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Egg Nog in August: Pieathlon Time!

Posted on August 20, 2018 by heritagerecipebox

These dog days of August make frozen custard more inviting than a pie with a custard filling, but I couldn’t resist the call from Yinzerella of Dinner is Served 1972 for competitors in the 5th annual Pieathlon.

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New Year Tradition: Tea, Cakes, Egg Nog

Posted on December 31, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

Most Americans associate champagne and caviar with the New Year, but other traditions pre-date that. The Puritans used to visit each other for tea and cookies on New Year’s Day. New Year’s receptions hosted by women became popular in the … Continue reading →

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New Year, Old Egg Nog Recipe

Posted on January 9, 2014 by heritagerecipebox

When my Grandma Bertie was growing up in coastal North Carolina about 100 years ago, she dutifully wrote down recipes from her mother, her aunts, and the ladies of the town. Even though she went away to college – uncommon … Continue reading →

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