Guest guest Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Someone at the group mentioned nog last week and it reminded me that I've been wanting to try it and better pick some up before it goes out of season. I've heard so many people mention it here the last year or so (and regular Silk for several years here now). Ok, first off, I've never tried egg nog and can't even fathom the idea of gulping that down (the recipe or the richness). But....I had to try it at least once and the only way I would is in the Silk Nog fashion. I did find some at my store (overpaid 2.99 for a small, skinny container). I just tried it this afternoon and was surprised that I actually liked the flavor. It's pretty darn good and I'm getting past the fact that this stuff is thick. I tell you though, I decided to look at the ingredients and it seems as though it's basically Silk soy and cane sugar. I'm curious as to what the natural flavor is. I wish I hadn't looked because the idea of the nog just seems to simple now, LOL. My imagination is ruined. Anywho, just curious as to if you all have tried it. I'm thinking of sprinkling some cinnamon in it next time. Also thought about pouring a bit over some warm pie in the future. Was also curious if this stuff would thicken up like a pudding. Have you all tried this stuff and or experimented with it? Shawn Btw, Linda, congrats on your talks with PETA! I'll get back to the topic (i've got a few questions and concerns) as soon as I catch up on reading the conversations from all you wonderul folks out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Shawn, Thanks for this post, I am REALLY interested in this and would love to serve a vegan egg nogg to my friends at my annual holiday party in a few weeks..... Thanks again!!! Jesika subprong wrote: > Someone at the group mentioned nog last week and it reminded me that I've > been wanting to try it and better pick some up before it goes out of > season. I've heard so many people mention it here the last year or so > (and > regular Silk for several years here now). > > Ok, first off, I've never tried egg nog and can't even fathom the idea of > gulping that down (the recipe or the richness). But....I had to try it at > least once and the only way I would is in the Silk Nog fashion. I did > find > some at my store (overpaid 2.99 for a small, skinny container). I just > tried it this afternoon and was surprised that I actually liked the > flavor. > It's pretty darn good and I'm getting past the fact that this stuff is > thick. > > I tell you though, I decided to look at the ingredients and it seems as > though it's basically Silk soy and cane sugar. I'm curious as to what the > natural flavor is. I wish I hadn't looked because the idea of the nog > just > seems to simple now, LOL. My imagination is ruined. > > Anywho, just curious as to if you all have tried it. I'm thinking of > sprinkling some cinnamon in it next time. Also thought about pouring > a bit > over some warm pie in the future. Was also curious if this stuff would > thicken up like a pudding. > > Have you all tried this stuff and or experimented with it? > > Shawn > > Btw, Linda, congrats on your talks with PETA! I'll get back to the topic > (i've got a few questions and concerns) as soon as I catch up on > reading the > conversations from all you wonderul folks out there. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 , subprong <subprong@g...> wrote: I'm curious as to what the > natural flavor is. I'm thinking of > sprinkling some cinnamon in it next time. Fresh grated nutmeg is the usual addition to egg nogs. Also rum and vanilla. I think Silk might have used some soy lecithin to give its nog an " egg " flavor..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Hi Jesika, This Silk is vegan alright. " Are Silk products vegan? All of our products and flavors are completely vegan. There are no animal derivatives hidden in any of the ingredients. The lactic acid and live cultures used in Silk Cultured Soy come from a vegetable source. All vitamins used to fortify Silk Soymilk are derived from vegetable sources including Calcium Carbonate which comes from limestone. " I like how on the carton and at the end of the ingredient listings it states, " No more, no less " . http://www.whitewave.com/index.php?id=34 Scroll about 3/4 down and you'll see what the carton looks like (or in this case, the color compared to the rest). Tom had some good ideas with the rum/vanilla and nutmeg to add to this nog. Good luck with the nog and your annual holiday party. Have fun. I saw this recipe at the white wave website which i thought sounded good. Shawn *Phoebe's* French Toast* *Ingredients:* 6 thick slices of bread (any kind but slightly older French or white bread works best)* 2 eggs (you can substitute egg replacer) 2/3 cup Silk Soymilk (Silk Nog or Silk Chai make a special treat) nutmeg or cinnamon to taste 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract (optional) *Instructions:* Beat together the egg, milk, spices or flavorings. Heat griddle or skillet at a medium high heat. Use cooking spray, butter or vegetable oil for cooking. Dip each slice of bread in the liquid mixture, soaking both sides. Put in the skillet and cook on both sides until golden brown. Keep warm in oven turned on low until ready to serve. Serve hot. *names have not been changed to protect the innocent. Serving Size: 6 pieces of French Toast Preparation Time: 5 min Cooking Time: 15 min On 12/4/05, Jesika wrote: > > Shawn, > Thanks for this post, I am REALLY interested in this and would love to > serve a vegan egg nogg to my friends at my annual holiday party in a few > weeks..... > Thanks again!!! > Jesika > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 YUM! Right up my alley!!!! I love love love french toast. I will let you know how the party goes! Thanks. subprong wrote: > > *Phoebe's* French Toast* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 Hi Shawn, Being raised in the part of the South that I was (U.S., or CSA...Confederate States of America...) we never were partial to eggnog much in my family/neck of the woods. Our Christmas drink of choice and tradition was boiled custard. It, too, is pretty thick (well, it can be; it can also be thin, dependin' on how you make it) but I loved it. Still do. Still ruminating on how I can somehow make it this year, veganly, if possible. Boiled custard is a drink that says " love " and " home " to me, brings back lots of good memories. It's rich in flavor, as well as memories. :>) Eggnog is generally flavored with nutmeg, and I taste that in the Silknog. Boiled custard has vanilla as its predominant flavor. I guess if you're not used to the viscuousness of either one, it would be hard to handle! You might try thinning the Silknog with plain Silk, see how that works for you. Also, I have a couple of eggnog cookie/sweet bread recipes, if you would care to have a looksee at 'em. Just as soon as I figure out how to make Boiled Custard (it's not truly boiled; you cook it at medium heat until it coats a metal spoon; then it's finished. It calls for many, many eggs...thus the problem...), I plan to use it in the above recipes as well. If I could figure out the Boiled Custard, surely I could figure out the Silknog. I mean, the Silknog won't be around forever; it's seasonal. But hey, couldn't I just get some Very Vanilla Silk and add more (organic) sugar and vanilla to it? THAT might work...might just work great for the boiled custard! Annnnd...ditto to the Silk. Just get nutmeg (preferably with a grater to grate it fresh) and sprinkle and stir into the Silk. The Silk is already thick--especially the Very Vanilla kind. Whoa, I can't wait to try both of these. My dh loves the Silknog best, and I love the boiled custard. So when I get the recipes figured out, we'll be in high cotton! HTH, Shawn, Bron On 12/3/05, subprong <subprong wrote: > > Someone at the group mentioned nog last week and it reminded me that I've > been wanting to try it and better pick some up before it goes out of > season. I've heard so many people mention it here the last year or so > (and > regular Silk for several years here now). > > Ok, first off, I've never tried egg nog and can't even fathom the idea of > gulping that down (the recipe or the richness). But....I had to try it at > least once and the only way I would is in the Silk Nog fashion. I did > find > some at my store (overpaid 2.99 for a small, skinny container). I just > tried it this afternoon and was surprised that I actually liked the > flavor. > It's pretty darn good and I'm getting past the fact that this stuff is > thick. > > I tell you though, I decided to look at the ingredients and it seems as > though it's basically Silk soy and cane sugar. I'm curious as to what the > natural flavor is. I wish I hadn't looked because the idea of the nog > just > seems to simple now, LOL. My imagination is ruined. > > Anywho, just curious as to if you all have tried it. I'm thinking of > sprinkling some cinnamon in it next time. Also thought about pouring a > bit > over some warm pie in the future. Was also curious if this stuff would > thicken up like a pudding. > > Have you all tried this stuff and or experimented with it? > > Shawn > > Btw, Linda, congrats on your talks with PETA! I'll get back to the topic > (i've got a few questions and concerns) as soon as I catch up on reading > the > conversations from all you wonderul folks out there. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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