A long time ago, back when I was an impressionable young thing, I worked at this "upscale" deli in P-town. I was behind the hot food counter, which basically entailed peeling carrots and chopping onions (not very glamourous, I know - especially the time when I cut myself and fainted in the arms of my Jerry Garcia look-alike boss). One of the perks of working at the hot food counter, however, was that whatever was left over at the end of the night, we could take home! That was music to a poor college student's ears...
Hands down, my favorite dish was their strawberry blueberry bread pudding. I've had a hankering for that pudding, and I've been saving bread butts for a couple of weeks now in anticipation of making this dessert.
Fine-Ah-Lee! I got to make my pudding tonight. This one used left over bread from the bread loaves I've been baking, and what a difference homemade bread makes! The pudding soaked in a brandy-spiked custard over night, and peaches and blueberries were added to the top. If you look closely at the photo, you'll notice little white specks on the fruit. That was my last minute attempt to caramelize the top... it didn't quite work out, but it was delicious none the less.
I have to give a quick "shout-out" to Moo - thanks for the pic...
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I remember when you worked there-the bread pudding WAS so good. Yours looks fantastic and delicious-I love blueberries and peaches!
Yes, I was the first to take close up pictures of our food and, yes, you made fun of me each time I did it. I want 15% of every penny made off this blog! Or, at least change the name to "Mookie's Let's Eat Y'all blog."
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