Oatmeal. Muesli. Rice Pudding. What do these three have in common?
They all have the consistency of vomit.
And I, my friends, do not like to willingly eat vomit.
When I saw that Isabelle from Les gourmandises d'Isa chose rice pudding, I threw up in my mouth a little. I immediately harkened back to the things my mother would say in the days when she would not let me get up from the table until I finished my food. It could have been boiled carrots, potatoes au gratin (from the box), or Velveeta Shells and Cheese (all of which, I detest with a passion), but mostly it was oatmeal. Thick and sludgy, I often wanted to take the oatmeal and fix any patches in the wall because it looked like it had a better purpose being a caulking agent rather than something that you should find nourishment in.
"It will stick to your bones!" she would say.
What does that even mean? Me, being the wiseass that I was at the ripe old age of seven, would impart my newly learned knowledge of where food goes when it is eaten.
"Food goes into your stomach and then is processed in your intestines! To stick to your bones, it would have to leave your digestive tract!"
Wiseass.
I hoped that Dorie could transform my thoughts on this dish, just as she did with fruit dessert. But, alas, nothing could get me to like the dreaded rice pudding. *Shudder*
I made a vanilla and almond rice pudding (almond extract) and chocolate and coconut rice pudding (coconut extract). The flavor combinations were interesting, but I couldn't get past the rice niblets.
But, people all over the world enjoy this dish, so maybe I'm the only one who doesn't enjoy eating vomit.
Check out TWD for more rice pudding!
Nice photo!!I have never thought of rice pudding as vomit, but now that you mention...I don't care to eat it again:)
Posted by: Maria | November 18, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Haha, I agree, it's gross. But it seems that most people who don't like it just think the texture is disgusting, right? I don't mind milky vanilla flavor, but soggy rice...gross!
Posted by: Jodie | November 18, 2008 at 10:35 AM
You totally crack me up. This stuff was good! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your photo with the tall glass. I guess it just isn't everyone's "thing" - the pudding I mean.
Posted by: peggy | November 18, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Wonderful photo! It will stick to your bones! My mom used to say that to us! LOL Sorry you couldn't eat it send it my way!
Posted by: Christine | November 18, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Teanna, how do you really feel about rice pudding? Coincidentally enough, I am eating my morning oatmeal while reading your post. Good times! I've got to say, it's not my favorite consistency in the world either, but I ate it anyway -- because I eat EVERYTHING! Kudos for making it despite the intensity of your hatred for it. That's commitment!
Posted by: Cathy | November 18, 2008 at 10:59 AM
I totally cracked up reading your post. HOW FUNNY! I dislike tapioca for the same reasons you mentioned...ew.
I wasn't wild about the texture of the rice pudding, in fact, I didn't like the vanilla one I made at ALL. The chocolate one was REALLY good, and the texture seemed different. Had this have been regular rice, I am sure i would NOT have enjoyed it at ALL.
I have to agree, I don't enjoy vomit-esque foods either, but I sure do love GRITS!
Your presentation was lovely!
Posted by: Jennifer | November 18, 2008 at 11:14 AM
I totally cracked up reading your post. HOW FUNNY! I dislike tapioca for the same reasons you mentioned...ew.
I wasn't wild about the texture of the rice pudding, in fact, I didn't like the vanilla one I made at ALL. The chocolate one was REALLY good, and the texture seemed different. Had this have been regular rice, I am sure i would NOT have enjoyed it at ALL.
I have to agree, I don't enjoy vomit-esque foods either, but I sure do love GRITS!
Your presentation was lovely!
Posted by: Jennifer | November 18, 2008 at 11:17 AM
I am so with you on the texture issue.
Your 'parfaits' look beautiful.
Posted by: chocolatechic | November 18, 2008 at 11:40 AM
I love your flavor combination! I remember the first time I had rice pudding, I got a little grossed out, but over the years, I've come to love it :) And I love the fancy champagne flute!
Posted by: stephanie clark | November 18, 2008 at 11:41 AM
I can totally related to those childhood memories when I was forced to eat everything off my plate. I agree, it would definitely be oatmeal that was always left.. and it gets worse cold too.. eww. I'm glad this recipe was chosen though because I'm definitely over my rice pudding fears!
Posted by: Steph | November 18, 2008 at 12:05 PM
I take it, then, that you are not a tapioca fan?
Your photo is gorgeous, btw.
Posted by: Mike | November 18, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Girl I am glad I am not the only one that is grossed out by the texture of this stuff!
Posted by: Jamie | November 18, 2008 at 12:18 PM
GAG! Barf-a-rama! I never made rice pudding before but the texture does remind me of chunky vomit . . to be more specific, reminded me of last Friday night! Whoo hoo!
Posted by: Sugar B | November 18, 2008 at 12:37 PM
You crack me up every time...LOL!
Posted by: Mari | November 18, 2008 at 12:54 PM
I'm with you sister!
Posted by: Debbie | November 18, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Well, it may be vomit but as long as it's elegantly presented in a champagne flute that's all that matters!
Posted by: Matt | November 18, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Funny post! At least we know how you feel. We all can't like everything we prepare, but you did a great job doing it anyway.
Posted by: Lynne | November 18, 2008 at 02:25 PM
LOLOL. Isabelle's pictures are making my mouth water though! nothing like vomit. I'd love to let you try some of my black glutinous rice vomit!
LOL. But gorgeous pix!!!
Posted by: Eunice | November 18, 2008 at 03:01 PM
This post is most awesome thing I have read today. Gold star for making it even though you detest it.
Posted by: April B | November 18, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Such pretty looking vomit though :) Sticking to your ribs is another saying that is just as nonsensical. Too funny.
Posted by: Caitlin | November 18, 2008 at 03:33 PM