Heidi and Shane Fausel's eggnog isn't typical; it's Christmas Milk. And the story of how it got its name could warm the most frozen heart. It starts with a request from an eight-year-old boy, their first of four adopted children.
Today, Christmas Milk is a thriving business. The seasonal product has won fans for its rich taste as well as gluten- and hormone-free attributes. Inspired by the eggnog, which tastes a lot like melted French vanilla ice cream, the company also recently launched an ice cream line at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. The new frozen treats are available in three introductory flavors: Original French Vanilla Eggnog, Caramel Swirl, and Chocolate Swirl.
But remembering their company's origins is at the core of the Fausels' mission. The owners donate a portion of Christmas Milk sales each year to groups that help children in state care programs find their forever home, in particular Gladney Center for Adoption, a 100-year-old organization that supports children awaiting adoption, adoptive families and women planning adoption. Watch Heidi explain more about these efforts.
