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• 1 cup or more of dry red wine

• ⅓ cup (50 grams) of goat cheese

• 2 tablespoons of honey

Begin by mixing these ingredients in a saucepan over low heat, allowing them to thicken until they reach a desired consistency for drinking. Feel free to adjust with additional wine if needed.

The Divine Connection: Barley and Wine

Barley, a staple grain in ancient Greece, is linked directly to Demeter, the goddess of the harvest. Commonly depicted with barley, she played a crucial role in the cycle of life and death. The restorative power of Kykeon, especially observed when Machaon drank it, was a symbolic connection to Demeter’s influence.