The Three Weeds Tavern

[Esoteric]

/me wonders what goes best with spam. And better leave the bottle, the new Emperor is needing a good strategy from us minor senators.

[jagjef]

Hi Paddy,
It's cold and snowy outside, gimme som swedish "glögg"
Varm spiced red wine.

[Modo44]

It started snowing early this morning. Believe it or not, it can cover my shoes already. Too bad it won't last - too warm. But it's winter, no doubt.

Hot tea, please.

[Paddy]

ahh Senator Jagjef, a large jugg of "glögg" coming right up
did you want any grits or turtle oinion mush with that?

/me wanders out to the kitchen to talk with William the cook

look mate, Senator Esoteric is back for another of his favourite, yeah yeah those carhtaginian spam sandwiches this time extra tobassco, and a double portion of elephant tail

/me heads back out to the bar with a fresh pot of tea

Senator Modo, enjoy old chap

Now Senator Esoteric, your sandwiches will be out shortly
William is grilling up that spam to your liking

[jagjef]

Thanks Paddy, in the glögg I usually have raisin and almonds.
Can you fix that?

[Paddy]

Raisins we have in abundance

I only have a small tin of Almonds, but Michelle said she will see a friend at the markets about keeing us in a fresh supply of them for you

so can we get you another glögg right now?

[ChrisiusMaximus]

Some very cold light crisp Beer please and have one yourself

[Paddy]

/me lines up a few beers for the Senator and himself

ahhh I hear we have peace with the Celts

have ya heard f the sacking of Carthage?

[Gamecube64]

I haven't heard of that yet, news travels slowly these days... a glass of Irish water please. (IE 60 proof!)

[Aqualung71]

Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
* Paddy the Scot lines up a few beers for the Senator and himself

ahhh I hear we have peace with the Celts

have ya heard f the sacking of Carthage?

Aye, indeed we do....though not without controversy

Just popped by for a few quick jars after firing off my latest round. Let's see how the young fella handles that lot

[Beta]

Ah Lungarius! Fine stuff.

Betarius raises his glass, and nods to the ex-Emperor.

[Paddy]

/me wanders around refilling juggs here, pots there and generally making sure all are well and enjoying the night

[jagjef]

Thanks for the glögg Paddy! The Romans used to spice their red wine and serve it hot. This is one modern version of it.

Here's the recipe for glögg.
1 bottle of cheap red wine
12 cl vodka
7 pieces of cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum)
20 pieces of Clove (Eugenia caryophyllus)
1 piece of Ginger (zingiber officinale)
1 tablespoon crushed cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum)
1 Seville orange peel (Citrus aurantium)
2 dl granulated (caster) sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar

Sweet almond and raisins

Start with crush the cardamom in a mortar and the break the cinnamon into smaller pieces.
Put all the spices in a glass-jar with a lid and pour over the vodka.
Let the jar stand over night
Trickle the spice mixture through a colander

Mix the spirit, wine, sugar and vanilla-sugar. (Can be stored for 2 weeks in a refrigerator)
Serve the glögg warm in a jug with almonds and raisins.

[Modo44]

Uhm, do you still serve pepsi around here? I need some right now.

[Daddy-O]

Don't mind if I try the spiced wine myself.

How about a round for the house?

Cheers to Emperors Modo44 and Aqualung71!

Aqualung71: Don't take my motion on the Floor too personal - it's just business. The Senate can't be taken lightly, you know. Drink up. I'm sure this will all blow over.

Hey! Where's that wine?