CHRISTMAS DRINK

Homemade   Eggnog

One of the most   British holiday treats is eggnog. This rich and creamy drink was especially designed for cold Christmas nights. This year we   would   like to prepare   a special recipe. Traditionally eggnog is spiked with brandy or rum, but we   wanted to give it   our personal touch so we used   milk instead of alcohol.

This recipe is a revelation in deliciousness and only need seven ingredients. 

Ingredients:

12 medium egg yolk

11/2 cups (one and a half cups) or 320 g white granulated sugar

4 cups of milk

2 cups or 500 ml heavy cream

1 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon

Equipment Needed

blender

large bowl

whisk

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the egg yolks and white sugar into the bowl.Whisk for about 2 minutes or until the mix thickens up.

               Pour the yolk-sugar mix into a large bowl,whisk in milk and cream.

Continue mixing.Instead of whisking by hand,you can use an electric mixer.

For a little extra flavor add nutmeg and vanilla.Then mix until well incorporated.

Next,gently fold the cream into the eggnog.

Chill until ready to serve.Sprinkle ground cinnamon over each cup before

serving.

  You can also give it  away as gifts to friends and family to share in the merriment.

DIY CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Jar Candle Holder 

This project is easy,fast and inexpensive as you can use material available at hand.

This DIY is perfect to recycle an old jar and make something elegant and beautiful. 

Supplies:

• a jar 
• a bow
• glitter
• scissors
• a candle 
• paint

To make the jar to look more interesting you can paint the jar with golden paint. 

You can cut out a heart out of tape or something that sticks to the jar and paint everything but that area.

Then peel off the heart and you'll get a lovely design.

A splendid  idea is adding a touch of glitter to the jar. The look of glowing light though the jar is cute.

If you like you can tie a bow.

And that's it!

CHRISTMAS GIFTS

GINGERBREAD MEN COOKIES 

These  cookies,which are easy to make and very tasty,are a lovely Christmas

gift that people can enjoy whenever the mood strikes them. 

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cups of flour   

• 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger 

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt 

• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 

• 2/3 cup sugar

• 1 large egg 

• 1cup confectioners' sugar 

DIRECTIONS 

1. Heat oven to 350° F.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, 
cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

3. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until smooth.

4. Add the egg and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.

5. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing 
until just incorporated. 

6. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.

7. On a floured surface, roll the dough to ¼ inch thick.

8. Using a cookie cutter, cut into shapes and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.

9. Bake until firm for 10 minutes. 

10. Place confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl; gradually whisk in 1 tablespoon
water until a thick icing forms.

11. Decorate cookies as desired and let set.

12. Store in an container at room temperature. 

CHRISTMAS PROJECTS

 DIY CHRISTMAS  GIFTS  

Nothing is quite the same as giving a gift you've made by yourself.

DIY Christmas gifts have got many benefits.They are earth-friendly as you can

recycle material you have at home and they are also budget-friendly because 

they are inexpensive. 

We've enjoyed making these gifts for our families and friends.I'm sure

everyone will love them.  

Below are two homemade gift ideas.

JAR CANDLE HOLDER  

GINGERBREAD MEN COOKIES