Eggnog's popularity is such that at Christmas and New

Eggnog's popularity is such that at Christmas and New Year’s, the drink can be found in nearly every average American home. It is generally believed that Eggnog came to us from the Old English sack-posset, a hot drink which contains the same ingredients — milk, eggs, sugar and nutmeg. No one really knows who invented Eggnog. Researchers just say that it goes ’way, ’way back and like Topsy it “growed and growed.” The flavorful taste of Eggnog is not the only reason for the drink's popularity. Eggnog is easy to make, it goes a long way, and it allows the hostess to have as much fun as anybody else without having to worry' about the guests. Eggnog is a serve-yourself drink, and most folks seem to prefer to fill their cup themselves. Eggnog is flexible. That is, you can make a lot of it in one batch if you've got a large enough punch bowl and your refrigerator is parf fcblarlyipaetous Oh' the other hahd, Eggndg can be made in smaller quantities — which are equally delightful and flavorsome. A typical recipe would include: 6 eggs, separated 2 cups milk 11 cup sugar 2 cups light or whipping cream '/» teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla Freshly ground nutmeg Beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in cream, milk, salt, and vanilla. Beat egg whites until they hold stiff peaks; fold into egg yolk mixture. Served in chilled punch bowl; sprinkle with nutmeg. (Makes 2H quarts.)