What is in your cup?

[The Terminator]

Originally Posted by astra

Booze? sounds interesting!

I used to do it this way:

egg yolks x2
cocoa 1tsp
sugar 1tsp
a piece of butter (approximately 1x1x1cm size)

Then stir/mix it with a teaspoon until the concoction becomes more or less uniform...

One of the best treats I had as a child (made by parents) or as teen made by myself.

I wonder what type of alcohol does your dad add and how much


Life if full of coincidences.
I have not thought about it for ages. A few days ago for no apparent reason I remembered it and discussed it with my wife.

I've never attempted to make it myself, maybe I'll have to try. The best I've had was at a Christmas party last year, it was great and never ending.

[beppe]

Originally Posted by VydorScope

Well if you can hold your breath good LONG time you could walk across the bottom of the ocean.

Blob blob

[dreams]

Originally Posted by beppe

Blob blob

Finishing off my hot chocolate and then off to bed. Night all.

[orlok]

Originally Posted by dreams

Finishing off my hot chocolate and then off to bed. Night all.

Nighty night. Just starting my day with a Rooibos

[maianhvk]

Good night, Dreams.

I just told Mom I'd make eggnog at Noel. To my surprise, she didn't say anything.

[beppe]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

Good night, Dreams.

I just told Mom I'd make eggnog at Noel. To my surprise, she didn't say anything.

Scared?
Not commenting, in the hope that you forget?

[maianhvk]

Originally Posted by beppe

Scared?
Not commenting, in the hope that you forget?

So I figured.
I asked her where the blender was. She said, "For what?", I replied, "Yolks". She looked at me for a while, then I asked, "Is there any whisky left?". "No," and she turned back to her cooking. I added, "I'll make eggnog this Noel." Not one comment, though I know she doesn't know what eggnog is exactly.
Raw eggs and whisky sound like fun.

[Stitchawl]

Bombay Sapphire on the rocks, and an old movie...


Stitchawl

[VydorScope]

Black Slik while I finalize my 2nd to last lesson of the year....

[beppe]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

So I figured.
I asked her where the blender was. She said, "For what?", I replied, "Yolks". She looked at me for a while, then I asked, "Is there any whisky left?". "No," and she turned back to her cooking. I added, "I'll make eggnog this Noel." Not one comment, though I know she doesn't know what eggnog is exactly.
Raw eggs and whisky sound like fun.

That is rather revealing about your cooking talents. And your familiarity with the kitchen in general: layout, whereabout of implements and their purposes. Not to talk about what are your mother opinions about you as a helper.

Try your hand with
Zabaglione

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2009
Show: Good EatsEpisode: The Proof Is In The Pudding
Rated 5 stars out of 5

Total Time: 45 minPrep30 minCook15 min
Yield:8 to 10 servings Level:Intermediate

Ingredients

• 6 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup Marsala
• Pinch kosher salt
• Fresh berries, for serving, optional

Directions

Bring 1-inch of water to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan set over high heat.
Add the egg yolks and sugar to a large glass bowl. Using an electric hand mixer on the highest speed, beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture is thick, pale yellow, and the sugar is completely dissolved, 4 to 5 minutes. Decrease the mixer speed to low and add the Marsala and salt.
Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and put the bowl atop the saucepan with the boiling water, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Beat the mixture on medium speed, until it is thick, frothy, holds a ribbon, and the temperature reaches 145 to 150 degrees F, on an instant-read thermometer.
Spoon the warm mixture into custard cups or serving glasses and serve immediately or allow to cool slightly. Serve with fresh berries, if desired.

Scale it down to 1 or 2 egg. Do it for yourself the first time. Use sherry or even whiskey or rum. whip it up by hand.

[maianhvk]

Originally Posted by beppe

That is rather revealing about your cooking talents. And your familiarity with the kitchen in general: layout, whereabout of implements and their purposes. Not to talk about what are your mother opinions about you as a helper.

You don't have to be this ironic

Zabaglione looks much easier than eggnog Can I use coffee instead of alcohol?

[beppe]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

You don't have to be this ironic

But affectionate.

The first big advantage that you have is that whatever you do will be an improvement.

The second big advantage is that you like drinking.

Zabaglione looks much easier than eggnog Can I use coffee instead of alcohol?

Of course you can. In the form of Tia Maria it would be just perfect.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by VydorScope

BTW what is a "nog" anyways?

"In the lands of the North, where the Black Rocks stand guard against the cold sea, in the dark night that is very long, the Men of the Northlands sit by their great log fires and they tell a tale..."

Noggin the Nog

[ProfCrash]

My Dad ends up using cups of rum and brandy. It is not a safe drink for anyone pregnant or driving.

OJ with eggs, bacon, and whole wheat English muffins.

[astra]

Dragon Well