I cannot wait to try this. It’s the perfect hostess gift for my sister’s gathering for her husband’s birthday in February. Absolutely perfect! What brand of molasses do you use?
I used some Grandma’s brand, mixed in with some sugary substance I made myself. I roasted a sweet pumpkin for some pie, and I decided to take the liquid that formed as it was roasting and reduce that down to a syrup. It was quite sweet and good.
Also, my sis-in-law is already forging a loggerhead for another reader of this post, so if you are in the market, let me know. I think she is doing them for $100 plus shipping…
Years ago, I worked with a woman who collected mugs. She was looking for a flip mug to add to her collection. That was the first I had heard about flip. It is nice to know you have rediscovered this lost treasure. Those colonists were brave in spirit and drink. Thanks for returning this mindset to us. It must be quite the sight to watch you pull it together-especially the hot loggerhead. I thought eggnog was a challenge!
She did but from a Canadian auction house. I was floored at what she paid but she was quite pleased with her find. It looked like a regular beer tankard to my untrained eye.
The thing about eggnog is to suppress the egg taste and blend the rum or whiskey into the airy meringue. It is a taste that never tastes the same from batch to batch. Now mulled wine is something I often make during holidays. Simple and fairly consistent taste wise with also a bit of history behind it.
Oh, I did not think of putting the liquors in the meringue. Though it was really the airy texture that people weren't digging. Too much fluff. I don't want to make it as thick as that nasty storebought stuff, but maybe thicker and less fluffy would be nice.
Have you written up your mulled wine recipe anywhere? Would you want me to share it in a post with credit to you?
Oh, and I also made egg nog this New Years, right after I finished the flip. (I spent a lot of time at the stove!) I used the recipe from a Colonial Williamsburg cookbook. A little too foamy/egg-whitey for most people's taste, as it turned out. I need to try a different one next time.
Sounds like great fun! Do be careful not to overheat your flip though, alcohol boils off around 170° F.
I of course only know this from my long ago college chemistry and physics courses of course, as it's illegal to boil and collect alcohol in one's home of course.
I actually read briefly about flip in one of the many novels I read as a young woman, but didn’t know exactly what I was. As I remember it was described as an eggy creamy alcoholic drink. Hadn’t thought about it for many long years so thank you for your delightful story and explanation.
Fun read. Thanks!
You should make a recipe YouTube of this with recipe history patter.
I'm sure your audience would enjoy watching both beer and cider variants in the making.
That is a good idea!
Nice. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
I cannot wait to try this. It’s the perfect hostess gift for my sister’s gathering for her husband’s birthday in February. Absolutely perfect! What brand of molasses do you use?
Fun! Practice it first 😉
I used some Grandma’s brand, mixed in with some sugary substance I made myself. I roasted a sweet pumpkin for some pie, and I decided to take the liquid that formed as it was roasting and reduce that down to a syrup. It was quite sweet and good.
Also, my sis-in-law is already forging a loggerhead for another reader of this post, so if you are in the market, let me know. I think she is doing them for $100 plus shipping…
Ok. Thank you!
This is so cool! I love this kind of historical stuff. Definitely gonna give it a go.
Excellent!
My sis-in-law is already making a loggerhead for another reader :-)
I called my brother-in-law. He laughed and asked me who would be using it. 🤣 What a smart-ass.
You mean who would be using a loggerhead?
Yes. He said he was concerned I was thinking about branding my husband. He's just being facetious.
I am sure my sis-in-law could make a brand, too, if you change your mind (or if you get some cattle).
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Years ago, I worked with a woman who collected mugs. She was looking for a flip mug to add to her collection. That was the first I had heard about flip. It is nice to know you have rediscovered this lost treasure. Those colonists were brave in spirit and drink. Thanks for returning this mindset to us. It must be quite the sight to watch you pull it together-especially the hot loggerhead. I thought eggnog was a challenge!
She did but from a Canadian auction house. I was floored at what she paid but she was quite pleased with her find. It looked like a regular beer tankard to my untrained eye.
The thing about eggnog is to suppress the egg taste and blend the rum or whiskey into the airy meringue. It is a taste that never tastes the same from batch to batch. Now mulled wine is something I often make during holidays. Simple and fairly consistent taste wise with also a bit of history behind it.
Oh, I did not think of putting the liquors in the meringue. Though it was really the airy texture that people weren't digging. Too much fluff. I don't want to make it as thick as that nasty storebought stuff, but maybe thicker and less fluffy would be nice.
Have you written up your mulled wine recipe anywhere? Would you want me to share it in a post with credit to you?
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Did she ever get a flip mug?
Oh, and I also made egg nog this New Years, right after I finished the flip. (I spent a lot of time at the stove!) I used the recipe from a Colonial Williamsburg cookbook. A little too foamy/egg-whitey for most people's taste, as it turned out. I need to try a different one next time.
Sounds like fun! Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year!
Please let me know how it goes, and Happy New Year!
Happy New Year looks like an awesome experience and interesting!
Happy 2025!
Sounds like great fun! Do be careful not to overheat your flip though, alcohol boils off around 170° F.
I of course only know this from my long ago college chemistry and physics courses of course, as it's illegal to boil and collect alcohol in one's home of course.
Of course.
Of course.
And thanks! I will make sure to get it hot, but not close to boiling. Perhaps a thermometer, even………
Very cool Chris. Now I gotta try it!
https://downeast.com/food-drink/nicholas-downing-loggerhead/
Maybe your sister can make some money here. Loggerheads are hard to come by and even the mighty Amazon has none! I found a few around $150-180 range
I just spoke with her. She said she'd make unique, handmade ones for $100 plus shipping :-)
I’m in!
Messaging you.
Let me know if you have any questions. We've got some trial and error under our belts!
Fascinating and love rum, but warm beer? 😖I’ll do the cider like you. Sounds delicious, but where does one find a loggerhead?
Yes, cider is the way to go!
I found this one on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1707486575/wood-handled-mulling-iron-or-loggerhead?gpla=1&gao=1&
But that is really pricey. I suspect (tho' cannot guarantee) that my sister-in-law might make you one cheaper than that.
Wow! Those are for the serious connoisseurs! Lol!
Yep! Still, out of curiosity, I have asked my s-i-l if she is still making them, and how much she charges.
Very interesting
Thank you!
Pleasure!
Sounds pretty good.
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I actually read briefly about flip in one of the many novels I read as a young woman, but didn’t know exactly what I was. As I remember it was described as an eggy creamy alcoholic drink. Hadn’t thought about it for many long years so thank you for your delightful story and explanation.
It's funny how many things just disappear into the mists of history. I am glad this one has been pulled back from the brink!