Holiday Public Service Announcement

As the weather grows colder with each passing day, the time to partake of those memorable holiday feasts draws ever near. As you prepare to gorge yourself on ducks, lambs and turkeys this year, please remember one important thing, for me: never neglect the digestif. The digestif is not simply a frivolous afterthough or a "dessert drink," it is necessary medicine to help correct all the ills you have just inflicted on your digestive system. I have learned my lesson the hard way and I suspect many of you have as well: the memory of a wonderful meal, something nice to drink and a decadent dessert ruined by a sleepless night of cold sweat or a morning of digestive unrest. I am here to say that this suffering is wholly unnecessary if you are responsible enough to help your body along with a little something.

If you don't believe me, believe the New York Times, who published a timely article last week on the different sorts of digestifs and their importance. I cannot speak for all of them but I would guess than any would be better than none. Choose wisely and partake after any of the substantial meals that are sure to follow in the next couple of months; it will be a wise investment.

As for me, you will not find me without my Fernet.

[link via the morning news]