When it comes to spices, it has to be said that my son and I find that we both have to be careful. On the rare occasions that one of us has the patience and inclination to cook something from scratch, the addition of salt and/or pepper is usually about as exciting as it gets.
A few weeks ago my son had been feeling rough due to suffering from a sore throat that didn't seem to be getting any better. As I'm not one to spend money on over-the-counter remedies that cost a small fortune, I'd resorted to looking at tried and trusted home remedies on the internet, which might help to soothe my son's sore throat. This is when I happened to stumble across a recipe for Turmeric Milk.
I've known for a good many years that Turmeric has plenty of health benefits, so I figured it was worth investing in a jar of ground Turmeric and giving the Turmeric Milk recipe a try. Being a curious kind of person, I was keen to find out for myself what it tasted like. The smell caused me to fear that it might be a wee bit too spicy, but I was pleasantly surprised because I found the taste to be blooming lovely. The recipe included Maple Syrup, which I felt was needed. The result was a sweet-tasting (but not sickly sweet) drink with a pleasantly spicy kick.
Sadly, although my son also found the Turmeric Milk pleasant to drink, it did little to soothe his sore throat, which had actually gotten worse. The cause turned out to be a dental infection that required a course of antibiotics.
Anyway, if anyone feels tempted to try Turmeric Milk, it should be noted that Turmeric isn't recommended for people with gallbladder problems, bleeding disorders, diabetes, GERD, infertility, iron deficiency, liver disease, hormone-sensitive conditions, and arrhythmia. It also isn't recommended for pregnant women and anyone about to undergo surgery.
