Friday, December 23, 2011

Day 12 - Fruit Salad, yummy yummy

That was totally a Wiggles quote. hahaha.  Can you tell I'm a mommy?  I bet you can...


Today is a quiet day.  It feels like the calm before the storm that is Christmas frenzy.  Thankfully for the food aspect of that, I have a huge bowl of mixed fruit in the fridge.  It will be perfect for snacking when I need something sweet instead of all the sweets that are so dominate this time of year.


I also get the joy of family fun.  Tonight is the perusal of Christmas lights.  It is a tradition I've enjoyed since I was a child.  I look forward to looking back to see my girls' faces at all the lights.  It can be pretty magical.  I wonder if I can find some Tom & Jerry mix to add to rum so it can be a bit more magical for me!


Speaking of Tom & Jerry mix!  Here's the recipe that I've modified:


Tom and Jerry Single Serving
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or agave syrup
.5 ounce dark Jamaica rum
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 ounce brandy
Hot water



Beat egg yolk with syrup, rum and allspice until smooth and thick. Separately beat egg white until stiff. Fold white into yolk mixture. Put mixture into a preheated mug. Add hot water to fill mug 3/4 full. Stir gently. Add brandy. Dust with grated nutmeg.


Think of it like spiked egg nog...but better!  Enjoy a cup of cheer and get out the fruit salad!

No comments:

Post a Comment