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If Grandma Used It...It HAD to Be Good !

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. In "seasonal states" we are seeing temperatures drop...and in some places this ushers in the not so welcome cold/flu season. Sneezing, coughing, congestion...aches ....and fever...nothing that anyone looks forward to in the health department.blackberry

   My Grandmother believed strongly in the "health benefits" of Blackberry Brandy...and we have to say...in our experience, it has had some "miraculous" results ! It is as much a part of our medicinal cures as asprin..and works very well besides !

    Years ago...there was a plague of 
"Crypto" as a result of a water problem in Milwaukee County...every prescribed and over the counter remedy failed...it was Blackberry Brandy to the rescue !

   It has become a well known neighborhood cure as well. Our neighbors in New Berlin appear with a shot glass...or tumbler in hand should the whole family have "the bug" for a some of our Blackberry Brandy. It is not difficult to find or expensive...may be an excuse to commiserate the misery an that's fine with us...sans the germs !

  blackberry brandySip it slowly or take the "down the hatch" approach with a short or two..do it at the first sign of sniffles, flu or other mini malladies and toast to your good health....good business and positive energy to return to your "old self."

   Wishing everyone who reads this the very best of health always....and hope you will take note of this "berry good cure" for whatever minor issues ail you !

       This has been a healthy post brought to you by Sally K. & David L. Hanson, Broker Associates with EXP Realty honored to be of service for all things real estate in southeastern Wisconsin.

 

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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Sally K. & David L. Hanson that sounds like the "good ole days" for me.... a slammer and a shooter and I was good to go!!!!!

Nov 04, 2018 05:18 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning, Sally and David --- I  don't recall blackberry brandy as a cure but I might be willing to try it.  Maybe.

Nov 04, 2018 05:19 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hello Sally K. & David L. Hanson, I will remember this, if your grandma used it, probably works.

Nov 04, 2018 05:57 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning again Sally. This is funny and I remember this also. Thank you for the trip down memory lane.

Nov 04, 2018 06:20 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I wasn't aware of this cure, Sally.  But, I'm certainly going to stock up and take some for preventative measures.

Nov 04, 2018 06:32 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Sally and David - I have to check our cabinet.  I think we are out of blackberry brandy.  I feel a cold coming on!

Nov 04, 2018 06:36 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

It's like the chicken soup we keep in the freezer Gabe Sanders ....better to get it before you need it and don't feel like going to get it.

Nov 04, 2018 06:37 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Blackberry Brandy in the liquor cabinet and there is a restaurant that makes

better chicken soup than I do...so that is always in the freezer Grant Schneider 

Nov 04, 2018 06:40 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sally, have never heard of this, but we are experiencing some cold/flu symptoms around here too.  Will have to get some!

Nov 04, 2018 06:42 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson

I promise Joan Cox you won't be sorry...not the best tasting stuff but sure does the trick for us !


 


 

Nov 04, 2018 06:54 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I have heard if it but need to try it. I also heard they put it on your gums for teething or a dore tooth? Havent tried that one either. Have a good Sunday Sally K. & David L. Hanson 

Nov 04, 2018 06:45 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

True story Scott Godzyk  it does the trick...a staple at our house...for all kinds of things ! It is worth a try !

Nov 04, 2018 06:55 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Sally and David,  My grandmother when to the same school and Blackberry Brandy was always in their house if we got sick.  I need to get  some for those days!

 

Nov 04, 2018 08:00 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Crisco.  And bacon fat.  My grandmother used both in EVERYTHING!

And her fruitcake recipe (said to be 250 years old from Scotland) called for brandy.  As to what flavor it does not say!

Nov 04, 2018 09:15 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

And reserve judgment!  She lived to be 8 days shy of 100!  Amazing person.

Nov 04, 2018 09:16 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

My family's cure? A good hot toddy. Lemon juice, honey, hot water, and a healthy shot of a good quality bourbon - especially for sore throats. We had to be careful of those "fake" sore throat moments. Lol. 

Nov 04, 2018 11:26 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Sally and David, I'm going to remember this and see where I can buy Blackberry Brandy around here. If it worked for your Grandmother and now you, I trust in its abilities!

Nov 04, 2018 11:59 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have never heard of that as a cure for a cold, but heck, I would certainly try it, haha.

Nov 04, 2018 12:18 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sally and David- I remember you had us get some the last time I was sick and we still have it!!!!  I say get it!!!!

and Jay Markanich I grew up on Crisco and had bacon every morning. I may be one of a handful of people who actually love fruitcake!

Nov 04, 2018 12:42 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Sally K. & David L. Hanson,

I've never heard of blackberry brandy but like Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD a hot toddy - lemon juice, honey, hot water, and a healthy shot of a good quality bourbon - was the cure especially for sore throats!!

Nov 04, 2018 02:06 PM