Grape nut pudding

This is a New England custard that Daniel grew up eating, a food memory for him. We finally made the recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/grape-nut-pudding-330173. Instead of vanilla extract, I added a whole vanilla bean (split and seeds scraped) to the scalded milk and used vanilla-infused sugar instead of regular sugar. I also learned how to scald milk… Continue reading Grape nut pudding

British fish pie

This fish pie features salmon, haddock, and cod.  I first had this dish at the Borough Market in London in 2012, and it took me a few years to find a comparable recipe (although admittedly, that restaurant's version is better).  Recipe is based on this:  http://step-by-step-cook.co.uk/mains/fishpie/?units=US&persons=4, with the following modifications:  added a bay leaf and… Continue reading British fish pie