Comments on Vanilla Garlic: Indifference (In Regards to Bread Pudding)

Bread Pudding is considered one of the two quintes...

2010-05-09T13:45:34.744-07:00

Bread Pudding is considered one of the two quintessential Louisiana desserts (the other would be Bananas Foster, with Pecan Pie coming in a fairly close third). It's delicious any time of day that you eat it. I started the tradition in college of making bread pudding for Christmas morning breakfast, to the great delight of my family, particularly my three nieces and nephews. Traditionally, I have eaten it with a hard sauce, but for G-rated functions I pour heavy whipping cream over the top about fifteen minutes before it's done. I have made bread pudding with everything from sandwich bread to baguettes to homemade challah (yum!), and this recipe sounds like a great new twist. Thank you for the recipe, and if you ever need some hardcore bread pudding lovers, just head south.

People who shrug at bread pudding have never had g...

2009-10-10T07:49:45.420-07:00

People who shrug at bread pudding have never had good bread pudding. That is all.

I LOVE Bread Puddin' Thanks!

2009-10-01T19:44:08.392-07:00

I LOVE Bread Puddin' Thanks!

Made this for my daughters 3rd birthday. It was a ...

2009-10-01T12:17:28.771-07:00

Made this for my daughters 3rd birthday. It was a hit! Tasted like Autumn in my mouth! yumm!

Yummy, Garrett! Last winter, I was addicted to mak...

2009-09-29T20:09:12.469-07:00

Yummy, Garrett! Last winter, I was addicted to making Pannetone Bread Pudding. Thanks for giving me this year's version.

Not to distract from the bread pudding (which in m...

2009-09-25T21:47:15.417-07:00

Not to distract from the bread pudding (which in my experience is either luscious or horrific), but your photo of chocolate shavings is enchanting and dramatic and brilliant. When I started scrolling down, the vibrant texture of the chocolate just leapt off the screen at me. It was so unexpected and salivatory...I think I want some chocolate now. Excuse me.

When I call my dad and say "I'm making br...

2009-09-23T16:34:35.874-07:00

When I call my dad and say "I'm making bread pudding" he says "What time should I be there?"

Nope, no indifference around here.

Maybe you should call it custard panade. I bet th...

2009-09-23T12:52:01.868-07:00

Maybe you should call it custard panade. I bet that would elicit some curiosity.

Me? I like bread pudding. Nothing's is more comforting than creamy stodge.

I couldn't wait to try so I made it for desser...

2009-09-23T07:55:57.797-07:00

I couldn't wait to try so I made it for dessert last night and reheated for breakfast this a.m. DELICIOUS! Looking forward to more for dessert tonight! Good thing I used skim evaporated milk in place of the cream. haha

Those who are indifferent don't know (or care,...

2009-09-23T06:11:19.108-07:00

Those who are indifferent don't know (or care, I assume) what they are missing. No matter, that just leaves more for the rest of us!
Although my husband didn't grow up eating bread pudding, he's a fan. I bombard him with all manner of bread puddings, and he heartily eats up. This variation is one I haven't tried, but will very soon...anything with pumpkin or chocolate gets my vote...together they can't be ignored.
(For breakfast, I like to warm it and top it with maple syrup.)

I love bread pudding, and I love pumpkin, what a w...

2009-09-22T21:19:12.601-07:00

I love bread pudding, and I love pumpkin, what a wonderful and unexpected pairing! I will definitely be making this one!

Janina - Yes you can and yes cook it till soft, th...

2009-09-22T14:46:24.044-07:00

Janina - Yes you can and yes cook it till soft, then puree. Personally, go with canned. Way easier for this recipe.

Hi Garrett, I've never made bread pudding, bu...

2009-09-22T13:31:25.247-07:00

Hi Garrett,
I've never made bread pudding, but I think I must try. Just one question: can I use fresh pumpkin instead of canned one? Do I need to cook it before I use it?

Thank you for your blog!

Janina

I love love love...love love bread pudding. I orde...

2009-09-22T11:10:11.952-07:00

I love love love...love love bread pudding. I order it at almost every restaurant I go to that has it on the menu.

:) Must buy some pumpkin and make this soon!!

I consider bread pudding pretty much better than m...

2009-09-21T20:25:07.369-07:00

I consider bread pudding pretty much better than manna from heaven, and anything pumpkin is an A in my book, so this recipe looks delicious! I think I'll make it for my birthday next month instead of cake. Yum!!

However, I think it does need a sauce ... my family always makes a lemon sauce for bread pudding, so perhaps an orange sauce would do here, along with an touch of orange zest and/or juice in the custard.

I ran across your blog today (I did a Google searc...

2009-09-21T20:22:27.740-07:00

I ran across your blog today (I did a Google search on gelato in Sacramento and found your review of Cafe La Boca). Your writing is witty and interesting. I've never been interested in bread pudding, I don't even know anyone who has ever had/made bread pudding, but reading this post makes me want to go out and make it!

Garrett, I absolutely love the photo of the grate...

2009-09-21T19:47:22.073-07:00

Garrett,

I absolutely love the photo of the grater/chocolate!

And the bread pudding recipe looks pretty cool too - I'll have give it a try this weekend.

Chloe M.

I have been dreaming of bread pudding -- especiall...

2009-09-21T19:41:34.638-07:00

I have been dreaming of bread pudding -- especially with the sweet potato and cranberry bread sitting in my bread box right now. Who knew it was so easy. Think I will absolutely have to make some now. And I dare anyone to give me an indifferent response.

I am never, ever indifferent to bread pudding. Esp...

2009-09-21T13:51:27.119-07:00

I am never, ever indifferent to bread pudding. Especially when it involves pumpkin. Triply so when it involves chocolate. Four times so when it is a cold leftover at breakfast time.

Unfortunately, my husband isn't just indifferent to bread pudding. He. Doesn't. Like. It.

So I will probably never have this beautiful culinary creation. *sob*

Indifference? Toward bread pudding? How is that po...

2009-09-21T12:06:48.082-07:00

Indifference? Toward bread pudding? How is that possible?! One of my favorite desserts (always a great way to use up some bread slightly past its prime) and this version sounds particularly awesome. Thanks for sharing!

I love bread pudding too. There's an earthy h...

2009-09-21T11:32:36.784-07:00

I love bread pudding too. There's an earthy home-iness about it - AND it uses up all that bread we never get around to finishing. Pumpkin bread pudding ... what a perfect way to jump into fall. And think of it this way - now you don't have to share!!

Thanks for the great recipe Garrett! Can't wait to try it!

I think the indifference is a West Coast thing--br...

2009-09-21T08:34:56.440-07:00

I think the indifference is a West Coast thing--bread pudding is more revered on the East Coast. The name doesn't help, most people think all pudding is Jello pudding. There is an Amish version of cherry bread pudding that is to die for. If I can locate the recipe, I'll send it to you.

NikiTheo - BF and Roommate loved it. Requested mor...

2009-09-21T08:33:19.662-07:00

NikiTheo - BF and Roommate loved it. Requested more. I plan to make this for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners with family. =)

I would love to serve this at Thanksgiving as both...

2009-09-21T08:28:25.900-07:00

I would love to serve this at Thanksgiving as both a "new and different" and "return to traditional cooking" recipe all in one. This recipe screams comfort and Fall - two of my favorite things. It is going on my to try soon list.

No indifference here, bread pudding is my favorite...

2009-09-21T07:42:55.210-07:00

No indifference here, bread pudding is my favorite dessert to whip up at home and order out. I love trying everyone’s different recipes.