The winter holiday season is a time to celebrate with traditional foods and drinks — from gingerbread to fruit bread to eggnog. While every family and region adds its own unique twist, eggnog traces its roots back to the earliest days of our nation.

But what exactly is eggnog? There’s no single recipe, yet most versions share the same core ingredients: eggs, cream or milk, sugar, and a touch of alcohol — often flavored with spices like nutmeg, mace, and cinnamon.

We invite you to join our Holiday Scholars creator team — Sally, Allan, and Shawn — for an evening that blends delectable flavors with fascinating history. They’ve delved into eggnog’s evolution, from its medieval origins to its modern interpretations. And of course, we’ll be tasting a few homemade varieties along the way! Enjoy samples of the Shanghai, the Ice Cream, and even a non-dairy version during this special holiday Scholars event.

Please join us for a festive and flavorful celebration!

The Scholars Gild, a part of the Arden Club, meets on the third Tuesday of the month, September through June. We usually use a hybrid Live-Zoom model. There are sometimes technical glitches so your patience is appreciated.

There is no fee to attend Scholars Gild discussions.  We encourage all to donate live or at http://ardenclub.org/donate/.  Your support helps keep the virtual and in-person lights on at the Club, making possible dynamic programming like concerts, theater, dance, and, of course, our Scholars Gild evenings.

To get updates and Zoom links, sign up for email notifications at ScholarsGild@gmail.com. Follow “Arden Scholars’ Gild” on Facebook, and you can see recordings of past events by going to our YouTube Channel at “Arden Scholars Gild”.