Precious Eggnog...

I just heard the worst ad on the radio for Jenny Craig. They started off by saying that the average weight gain over the holidays is 7 to 10 pounds. Nothing like reminding us what pigs we're going to be in a few short weeks! I'm also going to buy a membership at the gym next week, and did you know that this is the cheapest time to get a gym pass? I thought they would have some good deals in January, but I have been informed by my friend who works at the gym that they boost their prices in January--that is probably when they make the most money during the year with all the New Years resolutions! My mom and dad sent me an email (well, they each sent me the same email separately), and it was so refreshing...basically it said, enjoy the holidays; eat the good food and don't feel guilty about it--it only comes around once a year. My favourite part said that you should drink lots of eggnog, and don't go for the "light" stuff either. I've been drinking eggnog since it came onto the shelves about 2 weeks ago--at this time of year, I can't get enough of it! Right now, I have the light stuff in my fridge (shudder!) but maybe next time I'm in the grocery store, I'll be adventurous and buy the regular stuff. I've also been known to buy soynog. It's actually really good, if you like soy milk--I was pleasantly surprised. But I haven't seen it at Extra Foods yet this year (sigh). When I was a kid, I used to make homemade eggnog with a recipe in a Betty Crocker Cookbook that was my Dad's when he was a kid. Basically, you put in a raw egg, vanilla, milk, and nutmeg. It is sooooo good. That's probably the best kind of eggnog you can get. Don't be turned off by the raw egg! If you need more protein in your diet, then this is the holiday drink for you! I don't have the recipe with me right now, but maybe I'll see if I can get it from my Mom so I can post it. Have you ever tried coffeenog? Just add eggnog to your coffee instead of cream and sugar. Tanneal has also introduced me to eggnog and coke. This is also an interesting combination. I was very sceptical, but it was great! Does anyone else have a cool recipe that uses eggnog? As you can tell I'm a little obsessed with my nogs...