Then Along Comes Pudding...

I love pudding- I always have. I used to BEG my mom to make me tapioca pudding- she would sometimes do it for me on Sunday nights. Happy memories! Something about that baby food texture- have I made that confession... that I sometimes eat my baby's baby food? Only the fruity flavors mind you, but truly I must have a mineral deficiency or something, I know... but there you have it. Anyway- pudding give me the same kind of satisfaction. This ended up being a wonderful use for some of our milk that was just about to expire- a great way to sweeten up and disguise it. :) Don't laugh, but I quadrupled that recipe- I didn't even know it could be done. I had to get the calculator out. :) Two cups is just never enough. Yes... it was intense. And I know it is a simple things, but I threw in some fresh blackberries and a pinch of cinnamon and it was just heavenly! But I guess, keep in mind this IS coming from a baby-food lover, so take it with a grain... or a bib. :)

Homemade Vanilla Pudding (Allrecipes.com)

• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1. In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat milk until bubbles form at edges. In a bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Pour into hot milk, a little at a time, stirring to dissolve. Continue to cook and stir until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Do not boil. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into serving dishes. Chill before serving.