Merry and Bright...

Remember how I told you about my sultry love affair with eggnog?  Even though I've been in weight loss mode, the love affair has not ended.  I love it just as much this year as I did last year!  I'm just being a lot more careful about how much I consume.  In honor of that love affair, I'm once again sharing my Merry and Bright Homemade Eggnog Recipe...

EASY EGGNOG
3/4 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups of 2% milk
1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
6 egg yolks
1 pint of heavy cream
1 cup of Rum (optional)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional)


In a saucepan, combine milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract and nutmeg and bring to a slow (and I do mean slow) boil.  Remove the saucepan from heat and set aside.  Combine egg yolks and sugar with a hand mixer until well blended (when the yolks are an ivory color, you can stop).  Slowly pour this mixture into the saucepan.  Add the pint of cream.  Return the saucepan to low heat and continue stirring until a creamy texture is formed...about 5-7 minutes.  NOTE:  heat must be low or you will scramble the eggs and curdle the milk.  Pour into container and refrigerate overnight.  Mix with rum when serving, if desired.  Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg.....or both or neither!

Eggnog is one of those little pleasures we have to take in life. Oh, and so are those Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies...I didn't burn this batch either! :-)



Sure, I will do a few more squats, jumping jacks, lunges and crunches to work this off, but every sip is totally worth it!

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  I will leave you with this Christmas song by Greg Lake...




32 comments

  1. Benita,
    I, too, have a love affair with eggnog, but can only drink small amounts at one time since it is so rich. I love the Borden's eggnog (store bought). Have a wonderful Christmas... travel safely to Alabama.

    Judith

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    1. It is such a wonderful tasting beverage. The first time I had ever had any was last Christmas and it was purchased at Wal-mart...Southern Comfort's Vanilla Spice. After that, we were hooked! :-) Thank you so very much for the travel wishes! I hope you and your family have a most wonderful Christmas and New Year!! Love and hugs!!

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  2. I am a Judith too, and while I am so-so on eggnog, I love Greg Lake, and lament his passing. Thanks for posting this lovely song. Merry Christmas from Kentucky!

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    1. Judith, thank you so much for your comment! I appreciate it greatly and enjoy talking so I look forward to chatting with you on the blog. If you can send me your email address, I can respond to you via email as well! :-) It was so sad to hear that he had died...such a talent!! I'm glad you enjoyed the song...I love it! Merry Christmas to you and your family!! Love and hugs!

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  3. Looks amazing, Benita! Merry Christmas my friend!

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    1. If you love eggnog...then you will enjoy this recipe...it's versatile! :-) Merry Christmas to you as well...love and hugs!!

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  4. Hubs loves eggnog but I've never had it. Your recipe looks delish tho. Happy Christmas! xoxo

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    1. Thank you so much! Oh, you should try it! BUT be careful…it is addictive. The hubster and I had never had eggnog until last Christmas…we were hooked! And it packs on the pounds…well, when you drink a carton a day….LOL….that’s why I had to learn to make it…so I wouldn’t drink so much! :-) Merry, merry Christmas…love and hugs to you!!

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  5. Merry Christmas my friend! My hubby is going to make some eggnog for New Year's Eve! YUMMY!!

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    1. Merry Christmas to you sweet friend!! YUM....let me know your recipe and take pics!!! :-) Love and hugs to you!!

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  6. Yummy. Safe travels and Merry Christmas sweet friend. 🌲😘🌲

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    1. Thank you so much Kris!! Have a Merry Christmas and great New Year!! Love and hugs to you!!

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  7. I wondered what was gonna happen w your love affair w eggnog w all the talk of little black dresses but see you made a deal with the devil. A lesser known version of song we all know comes to mind but..  perhaps not the lyrics Lol ! Merry Christmas to you n hubster! ~Kari

    The devil went down to Texas
    He was lookin' for a soul to steal
    He was in a bind
    'Cause he was way behind
    And he was willin' to make a deal

    When he came upon this svelte woman
    Brewin'  eggnog and drinkn' it up
    And the devil jumped
    Up on a hickory stump
    And said, "girl, let me tell you what
    I guess you didn't know it
    But I'm a eggnoger too
    And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you

    Now you make pretty good eggnog, girl
    But give the devil his due
    I'll bet your little black dress
    Against your soul
    'Cause I think I can put weight on you."

    The girl said, "my name's Benita
    And it might be a sin
    But I'll take your bet
    And you're gonna regret
    'Cause I'm the best there's ever been."

    Benita, heat up your saucepan and bring it to a slow boil
    'Cause hell's broke loose in  Texas, and the devil deals the calories
    And if you win, you fit this black dress just like a glove
    But if you lose, the devil gets your soul

    The devil opened up his case
    And he said, "I'll start this show."
    And fire flew from his fingertips
    As he separated yolk from egg

    Then he pulled the saucepan across the burner
    And it made an evil hiss
    And a band of demons joined in
    And it sounded something like this

    When the devil finished
    Benita said, "well, you're pretty good, old son
    But sit down in that chair right there
    And let me show you how it's done."

    She did squats, lunges, crunches and a run, 
    The devil's in the House of the Rising Sun
    Chicken in a bread pan pickin' out dough
    Granny, does your dog bite? No child, no

    The devil bowed his head
    Because he knew that he'd been beat
    And he laid that black dress
    On the ground at Benita's feet

    Benita said, "Devil, just come on back
    If you ever want to try again
    I done told you once you son of a bitch
    I'm the best that's ever been."

    She did squats, lunges, crunches and a run, 
    The devil's in the House of the Rising Sun
    Chicken in a bread pan pickin' out dough
    Granny, does your dog bite? No child, no.

    (Shamelessly plagiarized from The Devil Went Down to Georgia Thanks Charlie Daniels!)

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    1. Okay, 40 rounds of applause and a standing ovation for you!!!! That is so awesome…you are so creative! WHY do you not have a blog???!!! You should really give it a try! I love the original song, but this version is now my most favorite!!! Thank you so much for that…your creativity astounds me!!! I hope you and your family have a most wonderful Christmas and New Year!! Enjoy the snow for me!! Love and hugs to you sweet friend!!!

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  8. While I really love eggnog, I try not to drink it because of the calories but I have been baking with it! I have a recipe for eggnog cutout cookies and eggnog bread with frosting....my oh my! I am willing to share the recipes if you want them! Merry Christmas xoxoxoxoxoxo Prairie Kari, that song redo is the best!!

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    1. Oh, my, goodness...those cookies sound amazing!! Would you please send me the recipes??!! I've seen several on Pinterest that looked really good, but unless I know someone who for sure has baked them, I'm afraid to try! Isn't that song a hoot...hilarious...she's so funny!! Merry Christmas to you AnnMarie!!! Love and hugs!!

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  9. What's wrong with that recipe, Benita? You goofed up - the rum is NOT optional, ha ha!!! :) Merry Christmas, my sweet friend. xoxo

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    1. LOL.....so true!!! But bourbon is the preferred mixing agent here...LOL Merry, Merry Christmas to you dear friend! Love and hugs!!

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  10. We are sisters, Benita. Or maybe partners in crime. I also have a sultry love affair with eggnog. Instead of drinking it "straight" though, I now drink it in my lattes. I find it to be the best of both worlds, eggnog and coffee ;) Enjoy the season!

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    1. Sisters AND partners in crime!!! :-) I will have to give the lattes a try. I’m not a coffee fan, but maybe with the eggnog, I can drink it!!  Eggnog is just one of the most wonderful things…ranks right up there with the 7 wonders of the world…LOL Merry Christmas sweet friend! Love and hugs to you!!

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  11. Benita, this recipe looks amazing! I too have an eggnog love affair going on right now...well every Christmas really...and being an East Coast Gal it usually involves Rum...and this week that drink has turned into my 'Magic Ankle Juice'...it really does make a broken ankle feel better! ;)
    Great Big Christmas Hugs! Kimberley

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    1. Girl, it is fabulous and you will love it! It was so difficult for me to stay away from this stuff over the holidays. I drank small amounts, but really enjoy it all through the year. During the winter it is cozy-tasting and during the warm months it is refreshing and cool. Just can't go wrong!! How is your ankle??? Hope you behaved over the holidays!! Love and hugs to you sweet friend. Hope you had a fabulous Christmas and that your New Year is off to a good start -- with no surgery in the forecast!!

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  12. Great song choice ...
    Merry Christmas Wishes

    All the best Jan

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    1. Hope you had a wonderful holiday Jan and that your New Year is off to a great start! Love and hugs!

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  13. from a fellow nog addict!
    have a WONDERFUL TRIP and a magical Christmas...
    love you dear bean! XOXO♥

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    1. Isn't eggnog just one of the most wonderful things to taste and savor??!! I hope you had a fabulous Christmas and that your New Year is off to a great start! Love you dearly Miss T and hope to be able to get up your way before too long for lunch or something! Love and hugs!!

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  14. You're going to get to drink mine, too- I'm not an egg nog lover! Can we still be friends??? LOL
    Safe travels and have a wonderful Christmas, Benita!
    xoxo, T.

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    1. LOL…you know, I had never tried eggnog until Christmas 2015…I was hooked! So yes, I will take yours and yes, we will still be friends…especially since you are giving me your eggnog! LOL Hope you had a wonderful Christmas Tina and that your New Year is off to a great start!! Love and hugs!!

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    1. Hope you are having a great start to the New Year!!

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  16. Just saw this recipe and really want to try it. Won't be waiting until next Holiday Season so maybe for Valentines Day.

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    1. See, I like the way you think! I don’t think eggnog is just for the holidays!! I found a great recipe in the Brookshire’s circular for Peppermint Eggnog…which might also be great for Valentine’s Day! Love and hugs!!

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