Just Had To Share

I promise that I'll goad Erin until she posts about the actual trifle but I had to post this video of the chilled and strained custard that was one of the tasty components.

For hip and modern ladies like us, there just isn't that much call for a fine custard as there was in, say, our grandmothers' days but I have to confess that I'm developing a real appreciation for foods that require that I actually stand in front of the stove and stir (i.e. custard, risotto, bechemel). It's just really kind of cool to watch them thicken as the temperature rises or the starch starts to soften or whatever sort of chemical magic they succumb to.

Okay, now that I've waxed rhapsodic about food, I'll get to my real point: Jiggly custard is really funny. Colin, Liam and I had way too much fun last night just wiggling that bowl back and forth.

You should try it. And then make trifle with it :D

** Editorial correction: I've been reminded that, while still hip and modern, not everyone posting on this blog falls into the category of "ladies". Sorry Joe! **

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I laughed while I read it and thought about my mom's Tupperware bowls (one with lid and one without) that are stacked with my newer bowls. The one that's missing the lid has hot burner marks on the bottom and is deep with steep sides. It's my go-to bowl and I think of her when I use it.

What do you have in your cupboard just like it?

K,J