Meanwhile, back at home in Chico I whipped up some egg nog today. And when I say "whipped" I mean it! There was much whipping involved. Now one of the things that made this Nog so wonderful was that we knew where most of the ingredients came from. We get our milk and eggs from Book Family Farm. And while Book Nog sounds okay, I went for her first name, Joy.
Here's the recipe I made ... you can make with or without brandy:
4 eggs separated
1 cup milk
1 pint cream
1/2 cup sugar (divided)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp vanilla
Whip up egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Slowly add the milk until you have a thick, foamy concoction that smells fantastic. (If this is an adult beverage, feel free to blend a cup of brandy in at this point).
Next, whip up those egg whites with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar until you have lovely stiff peaks.
Finally, whip up that cream and feel free to add a touch more vanilla because it is so delicious.
Now, fold egg white mixture with cream and then fold in yolk/milk mixture.
Pour delicately into a fancy glass and garnish with cinnamon stick.
Lastly, if you don't have left overs to share with your friends, don't brag that you made this. It will just make them feel like they've missed out. But if you slip up, feel free to offer to make it again because it is so darn delicious.
Happy Noggin'
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