665692 Sun Nov 08 18:58:33 -0800 2009 121 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 5166020 I love eggnog fortunately for my waistline I only drink it at Thanksgiving or Christmas. I love the extra thick creamy variety with a hint of nutmeg. Please advise. Sun Nov 08 18:58:33 -0800 2009 1088269 bigdave48 1 5166053 I don't know where you're located but here in the NY area, FARMLAND is my particular favorite nog. Sweet but not cloyingly so (unlike so many of the other commercial ones), good creamy consistency and terrific with a shot or two of whiskey added. You're right about the holidays though...drinking this stuff year round sure would take its toll... Sun Nov 08 19:22:29 -0800 2009 5166020 116047 The Professor 2 5187608 When I lived in the Hudson Valley I remember Stewart's as pretty rich and tasty. Certainly better than mine! Out here in LA I like Alta Dena's. Needs a blast of B&B but other than that oversight I think it's good. I'm putting some in the ice cream freezer tomorrow to prepare for Thanksgiving. Mon Nov 16 21:31:51 -0800 2009 5166053 17969 rainey 1 5166059 In the Los Angeles area Broguiere's egg nog is the favorite of CH's. Should be any day now that it hits the shelves. Comes in the old fashion style glass bottles. Sun Nov 08 19:27:36 -0800 2009 5166020 11914 monku 2 5166090 In New England Hood Golden Eggnog is THE best!! Thakfully we cannot get it year round, I would be 20lbs heavier! Sun Nov 08 19:47:47 -0800 2009 5166059 106788 foodsnob14 3 5166127 +1! Hood Golden Eggnog is my favorite and it's in my fridge RIGHT NOW. No kidding about being thankful it's seasonal...it's hard to resist! :) Mmmmmmmmmmmm! Sun Nov 08 20:04:07 -0800 2009 5166090 249664 kattyeyes 4 5166591 ditto on Hood...especially the pumpkin egg nog. Mon Nov 09 05:58:37 -0800 2009 5166127 36312 HillJ 5 5166607 HOOD'S pumpkin egg nog. this stuff is phenomenal -- just the right amount of pumpkin-y goodness, and only a hint of spices. i'll look for the hood's golden egg nog. hillj, have you seen the pumpkin around yet? Mon Nov 09 06:08:01 -0800 2009 5166591 105717 alkapal 6 5166974 Not yet and I just checked early this morning. On my way out, I asked customer service to look up the egg nog ship date and they said one more week. Mon Nov 09 08:40:10 -0800 2009 5166607 36312 HillJ 7 5167767 just today at harrison street harris teeter, they said that wednesday evening they'd be stocking it. we'll see <fingers crossed>. the dairy manager said that the "promised land' organic brand is his favorite (tho' he hasn't had the hood's), and that it is nice and thick compared with other commercial brands like the "southern comfort." it is in a glass bottle, and is on the dairy shelves now. Mon Nov 09 12:40:54 -0800 2009 5166974 105717 alkapal 8 5188785 Southern Comfort brand eggnog IS Hood Eggnog. Hood packages eggnog for Southern Comfort. I love the Southern Comfort eggnog, and when I read the posts here about Hood, I looked up Hood to see if I could get it here and try it. That is where I found the information. The Hood website says they package for Southern Comfort eggnog. Tue Nov 17 10:22:20 -0800 2009 5167767 1125262 rwil_43 6 5188806 We sliced half a loaf of Challah and poured an entire container of Hood's Pumpkin Spice Egg Nog over the bread so it was good and soaked. Baked in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 mins until good and toasted through. Served with warmed pumpkin butter, apple butter, cranberry relish and nutmeg cream. Not bad :) Tue Nov 17 10:27:04 -0800 2009 5166607 36312 HillJ 7 5188926 I just finished lunch, and that description has my tummy grumbling. :-) Tue Nov 17 10:56:38 -0800 2009 5188806 10532 LindaWhit 3 5167308 Seriously good stuff - Hood's Golden Eggnog is a once a year thing, but I do enjoy. The pumpkin eggnog sounds wonderful too - going to have to suss that out very soon! Mon Nov 09 10:19:26 -0800 2009 5166090 10532 LindaWhit 3 5189039 I used to like Hoods but now all of the stuff has high fructose corn syrup in it. I just won't touch that stuff. The same is true of their ice cream. They've ruined it for me. Tue Nov 17 11:27:19 -0800 2009 5166090 63171 susanl143 2 5166133 i'm from los angeles and thought for a minute i was reading the los angeles board. i actually said to my husband, "how is this even a question?" because we all KNOW that broguiere's is the best around here! (though my sister prefers strauss) Sun Nov 08 20:08:03 -0800 2009 5166059 10383 arifa 3 5167336 Broguiere is the best I've found in SoCal. I'd be interested in trying Hood's though, but I've never heard of it much less seen it in stores. Mon Nov 09 10:27:17 -0800 2009 5166133 14405 TomSwift 4 5167436 http://www.hphood.com/products/prodDetail.aspx?id=1046 Welcome newcomers! Hood Pumpkin Egg Nog makes killer french toast. Just dip and pan fry. Mon Nov 09 10:57:24 -0800 2009 5167336 36312 HillJ 5 5167472 I love and hate you simultaneously. ;) What a great idea! Mon Nov 09 11:09:48 -0800 2009 5167436 249664 kattyeyes 6 5167500 Oh my that's some chow-passion, kattyeyes! This quick tip falls under the accidents make great meals category. Mon Nov 09 11:20:04 -0800 2009 5167472 36312 HillJ 5 5167728 O.M.G. I *must* find this stuff and make French Toast this coming weekend! Or maybe a breakfast-for-dinner is in order this week. You are evil, HillJ. And I love you, as kattyeyes does. ;-) Mon Nov 09 12:30:42 -0800 2009 5167436 10532 LindaWhit 6 5167784 Okay...you're spoiling me, you two! Might I suggest other pumpkin egg nog quickies : > ) If you have an electric ice cream maker, run the "nog" thru the machine for a super easy ice milk dessert. Not quite ice CREAM but yummy with poundcake. Total self-indulgence, in a blender fill bucket halfway with frozen vanilla yogurt, 1/3 cup "nog" and 1/4 cup Starbucks cream liquor. Whirl & serve. Mon Nov 09 12:46:05 -0800 2009 5167728 36312 HillJ 7 5167803 Insert noise Al Pacino makes throughout "Scent of a Woman," HOOOO-AHHHH! :) And I do have an ice cream maker, so this is going on the list! Mon Nov 09 12:51:49 -0800 2009 5167784 249664 kattyeyes 8 5167808 and, I tip my hat to you kattyeyes...you're pumpkin ricotta square posting was a big hit with my kids. I'm enjoying a slice right now. Triple good! Mon Nov 09 12:54:30 -0800 2009 5167803 36312 HillJ 9 5170816 HillJ...... My hips are sending you death threats right now, but my Stomach sent you a damn near pornographic love letter!! Tue Nov 10 13:16:55 -0800 2009 5167808 54116 gryphonskeeper 10 5170826 oh gryphonskeeper, I blush! Truly hip expansion should be toasted with Nog! Tue Nov 10 13:20:56 -0800 2009 5170816 36312 HillJ 6 5182825 http://paninihappy.com/pumpkin-french-toast/#more-2674 Linda, feel the love via our pal Panini Happy dot com. :) Sun Nov 15 06:41:38 -0800 2009 5167728 36312 HillJ 7 5184907 dangit, i just looked at the panini link and i am hungry! darned it if don't want every single one of those blasted sandwiches right now. ;-O. Mon Nov 16 05:36:19 -0800 2009 5182825 105717 alkapal 1 5167364 In Chicago, it's Oberweiss. Oh it is so good. Mon Nov 09 10:32:35 -0800 2009 5166020 120180 tzurriz 1 5167560 I really prefer my own which I make about twice during the holiday season. When I drink eggnog from the market I prefer Promised Land. Mon Nov 09 11:37:34 -0800 2009 5166020 14445 swamp 1 5167953 Whatever brand you buy, be sure to read the ingredients. A lot of extra-thick commercial egg nogs are extra thick because they have artificial (that is, not eggs or cream) thickeners, often more than one (I've seen as many as three). Plus, most of the supermarket brands are made with high-fructose corn syrup. I think sometimes you get what you pay for when you buy a premium brand (better ingredients, fewer additives), but sometimes it's just marketing, so again, read the label. Here's a post I did a couple of years ago that discussed the difference between some eggnogs I tried: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/352413 Mon Nov 09 13:34:35 -0800 2009 5166020 10159 Ruth Lafler 2 5168001 True. I had forgotten about the (probable) HFCS in eggnogs. The Trader Joe's is probably my next best bet. (But I'm still going to get that pumpkin eggnog that Hood puts out for French Toast! LOL) Mon Nov 09 13:48:50 -0800 2009 5167953 10532 LindaWhit 2 5168318 hood's comes through with shining (pure) colors: ingredients are milk and eggs. period. http://www.hphood.com/products/prodDetail.aspx?id=1046 um, but where's the "pumpkin," huh? it's listed underneath the picture, but not on the "label" there. and sugar...it's gotta have sugar. i'll check the label of the one i buy. Mon Nov 09 15:21:32 -0800 2009 5167953 105717 alkapal 3 5168384 Excellent. I can stick with Hood. :-) Mon Nov 09 15:43:11 -0800 2009 5168318 10532 LindaWhit 3 5168417 I think that's just the allergy statement. I found the ingredients for the "regular" flavor on another site: Milk, Sugar, Cream, Egg Yolks, Fat Free Milk, Natural and Artificial flavors, Locust Bean Gum, Salt, Carrageenan, Mono and Diglycerides, Red No 40, Yellow No 5 and No 6. Mon Nov 09 15:58:56 -0800 2009 5168318 10159 Ruth Lafler 4 5168683 Game on! I've got my Hood Golden Egg Nog carton right here and just had a little hit inspired by this thread. Ready? Milk, cream, sugar, HFCS...then follow Ruth's list above after the word "Cream." Now here's the sad truth, maybe it's bad, but it tastes OH SO GOOD! So, just the same (sing it with me), "Youuuuuuuuuuu can feel good. Good about Hood!" Mon Nov 09 17:35:08 -0800 2009 5168417 249664 kattyeyes 5 5168778 Ahhh, bummer. :-( (But I'll still get that Pumpkin one! LOL) Mon Nov 09 18:13:42 -0800 2009 5168683 10532 LindaWhit 6 5175542 Hood Pumpkin Egg Nog ingredients: Milk, HFCS, cream, egg yolks, sugar, pumpkin puree, modified corn starch, natural & artificial flavors, annatto and turmeric (for color), carrageenan, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, ground cinnamon and Yellow 6. There's a recipe for Pumpkin Spice Muffins on the label that's clearly a cupcake (not that there's anything wrong with that!). Last year I froze half a carton's worth and want to share the info that, thawed, it retains its original consistency. Bravo, guar gum! ;^D Thu Nov 12 08:26:03 -0800 2009 5168778 159317 greygarious 7 5178161 >>""Bravo, guar gum!"""<<< now them's fightin' words, miss grey! (darn it ... and i *liked* you! ;-)). maybe we can have a "hood's pumpkin eggnog summit" and work out our differences in the rose garden. Fri Nov 13 05:57:23 -0800 2009 5175542 105717 alkapal 4 5169487 drat! locust bean gum and carageenan! but it tastes good, so i'm gonna get it. i will try the "promised land" nog, though. Tue Nov 10 05:04:23 -0800 2009 5168417 105717 alkapal 5 5170193 There's nothing wrong with locust bean gum and carageenan, per se. It's just a way to understand the variations in price/quality of egg nogs. You should certainly drink what you like! Tue Nov 10 09:55:33 -0800 2009 5169487 10159 Ruth Lafler 6 5170262 I actually looked it up to see what it is in what I'm drinking--so thanks. It's good to be informed. Tue Nov 10 10:20:42 -0800 2009 5170193 249664 kattyeyes 6 5170738 I try to avoid HFCS (more as a precaution than anything else... I'm not really totally convinced that it presents a real problem) but certainly have no issues with emulsifiers like Locust Bean Gum or Irish Moss (carageenan) in my foods or beverages. They are natural products and often make positive contributions to the texture aspect of many foods, especially reduced fat items. These two things are harmless and often make a positive contribution. Tue Nov 10 12:51:08 -0800 2009 5170193 116047 The Professor 7 5170755 I agree completely. The only issue I have with those is I like to be aware of when they're being used as cheap replacements for whatever would naturally make the food have that thick, creamy feeling, in this case, eggs and cream. And there's nothing even wrong with that, as long as you're not paying a premium price for a product. In other words, do I mind carrageenan in Dannon yogurt? No. Do I mind carageenan in Greek Gods "greek-style strained" yogurt. Hell yes, because they're using the thickeners to mimic the texture of real strained yogurt without actually going to the expense of straining out the whey, and charging a premium price for it! Tue Nov 10 12:56:04 -0800 2009 5170738 10159 Ruth Lafler 6 5171951 there is something wrong with them -- they give my tummy repercussions. that is why i loathe vegetable gums, as i state in my profile. Tue Nov 10 22:56:16 -0800 2009 5170193 105717 alkapal 3 5168695 Well, it says "made with real pumpkin" on the label. That pumpkin-y goodness must just be "in there." Like that old spaghetti sauce commercial. ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYJjD7UF-6k Mon Nov 09 17:38:53 -0800 2009 5168318 249664 kattyeyes 3 5178631 Um, maybe it is a matter of location or an outdated website,but I would check Hood for HFCS. It is sold at FoodMax in Northern California and the reason I put it back was that one of the ingredients was HFCS. I didn't notice this thread until it appeared in the Chow Digest today. Searching this thread I don't see any mention of Pennsylvania Dutch Eggnog which is the bottled alcoholic type. The few mentions I found about it on the web raved about it. My inquiry http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/666772 They don't list all the ingredients though so I'm unclear on the sweetener used. Fri Nov 13 08:37:15 -0800 2009 5168318 10264 rworange 4 5178640 i don't mind the HFCS. i'd even drink it if it had toad poo, if it tasted the same. (well....maybe not toad poo....). Fri Nov 13 08:39:16 -0800 2009 5178631 105717 alkapal 5 5178667 Have you tried it this year yet? I'm wondering if they changed the formula since there is another mention of the HFCS further down. Maybe they changed the formula. Possible health hits aside .. please don't derail this thread with HFCS talk ... this is just a heads up it is there and either people don't care or do ... you won't change opinions ... I find stuff with HFCS cloyingly sweet. I'm intrigued by the Hood, but I'm holding out a while to see on my local board if I can locate a version without it. If not, I'm guessing I'll give the Pennsylvania Dutch stuff a try. Fri Nov 13 08:50:06 -0800 2009 5178640 10264 rworange 6 5178685 no i haven't tried it this year. but...the hood's is sweet, that's sure. to me, it tastes like a liquid pumpkin pie. Fri Nov 13 08:56:47 -0800 2009 5178667 105717 alkapal 7 5178827 Oh dear - the rift widens - I always describe it as drinking pumpkin cheesecake! ;-D Yeah, it's full of bad-for-you stuff; I rationalize it because I only buy one quart a year and after all, pumpkin has fiber! Fri Nov 13 09:30:18 -0800 2009 5178685 159317 greygarious 8 5178902 tee hee! i've gotta go now to harris teeter and get the two quarts the dairy man said that he'd "tuck away" for me. thanks for incentivizing me to get off this computer! Fri Nov 13 09:49:38 -0800 2009 5178827 105717 alkapal 4 5180217 Pennsylvia Dutch is my yearly go-to eggnog. I found it at Costco, and have been happy with it. It's quite strong, a mix of brandy, whiskey and rum. It's thick and quite rich. The higher than i'm used to amount of alcohol in it limits me to one glass. (for the best, I know!) Her where i'm at, the local choice is Anderson's eggnog. Not bad, but not stellar. Makes me want to search out Brougiere's when i'm in LA near the Christmas holiday. Fri Nov 13 18:07:37 -0800 2009 5178631 23858 Honeychan 5 5181749 Call me stupid, but I thought you had to refrigerate milk-based drinks? I'm always wary of eggnog that isn't stored in the cold. Sat Nov 14 14:21:52 -0800 2009 5180217 181204 stuck in Hartford County 6 5181868 That's a great point! It's unrefridgerated at the store, but once opened, it needs to go into the fridge. Perhaps all the booze makes it "keep" better or something? Someone much smarter will hopefully chime in with the info. I also bought a pint of the local Anderson's eggnog last night, and looked at the ingredient list. First 3 were cream, sugar and egg yolks. Second to the last was guar gum. It's quite tasty, but very thick. I'm going to try making french toast in the AM with it, it sounds just too good not to! Sat Nov 14 15:16:49 -0800 2009 5181749 23858 Honeychan 7 5182933 I made french toast this am w/Hood's Golden eggnog- I loved it! The kids voted to add chocolate and cinnamon at the table. I think I just ate, like, an entire day's worth of calories... Sun Nov 15 07:53:30 -0800 2009 5181868 181204 stuck in Hartford County 4 5198896 <<Searching this thread I don't see any mention of Pennsylvania Dutch Eggnog which is the bottled alcoholic type.>> Just picked some up today and am enjoying it as I type. I still want to try Old New England, but didn't feel like crossing the river to make a quest for it today. Penn Dutch is the real deal--made with real dairy cream, rum, brand and blended whisky. It's not thick like Hood, but is extremely tasty. What more could one ask for for $9.99? I'm enjoying this pre-dinner treat and send out a virtual cheers to all my eggnog-loving friends, near and far! Here's to ya! Sat Nov 21 15:09:58 -0800 2009 5178631 249664 kattyeyes 2 5169588 I understand the concern re: ingredients with some brands of egg nog. So, choose the brand that you enjoy and if considering the french toast, follow this batter recipe. I use Challah bread. 2 cups pumpkin puree 1 1/2 cups prepared eggnog 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine all ingred. in a blender, pour into a shallow pie plate, dip bread & pan fry. Enjoy! Tue Nov 10 06:15:49 -0800 2009 5167953 36312 HillJ 1 5168586 Broguiere's eggnog. Bought it one week ago here in LA. Comes in a glass bottle and it is truly divine. Mon Nov 09 16:59:46 -0800 2009 5166020 239340 latindancer 2 5187614 Boy! There's a clear consensus about Brouguiere's. I've never tried the egg nog because I've tried the milk and not found it to justify the difference in price but with this clear preference for their egg nog I've got to go give it a try. Mon Nov 16 21:36:24 -0800 2009 5168586 17969 rainey 3 5188930 Brouguiere's is fabulous and the only milk I buy is their's. I love the glass bottles because I don't like the plastic or cartons or whatever else milk is packaged in nowadays. Brouguiere's reminds me of the days when my family had milk delivered....it was so fresh. You must give their eggnog a try....it's well worth the money and you can recycle the bottle. Tue Nov 17 10:58:04 -0800 2009 5187614 239340 latindancer 1 5168792 Where I live we don't have that many brands of eggnog, however, while I don't drink more than a glass of the stuff, I love to cook with it: Think creme brulee, cheesecake, bread pudding, ice cream, pancakes, etc. My young adults absolutely can't wait every year until they put eggnog in the stores. Available here is Pet, Southern Comfort, and Turkey Hill. There are also the store brands that my son said is better than Pet (Food Lion Brand. Mon Nov 09 18:20:20 -0800 2009 5166020 1108638 Cherylptw 2 5169980 Hood sells several kinds of eggnogg at our "FreshMart" (old A&P). I know several folks like the Golden and the Pumpkin, but they also sell Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Light. How are these? I actually add fresh nutmeg to the Golden Hood. I feel a little guilty because HFCS is listed like 3rd or something on the label and I usually try to avoid it, but the stuff is SO GOOD! Thanks for the french toast ideas- they all sound terrific! Tue Nov 10 08:47:59 -0800 2009 5168792 181204 stuck in Hartford County 3 5170148 HA HA, I was half expecting you to say you liked Stew Leonard's eggnog...but I should have known better. I don't care for it either! Rather than buy a cinnamon-flavored nog, I like to add my own cinnamon at home (among other things!). :) Tue Nov 10 09:39:53 -0800 2009 5169980 249664 kattyeyes 4 5170999 Stew's makes their own eggnog? OF COURSE THEY DO! I am beginning to think of them as a bit ConAgra-ish. It's just a matter of time till someone on this thread posts bout how great Stew's nog is. Probably someone w/a Snuggie and Uggs...ha ha! You add cinnamon to your eggnog? I was brought up w/the narrow-minded notion that only freshly grated nutmeg may grace the perfect the nog- anything else might befoul the delicious concoction. Except for a top-shelf brandy shot. Or two if mom and dad weren't looking. Is it time to update my eggnog repertoire? What do you add? Tue Nov 10 14:21:41 -0800 2009 5170148 181204 stuck in Hartford County 5 5171166 Wait for the samples of Stew's nog on your next visit. As we get closer to holiday time, it'll be a self-serve option. Too funny re the attire! I do add cinnamon to my eggnog. And, when we have it and I'm feeling so inclined, I add Black Seal rum and Bermuda Gold (good luck finding that unless you go to Bermuda, I think) to make dirty snowballs. DELICIOUS! You know what else would be good in it, I'll bet, is Canton Ginger Liqueur. I will have to try it and report back. Tue Nov 10 15:47:02 -0800 2009 5170999 249664 kattyeyes 6 5171433 my GAWD... I must try the ginger concoction ..... You people are evil, and will cause my jeans major distress!!! Tue Nov 10 17:54:41 -0800 2009 5171166 54116 gryphonskeeper 7 5172324 OMG, that Canton Ginger Liqueur sounds wonderful! And gryphonskeeper - distressed jeans are coming back into style, I've heard. ;-) Wed Nov 11 06:32:22 -0800 2009 5171433 10532 LindaWhit 3 5174602 There's also Gingerbread and Sugar Cookie flavors of Hood. The fellow from Hood who was stocking the nogs at a local market a few years ago told me the Sugar Cookie one is too sweet. I spoke to him to convey my compliments to Hood on the Pumpkin Egg Nog - he agreed that it was the best of the custom flavors. I got my quart of it today in Market Basket (Wilmington MA). They had at least 4 of the special varieties. I combine it with egg, then chunks of TJ's Pumpkin Spice mini-bundt cake for a no-fuss and extravagant bread pudding (more egg nog poured over as a sauce). Wed Nov 11 20:07:32 -0800 2009 5169980 159317 greygarious 4 5174609 I got my quart of it today in Market Basket (Wilmington MA). ~~~~~~~ Thanks for the local "it's here!" notice, greygarious! I will stop at the Reading or Woburn store in a day or so to pick up some pumpkin egg nog. Wed Nov 11 20:09:05 -0800 2009 5174602 10532 LindaWhit 2 5188811 The Hood eggnog discussed in many posts here packages the SOuthern COmfort eggnog, so if you can get SOuthern COmfort, you have Hood. :) Tue Nov 17 10:28:24 -0800 2009 5168792 1125262 rwil_43 3 5188874 Well, hey, with Southern Comfort in the mix, you can feel REEEEEEAALLY good about Hood! ;) Tue Nov 17 10:44:06 -0800 2009 5188811 249664 kattyeyes 4 5191021 Why don't you just add SoCo to your nog? Or is is b/c of that big "Never Again, Never" CH post with all the vociferous SoCo haters! Personally, it sounds glorious! Wed Nov 18 06:53:35 -0800 2009 5188874 181204 stuck in Hartford County 5 5191903 I can't even remember what SoCo tastes like. Pretty much anything to liquor up eggnog is fair game in my book. BTW, there is something called Old New England Eggnog (it's "fortified") available in CT (and I'm sure elsewhere as well). Locally, Sonoma Wine & Spirits in Glastonbury is selling it. Read about it in this week's e-mail. Haven't tried it yet. You may want to add it to your nog shopping list. ;) Wed Nov 18 11:18:48 -0800 2009 5191021 249664 kattyeyes 6 5193101 There is no Southern Comfort in Southern Comfort eggnog. Think about it. Wouldn't they require id if buying it? Would they put it next to the milk where a kid could walk in and buy it. This link has the ingredients (a bit frightening) and says http://www.allbusiness.com/agriculture-forestry/animal-production-cattle/463805-1.html "The 157-year-old HIP Hood Inc. acquired the license to manufacture and distribute Southern Comfort Egg Nog, available to consumers in late 2002. The non-alcoholic beverage retains key flavor notes of Southern Comfort liqueur. " As for eggnog in general, sometimes I add it to coffee instead of milk Wed Nov 18 19:41:39 -0800 2009 5191903 10264 rworange 7 5193637 <<There is no Southern Comfort in Southern Comfort eggnog. Think about it. Wouldn't they require id if buying it? Would they put it next to the milk where a kid could walk in and buy it.>> Never seen it, so no idea it was non-alcoholic or where it can be purchased. Thu Nov 19 05:43:36 -0800 2009 5193101 249664 kattyeyes 8 5196157 The only place I ever saw it was a liquor store on an unrefrigerated shelf, so I just assumed it had liquor in it! Why is it "SoCo eggnog" if there isn't any SoCo in it? Makes no sense to me, but what do I know? It actually doesn't sound all that good, now that I'm perusing your ingredient list. Fri Nov 20 07:28:22 -0800 2009 5193637 181204 stuck in Hartford County 9 5196234 I think they are referring to a refrigerated product - I've seen SoCo Egg Nog (it's in a carton) at the supermarkets around here a few times before. Obviously no alcohol in that... I would assume the liquor store one you are referring to does in fact contain alcohol - I've never seen that before, but I'm headed to the liquor store today so I'll check it out. Fri Nov 20 08:00:26 -0800 2009 5196157 10705 deibu 1 5171502 I was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful Silk soy eggnog is. We drink Silk Light Chocolate all the time, but for some reason I didn't have high hopes for the eggnog flavor. I'll never buy the dairy based eggnogs again. My other favorite kinds all come from the liquor store. ;-) Tue Nov 10 18:24:07 -0800 2009 5166020 253542 cycloneillini 2 5185825 Ooooh, thanks for the tip! I was reading this and feeling sorry for myself 'cause I can't do sweet dairy right now, but I looooove eggnog. I'm going to have to look for the Silk. Mon Nov 16 10:53:09 -0800 2009 5171502 237929 tracylee 1 5173730 The problem with discussing a product like this one is that what is available is generally local or regional. I live in central PA, and I've never tasted or even heard of Broguiere. I'm originally from New England, so I'm familiar with Hood's, but I can't get it where I live now. Out here we have Turkey Hill eggnog--good. Is there any such thing as a national brand of eggnog? Wed Nov 11 14:17:36 -0800 2009 5166020 1114540 cheesemaestro 2 5173825 borden's in a can seems to be all over the east coast and down south. i don't know if it is out west. Wed Nov 11 14:53:33 -0800 2009 5173730 105717 alkapal 3 5175087 Urk. When we lived in Germany, Bordens canned egg nog was all they had at the commissary...my memory of that is that it tasted of soap. Thu Nov 12 05:43:23 -0800 2009 5173825 109573 coney with everything 4 5175230 urk is right. Thu Nov 12 06:58:01 -0800 2009 5175087 105717 alkapal 2 5178744 Hood's might be going National. A store called FoodMax nearish SF sells the pumpkin and sugar cookie. They also sell Southern Comfort, so that might be national. SC also has HFCS. You might ask on your local board if any store near you sells Hood Fri Nov 13 09:12:15 -0800 2009 5173730 10264 rworange 3 5178862 Sugar cookie is not to my liking. My first inclination was to say "nasty" but that's harsh. Hood's Golden Eggnog is my weapon of choice. ;) And you can see lots of pumpkin lovers are already on board. Fri Nov 13 09:38:40 -0800 2009 5178744 249664 kattyeyes 4 5179072 I've just returned from Foodtown with 14 Hood's Pumpkin Egg Nogs ($3.49/each) and plan to make french toast Sunday morning with one & freeze the rest. Experimenting will last all winter! Fri Nov 13 10:41:10 -0800 2009 5178862 36312 HillJ 5 5180120 You SERIOUSLY bought 14 quarts? Now THAT is addiction (or dedication to a fine food item, HFCS be damned!) LOL Fri Nov 13 17:15:48 -0800 2009 5179072 10532 LindaWhit 6 5180159 Sure did. Last year I was unable to score a pallet and regretted it. This year I called the store, placed a large order and picked it up. They freeze/defrost beautifully. Tons of uses. Plus I entertain often and breakfast is my turf. French toast, pancakes, waffles and breads WILL be made with this nectar :) HFCS is a fight I don't pick...http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-fructose-corn-syrup/AN01588 My family & I are produce fanatics, healthy, don't eat alot of processed foods and with the exception of an ice cold root beer pop and a ginger ale for tummy troubles don't consume sodas. No obesity, no sugar ailments. My response short/sweet. I totally respect anyone else's concerns tho. Also, fwiw-I can't stand the other HOOD flavors. Pumpkin Spice just hits all the right notes for me. Fri Nov 13 17:39:56 -0800 2009 5180120 36312 HillJ 7 5181354 OK, I was in Shaw's/Stoneham today, and I picked up a quarter ($2.99) and just had a sip after my late lunch. Oh. My. GAWD. This is seriously great stuff - it's like a dessert! LOL! I can't WAIT for breakfast tomorrow. Hmmm.....I don't have anything taken out for dinner tonight - it might just be pumpkin french toast with maple syrup and bacon! Many thanks to you, HillJ, for mentioning this! I hate you and I love you. :-) Sat Nov 14 10:45:00 -0800 2009 5180159 10532 LindaWhit 8 5181420 I feel the love/hate :)...mostly, love. Few tips on the french toast. The nog makes the challah super soft. Either use day old bread or give the bread a good chill (even overnight) then pan fry on a medium high heat to avoid the mush-factor OR dip and oven bake if you prefer a crustier result. Sat Nov 14 11:18:44 -0800 2009 5181354 36312 HillJ 9 5181426 Well, I don't have challah - I have Martin's potato bread, OR a half-loaf of Italian bread which might work, although it might be a bit crustier on the outside than I'd like. But thanks for the hints on the mush factor. Sat Nov 14 11:21:49 -0800 2009 5181420 10532 LindaWhit 10 5184910 italian over the martin's. Mon Nov 16 05:38:02 -0800 2009 5181426 105717 alkapal 11 5185052 That's what I thought as well. But didn't make the French toast for dinner last night. Perhaps later this week. Mon Nov 16 06:53:58 -0800 2009 5184910 10532 LindaWhit 12 5187111 as a side note, i've found that i love (love!) martin's dinner rolls (like for bbq pork sandwiches), but i'm not crazy about their sliced bread. Mon Nov 16 17:52:04 -0800 2009 5185052 105717 alkapal 5 5181445 HillJ, do you freeze right in the unopened carton? I have only frozen leftover eggnog, in a Rubbermaid container. Sat Nov 14 11:32:16 -0800 2009 5179072 159317 greygarious 6 5181454 Yes, right in the container. The entire small pallet is on the freezer shelf. Sat Nov 14 11:39:40 -0800 2009 5181445 36312 HillJ 3 5178989 Having read the label, it seems one could replicate the pumpkin eggnog pretty easily by blending pumpkin pie filling, or puree plus pumpkin pie seasoning, into regular eggnog. Chances are that's how Hood does it. Fri Nov 13 10:18:44 -0800 2009 5178744 159317 greygarious 4 5178993 killjoy! <and clever idea> Fri Nov 13 10:19:34 -0800 2009 5178989 105717 alkapal 4 5180178 grey, see recipe above. a homemade version is super simple. Fri Nov 13 17:49:18 -0800 2009 5178989 36312 HillJ 3 5188817 Check out Hood's website. Hood eggnog and Southern Comfort is the same. They package for Southern COmfort. Tue Nov 17 10:29:36 -0800 2009 5178744 1125262 rwil_43 1 5175120 Anyone else a fan of Garelick? Thu Nov 12 06:03:32 -0800 2009 5166020 59951 thinks too much 2 5182354 For milk, cream and other products, yes, but given a choice between the two for eggnog, I go for the Hood. It's the only Hood product I prefer to its Garelick counterpart. Sat Nov 14 20:01:24 -0800 2009 5175120 17548 BarmyFotheringayPhipps 1 5178332 In Durham NC the best brand in our area comes in the old style glass bottles from our local Maple View Farm (who make great millk and ice cream as well!). In addition to co-ops and Whole Foods you can find it in some of the chain grocery stores as well. Fri Nov 13 07:03:47 -0800 2009 5166020 235863 marbet400 2 5178379 LUCKY!!! That must be fantastic. We have a local place that used to sell milk in glass bottles (not sure if they still do). I will have to check and see if they sell eggnog. That would be fab as their milk and ice cream are worth the drive (maybe 40 minutes from where I live)! Fri Nov 13 07:18:14 -0800 2009 5178332 249664 kattyeyes 3 5178434 the "promised land" eggnog recommended by my harris teeter dairy manager comes in a glass bottle. Fri Nov 13 07:35:06 -0800 2009 5178379 105717 alkapal 4 5178452 But is only available in the "promised land" that is your neck of the woods (vs. mine). I just called to confirm. They only sell as far north as Maryland. :( BOOHOO, it does sound wonderful! Fri Nov 13 07:42:24 -0800 2009 5178434 249664 kattyeyes 1 5179097 Last year the Supertaster section here recommended Horizon Organic nog. It was on sale at my local supermarket and OMG it was awesome. Fri Nov 13 10:45:38 -0800 2009 5166020 23970 MandalayVA 1 5179394 I saw the heading and haven't read through the 76 replies yet...I'm registering my disappointment and warning not to expect anything exceptional from seasonal offering Silk Pumpkin Spice...tastes like NOTHING. Being a Silk product, it's fairly healthy except for 24g. sugar. No spice flavor, no eggnog flavor...good for using in anything requiring a soy milk product with a sweet bent. I seem to remember Silk making a decent eggnog product last year. Haven't seen it yet. Fri Nov 13 12:13:09 -0800 2009 5166020 261036 garlic17 2 5179406 garlic17, my husband drinks soy milk and used the Silk pumpkin spice in his oatmeal with some add'l cinnamon & nutmeg. He agrees alone it was quite bland. But, he found a use for it. Fri Nov 13 12:17:23 -0800 2009 5179394 36312 HillJ 1 5180311 The local Whole Foods in Northern VA carry Homestead Dairy products including a divine egg nog that does not use HFCS or gum. I think I gained ten pounds drinking a glass with some brandy but it's so worth it. Also good is Organic Valley Farm's nog. Fri Nov 13 18:51:41 -0800 2009 5166020 246522 HokieAnnie 2 5184894 I tried the Homestead Egg Nog at Fresh Market in Richmond, VA this past Saturday andi it's the best nog I've had by far. It's definitely worth the calories. Go Hokies! Mon Nov 16 05:30:06 -0800 2009 5180311 11990 Janet from Richmond 1 5180849 I was googling around for eggnog yesterday and found this description of Sonoran Eggnog. How good does THIS sound: http://phoenix.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/tequila/sonoran-eggnog/820711/content I want one! Cheers! Sat Nov 14 06:02:57 -0800 2009 5166020 249664 kattyeyes 2 5184914 sistakat, i have to say that the sonoran eggnog with tequila and chocolate sounds like something that belongs on the "stuff i drank in college but will never drink again" thread. YUK! Mon Nov 16 05:39:57 -0800 2009 5180849 105717 alkapal 3 5184936 No, really? The whole description moved me...maybe because I'm really overdue for vaca and the Scottsdale Four Seasons sounded pretty appealing. I didn't think it was college-like at all. Well, if I make it, I will report back. But no twinkling saguaros in my backyard to add to the ambiance. ;) I'll twinkle enough on my own if I add tequila to my golden nog. HA HA HA! Mon Nov 16 05:57:35 -0800 2009 5184914 249664 kattyeyes 4 5185016 Tequila?! Stick w/your other alcohol choices. Tequila has no place in a nog. Get thee to the Phoenician, stat! Mon Nov 16 06:37:06 -0800 2009 5184936 181204 stuck in Hartford County 5 5185077 HA HA, I think I was stuck on that because I had a coffee with tequila (and I forget what else besides whipped cream and a nice sugar cookie!) for dessert on Friday night (YOWZAH!). That brought the evening to a really quick finish, I might add! <insert face of shame> P.S. Would that I could get on the next plane out there to the Phoenician, yes, please! Mon Nov 16 07:01:35 -0800 2009 5185016 249664 kattyeyes 2 5185401 That reminds me of Rompope which I did not mention in a previous post. It is a Mexican version of eggnog that I really like. Whenever I make my regular trips to the south Texas valley and cross the border I always bring back a bottle of Rompope. Mon Nov 16 08:52:10 -0800 2009 5180849 14445 swamp 3 5185437 Just looked it up. Sounds interesting! Can you taste the almonds or is it really just a thickener. Tell us more. Mon Nov 16 09:01:23 -0800 2009 5185401 249664 kattyeyes 3 5187214 Too lazy to do an internet search. What is Rompope? Sounds nasty...? Mon Nov 16 18:32:06 -0800 2009 5185401 181204 stuck in Hartford County 1 5189008 I love Silk Nog, too. I really love the flavor of regular eggnog, but the texture is a little thick to me. The Silk has all the flavor, with none of the heavy mouthfeel. Tue Nov 17 11:21:25 -0800 2009 5166020 175519 chrischris 1 5194687 I live in Philly so I am VERY partial to Wawa's brand. It is delish. Rich creamy heartattack in a container. Thu Nov 19 13:25:39 -0800 2009 5166020 274151 burwell07