Egg Nog

My mom used to make cold eggnog for us in summer when eggs were plenty and before smoothies had  been discovered.  She made it nutritionally simple without spices, chilled it well and it was enjoyed by us all.  Following these instructions gives you a good base for eggnog and following the link will give you suggestions on how to spice it up.

• 1 dozen eggs
• 2/3 cup liquid honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 cups 1% milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1. Break eggs into a large saucepan.
2. Add honey and salt and beat with a handmixer until the egg white and yolks are well blended.
3. Add half the milk and stir constantly with a heat proof spatula over medium low heat until the mixture coats the back of a spoon or 160 F.  Do not allow it to come to a boil.  
4. Place a large heat proof bowl into ice water and pour the mixture through a fine sieve into the bowl.  Add remaining cold milk. Add flavouring and stir to cool. Pour into jars with lids and refrigerate for up to a couple of days.
5. For additional flavouring tips visit Egg Farmers of Canada's website for their suggestions.