Editor's Pick HOLIDAY DRINKS How many eggnogs will the typical Wisconsinite drink this December? SAMARA KALK DERBY Dec 15, 2023 Dec 15, 2023 × Eggnog is a holiday staple and has been for hundreds of years, but what’s the history behind it? Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Wisconsinites love their old fashioned cocktails but are just average when it comes to drinking eggnog, according to a new survey.kAmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^H62=E9@7866<D]4@>Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm(62=E9 @7 v66<Dk^2m[ 2 !6??DJ=G2?:2 >65:2 4@>A2?J 7@F?565 :? a_`g[ D2:5 :E DFCG6J65 b[___ 25F=ED E@ 82F86 9@H >2?J 3@@KJ 688?@8D E96J EJA:42==J 5C:?< @G6C E96 9@=:52J D62D@? 2?5 7@F?5 E92E E96 2G6C286 p>6C:42? H:== 5C:?< D:I 688?@8D E9:D >@?E9]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^5_2gbfbc\hg73\``66\gde2\2b3ehba335b5Qmr27é +FA2D @A6?:?8 :ED 7:CDE |25:D@? 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What is the history of eggnog? Eggnog is a holiday staple and has been for hundreds of years, but what’s the history behind it?
Man, daughter find remains of what could be ship that ran aground during Peshtigo Fire in 1800s The ship was hauling lumber from Little Suamico on Oct. 8, 1871, when it became enveloped in thick smoke from the Peshtigo Fire and ran aground.
Beloved Lane's Bakery in Madison will close for good on Christmas Eve Fans of the 69-year-old bakery on the South Side of Madison have been crowding into the store for one last Kringle or cake.
