Zelda's Eggs

Myrtle Rae's Uranian chicken, Zelda, is known for laying some highly stimulating eggs. People in the vicinity say these creations add an exceptional kick to their holiday eggnog. Now that wild Uranus is squaring dour Saturn once again, I expect the eggs to add a lot of spirit to the holiday cheer.

Eggnog has its roots in the tradition of egg and wine punches, but evolved in colonial America to suit the available ingredients, most notably, rum. Rum was referred to as grog, thus egg and grog, shortened to egg 'n grog, then eggnog. Make it easy!

America's first President, George Washington, was quite fond of a very strong eggnog and the recipe is as follows:

"One quart cream, one quart milk, one dozen tablespoons sugar, one pint brandy, 1/2 pint rye whiskey, 1/2 pint Jamaica rum, 1/4 pint sherry -- mix liquor first, then separate yolks and whites of eggs, add sugar to beaten yolks, mix well. Add milk and cream, slowly beating. Beat whites of eggs until stiff and fold slowly into mixture. Let sit in cool place for several days. Taste frequently."

They were tough guys our founding Dads. The fellas could use a (some) stiff drink(s) after freezing in the Delaware River securing our independence.

Cheers!!!!