Well that didn't last long. We didn't even make it a week before we all got sick. I didn't mind though. It was nice to have a day at home again, even if it was a sick one.
I did make (for the first time) some homemade cough syrup today from our horehound. I wasn't so sure about the taste but both Grace and Jackson liked it enough to take a spoonful before bed. Horehound is a really great herb for colds and coughs.
Recipe for Cough Syrup
½ cup of fresh horehound leaves (or ¼ cup of dried)
2 cups of water
3 cups of liquid honey
Place the horehound in a stainless steel pot with the water and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and allow to steep for about 10 minutes. Strain and then add the honey. Cook for a few more minutes, stirring consistently until mixed well. Store in refrigerator for up to three months. The amount of honey can be adjusted for taste and consistency.
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