Insane in the Membrane

<p>There are few things spookier than an old-timey insane asylum. Of course, now they’re called psychiatric facilities and while the mental health field has seen great improvements over the years, some of the atrocities committed within their walls still haunt us today. This week Dana shares with us the story of Nellie Bly, the investigative reporter who spent 10 days undercover in a mental facility. Was her exposé the reason behind the changes? Nydia tells us about the inhumane experimental treatments at these mental hospitals. Many are still practiced today! Cindy tells us about Pennhurst Asylum’s haunted history. Do you believe? </p> <p> </p> <p>For dinner, Cindy cooked up a meal worthy of any institution; Salisbury Steaks with mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and string beans. For added measure, she served these on a foam tray. For dessert, we had peach cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Cindy’s inspiration came from an episode of Nurse Ratchet. Our wine this week was Agua de Piedra Malbec. This Malbec paired well with the earthy tastes of mushrooms and the heavy flavors of the meat. </p> <p> </p> <p>You can find the links to the stories and food photos on:</p> <p> </p> <p>www.winedineandstorytime.com</p> <p> </p> <p>Check us out on Social too!! </p> <p> </p> <p>https://www.facebook.com/winedineandstorytime</p> <p> </p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/winedinestorytime/</p> <p> </p> <p>https://twitter.com/WDStoryTime</p> <p> </p> <p>or call us some time </p> <p> </p> <p>6093003094</p> <p> </p> <p>Sound Credit:</p> <p><a href='https://media.hungama.com/c/4/8be/806/47955265/47955265_128.mp3?Jeb8Cjk4Biu-9f2QEI3kRnh7iStMggHJOnemezPY1Q5tieYrEpxzU-j15RMBnne4Tzq7q-LVNitOErOsaHnUrP0QcnEcognN5iigdNhqa-Q2faQC0OBy2tNDTTI-BRnYHJAY2A'>Nelly Bly By Stephen Foster  </a></p>