When I ran across Ting A Lings, the name caught my attention with visions of swirly skirts, pillbox hats and pearls, straight from a Fifties movie. I knew this would have to be a part of this year's Christmas Treats. I did a little research and, sure enough, Ting A Lings were a Fifties thing. Originally, Wheaties provided the crunch stirred into melted chocolate. Someone replaced the cereal with crunchy chow mein noodles and Ting A Lings would never be the same. Numerous variations have been shared, but the enchanting name remains. Quick to make, topped with colorful sprinkles and with their unique taste and crunchy texture, they add charm to any collection of Christmas treats. This recipe could be called 1-2-3 Ting A Lings. 1 cup nuts, 2 cups white chocolate and 3 cups chow ... [Read More]
Classic
Creamy Classic Eggnog
Holidays are made special for several reasons. One reason is that we add a little "extra something" to our lives. Food that is prepared just for that meal as in Thanksgiving. Or food that is prepared for the entire holiday season. Eggnog is so easy to make that it could be easily available all year around. But then it wouldn't be special! Eggnog has been around for centuries. Milk, eggs and spices were mainly available to landowners. Only they had the resources to keep cows and chickens and to buy imported spices. Monks recorded the first recipes, and wealthy landowners were quick to adopt the habit of toasting one another's good health and continued prosperity with the unique drink served in small wooden cups called noggins. Upstart English colonials brought livestock with them ... [Read More]
