Grandpa P.O.’s Nog! – Eggnog

This Grandpa P.O.’s Nog! – Eggnog is the real deal. Grandfather Peter Olaf Peterson’s recipe. Raw eggs. Real cream. 100 proof wild turkey. It’s not good for you. It might even be considered toxic. I make it once a year. Did I mention it’s amazing? Definitely make a little more than you need, because my Leftover Nog Swedish pancakes are mindblowing. Just sayin’. Grandpa P.O.’s Nog! – Eggnog is the only recipe I have from a grandfather, but fortunately, it’s the most important one. 1 qt Wild Turkey (100 proof) straight out of the freezer 1 qt whole milk 1 qt heavy cream 1 dozen eggs 2 cups sugar; divided Freshly grated nutmeg as garnish A party- because this is a serious quantity- in fact, if you don’t have a really big bowl and a really big plastic pitcher, you might want to check out the notes below, or make the recipe in two batches. Start by separating the eggs. Put the yolks in the largest bowl you have. Add the whites directly into the mixer bowl. Add 1 cup of sugar to the yolks and beat until pale and fluffy.   It will truly become a very pale yellow … Continue reading

Tart and Spicy Ginger Spritz Mocktail

With all of the busy Thanksgiving posting and leftover making, I haven’t shared a cocktail in awhile, so I’m rectifying that today with a Tart and Spicy Ginger Spritz Mocktail. Over the holidays, as I hosted several delightful pregnant women, I was reminded of something. Did you know that you can make drinks without alcohol in them? Shocking, I know. But I haven’t posted a mocktail. Ever, it seems. It stems back to my no liquid calories that aren’t booze rule. But sometimes you have a party and there are people there that don’t drink. And then it’s really rude to dig to the back of your fridge and look for a really old soda that’s hopefully still sealed or some milk that’s past the expiration date. Or to begrudgingly pour them some of the mixers that are meant for the real drinks. No, we must rise and be the hosts we know ourselves to be this holiday season. We must make fabulous and spritzy beverages for all. All kidding aside, I almost always make an alcohol free version of my cocktails for parties. And the Tart and Spicy Ginger Spritz Mocktail is fun- the chili and the ginger give it … Continue reading