Pandelicious

WHO's 'Ten things you need to know about pandemic influenza' is a rather grim view of the projected spread of H5N1. It is not Avian Flu, however, that is the concern in here in Sheenaville; it is Scurvy.

A condition characterized by general weakness, anemia, gingivitis, and skin irritations, the disease is often the result of lack of Vitamin C in the diet. Alarmingly, scurvy is now increasingly seen among the malnourished elderly population. In light of this threat, specific measures to alter traditional habits have been adopted since completing my field research at Guero's, in Austin Texas.

At Guero's, the margaritas are all made with fresh, hand-squeezed lime juice. No bar mix, no powders, no concentrates. Pure, saliva-inducing sour goodness. Throw in a shot of good tequila, serve over ice in the kind of juice glass you used for OJ along with your pancakes as a kid, and you're good to go. With dinner, or even a breakfast taco before starting the Congress Street crawl.


Now, regretfully, my brand-spanking-new Christmas gift blender has been relegated to daiquiris only. Nary a marg shall ever be artifically processed ever again. Squeeze, pour, stir. Amen.


Watch this space for next week's health advisory, "Malaria Prevention: Why Gin isn't Just for Breakfast Anymore".