Egg Nog

[obeygiant]

Is anyone else here into egg nog?

I can't seem to resist it at the grocery store. Its terrible for you but I still love it.

My favorites this year have been Horizon Organic Egg Nog ("http://www.horizonorganic.com/products/eggnog/index.html), and Land O'Lakes Brand Egg Nog. Both of which, I think, are gluten free.

The Kroger brand seems to be alright. But the Moover's Brand was certainly the worst. Tasted like sugary egg nog flavor cream. Yuk!

[Big-TDI-Guy]

Oh man, I forgot about that form of un-banned crack!

Call me sick, but I dig the Hood Egg-Nog. In the carton, no plastic container.

Shaken, not stirred. ;)

Edit: I've been posting so (#*$ing long/much lately - I spelled form FORUM. #*$&!!!

[EricNau]

Can't stand the stuff. (Where's that barfing smilie?)

[Fearless Leader]

mmm egg nog.

ingredients
egg,
nog,
crack.

(i kid you not, right of the empty 3 gallon pitcher in my fridge)

[cycocelica]

Used to hate it. Now I love it. Just bought my first carton today.

[erickkoch]

I like egg nog but I usually dilute it about 50/50 with milk. It's just too thick for me, I need to water it down a bit.

[Big-TDI-Guy]

I like egg nog but I usually dilute it about 50/50 with milk. It's just too thick for me, I need to water it down a bit.

My old man does the same thing, for the same reason.

[Rodimus Prime]

I love the stuff. I tend to like getting the store brand because it not as thick as some of the name brands but oh I love it. I think I been downing like a 1/2 gallon a week for the past 4 weeks or so.

[Big-TDI-Guy]

I love the stuff. I tend to like getting the store brand because it not as thick as some of the name brands but oh I love it. I think I been downing like a 1/2 gallon a week for the past 4 weeks or so.

*** Looks at clock --- contemplates the 24 hour store down the road... ***

Thanks, buddy.

[siurpeeman]

i'm not so much into egg nog itself, but i really like egg nog-flavored products like egg nog shakes or egg nog ice cream/frozen yogurt. yum! :)

[Abstract]

It's gross.

Bah-humbug.

[SpookTheHamster]

What actually is egg-nog?

[Big-TDI-Guy]

We've covered this:

ingredients
egg,
nog,
crack.

OR: The most unhealthy hi cholesterol / super calorie beverage.

Or you could google it and get the truth - but that's no fun.

[arkitect]

What actually is egg-nog?

Basically?
Raw eggs; Sugar; Rum; Whiskey; Cream and some freshly grated nutmeg…

Yumm! :D

[Big-TDI-Guy]

Basically?
Raw eggs; Sugar; Rum; Whiskey; Cream and some freshly grated nutmeg…

Yumm! :D

Ruin all the fun why don't you.

[fotografica]

I like using egg nog when I make a latte or capuccino..Gives it a whole new taste.. I also like it when it's mixed with equal parts dark rum and brandy....

[arkitect]

I like using egg nog when I make a latte or capuccino..Gives it a whole new taste..

Hmm. Wouldn't it also give it a whole different texture? :eek: :D

Raw eggs into hot coffee?

[Big-TDI-Guy]

Hmm. Wouldn't it also give it a whole different texture? :eek: :D

Raw eggs into hot coffee?

Ok - that should be different, but not bad.

Just whatever you do - and no matter how drunk you get - regardless of how much $ your friends offer you.

DO NOT MIX WITH JAGERMISTER!

Also: Do not ask me how I know this.

[obeygiant]

There is a farm brand out here, Guernsey thats very thick. Thats a little too much for me. The store brands do tend to be not as thick,

I tend to like a little more spice in my egg nog. Thats what keeps me coming back.

I've never had it with rum tho. Maybe I'll try it this year.

[aLoC]

My favorites this year have been Horizon Organic Egg Nog (www.horizonorganic.com/products/eggnog/index.html)


Haha! I love the cow in the Santa hat.

[twoodcc]

i've only had it once. it was pretty good. tasted kinda like sweet milk to me though.

i might get some this year, just for kicks. i always need more calories anyways :eek:

[Dagless]

Not my cuppa tea. I used to like Snowballs, only I can't remember if they're even remotely related to Egg Nog or not!

[wongulous]

I want to try the new nog-flavored version of Rice Dream. Anyone tried it?

Also, I've drank the stuff from grocery stores for years... it wasn't until last year that I tried REAL, actual egg nog.. made with real fresh cream, real (raw) eggs, and a TON of whiskey or something alcoholic in it. My god, it was good.. and thick.. and frothy. And inebriating! But once it gets warm it's no good anymore.

[ucfgrad93]

Yuck, I hate it.

[Stampyhead]

Mmmm, awesome. One of the best things about the Christmas season. It's weird, because I can't stand drinking milk (I hate the taste and everything about it), but I can't get enough egg nog. My biggest problem is finding a brand that's good. Most grocery store brands are too sweet and have a gross "bubble-gum" taste (probably the artificial egg nog flavor). When I lived in Arizona I was able to get the Southern Comfort brand, which was really good. Not sure if it's available in Kansas City, though...

[ghall]

I love egg nog. Best thing in the world!
It makes me sick, but it's worth it!

[Fearless Leader]

Mmmm, awesome. One of the best things about the Christmas season. It's weird, because I can't stand drinking milk (I hate the taste and everything about it), but I can't get enough egg nog. My biggest problem is finding a brand that's good. Most grocery store brands are too sweet and have a gross "bubble-gum" taste (probably the artificial egg nog flavor). When I lived in Arizona I was able to get the Southern Comfort brand, which was really good. Not sure if it's available in Kansas City, though...

same here

[imac/cheese]

I love the stuff. I look forward to the holidays every year because of this tasty treat.

When I was a kid, my mom used to make us cut it with 50% milk to make the egg nog last longer, but luckily I am no longer bound by such a horrible near-blasphemous action.

[xodonniedarko]

I like egg nog but I usually dilute it about 50/50 with milk. It's just too thick for me, I need to water it down a bit.



I do that too!


I work at Bruster's Ice Cream, and we made our first batch of Eggnog ice cream for the year. I'm soo excited - it is SO good.

[Muzzway]

I like it (a lot)...

But this (http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c200t.html) keeps me from drinking it.

[obeygiant]

The high fat content is probably what makes it taste sooo goood. blargh!

[Muzzway]

nothing is happening with that link.

Yeah, sorry, don't know why it was working, just edited it and linked to the original page.

[floriflee]

I like egg nog but I usually dilute it about 50/50 with milk. It's just too thick for me, I need to water it down a bit.

I like to dilute mine with Sprite. Tradition, I guess, since that's what the family's done for as long as I remember. Except I do more sprite than nog (maybe 60-40 or 70-30) and then top it with nutmeg. Tastes good to me!

I have to concur with the others that it has to be a good brand, though. I'm hard pressed to find a good lower fat brand.

[DakotaGuy]

Egg Nog...YUM! Your right it is bad for you, but you have to enjoy yourself a little this time of the year!

[obeygiant]

I like to dilute mine with Sprite. Tradition, I guess, since that's what the family's done for as long as I remember. Except I do more sprite than nog (maybe 60-40 or 70-30) and then top it with nutmeg. Tastes good to me!

I have to concur with the others that it has to be a good brand, though. I'm hard pressed to find a good lower fat brand.

whoa, Sprite? Hmmm...

Sounds like Egg Nog Punch (http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,eggnog_icecream,FF.html).

[EricNau]

Just got back from Costco. You guessed it! ...They were sampling egg nog.

I thought about this thread and convinced myself to give it a second chance.

Yup, still nasty. :D

[Plymouthbreezer]

Egg nog is an obsession in my family. So good.

[FrankBlack]

Can't stand the stuff. (Where's that barfing smilie?)

Ditto. As they say in Mad Magazine, "Bleeechh!"

I'll take a Guinness, or a Sam Adams Cream Stout. :D

[eric55lv]

i love how it tastes and how it sounds! EGG NOG! EGG NOG! EGG NOG! EGG NOG! EGG NOG! EGG NOG!

[floriflee]

whoa, Sprite? Hmmm...

Sounds like Egg Nog Punch (http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,eggnog_icecream,FF.html).

Hmm... ginger ale, eh? Sounds too daring for me. :p And no ice cream. That would just be too rich.

[eric55lv]

Egg Nog!egg Nog!egg Nog!

[Cassie]

Non-Alcoholic eggnog is one of my favorite things about the christmas holidays. :)

I love egg nog. Best thing in the world!
It makes me sick, but it's worth it!

Me too, I can't resist having two glasses a day, even though I feel like crap afterwards. :p

[twoodcc]

I like it (a lot)...

But this (http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c200t.html) keeps me from drinking it.

those stats make me want to drink it :) i need all the calories i can get, and protein also.

I like to dilute mine with Sprite. Tradition, I guess, since that's what the family's done for as long as I remember. Except I do more sprite than nog (maybe 60-40 or 70-30) and then top it with nutmeg. Tastes good to me!

I have to concur with the others that it has to be a good brand, though. I'm hard pressed to find a good lower fat brand.

whoa, sprite? not sure i'd try that

Non-Alcoholic eggnog is one of my favorite things about the christmas holidays. :)

Me too, I can't resist having two glasses a day, even though I feel like crap afterwards. :p

so what's your favorite alcoholic drink then? :p

[Cassie]

so what's your favorite alcoholic drink then? :p

Regular eggnog. :p :D

[Adokimus]

Is anyone else here into egg nog?

helllllllz YES






NOTES: Hood "golden egg nog" is the best here in the states. I generally cut mine with a bit of skim milk... or rum... usually skim milk. I'm not sure what I like about it so much, but I'm pretty sure it's the nog. And crack.

[obeygiant]

I just tried the Southern Comfort brand of egg nog. More carmelly than the others I've tried, but good.

[Daveway]

I sometimes will get the carton from the store, but in all honesty I like making my own. It's super easy to make, just warm milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a good start.

Every Christmas my uncle makes a 15 gallon batch of his specialty egg nog that he dishes out at his Christmas party. It's thick almost like a custard and it has a meringue like topping over it. Quite possibly the most fattening substance I've ever eaten, but the stuff is cherished by all who have eaten it. My family has fought over a single cup of the stuff.

[Big-TDI-Guy]

ZOMG! WTF is wrong with me?!? I forgot to get Egg Nog and it's now Thanksgiving. :eek:

I buy some on sale tomorrow then. Think there are going to be any huge "Black Friday" sales on Hood Golden Egg Nog? I'm ready to throw-down and K.O. some little old lady in a Wal-Mart for some.

[obeygiant]

We had an egg nog taste test between Land O'Lakes, Southern Comfort, and a Farm Brand. Land O'Lakes won with a unanimous decision. :)

When I get around to it I'll do a egg nog and Vernor's mix and see where that takes me.

[onthat]

I'm a drinker, man...but there's only one drink I don't like...Egg Nog. How did they think that up? "I want to get a little drunk, but I also want some pancakes." Do you know what Egg Nog really is? You're not gonna want to hear it but I'll tell you...ELF CUM! That's what it is! You might as well pour it on your back and slap yourself on the ass. - Dave Attell

[Big-TDI-Guy]

I'm a drinker, man...but there's only one drink I don't like...Egg Nog. How did they think that up? "I want to get a little drunk, but I also want some pancakes." Do you know what Egg Nog really is? You're not gonna want to hear it but I'll tell you...ELF CUM! That's what it is! You might as well pour it on your back and slap yourself on the ass. - Dave Attell

I've honestly tried to find Dave Attell funny - even when he did that "late-night job show" but seriously - Terminal Cancer is funnier than that guy.

[obeygiant]

Land-o-lakes still makes the best eggnog. mmmmmmmmm


:)

[bagelche]

hmmm...thanks for reviving this thread. I hadn't seen it before.

The best egg nog I've ever had was from Purity Dairy in Ithaca, NY. nothing--absolutely nothing--else that I've tried compares to it. It was more pure when I was a kid (20+ years ago), but even with added carrageenan it's the best ever. Incredibly thick, terrific taste.

Most commercial ones are too sweet and gummy (hood) or too plain (horizon if I remember correctly).

I made it myself 2 years ago and it had a tendency to separate, but tasted pretty good. I may have to do it again this year if I can't find anything like Purity.

[obeygiant]

hmmm...thanks for reviving this thread. I hadn't seen it before.


Yeah, I wanted to rename it: "Ye Olde Eggnog Threade" but it wouldn't let me.

I've tried most store brands, but I've never heard of the one you mentioned. I'm always game to tried new ones. Although I almost died when I tasted the Kroger Brand Lowfat Eggnog. Seriously I just about barfed. The nog flavor was almost like perfume. *blach*

[Aeolius]

my kids like it when I add green food coloring.... Frog Nog! ;)

[bagelche]

I've tried most store brands, but I've never heard of the one you mentioned. I'm always game to tried new ones. Although I almost died when I tasted the Kroger Brand Lowfat Eggnog. Seriously I just about barfed. The nog flavor was almost like perfume. *blach*

Purity is a local dairy in Ithaca. I currently live 4-5 hours from there. The round trip is a little too much just for eggnog. My local dairy (Highlawn Farm) sells eggnog, but it's not their own and not particularly interesting. strong nutmeg flavor, but still fairly artificial tasting.

Lowfat and eggnog are words that should not go together. yeecch.

[nomad01]

We don't get Egg Nog in the UK except for at Starbucks... have to say that I have been hooked for years on their Eggnog Lattes. It's like Christmas in a cup! ;-)

Just as well I don't live in the US or I'd be chugging boatloads of the stuff!

[yojitani]

Yes!! It drives my family crazy, but I can't stop myself. I agree that the Horizons Organic Egg Nog is the best. I do like to add a bit of brandy to it if I can. I need to buy brandy!

@nomad01: Egg nog is sweet, but it's not as sweet as Starbucks in the UK makes it.

[nomad01]

@nomad01: Egg nog is sweet, but it's not as sweet as Starbucks in the UK makes it.

Oh right... I've only ever tried one US brand that was imported by Selfridges over here and that wasn't much different.

Will have to stock up when I'm next over there! :)

[benlee]

What do those that know more than me think about this recipe? I'm having a holiday party in a couple weeks and was thinking about making some of my own.

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Eggnog

[obeygiant]

What do those that know more than me think about this recipe? I'm having a holiday party in a couple weeks and was thinking about making some of my own.

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Eggnog

I think the only problem with making your own eggnog is the lack of homogenization (is that really a word?). It may separate and get icky.

[timerollson]

I prefer coquito.

[benlee]

I think the only problem with making your own eggnog is the lack of homogenization (is that really a word?). It may separate and get icky.

would it at least last a couple hours for a party? Also, what about putting in in a jug that could be vigorously shaken prior to each pour, would that help?

Thanks.

[Unspoken Demise]

Eggnog and Jager, slowly churned until it homogenizes.

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[bagelche]

I think the only problem with making your own eggnog is the lack of homogenization (is that really a word?). It may separate and get icky.

That was my problem when I made it. It separated out pretty quickly. I put it in mason jars that I shook just before serving and it generally lasted long enough for consumption. I'll have to figure out a better way this next go around.

I may be heretical to some here, but I prefer my eggnog undiluted by alcohol. That's good as a drink and all, but it just gets me thinking about what it'd be like straight up.

[Artofilm]

You know what's the best?
Store bought eggnog with a little bit of bailey's and nutmeg sprinkled on top!

[obeygiant]

My favorites this year have been Horizon Organic Egg Nog ("http://www.horizonorganic.com/products/eggnog/index.html),

Just tried this again and its horrible. Tastes like banana milk with the consistency of clam chowder soup. Not good.

[dmr727]

I love it. This time of year, my wife and I can't seem to come back from the store without some. It's especially good with a little Kahlua. ;)

[EricNau]

Well, it's been three years since I shared my opinion of eggnog in this thread, and...




...I still can't stand the stuff. :o :p

[OttawaGuy]

Eggnog fudge is yummy.

[obeygiant]

Well, it's been three years since I shared my opinion of eggnog in this thread, and...




...I still can't stand the stuff. :o :p

Here is a barf smilie for you...

http://www.crowaptok.com/images/barfy.gif

[r1ch4rd]

Not my cuppa tea. I used to like Snowballs, only I can't remember if they're even remotely related to Egg Nog or not!

No, but snowballs are delicious. Advocat, Vodka, Lemonade and a squeeze of lime. Brilliant.

What actually is egg-nog?

I'm glad someone asked that. I have been wondering for years!

[steve2112]

No, but snowballs are delicious. Advocat, Vodka, Lemonade and a squeeze of lime. Brilliant.



I'm glad someone asked that. I have been wondering for years!

It's nog of eggs. Duh.

Actually, the definition varies, but usually it's milk or cream (or both, possibly), with some beaten eggs and sugar. Optionally, you can add your favorite alcohol for flavor only, of course. :)

All you ever wanted to know about eggnog (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_nog).

[Firestar]

I like it. Definitely not my favorite, but pretty good.

[iJohnHenry]

I like it. Definitely not my favorite, but pretty good.

Needs more nutmeg. :p

[Firestar]

Needs more nutmeg. :p
Yah.... Sure.... That's it. :)


I hate nutmeg. :o :p

[steve2112]

Needs more nutmeg. :p

Nah. Needs more rum. Or burbon.

[r1ch4rd]

Go easy on the nutmeg. In large quantities it can be hallucinogenic!

[obeygiant]

http://i40.tinypic.com/5drm2d.jpg

its pretty good, need to be a little spicier. good consistency and thickness.

[iJohnHenry]

It's pretty good, needs to be a little spicier. Good consistency and thickness.

Bourbon based egg nog?? Sacrilege, I say. :mad:

You want more spice, use spiced rum, otherwise a good amber rum is preferred.

[dmr727]

Bourbon based egg nog?? Sacrilege, I say. :mad:


Take off, ya hoser!

[steve2112]

Bourbon based egg nog?? Sacrilege, I say. :mad:

You want more spice, use spiced rum, otherwise a good amber rum is preferred.

Bourbon makes everything better.

Take off, ya hoser!

Those hosers probably like maple syrup in their egg nog or something.

[Big-TDI-Guy]

4 years later - still love it. ;)

[MacNut]

http://i40.tinypic.com/5drm2d.jpg

its pretty good, need to be a little spicier. good consistency and thickness.I don't think I have ever seen that before.