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Wake Up and Smell the Oatmeal!

YumSugar — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:13:31 -0800

There are some pretty fun alarm clocks out there, but this weekend the internet was abuzz over a different kind of alarm clock. According to Scotland's Daily Record, Quaker Oats is testing a bedside alarm in the UK. Now you'll be able to wake up to a warm bowl of porridge or oatmeal each and every morning.

The device, which is called The Porridgemaid, contains a thermos to keep the milk cold overnight. However, once the alarm goes off, the thermos is heated up and in three minutes you've got yourself a bowl of breakfast. In our ever increasingly fast-paced lifestyles, I suppose every minute counts. However, I could see myself reaching for the snooze button and putting my hand right into a bowl of porridge. It also reminds me of the episode of The Office where Michael cooks his foot, and we all know that that was a completely bad idea. What do you think!?

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Nourish Your Morning With Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding with Vanilla Pudding Sauce

Sponsor — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:45:22 -0700

The morning alarm clock. The race to get ready. The quick e-mail check-in and the dog waiting to be walked. All this before you’ve had a chance to fully wake up. Life is hectic - so start your day off smart. Take time to indulge in a nutritious breakfast. Sit down for something real, with dairy and maybe some fruit and whole grains, too. Taste. Breathe. Set a goal or two. Make sure you’re about to get out of your day what you put into it. And if you do have to grab something on the run, make it a cup of yogurt and a spoon. Nourish Your Morning with this tasty recipe for Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding with Vanilla Pudding Sauce. Check out 3aday.org for more recipes to nourish your morning.

Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding with Vanilla Pudding Sauce
3-A-Day™ of Dairy

Ingredients

For the bread pudding:
1 pound challah or egg bread, cubed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup egg substitute
4 egg whites
1/3 cup sugar substitute for baking
4 cups fat-free milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup raisins
For the vanilla pudding sauce:
1 egg
1 egg white
1/4 cup sugar substitute for baking
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 1/2 cups fat-free milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions
For the bread pudding:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray an 8-x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
Place bread cubes in a large bowl; sprinkle with cinnamon. In a medium bowl, whisk egg substitute, egg whites, sugar substitute, milk and vanilla until blended. Pour over bread, sprinkle with raisins and stir gently to mix. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
Bake 45 minutes in preheated oven or until top is puffed and golden and tester comes out clean.
Cut into squares and serve warm with vanilla pudding sauce*.
*For the vanilla pudding sauce:
Whisk egg, egg white, sugar substitute and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Whisk in milk and vanilla.
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 10 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
Yield: approximately 1/2 cup bread pudding plus 1/3 cup vanilla yogurt sauce, per serving

Recipe created by Chef Lisa Schroeder of Mother's Bistro, Portland, Ore., on behalf of 3-A-Day™ of Dairy

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Yummy Links: From Tomato Bites to Horchata

partysugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:45:01 -0700

Tomatoes, basil, and goat cheese combine to make a delicious and adorable appetizer. - The Food in My Beard
Meet Food Network's newest star, Aida Mollenkamp. - Chow
Wake up to the smoky smell of bacon with this bacon alarm clock. - Serious Eats
Candy is a sweet theme for a baby shower. - Hostess With the Mostess
Edible gifts for new parents. - The Kitchn
Are gummi bears good for your teeth? - Slashfood
Test your celebrity food knowledge by taking this fun quiz. - The Epi-Log
Are these musk-flavored candy sticks for real? - Candy Blog
The latest update on the salmonella outbreak. - FitSugar
Making homemade horchata is easy and cooly rewarding. - Baking Bites

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Yummy Links: From Kisses to Hot Cross Buns

YumSugar — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:58:59 -0700

Discover the difference between Hershey's Kisses and Hershey's Chocolate Truffle Kisses. - Candyblog
The Discovery Health channel is giving Nathan Lyon, from last year's The Next Food Network Star, his own show: A Lyon in the Kitchen (oh and it starts tonight). - Serious Eats
I've recently discovered that I really enjoy parsnips and now I have a new recipe to try: parsnips boiled in sap. - Cookthink
I love lamb. I love tagines. I especially love lamb tagines - Spiceblog

Maybe I'll skip the baking this week and make some tasty, tasty salted butter and chocolate caramels instead. - Tartelette
Now you can take your drink wherever you go, introducing liquor flask sandals from Reef. - Liquor Snob
Unless you're a vegetarian, you're probably going to want a drool guard before looking at these German Beef Roulades. - What's For Lunch Honey
Learn how to make Hot Cross Buns just in time for Easter. - Becks & Posh
And finally, for weeks I've been meaning to point out the bacon alarm clock - now you can wake up to the smell of cooking bacon. - Daily Olive