To continue the thought from my recent post about the Josephine trilogy:
In the end, Napolean was defeated not by brilliant strategy but by the greed, mediocrity and lack of gratitude of those closest to him. He divorced Josephine in order to provide a 'blood heir' to France, although most of his family who shared his blood deserved slow death.
It was sloppy, sentimental thinking on his part but then he didn't have me to advise him.
Anyway, the Josephine trilogy was a great read that did not leave me wondering why I bother with book club.
Now a few words about infused water.
One evening last week after dinner Ralf presented me with a gift certificate for an Ayurveda relaxation massage. Yes, I know, he's taken. Anyway, Ayurveda relaxation massage is code for 'scented oil rubdown.' This includes a scalp massage, which I think is why people get massages in the first place.
After the massage I was given a glass of water infused with herbs. Very refreshing.
I frowned speculatively at the herbs floating in my water, thinking I could do that myself at home. So when I got home, I filled a big pitcher with filtered water, a stick of cinnamon, and a handful of cloves and cardamoms, then let it sit for a bit. It tasted great!
Now I'm all about infused water. I'm going to try cucumber and mint next.
January 18, 2010
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Can Ralf send me a certificate of one of those massages too? Tell him I said, "Thanks" in advance.
ReplyDeleteI expected you to say it was a big fail. So glad it worked!
ReplyDeleteinfused water..glad you can do that for yourself...but the scalp rub is impossible for me to stop thinking of. where is my scalp rub? the closest i know is having a plastic carrot(the pointy end) applied repeatedly to my neck while reading to the boys.
ReplyDeleteI don't like anything in my water, especially lemon. Blech.
ReplyDeleteI read The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo because you said it was good. I liked it a lot! Now I have to get the others in the series...
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, I do not like anyone massaging oils in my scalp. On my body? OK. I also like the hot rocks and deep tissue massages.
ReplyDeleteInfused water sounds good.
One word: Cumin.
ReplyDeleteCucumber infused water is my all time favorite. It is so refreshing and instantly makes me feel as if I'm at a spa. Happy.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to hear what other great combinations you come up with.
I have never had infused water. Since I'm trying to drink about 2 quarts a day this might be a good way to make it more appealing.
ReplyDeleteI have never liked infused water... But I love the way a pretty pitcher of ice water looks with cranberries and lemon slices floating in it...
ReplyDeleteThat massage sounds great! Here in Sweden they often serve infused water: try oranges, cucumbers, strawberries and other fruits.
ReplyDeleteI have never had infused water, but anyone with Michelle Obama's arms who recommed, I may try...
ReplyDeleteThe cinnamon & spice infused water doesn't sound like something I'd enjoy, but I do love the idea of cucumber and mint - or the cranberry/lemon idea Bebe commented about. I also LOVE the idea of a scalp massage. Bliss!
ReplyDeleteI would like my scented oil rubdown, please, thank you.
ReplyDeleteI thought you were going to say the water was a fail. I can't wait for fresh herbs from the garden to start experimenting.
(magda-LOL!)