After the fall season of pumpkin spice, apples, donuts and cider, we fall right into another season of traditional food and drink favorites. Eggnog is one of those traditional drinks that is ...

But before you pour yourself a glass, it's time to learn exactly what is eggnog anyway. In simplest terms, it's a delightfully creamy sweet drink made with eggs, cream and a variety of spices.

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SAN FRANCISCO — At Scoma's Restaurant in San Francisco, this holiday season's batch of eggnog began 11 months ago. The process typically starts in late January, just after the previous year's ...