Stir counterclockwise for three minutes, then strain the mixture and allow the liquid to cool in the fridge. Mix with the vodka and stir into the natural yoghurt. Chill before consuming.
Result: A pale red potion with the consistency of a very thin yoghurt, to restore the angst balance to your system after an overdose of fluff.
N.B. I’m not recommending anyone actually doing this, because I’m no doctor and although myyrh is fine in small quantities, I’m not sure what counts as ‘small’
Rachael//Hufflepuff
Re: I have nothing against fluff, just against copious quantities of it ;)
Date: 2009-09-29 10:09 am (UTC)Re: I have nothing against fluff, just against copious quantities of it ;)
Date: 2009-09-29 06:46 pm (UTC)Jess//Gryffindor
Re: I have nothing against fluff, just against copious quantities of it ;)
Date: 2009-09-30 01:29 am (UTC)Annalisa//Slytherin
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Date: 2009-09-29 04:56 pm (UTC)Ingredients:
2 ounces fresh Chamomile: Stimulates the gastric juices, making it excellent for the liver and digestive system. It calms nausea, and relieves gas especially in cases of nervous excitability.
2 ounces loose Ginger tea: Ginger has been used for many years to manage nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. The ancient Chinese used it to increase the flow of saliva and digestive juices for improved digestion.
10 leaves Peppermint: Peppermint aids digestion by helping to prevent cramping of the smooth muscles lining the intestine.
Honey, to taste: to sweeten the drink.
1 tablespoon dissolvable fiber:Fiber slows digestion and absorption so that glucose (sugar) in food enters the bloodstream more slowly, which keeps blood sugar on a more even level.
20 ounces organic yogurt, vanilla or flavor of choice: Eases heartburn
Water
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Preparation: Crush Peppermint leaves, and Chamomile with mortar and pestle.
Steep crushed peppermint, chamomile and ginger tea in two cups of boiling water for a minimum of seven minutes. Discard herbs and let water cool. To speed up process, put in freezer. Dump fiber, herbed water, and yogurt in blender and whip. Add honey to taste.
Result: A thin vanilla shake with an sweet herbal taste that is guaranteed* to aid digestion, ease cramps, and help heartburn and acid reflux.
Kat of Puff
*Drink at your own risk. I made this up for fun and will not be held liable for any mishaps that occur when consuming this drink.
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Date: 2009-09-29 06:43 pm (UTC)Jess//Gryffnidor
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Date: 2009-09-29 07:25 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-09-30 01:25 am (UTC)Annalisa//Slytherin
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Date: 2009-09-30 01:21 am (UTC)Ingredients:
2 cups water and 2 chicken bouillon cubes, or 2 cups chicken broth - this is a traditional and time-honoured ingredient known to soothe the stomach when heated.
2 teaspoons (or to taste) mild red chili, powdered: to add flavor, help clear up stuffy noses, and in some cases, can help alleviate even chronic pain.
Juice from 1/2 medium lemon: to provide Vitamin C, which is a useful antioxidant and is known to help with stress symptoms.
Fresh oregano and basil to taste: oregano provides an anti-microbial effect for any food-borne pathogens, and also provides extra antioxidants; basil is known to have antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-microbial properties, and is often used to naturally treat stress symptoms
Preparation:
Bring the water to a boil and dissolve the bouillon cubes in it, or heat the stock broth to a boil, then lower to a decent simmer. Add the chili, basil and oregano; stir for ~5-10 minutes to let the flavor sink in. Squeeze the lemon directly over your pot or cauldron and turn off the heat. Cool to a pleasant drinking temperature before consuming.
Result: A nice, spicy broth that can be consumed by itself or used as a base for soup (but the recipe should probably be doubled or tripled to make a decent pot of soup). It is extremely healthy, and feels lovely and warm going down.
It would look similar to this, if it was made into soup:
Annalisa//Slytherin
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Date: 2012-07-12 06:13 pm (UTC)This is for a Dueling Club activity; do not delete until August 2012!
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Date: 2012-07-12 06:42 pm (UTC)