Podcast Episode #298: The Invention of Eggnog

In this episode, you’re going to learn about how the practice of mixing a cow’s udder excretions with the product that came out of a chicken’s cloaca ultimately led to Eggnog. You’re also going to learn why the drink is called that and what the traditional ingredients to the drink are. [TRANSCRIPT]

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One comment

  • Ryan
    December 18, 2014 7:54 am

    I always wondered who was not only the first to mix together the ingredients of eggnog, but who first decided to drink milk from a cow. If I saw a milky white excretion coming from a cow udder, I wouldn’t put it in my mouth.