i love christmas. there is an intrinsic joy in the christmas season. somehow we walk around feeling lighter and brighter. i’m not sure if its because our family and friends come home, or if its all the rum in the sorrel, the cake and the pudding, or maybe its that we all get dolled up and go to the many parties going on, or if its because of the beautiful carols playing everywhere we go. but whatever it is, this time of year is a blessing, in which i hope you had the opportunity to indulge. in the midst of this busy season’s work, i am grateful i was able to do just that. i love christmas.

among my absolute favorite things this christmas were the white paper flowers i made to decorate our christmas tree. a tedious task, but so worth it, and i dragged out the experience because i so enjoyed going up to the tree to carefully place each flower, one at a time, inhaling the fresh scent of pine. this has been my favorite tree yet. so much so, it has inspired a new idea for a product offering for pussbackfoot that you will one day soon hear more about!

then there was uncle ren’s famous santa’s calypso punch! this yummy yummy yummy drink was the kick start for many a fabulous night for me. but just a warning, this drink is not for the faint but for those who want to feel giddy-headed immediately, with its extremely high rum content, nor is it for those who count their calories, with 4 tins of condensed milk as one of the main ingredients! but sooo good…and, so with uncle ren’s blessing i share his special ponche de creme recipe with you! please try it and let me know if you love it just as much as i do

ingredients

1. Six (6) Eggs 2. Peel of one lime 3. 1 Can Evaporated Milk 4. 4 Cans Condensed Milk 5. 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Essence 6. 1 26 oz (750 Ml) Bottle of Light Red Rum 7. Couple dashes of Angostura Bitters ( to taste) 8. Some grated Nutmeg when serving

method

1. Beat eggs and lime peel until light and fluffy 2. Add 2 cans of condensed milk slowly while still blending. 3. Add the can of Evaporated Milk slowly while still blending. 4. Add the remaing cans of Condensed Milk slowly while still blending. 5. Gradually add the RUM 6. Add the Vanilla Essence and Bitters. 7. Remove Lime Peel – bottle. 8. Serve over crushed ice with a sprinkle of grated Nutmeg

cheers,

aiesha