After 3 days of cream soup, applesauce, and instant pudding I wanted something "different." A friend of mine mentioned that one old lady at their church always made a delicious homemade custard whenever anyone was sick. That sounded good to me... even though I've never made custard before... so I decided to try it!
I got out my Fanny Farmer cookbook and decided on the recipe for Baked Custard. "This kindly old dessert still nourishes and comforts. Traditionally served in familiar brown custard cups, it can also be made in one large baking dish." Not being familiar with the "familiar brown custard cups" (also called "ramekins" in the recipe) I opted for the one large baking dish. It turned out beautifully, I thought! I was surprised at what an easy recipe it was. The option for "Caramel Custard" calls for caramelizing sugar to swirl in the bottom of the custard dish. That sounds really good, and it's something else I've never done, so I may try that next time.
Anyone have suggestions for other soft foods? What's your favorite "comfort food"?
4 comments:
Sorry to hear you are having tooth/mouth problems! Glad to hear you are taking good care of yourself! I've heard those dry sockets are awful! :)
Sorry to hear about the tooth. Not fun at all. But the custard sounds yummy! One of my absolute all-time favorite comfort foods is cream of wheat with plenty of butter and sugar. I always make it when my tummy doesn't feel good. It is absolutely yummy!
Hot jello comforted you for something, I don't remember what, when you were younger. Hope you are feeling good real soon.
Smoothies and mashed potatoes and gravy. Mmmm. Sorry about your tooth - I hope it's better VERY soon. Hugs!
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