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Eggnog Recipes, Traditional and Vegan

I t is that time of the year, at least in most parts of the world: when the weather is cold, winds blow, snow falls and people gather together to celebrate with family and loved ones. South Florida may not get the snow and temperatures may not drop to what some consider cold, but for us the spirit of the holidays is the same.  Here are some egg nog recipes that hearken back to days of yore, and still can help to bring the “yuletide” on. Traditional Eggnog I do not know anyone that does not like eggnog, the rich and creamy drink synonymous with winter time. Serves 8 12 eggs, separated 2 cups/500ml bourbon (optional) ¾ cup/180ml brandy (optional) 1 ½ quarts/1.5L milk 2 cups/500ml heavy thickened cream 1 ½ cups/288g white (caster) sugar 2 teaspoons/10ml ground nutmeg In a large bowl and using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks together with the sugar for 10 minutes (the mixture to be firm and the colour of butter). Very slowly, add in the bourbon and brandy.

Three Kings Almond Cake or Galette des Rois Recipe

This is a traditional cake served on January 6, which is the Epiphany and also happens to be the twelfth day of Christmas. Today is the day many people celebrate . Little children put hay or fresh straw under their beds for the camels and wake up to presents under their beds.    Read through all of the directions before starting this project! Serves 6-8 For the Pastry 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon/9 ounces/255 g all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon/2 ml salt 1 3/4 stick/7 ounces/200 g unsalted butter 1/2 cup/125 ml cold water OR Pre-made puff pastry For the filling: 4 ounces/115 g unsalted butter 4 ounces caster/115 g (superfine) sugar (not powdered or icing sugar) 3 egg yolks 4 drops almond essence 3 tablespoons/45 ml Cognac 4 ounces/115 g freshly ground almonds 1 dried bean, gold ring or baby figurine Roll out the pie dough on a floured board to about 1/4-inch thickness. Dot it with one-third of the remaining 4 ounces butter cut into dice. Fold the pastry into th