>I'd heard that the Swiss farmer who killed his family (thus bringing about >mass public hysteria and the illegalization of absinthe) had been on a >non-stop vodka drinking bout for several weeks. Not that I'm suggesting >absinthe as a health tonic -- but that there were probably as many >political motivations for it being made illegal as health reasons. I've got some wicked recipes for absinthe from a Creole cookbook - I also use it in ritual - but then again nothing beats a nice flying ointment (*WARNING* don't try this at home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) )O( Giggles & Moonbeams Schaz - Get a taste for religion, Lick a Witch! Please click on the sites below - they need your help! http://www.thebreastcancersite.com http://www.thehungersite.com http://www.therainforestsite.com http://www.thekidsaidssite.com http://www.thechildsurvivalsite.com http://www.thelandminesite.com