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   Message 49,921 of 51,410   
   Charles Bishop to Thomas Prufer   
   Re: Past times...   
   01 Dec 15 20:18:49   
   
   From: ctbishop@earthlink.net   
      
   In article ,   
    Thomas Prufer  wrote:   
      
   > On this first of Advent, I found this again.   
   >   
   > Thomas Prufer   
   >   
   > >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   
      
   Thank you for that, though again I wonder where the time goes.   
      
   --   
   charles   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)   

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