What's the deal with flax seed???

"Peanutjake" > wrote in message
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> Here is a recipe that I have not yet tried.
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> It is from a very old cook book.
> The Every-Day Cook-book and
> Encyclopedia of Practical recipes.
> Published in Chicago in 1892
> It is in the Invalid Cookery section
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> A number of people in the newsgroup seem interested in Flax Seed.
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> FLAX SEED LEMONADE
> Four tablespoons flax seed (whole)
> One quart boiling water poured over the flax seed
> Juice of two lemons, leaving out the peel
> Sweeten to taste:
> Stew three hours in a covered pitcher.
> If too thick, put in cold water with the lemon-juice and sweetening.
> Ice for drinking.
> It is splendid for colds.
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> PJ
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