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A carton and a glass of eggnog from Montreal, called by its French name *lait de poule,* which means literally "hen's milk."

Eggnog, or egg nog, is crap, tastes like sick

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 [[File:Eggnog.jpg|right|thumb|A carton and a glass of eggnog from [[Montreal]], called by its [[French language|French]] name ''lait de poule,'' which means literally "hen's milk."]]
+'''Eggnog''', or '''egg nog''', is crap, tastes like sick
-'''Eggnog''', or '''egg nog''', is a sweetened [[dairy]]-based [[beverage]] traditionally made with [[milk]] and/or [[cream]], [[sugar]], beaten [[egg (food)|egg]]s (which gives it a frothy texture), and [[liquor]]. [[Brandy]], [[rum]], [[moonshine]], or [[whisky]] is sometimes added; and the finished serving would be garnished with a sprinkling of ground [[cinnamon]] or [[nutmeg]]. <ref>[http://historicalfoods.com/egg-nog-recipe Egg Nog Recipe - Historical Foods]</ref>
-Eggnog is a popular drink throughout the [[United States]] and [[Canada]], and is usually associated with winter celebrations such as [[Thanksgiving]], [[Christmas]], and the [[New Year]]. Commercial non-alcoholic eggnog is typically available only in the winter season. Eggnog may be added as a flavouring to [[food]] or [[drink]]s such as [[coffee]] and [[tea]]. Eggnog as a [[custard]] can also be used as an [[ice cream]] base.
-== History ==
-The origins, [[etymology]], and the ingredients used to make the original eggnog drink are debated. Eggnog may have originated in [[East Anglia]], [[England]]; or it may have simply developed from [[posset]], a [[medieval]] [[Europe]]an beverage made with hot milk. The "nog" part of its name may stem from the word "noggin", a [[Middle English]] term used to describe a small, carved wooden mug used to serve alcohol.<ref name=HistEggNog>{{cite web |first=Nanna |last=Rögnvaldardóttir |coauthors=Linda Stradley |title=History of Eggnog |work=What's Cooking America |url=http://whatscookingamerica.net/Eggnog.htm |accessdate=2006-12-16 }}</ref> However, the British drink was also called an ''[[flip (cocktail)|Egg Flip]]'' (from the practice of "flipping" (rapidly pouring) the mixture between two pitchers to mix it).
-Another story is that the term derived from  "egg and grog", a common [[British Empire|Colonial]] term used for the drink made with [[rum]]. Eventually that term was shortened to "egg'n'grog", then "eggnog".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/cocktails/mount-gay-egg-nog.asp |title=Egg Nog Recipe&nbsp;— Classic Rum Egg Nog |publisher=Thenibble.com |accessdate=2009-12-25}}</ref>
-The ingredients for the drink were expensive in England, so there it was popular mainly among the aristocracy. "You have to remember, the average [[London]]er rarely saw a glass of milk," says author and historian James Humes (''To Humes It May Concern,'' July 1997). "There was no refrigeration, and the farms belonged to the big estates. Those who could get milk and eggs to make eggnog mixed it with [[brandy]] or [[Madeira wine|Madeira]] or even [[sherry]]."<ref name=BottomsUp>{{cite web |last=Robinson |first=Oliver |title=Bottoms Up: Eggnog |work=that's Beijing Magazine and Blogs |publisher=True Run Media |date=2006-12-15 |url=http://www.thatsbj.com/blog/index.php/2006/12/15/bottoms_up_eggnog  |accessdate=2006-12-16 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20071114035242/http://www.thatsbj.com/blog/index.php/2006/12/15/bottoms_up_eggnog |archivedate = 2007-11-14}}</ref>
-The drink crossed the [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]] to the English colonies during the 18th century. Since brandy and wine were heavily taxed, rum from the [[Triangular Trade]] with the [[Caribbean]] was a cost-effective substitute. The inexpensive liquor, coupled with plentiful farm and dairy products, helped the drink become very popular in America.<ref name=KPHist>{{cite web |last=Block |first=Stephen |title=The History of Egg Nog |work=Food History |publisher=The Kitchen Project |url=http://www.kitchenproject.com/history/eggnoghistory.htm |accessdate=2006-12-16}}</ref> When the supply of rum to the newly-founded United States was reduced as a consequence of the [[American Revolutionary War]], Americans turned to domestic whiskey, and eventually [[bourbon whisky|bourbon]] in particular, as a substitute.
-== Ingredients ==
-[[File:Soymilk Nog.jpg|thumb|130px|<center>''"Silk Nog,"'' a commercial [[soy milk]] eggnog.</center>]]
-Traditional eggnog typically consists of milk, sugar, raw eggs, and [[spice]]s, usually [[nutmeg]]. Cream may be included to make a richer and thicker drink, though some modern eggnogs add [[gelatin]]. [[Vanilla]] is a common flavoring, with grated [[nutmeg]] sprinkled on top. Other toppings may be [[whipped cream]], [[meringue]], cinnamon, ice cream, and [[chocolate]] curls.
-Eggnog can be homemade from [[recipe]]s. Ready-made eggnog versions are seasonally available and may contain whiskey, rum, brandy, bourbon, or [[cognac (drink)|cognac]]. Since the 1960s, eggnog has often been served cold and without spirits, both of which are significant departures from its historical origins.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}}
-Though eggnog is high in fat and cholesterol, low-fat and no-sugar formulations are available<ref>http://www.pickyourownchristmastree.org/eggnog.php</ref> using [[Milk#Varieties and brands|skimmed or lowfat milk]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/christmas/r/lfeggnogg1204.htm |title=Low Fat Eggnog |publisher=Lowfatcooking.about.com |date=2009-10-30 |accessdate=2009-12-25}}</ref> Some North American manufacturers offer soy- or rice-based alternatives for [[vegans]] and those with [[milk allergy|dairy allergies]].
-Under current U.S. law, commercial products sold as eggnog are permitted to contain milk, sugar, modified milk ingredients, glucose-fructose, water, [[carrageenan]], [[guar gum]], natural and artificial [[flavouring|flavoring]]s, spices (though not necessarily nutmeg), [[monoglycerides]], and [[Food coloring|colouring]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dairyingredientsinc.com/2_1_2.html |title=Welcome to Dairy Ingredients Inc. &#124; Beverages & Fluid Dairy Products |publisher=Dairyingredientsinc.com |accessdate=2009-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ohioauthority.com/articles/food-and-drink/cocktails-101-ruminations-on-eggnog |title=Ohio Authority / Food & Drink / Cocktails 101: Ruminations on Eggnog |publisher=Ohioauthority.com |date=2009-12-11 |accessdate=2009-12-25}}</ref> The ingredients in commercial eggnog vary significantly, but generally raw eggs are not included.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zeer.com/Food-Products/Hood-Light-Egg-Nog/000042723 |title=Hood Light Egg Nog&nbsp;— Dairy&nbsp;— reviews, ingredients and nutrition from |publisher=Zeer.com |accessdate=2009-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.robertsdairy.com/products/seasonal/lite-egg-nog |title=Lite Egg Nog |publisher=Roberts Dairy |accessdate=2009-12-25}}</ref>
-=== The eggnog-custard connection ===
-Some recipes for homemade eggnog call for egg yolks to be cooked with milk into a [[custard]] to avoid potential hazards from raw eggs; eggnog has much in common with classic custard-pudding recipes that do not call for corn starch, and many eggnogs can also be cooked into egg-custard puddings.
-==Safety concerns==
-For concerns about the safety of selling products made from raw eggs and milk, the [[Food and Drug Administration (United States)|U.S. Food and Drug Administration]] (FDA) has changed or altered the definition of eggnog a number of times towards artificial replacements for the large number of eggs traditionally required. Modern FDA regulations permit eggnog to contain less than 1% egg yolk solids and "milk or milk products."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/MilkSafety/CodedMemoranda/MemorandaofInterpretation/default.htm |title=Index of Memoranda of Interpretation (M-a) |publisher=Fda.gov |accessdate=2009-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/ComplianceManuals/CompliancePolicyGuidanceManual/ucm074481.htm |title=CPG Sec. 527.350 Eggnog; Egg Nog Flavored Milk&nbsp;— Common or Usual Names |publisher=Fda.gov |date=2009-07-17 |accessdate=2009-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/MilkSafety/CodedMemoranda/MemorandaofInformation/ucm079112.htm |title=M-I-03-13: Questions and Answers from FY'02 Regional Milk Seminars, the Regional Milk Specialist's Conference and Special Problems in Milk Protection Courses |publisher=Fda.gov |accessdate=2009-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grokfood.com/regulations/131.170.htm |title=US Code of Federal Regulations&nbsp;— Title 21 - Regulation Number: 131.170 Eggnog |publisher=Grokfood.com |accessdate=2009-12-25}}</ref>
-In the home and in restaurants, alcohol free eggnog can be made more safely by using [[pasteurized eggs]].<ref name="zeldes">{{Cite web|last = Zeldes|first = Leah A.|authorlink = Leah A. Zeldes|title =Eat this! Old-fashioned eggnog, made safer, thanks to Chicago-area eggs|work = Dining Chicago|publisher = Chicago's Restaurant & Entertainment Guide, Inc. |date =  December 23, 2009| url = http://blog.diningchicago.com/2009/12/23/eat-this-old-fashioned-eggnog-made-safer-thanks-to-chicago-area-eggs/|accessdate = January 1, 2010}}</ref>
-== See also ==
-{{Portal|Food}}
-{{Div col|3}}
-* [[Ponche crema]]
-* [[Kogel mogel]]
-* [[Soda sữa hột gà]]
-* [[Advocaat]]
-* [[Zabaglione]]
-* [[Coquito]]
-* [[Eierpunsch]]
-* [[Rompope]]
-* [[Cola de mono]]
-* [[Tamagozake]]
-{{Div col end}}
-== Notes ==
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-==References==
-{{cookbook}}
-* Rombauer, Irma S. and Marion Rombauer Becker (1931 [1964]) ''The Joy of Cooking'', pp 48, 50. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. ISBN 0-452-25665-8.
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