I got a whiff of something tonight that made me feel nostalgic.
You know what's rare-to-nonexistent in Medellín?
Eggnog.
I haven't had eggnog in over half a decade.
Man, I should make some.
(And oat milk is a staple here, *way* cheaper and more popular than North America, so maybe a vegan spiked version... 🤔 Hm hm hm!)
Also hard to come by: molasses, to bake my own gingerbread; mulled wine; canned cranberries; maple syrup; & lemons (though limes abound!). To every region its specialties. 😋
@MLClark maybe try the White House version? Copied from the article: Here's a smaller version for smaller houses. WHITE HOUSE EGGNOG (30 servings) 1 gallon commercial eggnog mix 2 1/2 cups bourbon 1 2/3 cup rum 1 2/3 cup brandy 1 quart eggnog or vanilla ice cream, optional Vanilla and nutmeg to taste
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/food/1982/12/19/secret-white-house-elixir/97587de4-83e9-4167-99e1-115529f8d6b5/
The "commercial eggnog mix" is definitely not an item here, but thanks for the enthusiasm! Spiked and with dessert sounds good no matter what I make from scratch. :)
@MLClark sorry, I looked up White House recipe remembering a story from years back with LOTS of alcohol, there are several from scratch versions but to go vegan you might have to go to a gum (xanthan?) to get it thick and creamy but not too much or it’ll be too slickery
I'm glad the post brought up good memories. :) That's the important part! No "sorries" required when reminiscing around a seasonal classic.
@MLClark I just could never develop a taste for it....no matter how it's fixed....everyone I know loves it ....straight or with chaser