From: Michael.Kuettner@gmx.at   
      
   Thomas Prufer wrote:   
   > I'll re-quote a post below, and raise a virtual glass to all.   
   >   
   > Merry Christmas,   
   >   
   > Thomas Prufer   
   >   
   Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and   
   all the other AFUisti !   
      
   Cheers,   
      
   Michael Kuettner   
      
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   >   
   >> Phil Gustafson   	   
   >> Datum: 15 Dec 2004 16:29:11 -0500   
   >> Lokal: Mi 15 Dez. 2004 22:29   
   >> Betreff: Official ISO AFU Eggnog   
   >>   
   >> It's that time of year again, and I'm once more challenging Leslie   
   >> Land's copyright by reproducing her eggnog recipe.  I thought the coffee   
   >> people might like it too; mind your crossposts.   
   >>   
   >> ---   
   >>   
   >> GALA EGGNOG FOR CHRISTMAS DAY: 24 portions, enough for 4 eggnog-lovers.   
   >>   
   >> Beat 8 whole eggs and 10 egg yolks with 2 cups of sugar until the mixture   
   >> is very fluffy and thick and pale.  It should fall off a wooden spoon in   
   >> flat folds instead of pouring.  When this thickness is achieved, beat in   
   >> a fifth of brandy.  Strain the mixture and chill it overnight.   
   >>   
   >> Whip 1 quart plus 1 cup light cream (or 2 cups milk mixed with 3 cups   
   >> heavy cream) just enough to aerate it, then beat in the egg mixture.   
   >> Still beating, pour in 1 1/2 cups of milk, 1 cup of 151 proof dark rum,   
   >> and 2 cups of golden rum.   
   >>   
   >> Beat 2 cups of heavy cream until it forms limp, slouchy peaks, and gently   
   >> stir it in.   
   >>   
   >> Pour the eggnog into a punchbowl and sprinkle the surface with cognac   
   >> until it is well-pocked.  Have the nutmeg grater near, and a platter   
   >> of cookies close by.   
   >>   
   >> ---   
   >>   
   >> However you choose to toast the Return of the Light, cast a thought   
   >> towards those who perhaps perceive a different one.  The AFU people include   
   >> Carl, Chris, Nina, Matthew, and Madeleine.   
   >>   
   >> Phil   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
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