Saturday, I had one of those days when I didn't feel like doing much of anything. I spent a good portion of the morning and early afternoon on the computer. Later, I did a load of laundry (and then forgot to take the things out of the washer for about an hour, after they were done!). I watered the houseplants, cleaned the top of the entertainment center (it was very dusty!), and took the trash out. I had wanted to go to the pharmacy, but I didn't feel like going! I'll go tomorrow, instead.
I needed to make a dessert to take to the rosary prayer gathering, but I didn't feel like baking the cake I had planned to make. I thought I'll buy a dessert from the grocery store, but I felt lazy to go grocery shopping. I had made French toast for my brunch, earlier in the day, and as I was putting away the leftover egg & milk mixture from the French toast, I had a brilliant idea! I thought I'll make a bread pudding for the dessert! I had everything I needed - bread, eggs, milk, and sugar - already on hand! It didn't take long to beat up 3 eggs, some milk (I didn't measure), and about a cup of sugar, add a little vanilla essence, pour the mixture over the bread I had cut into cubes, toss in a handful of dried cranberries and top with some pieces of cashews. In the oven (at 350F) for 30 minutes and I had a bread pudding that just about everyone raved about at the rosary! One person told me that, if I want to give him a Christmas gift, to make him a bread pudding and Aunt T said she would like me to make a bread pudding when she hosts the rosary in January! There were several other desserts, too, but the bread pudding was a big hit! There was nothing left in the dish, when I went to collect my dish before leaving!
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I was given a ride to and from the prayer gathering by cousin P and her daughter. I wore my ugly Christmas sweater and I was complimented on it! Several people asked me if I had made it and said it was very creative. After the prayers were said, we had dinner, and then, there was a white elephant gift exchange. We each took a turn to select a gift, either from the pile or something that someone else had received (in which case, that person had another opportunity to pick a gift). I received a gift that was a set of two stemless wine glasses, which was funny because I don't drink wine (or anything alcoholic); but I could drink any other beverage from them. One of my cousins had received a wall clock, earlier. Now, I needed a new wall clock, since my one wasn't working properly, even after I replaced the battery, and I had written it down on my shopping list. So, after the gift exchange was over, I offered to exchange gifts with my cousin - I took her clock and I gave her my wine glasses (she had admired them and she drinks wine). It worked out well for us both!
After I came home, I video chatted with my daughter. She had gone out to dinner and a concert with some of her friends. So, we both had a fun evening.
Today, I am grateful for:
- Being able to make an easy dessert that was quite a hit!
- Cousin and her daughter giving me a ride to and from the prayer gathering
- A fun evening with family and friends
- Receiving the clock I needed!
- Daughter had a fun evening out, too.
Sunday To Do List:
- Put away laundry
- Weekly phone call with neighbor T
- Pharmacy for refill
- Tidy the kitchen!
What is your favorite dessert to take to family gatherings?
A dish easily made that everyone raved about and a much-needed good clock. Sounds like a good outing to me. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it was, Live and Learn. :) I was surprised by how much people enjoyed the bread pudding, though!
DeleteI love bread pudding! Mum used to make it regularly but now I make it as a special treat ... it doesn't really help the diet!
ReplyDeleteWell, no, desserts really don't help with our diets, do they? My mother, too, used to make bread puddings. I guess they are among the comfort foods of our childhood. :)
DeleteThe gift exchange worked out well for the both of you.
ReplyDeleteYour bread pudding looks delicious so I'm not surprised it was very popular. I don't make it very often but I suspect there will be some after Christmas, from the leftover panettone. X
Yes, in the end, both my cousin and I got items we could use! :) Bread pudding made from leftover panettone sounds wonderful!
DeleteExcellent trade. I'm sure both of you left the prayer gathering very happy with your loot.
ReplyDeleteI love bread pudding. I used to make it quite a bit when I had saved up enough bread slices in the freezer. You are right about it being a comfort food (like rice pudding). I would add raisins in mine when I made it for my husband. Home baked goods always makes a very nice gift.
My cousin and I were very happy with our trade! I, too, used to put raisins in my bread puddings, but my daughter doesn't like raisins so I'd omit them when I made it for her. She doesn't like dried cranberries, either, but I had some on hand, and I don't have any raisins. So, added the dried cranberries, instead. :)
DeleteAh, I am glad that things worked out for you in terms of having all you needed for bread pudding, getting the clock you needed etc!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kezzie. It all turned out very well, didn't it?
DeleteP.S. I like an Eton mess!
ReplyDeleteEton mess is not as well known, over here, but I love all the ingredients that go into making one!
DeleteOur local hotel monthly buffet always includes a delicious bread pudding on their dessert table and I head straight for it. I like it better even than chocolate type desserts!
ReplyDeleteThat was great that you were able to exchange your glasses for a clock that you actually needed, and your cousin probably would have been stuck with a clock that she didn't need if you hadn't made the trade. It never hurts to ask, does it?
Bread pudding was a favorite of my mother's and my daughter makes a mug version in the microwave! Yes, I'm glad I was able to trade gifts with my cousin and I think she was glad, too. :)
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