346774 Wed Nov 29 21:16:41 -0800 2006 20 31 Home Cooking 0 2056457 It is kind of a hot egg nog and simple to make as an individual drink or a punch. I remember irt being popular lat 50's early 60's and definitely a Christmastime drink. My Spode Christmas Tree patterened mugs were sold as Tom and Jerry mugs. It kind of went away. Below is a link to a recipe. When that cold front hits I may have to dust off some mugs and give it a try. http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/archive/t/tomjerry.htm Wed Nov 29 21:16:41 -0800 2006 10285 Candy 1 2056719 I absolutely remember Christmases with my family centered around the Tom and Jerry bowl. My Hub has an old thrift store set emblazoned with gaudy Tom and Jerry messages, and we were just discussing it viv-a-vis the holidays. Maybe another retro drink whose time has come again? Do you use the recipe you posted or do you use the batter one can buy? Wed Nov 29 22:41:51 -0800 2006 2056457 49525 cayjohan 1 2056759 I have never seen the batter available here in south central Indiana. There are a number of recipes out there maybe a Tom and Jerry recipe taste off is required and we can all post the results. Wed Nov 29 22:53:30 -0800 2006 2056457 10285 Candy 2 2056792 A taste-off with warm alcoholic beverages is rarely a problem. I'll get the hub right on it and hopefully have some guest responses within the next two weeks. Let me know what you determine? Wed Nov 29 23:07:00 -0800 2006 2056759 49525 cayjohan 1 2056813 Will do. I was just looking at a recipe from the orig. NY Times Cookbook. It makes enough for 12 so I'll have to look into cutting it back a bit. Wed Nov 29 23:11:57 -0800 2006 2056457 10285 Candy 1 2056874 Thanks for the reminder. I hadn't thought of them in YEARS! They were part of the holiday tradition in my family. I'll put them on the menu for a family get together I'm hosting this year. Wed Nov 29 23:39:04 -0800 2006 2056457 49541 debbiel 1 2056888 Wow, it's been a long time since I've had a Tom & Jerry. I have fond memories of sipping them with my grandmother around the holidays. I'm a sucker for warm alcoholic drinks. Wed Nov 29 23:43:30 -0800 2006 2056457 17737 Hunicsz 1 2056954 Yes, they were a holiday tradition. Without alcohol for the kiddies, but very high octane for adults. Thu Nov 30 00:06:58 -0800 2006 2056457 13564 Snackish 1 2070662 Candy, are you still in on this? I'm making my shopping list, and the pre-made batter is on it. We'll do two tastings: pre-made batter and a recipe I will post (Googling...) You? Tue Dec 05 04:17:04 -0800 2006 2056457 49525 cayjohan 1 2071330 I just came across a new version. You make your batter and add one 7-oz jar of marshmallow creme. Will give it a try over the holidays. Tue Dec 05 14:40:38 -0800 2006 2056457 11153 Shunick 1 2072273 ....sounds rather like Eggnog minus the cream and nutmeg.... Tom and Jerry--the low(er)fat eggnog? Tue Dec 05 18:51:48 -0800 2006 2056457 11234 toodie jane 1 2169901 Why, of course, they're why I became addicted to alcohol at age three!! (just kiddin') Thank you for posting a link to the recipe! Tue Jan 09 18:56:43 -0800 2007 2056457 61370 munch_kin 1 2169922 Yes I have fond memories, my parents always made them during the holidays. I tried a premade batter, it was ok. Was it Traders? Tue Jan 09 19:01:03 -0800 2007 2056457 50431 chef chicklet 1 2170080 there are several places in Boston making them. No. 9 Park and Eastern Standard are two, if you happen to be in the area. Tue Jan 09 19:39:52 -0800 2007 2056457 12603 ScubaSteve 1 3231297 Yes, there was the Tom and Jerry bowl and mugs, but the fancy glass swizzle sticks make them even more special! My grandfather has swizzle sticks with little whistles on top, so you can whistle for another one when your mug was empty. Oh, on top of the Tom and Jerry, sprinkle multi-colored sprinkles. They sort of melt into the warm foam and the color spreads out. Sat Dec 22 14:35:23 -0800 2007 2056457 123480 scuzzo 1 3231380 I've been going through recipes, that are all more or less the same. Next question, what's the preferred mix? They all say, hot milk, hot coffee, or hot water. AnnieG Sat Dec 22 15:37:14 -0800 2007 2056457 99375 violabratsche 2 3231390 When I was a kid I liked eating the batter right out of the cardboard tub it came in when no one was looking. Sat Dec 22 15:40:35 -0800 2007 3231380 123744 karykat 2 3231828 We always did and do hot water. I tried a recipe from the web tonight and it was crap, then my sister in law arrived, and confirmed the batter I'd made was crap. Her recipe, which I've had, and is very good, is this... 4 eggs separated, yolks in one bowl, whites in the second 1 cup powdered sugar added to each bowl beat each bowl separately, getting the whites to soft peaks fold together, add a bit of vanilla if desired Boil water, 1-2 oz rum and or brandy to mug, add batter, pour in hot water, top with nutmeg, cinnamon, or colored sprinkles... Sorry, don't know the exact proportions, depends on how rich you want it I suppose. Sat Dec 22 20:39:58 -0800 2007 3231380 123480 scuzzo 1 3231851 Childhood revisited! Boozeless, of course. Until I got older... '-) The eggless Siamese twin of Tom and Jerries is hot buttered rum. I think it's even better. Both from the same era, but hot buttered rum is a real snow chaser! Here's a recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_20985,00.html Sat Dec 22 20:55:39 -0800 2007 2056457 112096 Caroline1 2 3231949 Good point that these are great for kids with just batter and hot water. Sat Dec 22 22:02:34 -0800 2007 3231851 123480 scuzzo 1 3231882 What's all this "was" and "remember when"???? We are working on our second tub of it, just my husband and I. It is so good. We will be bringing it to my parents' too, where we will drink it down. And, it is everywhere here. All of the liquor stores and grocery stores carry it, even the high end ones. Love, love, love the stuff. Sat Dec 22 21:18:57 -0800 2007 2056457 56203 churchka