As the weather begins to near the winters I have puddings on my mind. The most favorite among my kids is the bread pudding which ofcourse the simplest of all the puddings one can make. Soft, moist and yet have a great texture of bread. The best part about bread puddings is that you could use any kind of bread, croissants to loafs, to buns to old bread that needs to be consumed and is sitting in the fridge. Here is a simple recipe which I have modified according to the families taste buds. Although with every passing year, these taste buds change and alter the recipe as well. I have given the variations I work with this recipe. Happy Baking

A delicious accompaniment made from fresh strawberries and sugar, goes well a chocolate mousse, pavlova's with cream and compote or anything dessert thats need a zing.

A cake rich in dried fruits and nuts marinated in brandy is delicious and a must bake for every baker. There are many different ways of making this cake and this one is much close to the original, but a quick recipe. Typically the fruit and brandy mixture is made to sit for a month or even more. Then the cake is made to soak in more brandy after it has been baked for about 2 - 3 weeks. You can add a chocolate glaze to the cake topped with cherries or almonds or both. Delicious!