Hiccups

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Every now and then, hiccups strikes, usually at a dinner party and often as a result of mixed drinks, too much food or both.

All my life I have used the same never-fail cure both for myself and my (sometimes protesting) guests – a teaspoon of vinegar. The effect is instantaneous.

Any vinegar will work like magic, but to make your guests feel comfortable, why not offer balsamic? That way, they really feel as if it took something special to deal with their intensely personal problem.