Monday, December 27, 2010

Homemade Eggnog...

This recipe is a quick, easy way to make up a quick batch of eggnog. It seems to get better with age, so I would make it a week before you plan to drink it, if you have the self-control to wait that long!! I also used raw eggs in this recipe. I bought my eggs fresh from my local organic egg farmer and washed each egg off before use. I know there is always a small risk in using raw eggs, but I have been eating eggs raw for the past few years with no problems...

6 organic eggs (preferably fresh from a local farmer)
1 cup rapadura or sucanat
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 cups organic milk
2 cups organic cream
3/4 cup brandy
1/3 cup rum

Beat the eggs until fluffy, then add the sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg. Stir in the remaining ingredients and store in the fridge.

Enjoy with some warm Christmas cookies and a good movie!! Cheers!

Monday, December 6, 2010

Cranberry Relish...

Cranberries are SO healthy! Go here to see some of the many benefits. This recipe makes a big batch, but I promise it won't last long! (I used all organic ingredients in my recipe.)

*seven 8 ounce containers of fresh cranberries
*5 large oranges
*1 cup raw honey
*2/3 cup rapadura
*5 cups raw walnuts
*2 tsp cinnamon
*1 tsp allspice

In batches, roughly mix the cranberries, oranges, walnuts, and spices in a food processor. Pulse a few seconds at a time so that the mix is more chopped than pureed. Place in a large bowl and stir in the honey and rapadura. For those who want it a little less sweet, use 1/2 cup of honey and 1/3 cup rapadura or no rapadura at all. I add rapadura to mine because it adds a deep, rich flavor to the relish. Enjoy!!