Editors’ Corner
Welcome back to the monthly article where members of the Senior Editorial Team espouse their views on a controversial foodstuff. This month, given the approaching holiday season, we address a quintessential winter drink: eggnog.
Annecy Pang
I got two little bottles of eggnog at the St. Lawrence Farmers Market because there was a buy one get one free deal. Later that evening, I poured some out and added a healthy amount of rum to the cup. It was creamy and tasted vaguely egg-like. I’m not sure if this is an eggnog-specific issue, if I didn’t shake the bottle enough, or if it’s because this eggnog is made from non-homogenized milk, but every now and then I would taste a slippery mass in my gulp. It reminded me of getting pudding as a topping in bubble tea: it’s mostly liquid but the solid pieces surprise you. This eggnog experience was just okay. I’m a little bit fearful of the texture so I haven’t opened the second bottle yet.
Alexa Cheung
I have never tried eggnog and I have no desire to try it. For a winter-y alcoholic drink, my cocktail of choice is a heavily spiked apple cider.
Angela Gu
I’m a fan of eggy and custardy desserts. Flaky egg tarts are great. But eggnog, not so much. Eggnog is far too saccharine for my taste. I’ve picked up the habit of bestowing the compliment of “not too sweet” on my favourite desserts, and eggnog fails to spark joy in its unadulterated form. It’s much better stirred into a glass of milk.
Adrienne Ralph
Like Alexa, I have also never tried eggnog, and don’t really feel any particular inclination toward trying it. I was not a fan of eggs when I was younger, so the concept always icked me out a little. Even now as a connoisseur of Eggs Benny, I still can’t get interested, much to the joy of my lactose intolerant stomach. Also, whoever came up with the name “eggnog” in the 18th century definitely didn’t have a marketing degree.
Vivian Cheng
I differ on all of the perspectives here. Eggnog is delicious — it’s sweet, rich, smooth, and creamy. It reminds me of a lot of other holiday drinks that are heavy on milk products. Since I make my own eggnog, I modify it to my desire and strike a balance between richness and sweetness. Personally, I think it’s everything you’d want in a holiday drink. There’s also a kick added with the alcohol. What’s not to love?
Alisha Li
It’s too sweet.
Read our last Editors’ Corner on beets here.
