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  • Chicken Soup for a Sick Friend

    If you have a friend suffering from a bad cold or the flu, one of the nicest things you could do for them would be to deliver some wonderful chicken soup. 

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    Dehydration is one of the side effects that can make a person sicker and sipping soup or broth can help with that issue. A study in 2008 tested the effect of hot liquids on cold and flu symptoms and found,

    "The hot drink provided immediate and sustained relief from symptoms of runny nose, cough, sneezing, sore throat, chilliness and tiredness, whereas the same drink at room temperature only provided relief from symptoms of runny nose, cough and sneezing. The effects of the drinks are discussed in terms of a placebo effect and physiological effects on salivation and airway secretions. In conclusion the results support the folklore that a hot tasty drink is a beneficial treatment for relief of most symptoms of common cold and flu."

    Homemade Chicken Soup

    If you're a cook, make some homemade. Here are two of our soup posts:

    This Is A Chicken Soup Week

    Variations On A Soup Theme

    Update 01.27.13: Here, from JacquelineChurch.com is a great post: Taking Stock: Sze’s Magic Mineral Broth (AKA Antivirus Soup)

    Take Out Chicken Soup

    If you are a food lover, go to one of your favorite soup spots and order up something as take out. 

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    We would highly recommend a large order of Pho Ga from Pho Basil on Massachusetts Avenue. They pack the components of the soup separately which would allow your friend to have the wonderful pho broth if that's all they want. And, if you are the one who is sick, they deliver!

    You can also go to one of the delivery services like Foodler, GrubHub, or Seamless and enter "Chicken Soup" into the menu item search box to find options near you. 

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

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  • Bon Chon Chicken: Add a Favorite to the List

    Our friend Mick was the first one to recommend Bon Chon chicken in Allston. With his descripiton, we added it to the "must try list." Then, praise for this spicy version of fried chicken began popping up over on Chowhound's Boston Board and Bon Chon moved to the top of our minds.

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    Bon Chon spicy chicken! (There's a soy/garlic version too.)

    During a recent hot spell, we decided to try and make a Packard's Corner triple play. Lunch at Bon Chon, then a quick move to the Super 88 to resupply our Asian staples, and finally a slow stroll to Clear Flour to satisfy our bread lovers' souls. And, the Green Line home. 

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    We began with a basic order: a bit of each style of chicken with sides of pickled radish, fries, rice, and coleslaw. We have since refined our orders, especially for take-out or delivery, to the chicken and radishes. The fries are very good if you're eating in, but they distract from the chicken and are not great take out.

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    Tiny bottles of a good cava were perfect with the chicken. Beer is highly recommended.

    We should warn you that Bon Chon Chicken is an addictive substance. Two days after a visit to Allston, you'll find yourself ordering a big box of spicy hot wings and drumsticks delivered to your hungry hands!

    It would also make perfect party food the next time you want to have friends over without the work. The folks at Bon Chon are ready for that with 5, 10, 20, 30, and 40 piece selections of wings or drumsticks all prepriced on their site.

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    A second franchise has opened in Harvard Square. We haven't tried this one yet, but we'll update when we do.

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    Bon Chon 

    123 Brighton Avenue #300‬, ‪Allston, MA 02134‬ (map & reviews)

    ‪(617) 254-8888‬

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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