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Merry Christmas and Hubby’s Eggnog

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Old Fashion Eggnog Recipe from Spicie Foodie's Husband

It isn’t Christmas without eggnog! This recipe is a contribution to the blog from my husband, it’s his family’s old fashioned eggnog that he was kind enough to share with us.

When ever he makes it for others, it’s always a huge hit and I think you’re going to love it too!

 

Feliz Navidad from Spicie Foodie

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    • Thanks Victoria I’ll let him know. I understand your concern about raw eggs, but also I do think that if someone is concerned about raw eggs it wouldn’t matter what country they came from since salmonella can occur anywhere. We did some research to double check and everything we found stated that most cases of salmonella came from eggs farmed in areas where industrialized chicken farming is done.

      Feliz Navidad ;)

      • While salmonella and other food borne diseases can be carried in “industrialized” eggs, it is just as common, if not more so in home grown eggs too.

        The common method of infection of the hen with Salmonella is through either vermin droppings being eaten by the hen or the hen consuming cockroaches. Once a hen is infected, she will always carry and transmit the Salmonella infection through all of her eggs.

        Small-scale egg operations have just as high, sometimes higher, incidence of infection as the larger industrialized operations. Just no inspection of small scale or backyard operations, leading to the appearance of lower infection rates.

        The only way to avoid Salmonella in chickens is to keep an extremely clean, vermin free operation, something very few small producers actually are able to achieve.

        I have been raising chickens for food and eggs for over 50 years now, love doing it, but the constant negative rap against the large egg producers is just not accurate, nor justified! The simple fact is proper, quick refrigeration, along with proper washing/cleaning of the eggs is the single biggest factor in reducing the exposure to higher levels of Salmonella bacteria in eggs. Most eggs have some Salmonella bacteria in them, but allowing them to stay warm, outside of refrigeration is what allows the bacteria to multiple inside the egg to a problem level.
        This information comes from the USDA and other scientific sources.

        I eat my own eggs raw and nearly raw often, but I keep a close eye on my hen’s conditions and get them chilled soon after they are laid.

        Nice recipe for nog! :)

    • Worried about the risk of raw eggs, I cooked half the finished batch over low heat until thoroughly heated, then after cooling whisked in homemade whipped topping made with heavy cream. Thick, creamy & delicious, and no worries about raw eggs!

  3. Egg nog is such a Christmas drink and perfect for the cold weather you are having in the Northern Hemisphere right now. Merry Christmas to you too, Nancy and enjoy the break.

  5. Merry Christmas Nancy. I’m loving Yummy Pics — and I’ve only been leafing through it. I can see there is much to be savored and learned.

  7. What a lovely recipe, getting better with every tad of cognac I add ;) !!! Whilst I am sipping, may I add all the warmest Yuletide wishes I know and hopes for a wonderfully successful 2013 for you and yours!!

  9. Nothing says Merry Christmas like eggnog. Kudos to your hubby. :) Feliz Navidad to you and your family as well Nancy!! May the joy of Christmas fill your home. :)

  11. Thank God for pasteurized eggs! I have never tasted eggnog but it sounds very creamy and decadent. Nancy, here’s wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

  13. We used to make this every Christmas. Have you ever tried the pasteurized eggs in a carton? I haven’t, I was afraid it wouldn’t taste good.

  14. Nancy, what gorgeous festive photos. I haven’t had eggnog since I was a child but making a jug of this today after the long walk I have planned. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes throughout the year. Wishing you happiness this Christmas and a thousand good things for 2013, Hester x

    • Hi Hester,
      Have fun on your walk and enjoy making your eggnog. Thank you so much for the well wishes. A very Merry Christmas to you to and yours, as well as the best wishes for the New Year. xx

  15. Your hubby is amazing to share his favorite childhood memory! Sweet! Happy Holidays Amiga~ Big Abrazos y besotes from Texas!

  20. Thank you for adding both measurement systems, it makes it so much easier, not having to convert. It sounds delicious and I am happy to have found your recipe. thank you so much for sharing.

  21. I made this today and I have already sucked down 3 glasses by myself!!!! I’ve never made egg nog before and this was my first attempt at it. This was one AWESOME recipe!!! I can’t stop talking about it or drinking it. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

  22. owh…what a delicious eggnog! My mum tried to make it and fuala! my whole family drank it about 3 cups/person!
    thank you for sharing this awesome recipe!

    Feliz Navidad!

  24. I am a 12 year old, and I LOVE the recipie. It was so very easy, anyone can make it. It is so rewarding to be able to drink eggnog you made, even when it not the holiday season. Thank you for this recipie!

  25. wow this sounds fantastic! i would love to try it but right now our chickens are not laying that many eggs.

  26. Yum!!!! Had to tweak the recipe to make it lactose free. But still really really good. :)

  27. love your recipe for eggnog. thanks for sharing. your page is beautiful ! love the colors !

  29. My family has always used the whites of the eggs in our eggnog recipe too. It’s practically the same except we also add 1 tsp of rum flavoring (gets the kiddies all excited, booze ya know) and we put the whites in a very clean, well chilled metal bowl and beat them on med until the whites form stiff peaks. We fold the whites back into the eggnog mixture in a chilled serving bowl. Then we grate fresh nutmeg over the top. Makes for a lovely presentation and still tastes amazing. The family has been making eggnog this way since at least the 1800’s, and to the best of my knowledge, no one has ever gotten ill drinking this eggnog. At least there are no family stories being handed down telling about any such thing occurring.

    • Wow, that’s amazing that the recipe has stayed in your family for so many generations. Thank you for sharing your story and eggnog process. :)

  30. Thanks for sharing your husbands recipie we tried it last year (2014) there is nothing better than eggnog during the holidays this recipie is great with or without the nog I hope you and your family have a great thanksgiving and Merry Christmas this year too and know we will be drinking your recipie for eggnog for years to come.

    • Hi Dawb, In our house it usually doesn’t last more than 3 days. I would say try to consume it in 3 days, but if you add alcohol that could extend the shelf life. Enjoy your eggnog!

  34. We are trying this recipe this year for the holidays. How many does it serve? We have lots of guests so i will be making several batches either way.

    • Hi Kayleigh,

      The servings are listed on the recipe as 6 to 8. Making a several batches is a great idea! :) Thank you have a great holiday and enjoy your eggnog.

  35. Having just moved to Mexico this holiday season you just can’t run to the store and buy a container of eggnog, my kids were begging me for some and I myself love eggnog, this is one of the easiest eggnog recipes to make and it turned out delicious! One thing they do have here in Mexico is an abundance of whole milk and fresh cream, We made a double batch, one for the grown-ups and one for the kids.

    • Hi Rhonda,

      Welcome to México! My husband and I hope that you and your kids enjoy your eggnog. Thank you for trying it out and letting us know that you liked it. ¡Feliz Navidad!

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