AN: Hey everybody! I'm uploading tomorrow's chapters a little early because I got a big exam then.

Episode 3: Eggnog

"Hello everybody and welcome back to a new episode of our show cooking with Astrid and Hiccup. I'm Hiccup and this is my lovely co-host and girlfriend Astrid." Hiccup introduces as he and Astrid take the stage.

The red velvet cord hung again on stage and upon seeing it Astrid hurried back to her dressing room. Hiccup let out a sigh and pulled the cord. The rumbling could be heard but Hiccup and the rest of the crew and audience looked perplexed as no envelopes fell onstage.

"SON OF A HALF TROLL!" Could be heard all the way on stage from Astrid's dressing room. When a nervous looking stagehand knocked and then opened the door, envelopes poured out along with a disgruntled Astrid.

Astrid picked up an envelope, walked back on stage, gave it to Hiccup, and began sulking behind the counter.

"Oh Astrid, don't be like that." Astrid's mother said from the audience.

"Wait, what are you guys still doing here?" Astrid asked shocked.

"We decided to stay for another episode." Astrid's father commented.

Hiccup waved cheerfully at the Hoffersons and then proceeded to open the envelope. "Our recipe for today is eggnog sent in by Teenylambofgod."

After Hiccup announced this Astrid actually began to smile. "Well that's one of my specialties." Astrid boasted, causing Hiccup and the rest of the audience to look on in curiosity while her parents shuddered. "I know, why don't we have a little contest." Astrid suggested. "Your recipe versus mine."

"Okay." Hiccup accepted.

The stagehands brought Astrid a cart of extra ingredients as Hiccup began to sum his up. "For the eggnog we'll need 4 egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon, 1 pint whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 3 ounces bourbon, 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, 4 egg whites."

"I'll be making Cooked eggnog, because eating raw eggs isn't always healthy. What will you be making Astrid?"

"That is a secret Hiccup. Just show them your recipe." Astrid stated and got started on her own version.

"Okay…" Hiccup said and then proceeded with the recipe. "In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Then set aside."

Hiccup grabbed a saucepan when he noticed Astrid whacking something with a meat tenderizer. "In a medium saucepan, over high heat, combine the milk, heavy cream and nutmeg and bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and gradually temper the hot mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Then return everything to the pot and cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F."

Hiccup got out a large bottle of alcohol just as Astrid started her mixture. "Remove from the heat, stir in the bourbon, pour into a medium mixing bowl, and set in the refrigerator to chill."

"In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. With the mixer running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Whisk the egg whites into the chilled mixture." Hiccup said this and watched as Astrid finished nearly at the same time as him.

"Doesn't yours need to be chilled Astrid?" Hiccup asked confused.

"Nope." Was all that Astrid replied with.

Both Hiccup and Astrid poured their versions in a glass and gave the other. Hiccup drank first. His eyes widened and he gagged on the mixture before fainting behind the counter.

"OH MY THOR!" Astrid's mother shouted as she ran from the audience and vaulted over the counter to check on Hiccup. "Son wake up! I still need grandbabies!" She yelled shaking him desperately. At this point the entire studio was in a panic.

Astrid's father had also come down to the stage and was checking Hiccup's pulse. Hiccup then suddenly bolted upright and took huge gulps of air. "ASTRID, WHAT IN THE NAME OF ODIN DID YOU PUT IN THAT!" Hiccup shouted while pointing at the now bubbling mixture.

"What I normally put in it. Yak milk, alligator eggs, and mead." Astrid muttered. "I call it Yaknog."

"The boy's got an iron stomach." Astrid's father commented as he guided his wife back to her seat before she could fuss more. "Thor, he'll need it."

Hiccup slowly stood on shaking legs as he gripped the counter. "That stuff isn't edible." Hiccup muttered.

"Well let's see about your version then." Astrid stated downing the entire drink.

Astrid stood still for a moment before lazily smiling at Hiccup and draping herself all over him. "Babe…did…I tell… you that you look… hot in a c…chef's uniform." Astrid slurred as she began to grope Hiccup who was blushing madly now.

"Astrid, how are you drunk?" Hiccup asked while trying to pry Astrid off of him.

"Oh that girl can't hold her liquor. One glass of whiskey knocked her out one time." Astrid's father commented offhandedly. "She'll not let you go for a while." He then added.

"SNOTLOUT, SHUT OFF THE FEED!" Hiccup shouted and then yelped as a giggling Astrid dragged him behind the counter.

"Are you kidding, this is gold!" Tuffnut shouted back.

"IF THE FEED ISN'T CUT I'LL MAKE EACH OF YOU DRINK THAT YAKNOG!" Hiccup shouted. Needless to say the crew complied swiftly after that threat.

Producer's note: (Got hungry at night)…(Opens fridge only to see a giant pitcher of Yaknog)…(Swiftly closes fridge, takes out phone, and calls the operator)… "Hello operator, what is the number for biohazard waste disposal?"