So, erm, well, ok, let’s face it, we all like a drink now and again, and unfortunately, now and again, we have one too many. This weekend was one of those occasions where we over-indulged. In fact, it was one of the increasingly rare occasions when we went out two nights on the run – we’re getting too old for that nowadays – so on Sunday morning we were feeling rather sorry for ourselves.
As we lay around feeling unwell, we debated for some time over what kind of food to order and why. We finally settled on Chinese food. The combination of flavors, textures and saltiness, combined with its relative economy, winning out. But, at other times we’ve gone for a full English breakfast, pizza, Mexican food, Thai food, and very occasionally, sushi, depending on how we were feeling.
Apparently, there has been some research in the UK into what will fix you up best after a heavy night out, but, the findings of this research are widely disputed because being hungover is such a personal (and frequently horrific) experience. So, we’d like to know what your favorite food hangover cure is and why.
I’m a big fan of the full breakfast: eggs, bacon, potatoes and not coffee but Coke!
To avoid a hangover, what we do, is take an aspirin just before going to bed. Next day you feel better for sure!
Also I know that artichokes are so good for the liver… and the liver is the one suffering alcohol excess… so eating artichokes or having a puree out of them or a soup should be good
It has been sometime since I had to take a hangover cure, but my favorite indulgence after too much indulgence was a great big steak burrito refried beans and with of chips with fresh salsa. The combination of fat and spicy always did the trick. Cold pizza also hits a homerun for me.
Is your cat a tabby or a Burmilla? I can’t tell as his/her head is upside down! He/she looks a little like ours (plain old tabby, but very sweet). I’ve noticed quite a few ‘foodies’ (thought I had to throw in that word that you love!) own cats…
Fresh miso soup is meant to be good for a hangover!
Helen Yuet Ling
Thanks for all these great, diverse comments! Sarah, you’re right on with the coke thing. I HATE McDonalds, but when you’re hungover, nothing beats a Mickey D’s coke! NOT DIET. Nuria, I’ll have to try the artichoke remedy one day. Unfortunately, I don’t usually crave veggies when I’m feeling ‘under the weather’… but I trust you on this! And Patrick… Mexican food hits the spot every time. It’s my number one besides Chinese. And, Helen, so cute! I didn’t take that pic… I just thought it was cute! So, no, that wasn’t our cat, but he is totally adorable.
Thanks again, guys, for all your great comments! – Amy
yr gonna hate this comment but I once had a hangover sooooo bad I succumbed to pressure. I had a Marucha Shrim Cup Noodle soup. took a nap. woke up like new…. but usually, ceviche (fish) at a local mexican seafood roach coach and a hair of the dog that bit u does the trick. or Menudo…. the soup, not the band