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I LOVE eggnog, and with the holidays here, I'm curious what brand you think is the best? I need some info here.

G.I.Jim wrote:I LOVE eggnog, and with the holidays here, I'm curious what brand you think is the best? I need some info here.

ANY with liquor in it...

tater1977 wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:I LOVE eggnog, and with the holidays here, I'm curious what brand you think is the best? I need some info here.

ANY with liquor in it...

Lol!! That's not the help I was looking for.

G.I.Jim wrote:

tater1977 wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:I LOVE eggnog, and with the holidays here, I'm curious what brand you think is the best? I need some info here.

ANY with liquor in it...

Lol!! That's not the help I was looking for.

H lol sorry...

Hands down - Oberweis makes the best eggnog. Best stuff I've ever tasted - with or without alcohol.

Here in L.A., it would have to be Broguiere's.

G.I.Jim wrote:I LOVE eggnog, and with the holidays here, I'm curious what brand you think is the best? I need some info here.

Not even sure why I'm in this thread, as I've never even understood the concept of drinking eggs and milk mixed together (isn't that french toast mix)? That said, it's not really a question that works unless someone lives in the same part of the country as you do. As far as I know, there are no national brands of milk, and therefore, eggnog. Dairy brands are never consistent around the country.

Journey Mom wrote:Hands down - Oberweis makes the best eggnog. Best stuff I've ever tasted - with or without alcohol.

+1 Yum!!!

I'm not a huge eggnog fan but, to me, it just tastes like a milkshake.

JRNYMAN wrote:

Journey Mom wrote:Hands down - Oberweis makes the best eggnog. Best stuff I've ever tasted - with or without alcohol.

+1 Yum!!!

I'll have to see if I can find that. I can't drink too much of it because it's too sweet, but I LOVE it in moderation! I think it's actually the only alcohol I drink in moderation.

G.I.Jim wrote:

JRNYMAN wrote:

Journey Mom wrote:Hands down - Oberweis makes the best eggnog. Best stuff I've ever tasted - with or without alcohol.

+1 Yum!!!

I'll have to see if I can find that. I can't drink too much of it because it's too sweet, but I LOVE it in moderation! I think it's actually the only alcohol I drink in moderation.

Ya know Jim... eggnog isn't really that difficult to make and it's waaaaaaay cheaper too! Homemade eggnog blows ANYTHING pre-packaged out of the water. I've got a couple of recipes in my cache of acquired things that are both outstanding. I'm not a big fan of the really thick nog, I like it a bit more toward the thin side - about the consistency of say, half-and-half. A lot of the store-bought stuff is soooooooooooo thick it's like trying to drink Elmer's glue!

JRNYMAN wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:

JRNYMAN wrote:

Journey Mom wrote:Hands down - Oberweis makes the best eggnog. Best stuff I've ever tasted - with or without alcohol.

+1 Yum!!!

I'll have to see if I can find that. I can't drink too much of it because it's too sweet, but I LOVE it in moderation! I think it's actually the only alcohol I drink in moderation.

Ya know Jim... eggnog isn't really that difficult to make and it's waaaaaaay cheaper too! Homemade eggnog blows ANYTHING pre-packaged out of the water. I've got a couple of recipes in my cache of acquired things that are both outstanding. I'm not a big fan of the really thick nog, I like it a bit more toward the thin side - about the consistency of say, half-and-half. A lot of the store-bought stuff is soooooooooooo thick it's like trying to drink Elmer's glue!

How about posting your recipes here? I'll try them.

G.I.Jim wrote:

JRNYMAN wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:

JRNYMAN wrote:

Journey Mom wrote:Hands down - Oberweis makes the best eggnog. Best stuff I've ever tasted - with or without alcohol.

+1 Yum!!!

I'll have to see if I can find that. I can't drink too much of it because it's too sweet, but I LOVE it in moderation! I think it's actually the only alcohol I drink in moderation.

Ya know Jim... eggnog isn't really that difficult to make and it's waaaaaaay cheaper too! Homemade eggnog blows ANYTHING pre-packaged out of the water. I've got a couple of recipes in my cache of acquired things that are both outstanding. I'm not a big fan of the really thick nog, I like it a bit more toward the thin side - about the consistency of say, half-and-half. A lot of the store-bought stuff is soooooooooooo thick it's like trying to drink Elmer's glue!

How about posting your recipes here? I'll try them.

Just heading out the door but will do as soon as I get home this afternoon.

Enigma869 wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:I LOVE eggnog, and with the holidays here, I'm curious what brand you think is the best? I need some info here.

Not even sure why I'm in this thread, as I've never even understood the concept of drinking eggs and milk mixed together (isn't that french toast mix)? That said, it's not really a question that works unless someone lives in the same part of the country as you do. As far as I know, there are no national brands of milk, and therefore, eggnog. Dairy brands are never consistent around the country.

I am LMAO!!!
The thought of swallowing this concoction makes me gag ...but I will drink the rum.

Michigan Girl wrote:

Enigma869 wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:I LOVE eggnog, and with the holidays here, I'm curious what brand you think is the best? I need some info here.

Not even sure why I'm in this thread, as I've never even understood the concept of drinking eggs and milk mixed together (isn't that french toast mix)? That said, it's not really a question that works unless someone lives in the same part of the country as you do. As far as I know, there are no national brands of milk, and therefore, eggnog. Dairy brands are never consistent around the country.

I am LMAO!!!
The thought of swallowing this concoction makes me gag ...but I will drink the rum.

Hell, I'm sure you've swallowed worse.

KenTheDude wrote:

Michigan Girl wrote:

Enigma869 wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:I LOVE eggnog, and with the holidays here, I'm curious what brand you think is the best? I need some info here.

Not even sure why I'm in this thread, as I've never even understood the concept of drinking eggs and milk mixed together (isn't that french toast mix)? That said, it's not really a question that works unless someone lives in the same part of the country as you do. As far as I know, there are no national brands of milk, and therefore, eggnog. Dairy brands are never consistent around the country.

I am LMAO!!!
The thought of swallowing this concoction makes me gag ...but I will drink the rum.

Hell, I'm sure you've swallowed worse.

Lol!!! Sorry MG, but this ^^^ was funny!

G.I.Jim wrote:

KenTheDude wrote:

Michigan Girl wrote:

Enigma869 wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:I LOVE eggnog, and with the holidays here, I'm curious what brand you think is the best? I need some info here.

Not even sure why I'm in this thread, as I've never even understood the concept of drinking eggs and milk mixed together (isn't that french toast mix)? That said, it's not really a question that works unless someone lives in the same part of the country as you do. As far as I know, there are no national brands of milk, and therefore, eggnog. Dairy brands are never consistent around the country.

I am LMAO!!!
The thought of swallowing this concoction makes me gag ...but I will drink the rum.

Hell, I'm sure you've swallowed worse.

Lol!!! Sorry MG, but this ^^^ was funny!

It was funny ...and I'm sure gagging was involved!!

G.I.Jim wrote:

JRNYMAN wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:

JRNYMAN wrote:

Journey Mom wrote:Hands down - Oberweis makes the best eggnog. Best stuff I've ever tasted - with or without alcohol.

+1 Yum!!!

I'll have to see if I can find that. I can't drink too much of it because it's too sweet, but I LOVE it in moderation! I think it's actually the only alcohol I drink in moderation.

Ya know Jim... eggnog isn't really that difficult to make and it's waaaaaaay cheaper too! Homemade eggnog blows ANYTHING pre-packaged out of the water. I've got a couple of recipes in my cache of acquired things that are both outstanding. I'm not a big fan of the really thick nog, I like it a bit more toward the thin side - about the consistency of say, half-and-half. A lot of the store-bought stuff is soooooooooooo thick it's like trying to drink Elmer's glue!

How about posting your recipes here? I'll try them.

Hey there Jim... sorry for the delay. Here's two very different recipes each producing a very good nog. The first is the super-easy one that's ready to go in just about an hour (90% of the time involved is just letting it setup in the fridge.)

One thing to keep in mind regarding the thickness of nog is that all of the body (thickness, in this case) is governed by how thick you whip the cream. Sure we all love nice fluffy homemade whipped cream with soft peaks that sticks to a spoon upside down but that's when the whipped cream is going to be the topping for something. In this case, the less fluffy you whip it, the thinner your nog will be - and who cares if the cream looks like it's only halfway whipped.... No-one's gonna see it. The first recipe uses vanilla pudding in place of the whipped cream so it's gonna be a bit thick but you can easily thin it by adding some half and half or Hell, just throw some alcohol in it and Voila!

PREP TIME
10 Min
TOTAL TIME
1 Hr 10 Min
Makes 10 Cups

4 cups milk
1 (3.4-oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 (8-oz.) carton (1 cup) refrigerated or frozen fat-free egg product, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon rum extract or 1/4 cup light rum
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Whipped cream, if desired
Nutmeg, if desired

In large bowl, combine 2 cups of the milk and pudding mix; beat 1 minute or until smooth. Add remaining 2 cups milk, egg product, vanilla, rum extract, salt and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; beat well. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. Serve topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

This one is a bit more involved but it's well worth it! Think of the finished product as a Bourbon or Rum milkshake that'll gently kick your ass!

PREP TIME: 15 MIN.
TOTAL TIME: 8hr 15 min.
MAKES: 1 Gal.

Ingredients
6 eggs
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 quart bourbon
1 cup rum
2 quarts half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, or amount to taste
1 pint heavy whipping cream

Directions
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in the bourbon, rum, half and half and nutmeg.
In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cream to your desired creaminess. (Remember, it's better to go less whipped and end up with a drinkable liquid than whip the shit out of it and end up with custard!) Fold the whipped cream into the egg mixture. Pour into a plastic container and refrigerate overnight (if possible). Shake the container before serving.

That one is just freakin' awesome! The recipe comes from a guy who was a bartender I used to work with at Winter Park Ski Area in Winter Park, CO. years ago. He had tended bar at the main lodge bar every winter for something like 25 years and was a fixture there. Every year for the employee Christmas party, he would make a huge batch of this and vary the default alcohol using spiced rums, sometimes Ever Clear believe it or not, sometimes Bourbon, but no matter what he used, it always tasted fantastic. Careful though.... this one will sneak up on you and knock you on your ass!

JRNYMAN wrote:

One thing to keep in mind regarding the thickness of nog is that all of the body (thickness, in this case) is governed by how thick you whip the cream.

Holy fuck. There is a sentence for you to ponder. I had no idea that people took french toast mix quite this seriously.

JRNYMAN wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:

JRNYMAN wrote:

Journey Mom wrote:Hands down - Oberweis makes the best eggnog. Best stuff I've ever tasted - with or without alcohol.

+1 Yum!!!

I'll have to see if I can find that. I can't drink too much of it because it's too sweet, but I LOVE it in moderation! I think it's actually the only alcohol I drink in moderation.

Ya know Jim... eggnog isn't really that difficult to make and it's waaaaaaay cheaper too! Homemade eggnog blows ANYTHING pre-packaged out of the water. I've got a couple of recipes in my cache of acquired things that are both outstanding. I'm not a big fan of the really thick nog, I like it a bit more toward the thin side - about the consistency of say, half-and-half. A lot of the store-bought stuff is soooooooooooo thick it's like trying to drink Elmer's glue!

I am not sure I want to drink something like that if I knew what was in it. Much like not asking what the meat is in a foreign country.

Thanks for the recipe though! My husband loves eggnog.

Enigma869 wrote:

JRNYMAN wrote:

One thing to keep in mind regarding the thickness of nog is that all of the body (thickness, in this case) is governed by how thick you whip the cream.

Holy fuck. There is a sentence for you to ponder. I had no idea that people took french toast mix quite this seriously.

Hey Pal.... don't even start with that tone and using French toast's name in vain! Eggnog is decadent and there's probably more people who don't like it than do and that's okay 'cause let's be honest, it's a weird fucking drink that tries too hard to be something respectable but given the number of stand-alone ingredients all trying to merge into..... you get the point.

French toast on the other hand is pure heaven! Hook me up with a couple of slices of thickly battered French toast topped with piping hot maple syrup and a very tall, very cold glass of milk and it's better than any holiday meal!

And btw.... if you want a kickass, superb recipe for French toast batter, let me know. The batter I make (which I have to confess is not my recipe...) will ruin you for any other French toast for life!

The best egg nog I've ever had is from a local dairy so sorry, Jimbo-that won't help you out. They also make a "chocolate nog" that is out of this world!!!

Best of luck in your quest for the perfect nog.

Angel wrote:The best egg nog I've ever had is from a local dairy so sorry, Jimbo-that won't help you out. They also make a "chocolate nog" that is out of this world!!!

Best of luck in your quest for the perfect nog.

Chocolate nog? Wow, talk about decadent! Never even gave that possibility a thought. Unfortunately, here in Arizona the only dairies are the big commercial ones that supply the grocery stores et al. My wife is from the midwest where privately owned local dairies are plentiful apparently. She grew up in a house where their dairy products were delivered right to the house, glass bottles, the whole nine yards. I can only imagine how good and fresh their products are in comparison to the mass produced, characterless, chemical infused stuff I've had all my life. Just out of curiosity, what dairy is it and where. Just curious like I said.

Cognac, brandy or rum?

For those like me who can't do milk..... the lactaid eggnog is surprisingly good!!

StevePerryHair wrote:For those like me who can't do milk..... the lactaid eggnog is surprisingly good!!

Who names or markets this shit? Whenever I see the name "Lactaid," all I can think of is drinking breast milk. Not appetizing.

Ehwmatt wrote:

StevePerryHair wrote:For those like me who can't do milk..... the lactaid eggnog is surprisingly good!!

Who names or markets this shit? Whenever I see the name "Lactaid," all I can think of is drinking breast milk. Not appetizing.

I never thought of it that way! Hey, maybe breast milk eggnog would be really yummy! Never know!

StevePerryHair wrote:

Ehwmatt wrote:

StevePerryHair wrote:For those like me who can't do milk..... the lactaid eggnog is surprisingly good!!

Who names or markets this shit? Whenever I see the name "Lactaid," all I can think of is drinking breast milk. Not appetizing.

I never thought of it that way! Hey, maybe breast milk eggnog would be really yummy! Never know!

Wow... that's just..... Wow! That skewed my feelings about eggnog from this point forward. And as for the Lactaid.... Thank God I'm not lactose intolerant because had I been and then read that, I'd never be able to drink the substitute again! I can't imagine what life would be if I couldn't drink milk and milk products. Milk is without question my favorite beverage - seriously. Not sure why, it just is.

JRNYMAN wrote:

StevePerryHair wrote:

Ehwmatt wrote:

StevePerryHair wrote:For those like me who can't do milk..... the lactaid eggnog is surprisingly good!!

Who names or markets this shit? Whenever I see the name "Lactaid," all I can think of is drinking breast milk. Not appetizing.

I never thought of it that way! Hey, maybe breast milk eggnog would be really yummy! Never know!

Wow... that's just..... Wow! That skewed my feelings about eggnog from this point forward. And as for the Lactaid.... Thank God I'm not lactose intolerant because had I been and then read that, I'd never be able to drink the substitute again! I can't imagine what life would be if I couldn't drink milk and milk products. Milk is without question my favorite beverage - seriously. Not sure why, it just is.

Do you guys have traumatic babyhood memories of breast milk or
have you had some lately?!? I'm not a milk person but I
did have a little breast milk in my coffee recently and it is
not ...like eggs and milk, for sure!!!

Michigan Girl wrote:I did have a little breast milk in my coffee recently and it is
not ...like eggs and milk, for sure!!!

Um, why? Leakage?