Meals Medicinal

Curative foods from the cook in place of drugs from the chemist — Dr. Fernie's 1905 A-to-Z of what to eat for what ails you.

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Fruits of the Orchard

35 entries

From the Garden

25 entries

Herbs & Spices

29 entries

Meats & Fish

27 entries

Drinks

20 entries

Dairy, Eggs & Bread

13 entries

Sweets & Honey

3 entries

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