Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Honey Pepper Whiskey Custard Sauce

Well, it is December 9th and perhaps autumn is finally arriving in Central Texas.and It is 66 degrees outside, hmmm, maybe not autumn, yet. Whether it is cool weather or not, this time of year screams for traditional autumn desserts.  This is one of my favorites. This is what happens to the left over hamburger buns, hot dog buns, and the dried up pieces of bread at my house.  These bits of bread are elevated to a new level of deliciousness.

When Chris tasted this, he said that the custard sauce was not needed and the pudding could stand alone.  While I agree that pudding is wonderful on its own, the custard sauce makes it divine. Which brings me to the Honey Pepper Whiskey Custard Sauce.

Several months ago, Dicorte Liquuor Stores posted a photo of this whiskey and asked if anyone would be interested in trying it.  I immediately responded "YES".  This is the second time that I have cooked with it.  Both times I have been very impressed with the flavor it adds to food.  If you are considering this for sipping whiskey, note that it is very, very sweet.

Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo

So I was shopping for the ingredients to make these enchiladas and  I accidentally picked up parsley in place of cilantro.  I did not realize this until Kay Morrison told me.  She was eating the enchiladas, with her salsa, and she said that she had done the same thing.  When I tasted the enchiladas with the salsa, I had to agree with Kay, it all tasted wonderful.  Try the parsley in place of cilantro, it has a fresh, green flavor.

Rejuvenating Banana Smoothie

Yesterday, I had a long day, outside.  I had planned ahead, the night before I took Potassium and froze a big towel.  Then when I was ready to go out, I put on 100 spf block, made sure to take plenty of hydrating liquid and got my frozen towel.  By the end of the day, I was sick as a dog.  When Chris came to pick me up, his exact words were "You don't look so good".  I had gotten overheated and had leg cramps. Thanks to Johnny McMillan and Chris for making sure that I was okay and got home.