What are you craving?
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Sourdough pretzels. I was eating them at home the night I had my accident, and I don't have them here at the rehab facility. I'm going crazy wanting them again.
Fresh ice cream. It's on my mind because we're planning a trip to Charm School sometime this weekend. 
Charm School - Richmond Virginia : Bakery Reviews and Ratings - HappyCow
Charm School - Richmond Virginia : Bakery Reviews and Ratings - HappyCow
I was craving spicy food. I made veggie chilli with rice and salsa for lunch.
Anyone remember Trader Joes mango sticky rice? That was one of the first things I bought there, and loved it so much! It became a regular on my TJ list. It's been discontinued a couple years, but I have made a pretty good one, with regular rice, coconut milk, and a semi-frozen mango half. Like the rice would be hot, the mango would be out of the freezer just enough to not be frozen and placed over the rice with canned coconut milk poured over and crystallized ginger pieces sprinkled over all. I actually just made it one time, but I've thought about it a lot more.
How I wish I could get it at TJs and just need to pop in a micro for 30 seconds!
How I wish I could get it at TJs and just need to pop in a micro for 30 seconds!
Anyone remember Trader Joes mango sticky rice? That was one of the first things I bought there, and loved it so much! It became a regular on my TJ list. It's been discontinued a couple years, but I have made a pretty good one, with regular rice, coconut milk, and a semi-frozen mango half. Like the rice would be hot, the mango would be out of the freezer just enough to not be frozen and placed over the rice with canned coconut milk poured over and crystallized ginger pieces sprinkled over all. I actually just made it one time, but I've thought about it a lot more.
How I wish I could get it at TJs and just need to pop in a micro for 30 seconds!
Is that similar to creamy rice pudding ?
Val
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No. It was the short grained, sticky rice, that was lightly sweetened- maybe cooked in coconut milk, not sure about that one. It was topped with a frozen mango half, and came with a packet of sweet crunchy topping. You would take it from frozen to microwave for either 30 seconds or one minute. The rice would warn perfectly and the mango piece would still be cold, but soft.
It wasn't hard to replicate, but I never tried to get it too close. Like I always used long grain rice
I think I'll try that if I see a good looking mango. Wait- I still have frozen mango chunks in freezer now- not much of a mango fan
No. It was the short grained, sticky rice, that was lightly sweetened- maybe cooked in coconut milk, not sure about that one. It was topped with a frozen mango half, and came with a packet of sweet crunchy topping. You would take it from frozen to microwave for either 30 seconds or one minute. The rice would warn perfectly and the mango piece would still be cold, but soft.
It wasn't hard to replicate, but I never tried to get it too close. Like I always used long grain rice
I think I'll try that if I see a good looking mango. Wait- I still have frozen mango chunks in freezer now- not much of a mango fan
Rice pudding is also made with short grain, starchy rice. It is one of my favourite desserts. However, I refrain from making it too often as I can't stop eating it.
I think you've again answered why my stuff isn't as good as it could be! I'm sure my grandmother never used short grain- hers was more custard with rice and raisins and spice
Can you share your recipe?
I make mine using a recipe that is very similar to Mary Berry's recipe. I use a vanilla pod and use part soya milk and part soya cream.
That is different! Grandmas was an egg custard, and would bake with a layer of custard of top, and could be cut in squares that held their shape.
If it were still winter here I'd try it that way! I may buy some short grain and just do a stove top with coconut milk. I do love nutmeg!
If it were still winter here I'd try it that way! I may buy some short grain and just do a stove top with coconut milk. I do love nutmeg!
This is the traditional rice pudding that we have in the UK. It certainly does bring back lots of childhood memories as Mary says. You can also make it in Summer and serve it either cold or at room temperature.
Val
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I'm craving rhubarb
And tonight my mom is returning from the summer cottage and bringing some to me
And tonight my mom is returning from the summer cottage and bringing some to me
I'm craving rhubarb
I also like rhubarb but can't get it over here unless I'm willing to pay a ridiculous price. However, I usually buy it frozen which works out perfectly well for making crumbles.
I suppose that every country has their own rice pudding recipe.
Over here in France they call it 'Gateau de Riz' literally 'rice cake'. It is made with rice pudding, eggs and milk and is baked. It is a sort of custard with rice and very stodgy. I prefer the traditional British rice pudding that is baked and is very creamy.
