Thursday, December 3, 2009

A Remedy For Arsenic Poisoning


Realised tonight that I'd promised some more 1883 remedies so here's what to do if you (heaven forbid) find yourself suffering from Arsenic poisoning.

Get as much diluted mustard or egg white as you can hold down swallowed before Holmes and Watson arrive. Or some tasty gruel flavoured with Epsom salts and treacle. Mmmmmmm.

Once you've recovered from the poisoning episode, enjoy some dressed Artichokes!

Friday, November 27, 2009

In His Natural Environment


Thanks to my work colleague for submitting this shot of Dennistoun's king of the jungle, looking very at home in his planter

Tuesday, November 24, 2009