A modern take on eggnog
Photo credit: Lauren Chattman | Whipped cream floated on top of eggnog lightens up this version made with cooked eggs. (Dec. 1, 2012)
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It doesn't surprise me that eggnog was one of George Washington's favorite beverages, not because it is particularly all-American, but because it is so 18th century. Washington's recipe, written in his own hand, calls for blending raw egg yolks with milk, sugar and a copious amount of liquor, and then topping off the mixture with whipped egg whites. He also says to set it aside for a few days in...
