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xxPAGE 12xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxDEC. 23, 2009 /PAGE 13xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxmEGGNOGWe asked...and you told us your thoughts about Eggnog.Here’s what you said...Hate the lbs. it puts on - kind of ruinsthe taste for me! -LaurenI don’t like it.The heaviness is not worth it.White Russiansare a far better dessert drink. -BrianMy friend, Jeffrey Morgenthaler from Clyde Common in Portland, OR feelsthe same way about most eggnogs: too heavy. So, being a true mixologist, he created his own:.http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/egg-nog/0535169288 Lancaster AvenueMalvern, PA 19355484-318-8057www.cupcakesgourmet.comAnd our new location in the GatewayShopping Center!Now Shipping Nationwide!2 large eggs; 3 oz (by volume) granulated sugar...See More; 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 2 oz brandy; 2 ozspiced rum (I use Sailor Jerry’s); 6 oz whole milk; 4 oz heavy creamBeat eggs in blender for 1 minute on medium speed. Slowly add sugar and blend for 1 additional minute. Withblender still running, add nutmeg, brandy, rum, milk and cream until combined. Chill thoroughly to allowflavors to combine and serve in chilled wine glasses or champagne coupes, grating additional nutmeg on topimmediately before serving.Here’s a version he did that was in this month’s Playboy:Clyde Common EggnogBeat a dozen eggs in blender for 1 minute on medium speed. Slowly add 2 1/4 cups of sugar and blend for 1additional minute. With the blender still running, add 3 teaspoons of freshly grated nutmeg, 1 1/2 cups ofAmontillado sherry, 1 1/2 cups of anejo tequila, 4 1/2 cups of whole milk and 3 cups of heavy cream untilcombined. Chill thoroughly to allow flavors to combine.-MikeFamily recipe...hot, frothy and yummy. -Sandy LLike it.It’s a good thing I don’t love it! -Niki CLove it enough not to drinka carton of it. -Andrew B0546426