Amish Bread Pudding

Nattie Em's Old Town Cafe, in Brunswick, GA. is owned by friends and they make the bestest Bread Pudding EVER!

Brings back those old memories of my Grandma's bread pudding.

A taste that goes with a great memory.

When Dad passed away they brought a big pan of it to Mom Griffis' home.

I've been thinking about it a lot lately.

I've never made Bread Pudding before and I thought it was time I started.

I googled the recipe and looked at lots of them but when I found this one here, I though, you know, the Amish pretty much get most things right and how could I go wrong?? This was an easy recipe and one that I will use again. I do think I will try some of the other Sauces, like lemon or caramel, just to see if I like them too.

Amish Bread Pudding

2 cups whole milk (or 2 cups half & half)
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup light brown sugar

3 eggs
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups bread, torn into small pieces (french bread works best)

(I used Cinnamon Raisin Bread from the 'day old bread store' and then didn't add anymore raisins. It was perfect!)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

1. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, heat milk (or half & half) just until film forms over top. Combine butter and milk, stirring until butter is melted. Cool to lukewarm.

2. Combine sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for 1 minute. Slowly add milk mixture.

3. Place bread in a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole.

4. Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Pour batter on top of bread.

5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes or until set. Serve warm.

If you make the sauce to put on top of your bread pudding, adjust the sugar in the bread pudding recipe, change it to 1/3 cups sugar (the sauce has the other 1/3 cup in it).

Bread Pudding Sauce

1 cup whole milk
2 Tablespoons butter
1/3 cup granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 Tablespoon flour
dash of salt

Mix everything together and bring to a boil for 3 - 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Set aside for 5 minutes, then pour on warm bread pudding.

How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?

My Mama and Daddy used to sing this song to me and my siblings.

It's always been a favorite of mine.

And when I hear it I can sing most all the words.

I've been singing it to the GRAND~girls lately.

I picked up the oldest one from school today and

from the back seat she had a request.

"Gigi will you sing me the doggie in the window, please?"

Well, when you say please!

And by all means it has to be Patti Page singing!

Things I Miss Thursday

My figure!

A friend from way back then, sent this picture a few weeks ago. I'm the one in the black shorts and big hair. I hardly recognised myself. I find it interesting that I have never in my life felt thin, but in this picture, I think I look very thin.

That was a fun time.

There are two BFF's in that same picture that have always been there for me. Just saw one of them yesterday at the Zaxby's drive through. The other is my cousin BFF and just lives and hour up the road in Savannah. Time for a visit!

There is also an ex sister in law in that picture. I miss her fun personality. The alcohol and drugs have really taken their toll on her. I hate that she is so messed up and is not even remotely like this anymore. It's a very sad story.

Old pictures sure bring back a lot memories.

Some are fun, some are not.

Way Back When Wednesday

1978

The Sweetheart

1979

Harrison's first Christmas

1980

Harrison 18 months old

1983

Travis 2 years old

These pictures sure are way back when.