It’s the longest night of the year tonight but darkness isn’t something to fear or avoid. I like to think of this night as the coziest night of the year, one where I light a lot of candles and don’t hesitate to turn up the heat a little. It’s a night to invite friends over for a cup of something hot and boozy and wear a pretty cashmere sweater, even if it isn’t a fancy gathering.
Oh, eggnog — you devilish seasonal treat, you. We love you in our morning lattes and we love you spiked with bourbon before going to bed. You make the most delicious French toast ever, and even our favorite cake is sending you love notes. Is there anything you can’t do? Truly?
This holiday season, I say let’s skip the store-bought cartons and additive-laden jugs, and have our eggnog the old-fashioned way: with real eggs. This stuff is incredible and it couldn’t be easier to make. As long as you have eggs, sugar, milk, and cream in your fridge, you can have eggnog any time the craving hits. Here’s a step-by-step recipe to guide you to eggnog bliss.
Q: While we all love holidays and eating ALL the tasty treats, what are some suggestions for healthy lunches and dinners for that week between Christmas and New Year’s?
From Apartment Therapy → How To Make a Clementine Candle
Turn cute little clementines into festive candles to grace your holiday table! All you need are some kitchen tools and matches to tackle this fun project.
One of the best resources for a last-minute gift is your local liquor store. A great bottle of Scotch or bourbon is a classic gift for nearly anyone who enjoys a glass of whiskey. But what if your intended recipient already has a well-stocked liquor cabinet, or your budget doesn’t extend to Macallan 18?
Here are 10 more offbeat or specialty bottles from the liquor store that cocktail drinkers covet and would enjoy, but may not buy for themselves.
• $25
• Buy Olympia
Here’s a gift for a music-loving friend: Measuring spoons that step down from guitar (tablespoon) to banjo, mandolin, and ukulele. They’re cast in pewter, and they would look just as good hanging in a row as measuring out baking soda.
