eat: the best bread pudding

If you like bread pudding, this is the absolute BEST recipe I've found. This is my daddy's all time favorite. Ingredients 2 c granulated sugar 5 large eggs 2 cups milk 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 c cubed Italian bread 1 c packed light brown sugar 1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter, softened 1 c chopped pecans For the sauce 1 c granulated sugar 1/2 c butter, melted 1 egg, beaten 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 c brandy (I used Grand Marnier) Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x9 inch pan. Mix granulated sugar, eggs, and milk in a bowl; add vanilla. Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 10 minutes. In another bowl, mix and crumble together brown sugar, butter, and pecans. Pour bread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over the top and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set. For the sauce Mix together the granulated sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir together until the sugar is melted. Add the brandy, stirring well. Pour over bread pudding. Serve warm or cold. ENJOY! {Recipe comes from Paula Deen, 2007}

Father's Day

So, wow, have I been the slacker! I thought things would slow down a bit now that it's summer, and I guess that just quite isn't the case. I am teaching pre-k summer school (with my sister), and only had a week off between the last day of school and the first day of summer school. The good news...we only have two weeks left!

I thought I'd post a few pictures from our Father's Day cook out. That day was all about celebrating my sweet daddy. Alli and I made our very delicious bread pudding (Pip's favorite). Derek made some fabulous steaks on the grill...with some salad and baked potatoes on the side. The best part??? Daddy brought his pride and joy, his precious pup Girlfriend. She was our father's day gift for Daddy last year. I've never seen him so crazy about a dog. She, along with Karlie and Coop, enjoyed the baby pool. Kimmie, on the other hand, steered clear of the craziness.

GRILLING OUT

D JUST DOIN' HIS THANG

LIFE IS GOOD

I am beyond blessed to have such a hardworking, selfless, loving man to call my daddy. I love him more than words can say.

MY AMAZING DADDY