The company party is tonight and I’m looking forward to a big mug of eggnog.  If you like the ‘nog like I do, you might want to know about its origin. Food historian and Babson College professor Frederick Douglas Opie explains on his blog that eggnog most likely evolved from British aristocracy.

Opie says while the lower class couldn’t afford fresh milk and eggs, "the wealthy would at times drink their warm milk and egg beverage seasoned with pricey spices, such as ground nutmeg and cinnamon," and add pricey liquors, such as brandy and sherry, to prevent spoilage.

When the drink made its way to colonial America in the 18th century, colonists added rum instead of the heavily taxed brandy or wine.  Rum works for me with this delicious Christmas season treat!
 

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