Saturday Recipes - 12/09/2023

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Sue Reeves
December 09, 2023

Why do we only drink eggnog at Christmas?

In the 1700s, rum from the Caribbean was the American eggnog alcohol of choice. Rum warmed up drinkers in the cold weather. But it was scarce during the revolution. So, it became a special treat for the Christmas season.

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🤔 Today’s Trivia Question

In which country did eggnog likely originate, and what spirit was traditionally used in its early recipes?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

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🤔 Answer to Today’s Trivia Question
Eggnog likely originated in medieval England. The spirit traditionally used in its early recipes was ale or wine.