Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Eggnog Ramblings

As the weather starts cooling and the Holidays approach, I have found myself dreaming of eggnog! Unfortunately, sometimes my stomach doesn't do well with dairy, so last year I found some alternatives. I tried Silk Nog, and found that it was quite pleasant. It was definitely lighter than the real thing. Lactaid also came out with a lactose free version of eggnog! This one tasted closer to the real thing, but was also a bit lighter. I am just so happy that I have alternatives, so I can enjoy the wonderful taste of a holiday treat. My favorite thing to do with eggnog is to add it to my oatmeal in place of milk! I also like to substitute it for milk when making French toast.

Here are some of my favorite eggnog recipes:



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16 comments:

  1. ReeniOctober 15, 2008 at 7:34 PM

    I love eggnog! This year I had to give up milk so I will be looking for your alternatives. Eggnog cheesecake sounds really good!

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  2. UnknownOctober 15, 2008 at 8:45 PM

    omg Lactaid eggnog is heaven in a glass!!!! i have turned all my milk-drinking friends onto it :) (or at least given them a hard sell...)

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  3. AdamOctober 15, 2008 at 9:17 PM

    Hmmm egg free eggnog? Well isn't that kinda cool :) I'm gearing for the holidays too, and I know they'll be here in a flash.

    And speaking of the chocolate drizzle comment you left me, how about chocolate drizzle on eggnog? That would make for some happy oatmeal too :)

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  4. LaurelOctober 15, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    Silk's Spice is also to die for! I like it warmed up on a cold evening. Oooh...you're making me eager for winter and the holidays. :-)

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  5. Balance, Joy and Delicias!October 15, 2008 at 9:23 PM

    I'm sorry, what's eggnog?

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  6. KristaOctober 15, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    Mmmm...eggnog! So good!
    Check out this link to Hungry Girl for a really good hot drink called "Pumpkin Creme Dream"

    http://www.hungry-girl.com/week/weeklydetails.php?isid=988

    It's realy good!

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  7. Wandering CoyoteOctober 15, 2008 at 10:28 PM

    You know what, I have real issues with Egg Nog. It's just not something I ever developed a taste for. Weird, I know, yet, there you have it!

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  8. StephanieOctober 15, 2008 at 10:49 PM

    Ooh yum! My husband and I love eggnog! We always get so excited when stores start carrying the holiday stash!

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  9. ElizabethOctober 16, 2008 at 12:09 AM

    Oh wow. It is time to start thinking about eggnog again. Yum! I'm a huge silk nog fan. We call it sog around here. :)

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  10. ShelbyOctober 16, 2008 at 3:57 AM

    I think this year I may actually have to try making eggnog!

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  11. LizNoVeggieGirlOctober 16, 2008 at 5:41 AM

    Never had eggnog OR the vegan version. Ah well ;0)

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  12. TinaOctober 16, 2008 at 7:44 AM

    Eggnog! Yes! I can't wait! Thanks for the highlight! :)

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  13. LoriOctober 16, 2008 at 8:30 AM

    I love the eggnog flavor. Can't wait for it this year! My problem with it is that it is just too thick to drink straight. I like the lowfat versions and the silk is awesome, especially in coffee. Speaking of coffee love the eggnog latte from Starbucks. Thanks for the recipes!

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  14. Zesty CookOctober 16, 2008 at 9:50 AM

    I am a huge eggnog fan......love it

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  15. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    Woops, this was supposed to go here!

    YESSSSSS!!!! I too LOVE Egg Nog!!!! I saw these alternatives last year, and didn't get around to trying them, I just went for the lower fat option... but these are a MUST TRY on my list this year!!!

    www.krittie.wordpress.com

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  16. SamOctober 16, 2008 at 12:45 PM

    I'm not sure you can get eggnog in England which is a shame, I really want to try it!

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