Origins. While no one knows who invented this taste treat, most historians and foodies generally agree it originated in medieval Britain. The upper classes were the only ones to have access to the milk, sherry, and eggs required to make the first version, so it began as an exclusive beverage.
In a large heavy saucepan mix the egg yolks, milk, and 1/3 cup sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat til mixture just coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat.
Place saucepan in a sink or large bowl of ice water and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in rum, bourbon and vanilla Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
Just before serving in a mixing bowl beat the cream and tbsp of sugar till soft peaks form. Transfer chilled egg mixture to a punch bowl. Fold in the whipped cream mixture. Serve at once. Sprink each serving with nutmeg.
The origin of this pecan cookie is thought to be the sweet treats found in medieval Arab cuisine… The name ‘sandies’ is thought to come from the sand-like color of the finished product.”
Keebler first purveyed these cookies in 1955 and added a toffee variety in 1993.
Cookies appear to have their origins in 7th century AD Persia, shortly after the use of sugar became relatively common in the region. They spread to Europe through the Muslim conquest of Spain. By the 14th century, they were common in all levels of society throughout Europe, from royal cuisine to street vendors.
Legend traces gingerbread men back to Queen Elizabeth I, who supposedly had her cooks mold the pastry into the shapes of her favorite courtiers and liked to give VIP guests ginger “biscuits” that were edible caricatures.
Originating in central and eastern North America and the river valleys of Mexico, pecans were widely used by pre-colonial residents. Pecans were favored because they were accessible to waterways, easier to shell then other North American nut species and of course, for their great taste.
Farmyard turkeys were domesticated from a species called the Wild Turkey, native to the eastern and southwestern states and parts of Mexico. It’s likely that the Mayans of southern Mexico were the first to domesticate turkeys, maybe 2000 years ago.
