You make traditional eggnog with egg yolks, cream, and milk. In addition there are one or more types of alcohol and spices. The boozy element can be rum, bourbon, brandy or sherry or a combination of these. George Washington served his guests as America’s first president with an eggnog made with rye whiskey, Jamaican rum and sherry. History does not record if they slept most of the rest of the day.
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Chicken Forestière – a classic taste of Autumn
Chicken Forestière – a classic taste of Autumn. It is Autumn again, and possibly my favourite time of year for cooking, as it’s the season of stews and casseroles and proper puddings. Chicken Forestière is a real favourite and is packed full of the autumnal flavours of mushrooms, thyme, and garlic. My recipe is made…
Best Ever Chocolate Brownie
The best ever chocolate brownie recipe is my go-to chocolate pudding. I think it has been on the menu of every kitchen I’ve been involved with for over ten years. Chocolate brownie is a rich, sticky, almost gooey, dark chocolate cake normally baked in a tray.
Chocolate Easter Cakes
As we are spending quite so much time at home, we are doing lots of family baking together. Butterfly cakes are basically small Victoria sponges. Today’s recipe is for our Easter Bird’s Nest chocolate cakes ready for next weekend.