24 June 2023 Food and Childhood

Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood?

Hello to you. How are you doing? It’s Saturday as I write to you. It’s about 84 degrees and sunny out.

Todays prompt is a tough one for me as I’m kinda of a foodie. Many foods transport me to different parts of my life. I would have to say my moms chocolate pudding dessert is a big one. I can’t remember when she first made it or when I started wanting that dessert in place of a birthday cake. I just know that whenever I have it I think of my Mom and Dad. Dad and I both like it for our birthday! We would joke about getting up in the middle of the night to sneak a piece or who got a bigger piece. It’s one of those desserts you can only make for special occasions as it’s pretty rich. My family here in Idaho loves it too. My Aunt made it for my cousin and my birthday this year and everybody loved it.

Instant chocolate pudding – you can use other flavors if you don’t like chocolate

Recipe: Moms Chocolate Pudding Dessert

Crust: 1/2 cup melted butter , 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Bake above in 9×13 pan at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Let cool then add:

2nd layer: 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup Cool Whip, 8 oz cream cheese

3rd layer: 2 pckgs instant chocolate pudding, 3 cups milk, 1 tsp vanilla

Top last layer with remaining cool whip and nuts if desired and chill.

John 6:27New International Version

27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.”