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mmmmm, eggnog.

I am looking forward to my first glass of that holiday beverage.

Does anyone have any good recipes?

Both alcoholic and non welcome!

Thanks! :D
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Lady Revel wrote:mmmmm, eggnog.

I am looking forward to my first glass of that holiday beverage.

Does anyone have any good recipes?

Both alcoholic and non welcome!
For cooking, or that quick taste once a day throughout the holidays, I buy Publix brand and add a sprinkle of nutmeg and whipped cream.

But, for kick-you-in-your-@$$ entertaining, or on Chr-stmas Eve and Day, it's Martha Stewart's over-the-top recipe all the way.

Eggnog
(Martha Stewart Living)
Serves 26

This eggnog's rich, cloudlike texture is produced by separating the eggs and beating the whites before adding them to the milk mixture. The eggnog base can be made one day in advance; just beat in the stiff egg whites and whipped cream just before serving.

12 eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups superfine sugar
1 quart whole milk
1-1/2 quarts heavy cream
3 cups bourbon
1/2 cup dark rum
2 cups cognac
Freshly grated nutmeg

In a very large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and pale yellow. Gradually add sugar to yolks. With a wire whisk, beat in milk and 1 quart cream. Add bourbon, rum, and cognac, stirring constantly.

Just before serving, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into mixture. Whip remaining 1/2 quart heavy cream until stiff, and fold in. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
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go to Wal-Mart, pick up eggnog, purchase, go home, drink.

sorry if that isn't much help. :)
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I've never seen/tasted eggnog. What's it like? Is it one of those things that only Americans have? Why is it popular around Christmas?
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Nathan wrote:I've never seen/tasted eggnog. What's it like? Is it one of those things that only Americans have? Why is it popular around Christmas?
History of Eggnog

Don't know how accurate it is...
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Thank you, Menolly!

This is my first Christmas in Florida, therefore, I have never tried the Publix version of eggnog. I find most of their stuff is very good, so I have high hopes for the eggnog.

The Martha Stewart version sounds delicious!!!!

But good heavens, it sounds like you shouldn't have more than a cup, or you might end up having the spins! :)
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I usually just buy the pre-made stuff from the dairy case at the grocery store. :) It has never even occurred to me to add alcohol or whipped cream or spices to it. :)

You guys are giving me all sorts of ideas. :wink:
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the alcohol is the point. :)
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eggnog & Captain Morgan's spiced rum
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I love eggnog. No recipes - I drink it straight.

Interesting that, according to the site Menolly linked to, eggnog originated in England, yet Nathan has never seen it. Maybe it's only popular in certain regions of the UK?
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Menolly wrote:
Nathan wrote:I've never seen/tasted eggnog. What's it like? Is it one of those things that only Americans have? Why is it popular around Christmas?
History of Eggnog

Don't know how accurate it is...
Thanks. Seems like we invented it then for some reason it became unpopular over here. I'll have to try some one day.
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Cheval said:
eggnog & Captain Morgan's spiced rum
Now that sounds GOOD!!! :S
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Matrixman wrote:Interesting that, according to the site Menolly linked to, eggnog originated in England, yet Nathan has never seen it. Maybe it's only popular in certain regions of the UK?
Very curious. I've never seen it either; I always thought it must be an American thing. I don't even know if it really has anything to do with eggs, and I was in my teens before I worked out it was a drink. I'll check out Menolly's link in a minute.
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I'm not much of a drinker, but a bit of whipped cream on top, maybe sprinkled with a bit of nutmeg sounds quite good. :)

Maybe I will experiment a bit this year. 8)
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Eggnog is great with Jameson's Irish Whiskey. Add enough, and it doesn't matter what kind of eggnog you use.
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Nathan wrote:I've never seen/tasted eggnog. What's it like? Is it one of those things that only Americans have? Why is it popular around Christmas?
I've never had eggnog.
The name alone creeps me out.
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But then again I've never had a cup of coffee either.
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High Lord Tolkien wrote:
Nathan wrote:I've never seen/tasted eggnog. What's it like? Is it one of those things that only Americans have? Why is it popular around Christmas?
I've never had eggnog.
The name alone creeps me out.
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But then again I've never had a cup of coffee either.
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Never had eggnog, aslo thought it was amerian, and i have never had a coffee before either.
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You guys have never had coffee? WTF?!?

I don't even know what to say about that......
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I've also never had coffee. Or tea.
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have you folks had a soda pop?
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