Eggnog, A Charming Holiday DrinkHaving originated in England, it’s not surprising that the American colonists brought this drink to the new world with them. Like many dishes from their native land, it was sure to bring a sense of familiarity and comfort. And because many of the colonists kept cows, and chickens to subsist in this untamed world, eggs and cream were almost always available.

It’s charm has not worn off over the last 221 years with versions like the aged eggnog that Brandy makes each year to celebrate the season. Exclaiming, “it ain’t Christmas until this eggnog gets broken out!”

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