Growing up, we would all enjoy an occasional glass of eggnog together at this time of year. Not the boozy kind, but the one straight out of the carton. We had special Christmas mugs and my mom would sprinkle nutmeg on top. These days I’ve learned to make aged eggnog for the adults, and a non-alcoholic version for the kids. But the syrupy sweet carton does call to me now and then from the grocery store!
Whether you’re a fan of eggnog or not, this week’s bake has such wonderful flavors! With butter, sugar, eggnog, and plenty of nutmeg, these muffins disappeared fast at my house. I’ll add a crumbly streusel topping to make them extra tasty! I hope you’ll enjoy these as much as our family does.
These cold days have us spending more time indoors. We pulled out the Christmas picture books and it’s been so delightful to watch the kids revisit favorites from years past. Soon we’ll set up our nativity sets and slowly get the house ready for Christmas. The tree doesn’t come home until just before Christmas; we adopted the German tradition of real candles on the tree, so we make sure to have as fresh of a tree as possible!
I’ve added a second worker to my little bakery. Her name is Bambalona, and she’s Italian. She can mix A LOT of bread at once, and does so quietly and effectively. We’re still getting to know each other, but I think we’re going to get along just fine 🙂
House sourdough loaves are available this week, either sliced or unsliced. The freshly milled whole grains in these loaves make them extra delicious and good for you. I just ordered more organic grains, so we’re set for a while!