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Zabaione (Italian: [dzabaˈjoːne]) or, through hypercorrection, zabaglione (UK: / ˌ z æ b əl ˈ j oʊ n i /, US: / ˌ z ɑː b-/; Italian: [dzabaʎˈʎoːne]) [a] is an Italian dessert, or sometimes a beverage, made with egg yolks, sugar, and a sweet wine (usually Moscato d'Asti or Marsala wine). [2] Some versions of the recipe incorporate ...
The eggnog riot, sometimes known as the grog mutiny, was a riot that took place at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, on 24–25 December 1826.It was caused by a drunken Christmas party in the north barracks of the academy.
Eggnog (/ ˈ ɛ ɡ ˌ n ɒ ɡ / ⓘ), historically also known as a milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added, [1] [2] [3] is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolk and whipped egg white (which gives it a frothy texture, and its name).
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Similar to zabaione, uovo sbattuto consists of egg yolk and sugar, ingredients readily available in most villages and farms. In older times, it was considered an easy way to consume a quick and economical breakfast. Often espresso and milk can be added to make uovo sbattuto con caffè. This is usually eaten with crusty or toasted bread.
Although restaurants and cafés in Italy categorize the affogato as a dessert, some restaurants and cafés outside of Italy categorize it as a beverage. [7] Whether a dessert or beverage, restaurants, and cafés usually serve the affogato in a tall glass with a narrow bottom, allowing the ice cream to melt and combine with the espresso at the bottom of the glass. [6]
Gianduja or gianduia [a] is a homogeneous blend of chocolate with 30% hazelnut paste, invented in Turin during Napoleon's regency (1796–1814). It can be consumed in the form of bars or as a filling for chocolates.
The recorded history of Sardinia begins with its contacts with the various people who sought to dominate western Mediterranean trade in classical antiquity: Phoenicians, Punics and Romans. Initially under the political and economic alliance with the Phoenician cities, it was partly conquered by Carthage in the late 6th century BC and then ...