flavor FOUGERE'S FAVORITES
A Luscious Twist
LEMON CHESS BREAD PUDDING SIGNALS CHANGE. BY SARA FOUGERE · PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON
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'm going to admit something to you. I'm not a huge fan of change. I buy the same kind of shoes all the time, and I'm known to be very brand loyal in a grocery
store. My ice cream order is pretty much set in stone. An oaky chardonnay and I'm always happy. I find comfort in my routine. And yet, this fall, our baby will go off to college and we will be empty nesters — a huge change. Like many of you, caring for my growing older mother has begun to take significant time and our relationship also is evolving. Such a poignant change. So earlier this year, when I found myself contemplating a work kitchen move, I just wasn't sure I could do it. After 17 years, it might be too much change. But I'm a little surprised to say I'm embracing this change — a new kitchen, in the vibrant North Village Arts District; a new outlook on how to provide the fresh, flavorful food I love to bring to parties; and an opportunity to share some recipes I've always loved, but for some reason didn't put in our offerings. This lemon chess bread pudding is going to join our signature dessert list and I just know you're going to love it. It is bright, luscious and comfortable. You can add fruit if you'd like and, although it really is best with freshly squeezed lemon juice, use bottled if that's what you have. It's definitely a change from what you expect from a bread pudding. But it turns out sometimes change is good. I'm going to buy some new shoes, too.
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