after her coronation in 1837? Have a parliamentary meeting? Have tea with all the royal dignitaries? No – she gave her dog, Dash, a bath.
Steep an ounce of caraway-seeds and six ounces of sugar in a quart of brandy for nine days, and clear it off; it is a good cordial. Eliza Smith
JL Note: This is gooooooood! We’ve had some sitting around with the seeds still in the bottle for several months and it is still wonderful – just remember to strain them out before drinking. Can be drunk neat but is a bit potent, so perhaps best with a mixer!