Only Better!!
Mothers Day: I wasn’t with my mom for the actual day, so one random Sunday morning she was surprised to find creamy rice pudding, juicy fruit salad, and ice-cold oj resting lazily on the pillows when she awoke.
Above, a feast of fresh blueberry-and-apple fruit salad, orange juice, and homemade rice pudding (I made the homemade tray for Mothers Day last year.)
Close-up of the food:
Now about that rice pudding… Last year, I made the famous Oatmeal Raisin Pudding for my rice-pudding-loving mommy. But this year, she was treated to real rice pudding. As usual, I eschewed the recipe books (Why do I even own these things?), opting to make up a recipe of my own.
Better-than-Kozyshack Rice Pudding
(Serves 1)
· 1/5 package silken tofu
· Sweetener of choice, to taste
· 1/2 teaspoon (or more) vanilla extract
· 1/4 teaspoon (or more) ground cinnamon
· 1/4 cup brown rice (uncooked)
· Raisins
· Dash salt (this is important, as salt actually brings out the sweetness in foods)
- In a blender/food processor, blend the tofu with 2T of water until it’s smooth (I used my Magic Bullet).
- Cook the rice in water (according to package directions).
- Plump-up-Raisin Trick: After it comes to a boil, add the raisins and lower to a simmer. (Alternatively, if you add the raisins in at the end, they won’t plump up.)
- Drain the rice and mix all the ingredients together. Stir. Add a splash of nondairy milk if needed. You can either serve it now, or you can stick it in the fridge for later, giving the flavors a chance to blend. (I made the pudding up the night before.)
To me, the idea of warm rice pudding for breakfast wasn’t appealing, especially since I’d just come in from a super-sweaty run. So for my own breakfast, I made an oatmeal variation of the above recipe (with a few modifications). It tasted just like better than that well-known Kozyshack pudding (hence the recipe title). I can’t even begin to sing this creation’s praises enough to do it justice! The sweetness, the creaminess, the all-around amazingness… Hopefully, I’ll get the oatmeal variation up soon. Until then, if you make it, I hope you enjoy the rice pudding recipe as much as my mom did!
Happy Mothers’ Day, Mommy!
(The photo is from our cruise)
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So glad your Wordpress issues have been resolved. I hadn’t heard of it before and will definitely check it out!
The rice pudding looks SO tasty. My husband can’t stand the stuff, but I adore it, especially in the winter months
Have a great day!
glad you got your computer stuff worked out!
what an awesome mother’s day breakfast
Katie, this sounds like a fabulous recipe! I bet my fam wouldn’t even notice the tofu in there!
You and your mom look so adorable together! Haha, tofu really can do anything
. Love this recipe, Katie, thanks for posting it!
Glad that you loved the hummus addition
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You and your mom are both so BEAUTIFUL, Katie! You’re just GLOWING!
Well I guess I would be too if I got to go on such an amazing cruise. Where can I pick me up a grandma like yours?
Thanks so much for the compliment!
My grandma is one of a kind… I don’t think there’s room for more than one of her in the world
. We keep asking when the next cruise is. LOL We’re such a greedy family!
Better than Kozyshack? I have to try this, Katie! My family eats rice pudding every year at Christmas (my dad is Swedish). I’ve never been a huge fan of it, I like eating it on Christmas.
Windows Live Writer is amazing! I use it, and it makes posting really easy. I hope it works out for you, too.
mmm i love kozyshack (no sugar) rice pudding cups lol
I should try that recipe out..I need to get over myf ear of tofu…rubbery..chewy..weird tasting..tofu…yes..perhaps I will get over it lol any advice?
Aww I love that tray! Your rice pudding sounds tasty.
I am new to Live Writer and it has been a lifesafer!
I love rice pudding- need my blender back!
awww that’s so sweet of you to suprise your mommy! the breakfast in bed looks absolutely yum :]
I will definitely be making this. I love rice pudding (and tofu)!
Awww, what a nice mother’s day! When I was little I always tried to surprise my mom with breakfast in bed on mother’s day, which meant I popped into her room at 5am. I don’t think she actually appreciated the surprise, although she was sweet about it.
Awww, thanks for the little shout out. Your post looks pretty much identical between Google Reader & your blog. Yay!
And your rice pudding sounds lovely. I haven’t had a Kozy Shack pudding in forever!
Girl, you are my hero! (Hi, I’m Hayley and I’m transitioning to veganism). Rice pudding is one of my favorite foods. I am so excited to try this recipe! Funny about sneaking it past your mom. I actually did the same thing last night- I made BLTs with tempeh bacon and my mom and my younger brother (pickiest eater in the world) didn’t know the difference. Feels so good to be so mischevious.
Yikes, you look sick. You know the negative consequences of being so severely underweight, right?
I read your day of eats, and they don’t add up. Even if you WERE eating 2600 calories a day (which you’re not), it’s clearly not enough to sustain your ridiculous running obsession.
I really hope you get some much needed help. You seem like a sweet girl and it’s sad to see you in such a state.
Such a cute picture!
That rice pudding sounds delicious. I love rice pudding, but forget for some reason!
Anna–
Hmm, it’s interesting that you are able to add up the calories in that post considering you don’t know the bread I use, the stroganoff recipe, the chocolate shake recipe, etc. (Need I go on?)
It’s sad that you waste your time posting negative comments on blogs; you could do something so much more valuable with the time!
Love,
CCV (who is perfectly-healthy, so please don’t “worry”)
Oh CCV,
Anna herself is probably not healthy. Anyone who takes the time to write such things probably has an ED. Don’t listen to her. You are gorgeous. Even my brother thinks so! Hope that’s not too creepy to tell you!
I’m so glad you got the computer stuff fixed!
Katie, you are just the sweetest girl I know! Your mom must be so proud of you…not to mention grateful you are such a good cook!
Anna,
I do not usually delete comments. As you can see, your first one is staying up. However, I don’t want my comment section getting bogged down in negativity. If you leave a real email address, I’d be happy to continue the conversation further with you, but I don’t think the rest of my readers need to see all of your unconstructive comments.
oh jee! that rice pudding sounds so good! I LOVE my magic bullet!! I use it for everything! haha
You are so sweet and the food looks so beautiful!
Hehe, I used tofu to make frosting for my dad’s coconut cupcakes last Sunday…I didn’t tell him the secret ingredient until AFTER he raved about how good it was.
PS You’ve got some mad presentation skillz. Love the flowers!
That’s a wonderful spread! I love the combination of fruit and lowers.
how sweet is that pic of you and your mom.
I say frame it and mail it to her as a surprise on a day when you think she could use a pick me up.
you are such a great daughter.
Yesterday, as I was leaving, I saw the negative comment above. Out of curiosity I logged on this morning, expecting to see a huge debate raging, and I was all prepared to defend you. But you handled the situation in such a grown up and thoughtful way. You let the troll say what she wanted and you even left the comment up, but you cut it off before she took over your post with her meanness. Cheers to you, Katie. You really are a class act. And as many others have already said, I think you’re beautiful both insidde and out.
I know people that eat a normal amount of food that feel they are overweight. I myself could empty a whole fridge and I stay thin. There are plenty of other factors that affect weight besides food eaten. Overactive/underactive thyroid, adrenal issues, or simply genes can have a HUGE impact on weight. I’m sure you eat plenty of food cause if I had your culinary talents I would be living in the kitchen!! Seriously
Better than Kozyshack rice pudding? This must be INCREDIBLE!!!
You are so sweet to your Mom!!! What a fabulous breakfast!!!
Hey, Katie! Love the blog and your creativity here! Keep up the good work!
HECK YES for a rice pudding recipe! I’ve been wanting to make homemade rice pudding for a while now and we have plenty of rice in the cupboard to make use of. Must try!
I’m definitely going to try this! Can’t wait to move out our hotel and into our house!!! Thanks for sharing. What a sweet daughter you are.
I absolutely cannot wait to make that rice pudding!
I’ve been jonsing for some ALL WEEK and I couldn’t find a decent recipe.
yummo!
i love windows live writer..glad you got the SHIZ worked out
The mother’s day breakfast tray is PRECIOUS. Mama CCV is a lucky lady to have you cookin for her.
Can’t say “Anna” didn’t catch my eye above. Not that I want to acknowledge such ugly behavior from a blog reader, but I can’t help myself. Eew.
ANYway, you are right on with this rice pudding idea – reminds me of arroz con leche, my FAVORITE dessert from when I lived in Spain…sigh…
Muah-haha is this the secret recipe for the digital scale??
I hope so!!
I’m wondering too — is this the digital scale secret recipe???
Scale entry?
close up?
Another guess for the scale!
I have been transistioning to a plant based diet and have had soooo much fun playing in the kitchen to accommodate my new lifestyle!!… Your website has been a blast to cook/bake/blend
my way through as I absolutely need my treats on occasion! I doubled the rice pudding recipe as I was so excited to try one warm, and the next day have a chilled dessert waiting for me. I whipped it up, divided into 2 bowls….and oops! Ate them both! Now I know why you make cupcakes 1 at a time!! Guess I’ll have to give this another shot and hope some of it makes it into the fridge next time! Thanks for a great collection of recipe recreations!
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