One of my favorite things....

Hawk Henries

Hawk Henries

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I had to take a break for a few minutes to make eggnog latte's for my daughter's. They love them (so do I) and since we have such a short eggnog season we consume as much as possible but more importantly
I love making them because my daughters love drinking them.

What things do you like/love to do at this time of year for your family and friends?
 
Mat

Mat

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I would say nalewka. It's a traditional Polish liqueur. We usually make it from cherries or black currant but it can be made from most any kind of fruit.
 
White Knight

White Knight

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Hawk, that drink of yours sounds delicious! I never even heard of it before you mentioned it in your post. I'll have to try and get one the next time I'm out and about; hopefully, someone in New York knows of it and sells it. :pray: Eggnog I've had. Is this a more creamy version of it?
 
Hawk Henries

Hawk Henries

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Steve it is basically espresso with foamed eggnog instead of milk or cream. Starbucks has them. I usually get a medium with a triple shot of espresso so as to have a nice strong coffee flavor balanced with the delectable goodness of eggnog!
 
White Knight

White Knight

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Thanx, Hawk. To Starbuck's I shall repair as soon as I dig my way out the front door! Can't wait to try it! :smirk:
 
Hawk Henries

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Be careful Steve! They're loaded with caffeine especially if you get the triple. You'll be shoveling paths clear out to the Hamptons :)
 
teddy

teddy

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Toast made on toasting forks in front of the coal fire. Tastes simply wonderful, but strangely, only at his time of year.

teddy
 
Dorsetmike

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Toast or crumpets are better done on a wood fire Teddy, less chance of a sooty coal flavour creeping in. Best of all using one of the aromatic woods.

Not quite eggnog, but try advocaat on christmas pudding or in mince pies, in addition to the thickest cream you can find.
 
White Knight

White Knight

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Hi Mike and Marval; I hope your holidays were safe and enjoyable. Like Hawk, I'm wondering what all that food you're describing is--it sounds absolutely delicious,though. Enjoy!
 

dll927

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Somehow eggnog just doesn't sound right without a generous dollop of Jack Daniels or something similar. Of course, it can go "virgin" for children.

I belong to the Elks, and it is somewhat traditional, at least here in California, for lodges to have a "Tom and Jerry" night just before Christmas. We had ours (Santa Maria Lodge) Thursday, December 16th after the lodge meeting. The officers do the honors of serving them, and we served up a large bunch. The choice was either bourbon or rum. Not bad!!
 
marval

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Hi Steve, I hope your holiday was good for you. Hopefully after Mike's links you and Hawk know what we were talking about.


Margaret
 
teddy

teddy

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Mike, a properly burning coal fire should noy be sotty, a sign that it is not vented properly. It will generally burn hotter than wood, which is an advantage when making toast. And who wants toast tasting of wood.

teddy
 
White Knight

White Knight

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Hi Mike and thanks for all the 411 and the link. I must say that the crumpet looks like our Thomas's English muffin,tho somewhat darker in color and maybe thereby richer in taste? Anyway, it looks damn delicious and I'll have to try one before long.
 
White Knight

White Knight

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Hi Marval and thank you. Indeed, after Mike's helpful link, I am dying to try a crumpet; I just have to figure out where in New York I can find a store which sells it. I guess I'll go on-line and do a search. Wish me luck! Steve
 
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