 Tom and Jerry was created in 1820 by Pierce Egan, and gained popularity in the 1950's. This drink is a popular holiday beverage. Directions: Beat egg whites and salt until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape.Beat the egg yolks to soft peaks in a separate bowl. Beat the butter and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix. Stir in the nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and the egg whites; beat until well blended. Batter can be frozen or kept in refrigerator for several weeks.To make a Tom and Jerry, fill a cup of hot water with spiced rum or brandy, warm milk, hot cocoa, or eggnog and stir in 1 heaping tablespoon of batter. "Tom and Jerry Batter" 2011. 20. Feb. 2011"Tom and Jerry" 2009. |
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tom and Jerry- Popular 1950's Drink
Speakeasies- A Place for Men and Women to Cut Loose
Speakeasies were "jumping", "happening" illegally set up bars that often included entertainment such as lounge singers, jazz musicians, and dancers. These secret locations allowed for the drinking and socializing of paying clientele, male and female. "Gin joints" provided fun for adults who were disappointed by the lack of excitement and alcohol in "straight" establishments. To gain admittance to a speakeasy, a secret password or handshake was often key. This requisite greeting showed the individual to be "one of their own".
Women and men frequented these alcoholic water holes. Before Prohibition, many women refused to frequent bars in fear of gaining an undesirable reputation. A proper lady was never to drink hard liquor. An occasional glass of sherry or wine was acceptable. The exciting jazz music, however, provided an excuse to visit an underground bar. Dancing was a valid reason to visit a speakeasy. According to Legends of America, "Just six months after Prohibition became law in 1920, women got the right to vote, and coming into their own, they quickly 'loosened' up, tossed their corsets, and enjoyed their newfound freedoms." Here, a woman could enjoy a glass of "hooch" (a speakeasy term for liquor) and be accepted.
Women who frequented speakeasies were accepted among the bar's patrons and society. For the citizens who fought for Prohibition, the results of gin joints were shocking and appalling. The pro-Prohibitionists were disturbed by women dancing wildly, wearing red lipstick, and showing skin. These were thought to be the disasters of the decadent jazz and intoxicating alcoholic beverages.
"1920's Prohibition". 2005. 21. Feb. 2011
"Speakeasies of the Prohibition Era". 2003. 21. Feb. 2011
Prohibition
Before Prohibition, many states had laws regulating alcohol. Alcoholism was thought to be the cause of high crime and low morals. Moderation was not often practiced, causing the government to enforce stricter policies.
The Volstead Act was passed October 28, 1919. This Act stated that any beverage over half a percent alcohol, was to be illegal.
FACT: Exceptions were made for medical needs.
The 21st Amendment eliminated Prohibition on December 5, 1933.
FACT: This is the only time an Amendment has been repealed.
"Prohibition", Rosenthal, Jennifer. 20.Feb. 2011
"Prohibition in the 1920's". 20. Feb. 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Some Generalizations about Alcohol and Culture
Throughout history, wine and other alcoholic beverages have been a source of pleasure and aesthetic appreciation in many cultures.
"In most of the cultures...the primary image is a positive one. Usually drinking is viewed as an important adjunct to sociability. Almost as often, it is seen as a relatively inexpensive and effective relaxant, or as an important accompaniment to food.... Its use in religions is ancient, and reflects social approval rather than scorn.... Most people in the United States, Canada, and Sweden, when asked what emotions they associate with drinking, responded favorably, emphasizing personal satisfactions of relaxation, social values of sociability, an antidote to fatigue, and other positive features...."Heath, D.B., "Some Generalizations about Alcohol and Culture," pp. 348-361 in Heath, D.B., ed., International Handbook on Alcohol and Culture, Greenwood Press, Westport, CT, 1995, p. 350-351.
The History of Beer Beer was the first alcoholic beverage known to civilization. By Mary Bellis, About.com Guide
Beer was the first alcoholic beverage known to civilization, however, who drank the first beer is unknown. Historians theorize that humankind's fondness for beer and other alcoholic beverages was a factor in our evolution away from a society of nomadic hunters and gathers into an agrarian society that would settle down to grow crops (and apparently drink). The first product humans made from grain & water before learning to make bread was beer.Nearly every culture developed their own version of beer using different grains. Africans used millet, maize and cassava. The Chinese used wheat. The Japanese used rice. The Egyptians used barley. However, hops the main ingredient in moden beer beverages was not used in brewing until 1000 AD.
The modern era of brewing beer could not begin until the invention of commercial refrigeration, methods of automatic bottling, and pasteurization.
The modern era of brewing beer could not begin until the invention of commercial refrigeration, methods of automatic bottling, and pasteurization.
Beer Traditions - The Honeymoon
4,000 years ago in Babylon, it was an accepted practice that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead or beer he could drink. In ancient Babylon, the calendar was lunar-based - based on the cycle of the moon. The month following any wedding was called the "honey month" which evolved into "honeymoon". Mead is a honey beer and what better way to celebrate a honeymoon.Beer in a Can
On January 24, 1935, the first canned beer, "Krueger Cream Ale," was sold by the Kruger Brewing Company of Richmond, VA.
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