Precious egg nog...

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   lemontwist says Oh yum, I need to go get me some egg nog now. :) And Minus The Bear rocks, I just heard them for the first time today. Good stuff.

   Permalink posted 10/18/2006
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   Anna says What is "egg nog"? If it's not too much trouble to explain.

   Permalink posted 10/19/2006
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   lemontwist says It's a really yummy milk-creamy beverage, but if you want the full story, this is from wiki: Eggnog (or egg nog) is a type of milk-based punch popular in North America during the winter. Historically, it likely belongs to the posset family. But its actual origins, significance and, most importantly, ingredients are subject to dispute and conjecture. Most likely, it originates in Europe and its name is a concatenation of its two original ingredients, egg and nog, a strong English ale. Another origin story has it that it was an occasional fortifying drink in the American colonies, who adapted it with cheap rum to make it a more formidable winter treat. Modern eggnog typically consists of milk, eggs, and sugar mixed together and may be served with or without added spirits. Other ingredients include spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, or allspice, and frequently the substitution of cream for some portion of the milk, making a much richer drink. Other toppings are vanilla ice cream, eggnog flavored ice cream, and whipped cream. Eggnog is typically served as a Christmas drink or during New Year's eve. Historically, however, it is a winter beverage, not a holiday-specific one. Although eggnog can be produced from "homemade" recipes, ready-made eggnog containing alcohol and "just-add-alcohol" versions are available for purchase in a variety of stores. Whisky, rum, brandy, or cognac can be added to eggnog. Since the 1960s, eggnog has been served cold and without alcohol, both of which are significant departures from its historical origins. Eggnog also can be added as a flavouring to food or other drinks.

   Permalink posted 10/19/2006
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   Anna says 1. Thank you very much AJ :) 2. I'm drooling. 3. I knew there would be alcohol involved, you lemonade addict you.

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   lemontwist says I've actually never had alcoholic egg nog. I like the stuff you buy from the grocery store in the milk section. :)

   Permalink posted 10/19/2006
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   jonnyalmagest says So far I've only tried it with Southern Comfort, which was pretty damn good. Haha thanks for posting that article for me! I was planning on looking it up today whilst bored at work. I always thought egg nog was just a gift from god, like his way of saying "I love you guys". Maybe I should add that view to the wiki-article...

   Permalink posted 10/19/2006
7. Anonymous says Oh hell yes. Huh. You know, eggnog really would make a good listening-to-music drink. I need to buy some from the store... weird, I'd actually associate eggnog with more acoustic stuff.

   Permalink posted 11/18/2006

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