When you have the sniffles, a sore throat and you have a cold it is time for a toddy. One of the nicest things about a hot toddy is this lovely sounding name. The word toddy appears to be a variation of a Hindu word tari which I believe means sweet alcoholic drink made of palm sap. The word is more generally used in Scotland and has been used by Robert Burns in poems meaning a generic alcoholic drink. Today the word is almost always used to describe a hot sweetened drink of spirits and water.

Upon my arrival at work on Monday night I was promptly smitten with the cold from my so called friend and colleague Chris. ( I am not taking a day off work just because of a cold) Sweeney. Thanks Chris !
Therefore, Tuesday morning saw me out and about West Drayton for my weekly shop, one [...]