Skills, Buns & A Pudding
>> Saturday, 28 February 2009
Bombarded with kitchen tools and gadgets, I have learnt to be smart about making such purchases. I have weighed my impulse of buying gadgets and tools against my skills and ability to complete the same tasks which these gadgets and tools claim to fame. Time also plays a factor. For example, I usually consider how much time and effort would be involved in using a particular tool or gadget versus me doing it by hand with the essential tools such as a knife and a cutting board. Click here to read the column.
As some of you can attest, it is clear that as we get older our tastes for some things change. I've often talked about not really having a sweet tooth but these days I seem to crave some sweetness, particularly after a meal, so I've been looking for some quick and easy things to make. I've even taken to baking whole coconut breads (sweet breads), slicing and freezing them so that I can have a sweet fix whenever I want.
I found this delicious, creamy recipe at Culinate. I was drawn to it immediately because it made me think of rice pudding. You can flavour it with whatever spices you like, I opted for cardamom in this case and added an extra touch by gently sauteing some ripe bananas. Here is the recipe from Culinate.
Now, don't blame me for this part of the post, blame him. He made me do it! I could not resist his lure of making Potato Sour Cream & Chive Bread/Buns. You have got to try this recipe, the aroma from the oven will envelope you and the taste - slathered with some butter or sharp cheese, one bite and you'll understand why I had to make these. The recipe can be found here.
Look at that. Tell me that you don't want to sink your teeth into it.
Look at it again. I know you are tempted. Give in. Give in. (evil smile) Aw come on, I need company in my sinful ways (lol)
Hey everyone, don't forget Meeta's Monthly Mingle! It's all Caribbean this month! If you're unsure of what kinds of things to make or if you have questions or want to discuss what to make, drop me a line as some of you have been doing. I am happy to help.
Have a great weekend and a productive week everyone. Can you believe that we are in March already?!
81 comments:
What a delicious looking pudding! These buns look fabulous too, mmmhhh!
Cheers,
Rosa
I've learned to be smart about those purchases too, haha :-D
Looove that rice pudding-type treat!!
Lovely, lovely sweets. I'm just about to make a tapioca pudding this morning for a different event (great minds think alike. : D)
I am ogggggggggling at the food here,not only the pics are absolutely stunning,but the food looks sooooooooo perfect,i mean the buns,the pudding ,everything looks so out of the world
The pudding looks delicious and the buns are just scrumptious! Yum!
That rice pudding sounds good:-) esp. with that banana, which i have never used with a rice pudding!!
I saw that bread Cynthia & can Imagine that awesome flavor. need to give it a try.
The pudding and rolls look delicious!!I want to eat all now.
you're EEEEVVIIILLL!!! tentalizing me like that with those crazy-good pictures...is that butter you spread on top of the buns?
oh, and the only way I'd ever eat rice is in that pudding. that looks delish.
stunning pics cynthia...nice pudding..really tempting:)
The pudding is gorgeous. We usually make payasam (a south Indian pudding) and they are irresistible.
My biggest weakness are those gadgets.
Cyn, my dear, EVERY WEEKEND I look at your blog and think, "Oh. My. Word." Your photography is almost as good as a meal in itself, and I WANT those potato buns. Yum, we could murder a pile of those with a pot of tea. Sinful ways, indeed!
I do, it looks really good!!
that tapioca pudding looks so pretty...like clouds!!! and with that fried bananas, it is real comfort ! :)
Wow pudding looks amazing..and delish..Love the fried bananaon top.It makes even more tempting..Buns look perfect..
Cynthia, I enjoyed your article. I don't have many gadgets in my kitchen, but the few that I do have, I barely use them. lol!! It's so much easier for me to do any cutting or chopping with a knife on my cutting board as oppose to using a food processor. Now, the use of my mortar and pestle, I'm still working on that. I bought it specifically so that I could make my own dry-rub seasoning like my grandmother back home does, but I have yet to do that. :-)
thatz a lovely pudding .. looks delicious
geeez woman those last two photos are k i l l e r!
I would like to stick my face in that Bun, Cynthia! :D
Caramlized Banana on pudding is heavenly. My mom mixes cold rice, cold milk, sugar and Banana and eats it if she doesn't have anything else to eat for lunch! ;D
I made Jamaican Festival for Meeta, at Aroma! Have a wonderful weekend!:)
Hi Cynthia,
I'm new to the blogging world and was awed when I tripped on your pages. I had to stop and commend you on the wonderful work. Loved your pages and will follow it regularly.
Cheers!smitha
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Your rolls look so good. I must hav a go at those. I am always looking for the perfect roll. The tapioca made me smile. It has a very bad reputation in the UK being associated with school dinners of yester year. I have always loved it and I do like your twist on it.:)
OMG! That pudding looks absolutely scrumptious, Cynthia! I don't even care much for milk-based desserts and this pne makes me want to make some right away.:)
And love that topping of sauteed bananas.
You cooked some good looking things this week Cynthia! I have a big exam in two weeks but can't wait until I'm done studying and can get back into the kitchen.
Cynthia, You naughty girl! I give in!!
I too have kitchen gadgets everywhere!
Fantastic photos as always.
I love cardamon in rice pudding so I'm sure the flavor would be as good in tapioca! YUM!
What a delicious looks pudding!!! looks yummy.. nice clicks..
I saw that bread recipe at chuck's too and bookmarked it! Now, I really have to make some! Yum yum!
these buns are way beyond gorgeous, I am going to make them tomorrow, seriously!
In December, I decided to get rid of many of the kitchen tools I don't need or want anymore. They will probably end up at a jumble sale in June or July. It feels very good.
I am the same way with kitchen gadgets. I have to restrain myself when I see something new and shiny at the store, LOL.
All those delicious pictures are making me hungry. It's too early on a Sunday morning to be looking at such amazing food. :-p
I remember always wanting every kitchen tool I could get my hands on, only to have them end up in the darkest corners of my cupboard never pulled out, because it seemed like more hassle than it was worth... I think your body is processing sugar differently and now you are needing more, good for you to listen to your body... and yes, I would LOVE to sink my teeth into that bread, YUM!
Your pudding looks delicious although I have never tried tapioca before.
I love those buns! :) Great pics, Cynthia!
Oh, you have company. You might have unexpected guests, if you're not careful!
yummy
looks fabulous
The buns are fabulous !!!
The buns are so attractive with the generous amount of butter, absolutely delish!
That pudding looks so yummy Cynthia. My mom used to make it for me when i was you but without eggs. Reminded me of my childhood!
Your photos just get better and better! And those buns!! We're in the process of becoming snowed in tonight. Baking is looking very attractive.
I would love to have those banana slices. And the buns look so yumm.
Hot bread smeared with butter...can't be beat!
OMG! your buns look great;) Delicious looking pudding too!!
Those buns look gorgeous and what a delicious looking pudding!
Rosie x
Everything looking sinful Cynthia..slurpppp
ohh...im just sooo tempted to take a bite of the bun and a spoonful of the pudding!!!!
your pudding and buns really look greaT!!
I love bread and just about anything you could think of to put on it!
Oh my gosh - those rolls with the butter have me wanting to go make some right now. Yum!
oh lovely pudding.. my fav as a kid
So true....I have bought so many gadgets on impulse. Now because we move so much,many of the gadgets I want are in the waiting list :) Good that you are developing a sweet tooth.....we get to see such delicious yummy treats!
oh wow--those Potato Sour Cream & Chive rolls look AMAZING!!
I adore my kitchen gadgets--my habit is getting kind of crazy, though ;)
On my way back to the St Thomas I can not stay away. Your buns looks so yummy that sounds bad sorry. Good Work
I'm heading out to the store now. I'm not kidding. I must have that pudding!!!!!
beware of the sweet tooth once it sets in, you're screwed. i never liked or craved sweets until i turned vegan. now, i'm screwed.
It's all about comfort today! I could just curl up in that bun and take a nap.
I am a big fan of rice pudding, but have never tried tapioca. Looks so soothing and delicious!
The photo of the buttered roll is calling my name :)
Oh Cynthia. I always leave your blog hungry!
Oh Cynthia, I don't have to look again to know I would KILL to be able to sink my teeth into those buns... they look heavenly!
Wow those Chive buns look perrrfect:) The pudding is made from sago/tapioca right? When I came to US, the word tapioca was confusing for me as in my hometown in India, Tapioca was referred to Yuca . Loved the combo with Banana. Pics have come out very well. I loved the pic of third picture...mmmm fresh from the oven that must be delicious.
Good read !!!!!!!!My husband cant understand my unnecessary need for buying kitchen gadgets big or small.
everything looks delicious,especially loved the buns!!!!!!!11
Hi Cynthia!
I love gadgets, but I have a very small NYC kitchen and I have to limit myself as I have very little storage room.
Your pudding look delicious and those potato sour cream chives buns --OH MY!! I'm afraid I'd eat them all in one sitting, they look so yummy! Thansk for theb link to Culinate!
Hugs, Pat
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Cynthia, just read your comment this morning and replied.
I am glad you asked, please don't hesitate if you have q's to ask me, always happy to answer you.I know we all use common Indian terms to write down the recipe which is easy for Indians but could be confusing to others. Hugs, hope you try Moily!! :)
Thanks Cynthia for dropping a comment on my blog.The buns are tempting.
The buns and pudding look fabulous!
March is NOT in like a lion--it's in like a warm, fluffy, carbohydratey blanket, with this post! The pudding looks so delicious, and the buns look like HEAVEN.
That pudding looks absolutely delicious - not to mention beautiful. If you're a fan of rice pudding, try out this recipe for Arroz con Leche. This healthier take on the traditional sweet treat utilizes brown rice and soy milk. It's truly delicious! Enjoy!
I just love tapioca pudding. With the indian twist plus caramelized bananas, must be delicious.
Ah, the buns... I have to try soon.
Hello Cynthia. Im new to blogspot and really new to cookery blogs so just doing the rounds trying to make some new friends........ its really amazing how bread photographs.........really same for cake too....I think they are photogenic...LOL.....well thats me for me food is animate........LOL.....the bread looks great seriously wish i could bake........
u wicked, wicked girl! cynth, this is serious food porn.
i loved the idea of sago pudding with roasted banana (is it fried in ghee?).
and coming to impulse buying, all i can say is i am leaning ;)
Thanks once again for sharing with us great recipes! Now I'm craving for those buns, and would not mind some pudding either. :)
Greetings,
Tiina
I love that picture of the pudding with the sauted bananas. So very delicious!!!
and the buns ummmmm.....
My kids love tapioca puddings :)
Thank you for your message, we just came back from our honeymoon recently... if not kids that were left here, we would probably never come back to London ;) But seriously, we are thinking of moving back to Caribbean in few years, I was even looking at the houses to have idea of the costs...
I posted first recipe from Jamaica today, more coming soon.... Tried to find annatto seeds today for tomorrow's patties I will be making but I'm afraid I will have to replace them...
Enjoy your weekend, Margot
I am the same buying for my kitchen I always have to ask....''do I really need it?''.... or else my cupboards will have all sorts falling out of them - they are full enough as it is!
The buns look amazing and the pudding is adorable. :-)
Cyn - you are killing me with all these great looking buttery, pillowy, I-want-to-sink-my-teeth- into-it-buns.
Oh man, you must know my carb weakness. Buns AND rice pudding? I am soooo there!
So yummy cynthia...as always your posts and food and fotos are so gr8...
Oh wow - look at those buns... Absolute baked perfection. And don't talk to me abotu kitchen gadget - I've banned my husband from buying any more!
You`re Killing us softly hun,with those photos and aromas..! :) I almost ate the computer! Mia
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