Tuesday, 8 December 2009

My Christmas A - Z


A is for Advent Calenders that bring a smile each morning.

B is for Brandy to fill this cup, a unique and romantic gift for a romantic brandy lover.

C is for Boxes of delicious Chocolates and plenty of Cocktails just when you feel you can't indulge anymore!

D is for Daddy and remember Daddy is Cool!

E is for Egg Nog - Why is it so Christmassy? And as it is Christmas here is the recipe too!

12 eggs, separated
6 cups milk
2 cups heavy/ thickened cream
2 cups bourbon
1+ ½ cups sugar
¾ cup brandy
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

In a large bowl and using a mixer, beat the egg yolks together with the sugar for approx 10 minutes (you want the mixture to be firm and the colour of butter).
Very slowly, add in the bourbon and brandy - just a little at a time.
When bourbon and brandy have been added, allow the mixture to cool in the fridge (for up to 6 hours, depending on how long before your party you're making the eggnog).
30 minutes before your guests arrive, stir the milk into the chilled yolk mixture.
Stir in 1+ ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream with a mixer on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks.
In yet another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
Gently fold the cream into the egg mixture.
After ladling into cups, garnish with the remainder of the ground nutmeg.

Serves: 8.

F is for Figgy Pudding which is included in this festive hamper.

G is for Giving Gifts, stuck for ideas have a look here!

H is for His & Hers and you might need one of these, after Christmas, Aahh Relax!

I is for Ice Skating on a cold winters night! Get your skates on before the ice melts!

J is for Jamie & Jools, read about their Christmas Past & Present in our exclusive interview

K is for kisses under the mistletoe, make sure your lips are ready with this!

L is for light. A pretty and festive way to light your home, these are beautiful!

M is for Movies Christmas wouldn't be Christmas if you can't fall asleep in front of your favourite flick

N is for Nativity. Children love to see these sets. It fills their world with imagination and wonder.

O is for Opening presents under the tree. What else could it have been?

P is for Paper Chains to keep the little ones from under your feet!

Q is for the Queens Speech at 3pm.

R is for Reindeer especially these - minature Rudolph & Rena (never new he had a partner).

S is for SNOW SNOW SNOW it will be a White Christmas whatever the weather!

T is for the Turkey. Don't drop it! Your answer to that problem is sorted here!

U is for an Utterly Lovely Day to share with friends and family.

V is for Visitors who will pass by your door. Keep a record of cherished memories in this.

W is for Wishing and the perfect place to wish is here.

X is for XMAS - you could have told me that!

Y is for Yule Britannia! One of our best of british lists!

Z is ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz,s you only have 364 days until it comes around again!

You still have time for your little ones to be sent a free email from santa and the best letter wins a Red Letter Days Voucher. Make your Christmas magical!

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1 comment:

Hannah Nunn said...

Hi Cass, I know this is an old blog but I hope you get my message. I want to make Lulu a lamp but I need her date of birth as just a name doesn't look good on the tree of life design. Can you email me. hannah@hannahnunn.co.uk

cheers x