Drunken Raisins

About 75 years ago the British, Irish, and Scots decided to warm up their cold, dreary, dark winters by soaking everything they could get their hands on in booze. Lo and behold they discovered that golden raisins in gin went beyond the fun of fermented food and actually provided pain relief – even when eating less than a dozen at a time.Over the years, this home remedy grew in popularity, and everyone began singing its praises and enjoying its relief.