Lauren Braun Costello from Gotham Caterers teaches you how to make egg nog using George Washington's recipe in the video below from the AP. There is plenty of alcohol involved: 2 cups of Brandy, 1 cup of Rum, 1 cup of Rye Whiskey and 1 cup of Cream Sherry.
One of the unique gifts in this year's Christmas Book from Neiman Marcus is a fully functional traditional Irish pub custom-built for their home. The Authentic Guinness Home Pub will be built by RiRa Pubs and will include authentic Guinness artifacts.
There are plenty of reasons to raise a pint to the Irish. Saint Patrick, the Blarney Stone. One of the greatest occurred in 1759 when young Arthur Guinness founded a brewery at St. James's Gate, crafted a hearty, distinctive stout, and won a place in our hearts forever. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of that first delicious keg with our exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime gift. The folks at RiRa Pubs will design a fully functional, traditional Irish pub and build it in your home in 2009. It will be crafted from historic Irish architectural elements and authentic Guinness artifacts. There's also a VIP trip for two to Dublin with first class airfare, luxury accommodations, and insider access to the magic still being made at the historic working St. James's Gate brewery. (All members of your party must be at least 21 years of age.) Plus fresh Guinness Stout for your pub. For an entire year.
The cost is a mere $250,000. The direct link to the product listing in the Neiman's catalog is here. (via here)
WSJ.com columnist Eric Felten shows the recipe for the original martini, which was originally a sweet drink made with sweet vermouth and gin. Felten also talks about the recipe has evolved over time.
