of feathers, a bottle of Holland gin, a washboard ... dean of Howard University College of Medicine; Dermatologist Theodore Kenneth Lawless and Surgeon Ulysses Grant Dailey, now at Provident.

Gin, like so many things (Coca-Cola and heroin come to mind), was originally produced as a medicine. It was distributed by “chemists” for the treatment of ailments such as gout and dyspepsia. Consumed ...

I write about travel and food. So I love forks in the road. A few years ago, while I was going through a particularly intense gin phase, I dedicated three full months to trying as many new gins as ...

and since they were also provided a dram of gin, they mixed the two, and added a bit sugar to help the medicine go down. While it’s a tidy story, the details don’t quite add up—these ...

During the golden age of cocktails in the 1800s, gin was on top. "It's by far the most popular classic cocktail base," says Matt Belanger, the bar manager at Death & Co.'s Los Angeles location.

While the Scottish Isle of Islay is more synonymous with whisky than gin, The Botanist has certainly made a name for itself around the world. And the dry gin is upping its game with the release of ...

Gin Rummy is a 2-player card game that combines skill and strategy. Players aim to form sets and runs of cards in the same sequence and earn points. With simple rules and engaging gameplay, it's a ...

Explore Buddhist temples, learn about traditional textiles, and hop on a motorbike for Michelin-starred fine dining.

Gin is used in cocktails such as the Gimlet, the Gin Fizz and the G&T. It can also be used in cooking, to ‘cure’ raw fish dishes, or to de-glaze pans in sauce-making. FAQs about BBC Food ...

It was first brewed in the 17th century by a Dutch doctor of medicine as an inexpensive juniper berry diuretic. English soldiers brought gin to England, and by the 18th century, it was drunk to ...

Oklahoma Gin is a thrilling variation of Gin Rummy. Players aim to form valid sets and runs to minimize their hand's point value. It's a strategic and competitive card game with unique rules that ...