As I've gotten older, I've developed a mad love for rice pudding. I know, kind of weird, but I just love it. I don't eat it often, maybe a few times a year, but it's at the top of my favourite dessert-like foods.
When Sarah brought a healthier version to work that she made at home, I forced her to share the recipe with me so I could share with you. Behold, healthier (ish) rice pudding!
Healthier Rice Pudding:
1 C Brown Minute Rice (the parboiled stuff that cooks in 10 mins normally)
1 C Brown Minute Rice (the parboiled stuff that cooks in 10 mins normally)
5 ½ C skim milk
2/3 C Stivia (or Splenda)
2 T melted butter (or margarine)
1 t salt
1 t vanilla
½ t nutmeg
½ t nutmeg
Cinnamon
1 C raisins
Pre-heat overn to 350 degrees Celcius.
Combine all ingredients in a 2 quart baking dish. Mix well. Bake in the oven for 1 hour, stirring after 15 minutes and again when pudding is done.
Sarah's notes:
It will seem a bit runny, but the mix thickens as it cools...if you feel it is too "thin", leave in for another 5-10 mins, not longer than that or it starts to separate and doesn't create a pudding (too thick).
It will seem a bit runny, but the mix thickens as it cools...if you feel it is too "thin", leave in for another 5-10 mins, not longer than that or it starts to separate and doesn't create a pudding (too thick).
Sprinkle with cinnamon or cinnamon sugar when finished or before eating a serving. Enjoy!
I am a girly-girl, no question about it. I love fashion, shoes and getting dressed up. I can roll with the guys, but prefer to roll with the girls. I absolutely have more girl friends than I do guy friends; I simply love bonding with women.
I have a few guy friends, and they are great as there is never drama and it's a simple friendship, but not much can beat a shopping trip, gossip sesh or brunch with my ladies.
I know there is that stereotypical drama thing that can happen, but what's a little drama when the ultimate benefits of women friendships are so wonderful.
Do you have more girl or guy friends?
Typically the weekend starts Friday night but on Thursday I came home after work for an amazing surprise: flowers sitting in my apartment with a sweet note and gift card from my boyfriend. What a little trickster! A better look at the bouquet HERE.
On Friday morning I got my car back from the dealership (unfortunately, I've been having a reoccuring problem that they can't seem to solve. Fortunately, I have a warranty and have been given loaner vehicles during the interim). I was so happy to have her back! Sadly, she acted up again on Saturday and is alas, back at the dealership as you read this.
Friday night thai take-out.
Home-made breakfast on Saturday morning; yes, that is a bacon basket & I only ate a quarter of my toast (weekends are for indulging).
Saturday afternoon I spent the day shopping with a friend. I ended up scoring three items: a white sweater (see below & in background), a lilac crochet skirt (see below) and a sweet open thing bangle-cuff (see below).
Outfit deets: Garage denim jacket & Joe Fresh dress (old).
Saturday ended up being a beautiful day so I snapped a shot of my view. I'll never tire of looking at this (although I will eventually be moving. Eventually).
Saturday night was an all-girls' birthday dinner for a friend (we all wore silly glasses). Since we went to an Italian restaurant, everything was pizza and pasta (well, almost everything) so I opted for a gluten-free chicken & portabello pizza. Honestly, it tasted like crap and I won't be doing that again.
Saturday night outfit.
Outfit deets: unknown brand top (from Marshalls last year & I finally ripped off the tags to wear it this night), American Eagle skirt (new!), Zara heels & studded Aldo clutch.
From left to right: American Eagle (the new on I was talking about, above), gifted chain-link, F21 gun metal, Swarovski, gifted square bangle & F21.
On Sunday I met up with a girl friend for brunch and then headed to my parent's place. Later on I did groceries and poked around Joe Fresh and snapped this shot after I tried on some t-shirts (but didn't purchase anything).
Outfit deets: Gap denim jacket (thrifted & DIY bleached), unknown sweater from Winners (new!), Sirens shorts (seen HERE in pink) & unknown sandals (old).
I spent the afternoon detailing Kiki and she's lookin' so nice now (despite being at the dealership #wahwah).
I got to hang out with this little girl, Peanut, while working on my car. She's so cute: I had my mats out of my car because I was washing them and while they were on the ground drying, she kept trying to lie on them! What a weirdo.
On Sunday evening I threw on my new (thrifted) Mexx jacket and some jeans and ran out the door. Monday looked rainy and then it turned sunny and I had a pre-season beach volleyball practice in the afternoon, which was fun. The evening was low key so I didn't snap any pics.
Let's Chat sesh coming up this afternoon!
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