'Absinthe, The Cocaine of the 19th Century' Book Rattan Bistro Plant Stands from a slow drip to

from a slow drip to a gentle stream

Eiffel Tower Absinthe Spoon

The bottom of the spoon has a small ridged area that was originally used to break apart a piece of sugar from a sugar loaf before sugar cubes were available

comfortable size for a place setting for two

'Absinthe, The Cocaine of the 19th Century' Book Rattan Bistro Plant Stands from a slow drip toThis book by Doris Lanier, delves into the history, abuse and prohibition, as well as the use of absinthe within the United States, and most particularly, New Orleans. Lots of very interesting facts. Written in 1995, the book takes a historical perspective of absinthe and touches briefly into its folklore. There are also chapters devoted entirely to artists from Van Gogh to Picasso.