Simply Delicious Bread Pudding

1. 1 day old french Baguette (cut into small pieces) and place in a pan
2. Set your oven to  350 F
3. Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter and drizzle on bread
4. Mix the following 

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups of milk
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup sugar 
• pinch of salt and ground nutmeg (optional)

     5.  Pour mixture on the bread
     6.  Let it stand for 5-10 min
     7.  With back of a  large spoon press down on the bread to soak up the liquid
     8.  Bake for 40 min  or until the top is golden brown




You can add any nuts or dried fruit (ex. raisins, cranberries, apricots) 


If you are going to use fresh bread toasted lightly


You can also make half the amount by cutting every ingredient in half


I purchased the bread from Downtown Farmstand they sometimes have 1 day old bread for half the price!  

Good Food Events

If you are looking for a fun event and the best food in Chicago check out  Good Food Festival Chicago.  Saturday March 17 at the UIC Forum on Halsted and Roosevelt RD

• During the cooking demos, get tips from the hottest chefs in town.
• Meet local farmers that focus on the quality and sustainability of food.  
• Taste artisanal cheeses, chocolates, spirits, meats, spices, and much more.  
• Learn, eat, and enjoy

Do you love cheese ,wine and beer?  Save the date April 28th 11am-3pm at the Chicago French Market  for the Pastoral Artisan Producer Festival Info

• Sample cheese and meet the makers
• Beer and Wine producers will be sampling 
• Learn about pairings 

Travel the world without leaving  CHI-town with  World Kitchen They have a list of monthly cooking classes that are fun and interactive.

• Explore Chicago's Cultural heritage
• Learn skills from the Pros
• Enjoy international flavors
• Afterwards cross the street and explore the Cultural Center

The Downtown Farmstand  Love this place!  Every Wednesday they have a  FREE cooking demo/tasting from 11am-1pm (call to confirm)

• Learn what foods are in season (peak of flavor)
• Get delicious recipes
• This place is all about local food 
• Support local farmers and small businesses
• Get a great cup of coffee!

It's all about QUALITY food for a QUALITY life.