A holiday classic! Makes about 38 1/2 cup servings.

Ingredients:
12 eggs separated
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups bourbon
1/2 cup brandy
6 cups milk
ground nutmeg
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions:
1. In large bowl with mixer at low speed, beat egg yolks with sugar. At high speed, beat until thick and lemon colored, about 15 minutes, frequently scraping bowl.
2. Beat in bourbon and brandy, one tablespoon at a time to prevent curdling. Cover and chill.
3. About 20 minutes before serving, in chilled 5-6 quart punch bowl, stir yolk mixture, milk and 1 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg.
4. In large bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
5. In small bowl, using same beaters, beat cream until stiff peaks form.
6. With wire whisk, gently fold egg whites and cream into yolk mixture until just blended and serve.

8 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS...GIFTS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SALON.

It's Christmas at the Stahlbaum home. There's a huge tree, and many guests arrive to celebrate with the family. Clara's godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer, makes magical toys. He entertains the guests with two life-sized dolls that dance around the room. Then he gives Clara and children a very special gift of a nutcracker. Her brother, Fritz, is jealous, and grabs the nutcracker and it gets broken! Clara is very upset, so Herr Drosselmeyer repairs the doll before handing it back to her.

Soon after, all the guests leave and the children go to bed, Clara gets up in the night and goes downstairs to get her nutcracker from under the tree. She falls asleep there and is transported into a Christmas fantasy where her nutcracker has grown to the size of a human. When the Mouse King attacks, the Nutcracker Prince tries to valiantly defend young Clara, but is struck down in the battle. Clara in turn saves her Nutcracker Prince by throwing her shoe at the Mouse King and defeating him.

With the nasty Mouse King out of the way, Clara runs to the Nutcracker Prince. When she kisses him, he turns into a human! then she and her Prince are whisked away through the Enchanted Forest, where they see dancing snowflakes and other wonders. Then they travel further to the Kingdom of the Sweets.

Nine days until Christmas. I have gift certificates available, if you need a stocking stuffer or last minute gift idea.

Gift Certificates are available for the holidays. Three and one half weeks until Christmas. Are you ready? Gift Certificates are good for product and services. You decide what amount you would like to purchase them for and they decide what they want to do with them. It takes all the guess work out of purchasing a gift for a hard to shop for person. Give me a call, message me on facebook or stop by the salon. 

I did most of my Christmas shopping today; online. I usually run around Spokane trying to get all my Christmas shopping finished, but not this year. I feel less stressed out too. I know exactly how much I have spent and got the cheapest shipping (most of it was FREE shipping). I have almost 3 1/2 weeks for it to get here and don't feel the slightest bit anxious. I am getting some local gift cards for some family members too. 

I HAVE GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR THE SALON. These make great stocking stuffers or are wonderful for hard to shop for people. 

The salon will be closed Tuesday the 6th - Wednesday the 14th. I will be open all day Monday the 5th and returning to the salon on Thursday the 15th.

Are you ready for all the holiday pictures...posed and random? 
1. Get a nice haircut that complements your face.
2. Get some fresh color in your hair to brighten up your face.
3. Eyelash extensions will brighten up your eyes and make them appear larger.
4. Get an airbrush tan to add a healthy glow to your skin.
5. Get a manicure for a clean polished look. (We now have CND Shellac)
6. To relax before a stressful family visit, get a scalp treatment or a pedicure. 
7. Don't forget to get your eyebrows and lips waxed too.

We have gift certificates available too. Call to schedule your appointment; 446-1313.