Bird's custard in US anywhere?

[ajames79 0]

Thanks for all the replies everyone! I went holiday shopping two nights ago, and couldn't find anything anywhereeeeeeee Like you say, Cheeky, I've seen a lot of recipes that call for vanilla pudding instead. E, happy holidays to you too!!! (well, to everyone else too! ) Cerise, I wish I had some of that!! Hard to find *anything* up north here...no isles like that..international foods, etc. Oh, Marylou...WOODMANSSSSSSSSSSSS. For the longest time after I moved here about 11 years ago, I called our local supermarket (Econo Foods and Super One) Woodmans! Just couldn't get used to it..if they have Ambrosia there, I *so* wish I still had one near me...Craig lovessssssssssssssssssss Ambrosia rice pudding in particular, but no can do around here! Looks like I will have to order online, and probably not for New Year's now, but he will like it anytime I do it, I know. Oh yeah..and Cerise...going to make some mini sausage rolls for our get together, probably tomorrow night. So glad I got the recipe from you that time!!! Anneelizabeth, great to see you around..it's been awhile!!! For everyone else, thanks a lot for the links and replies (Cherry, dr lha, Janice, Kezz, ajames...) Hope you all have a WONDERFUL Christmas and even better New Year!! :) M.

You too!

Good luck with all your cooking! Looking forward to hearing how it turns out!

[Badgerbabe 0]

Michelle

Have you tried Cub Foods ?

I got Ambrosia Creamed Rice/Sticky toffee pudding and quite a few other things from their international section down here in Green Bay.

[MichelleandCraig 1]

Michelle

Have you tried Cub Foods ?

I got Ambrosia Creamed Rice/Sticky toffee pudding and quite a few other things from their international section down here in Green Bay.

Thanks DM, I may try that! Not sure what to do yet.. :)

Badger...been a while, how have YOU been?? Unfortunately,just like Woodmans...we had a Cub foods in Beloit, but none up here...I bet Green Bay is as far up as they go..it does give me hope though, that just with a trip down to Green Bay I could find some things that Craig is used to....thanks a lot and have a GREAT Christmas/holiday! :) M.

[Dr_LHA 3]

Custard is fairly easy to make from scratch as well. I did it last year for a Xmas party and it turned out excellently. All the ingredients you need are easily available in the USA and it tastes better than Bird's Custard powder IMHO.

Here is the recipe I used.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database...ard_65614.shtml

For translation:

Single Cream = Light Cream

Cornflour = Corn Starch

Caster Sugar = Ordinary white Sugar.

[MichelleandCraig 1]

Thanks!

Merry Christmas everyone! It's officially the day..better get back in the kitchen and do a few more things before bed! M.

[Mary Lou 681]

Thanks for all the replies everyone! I went holiday shopping two nights ago, and couldn't find anything anywhereeeeeeee Like you say, Cheeky, I've seen a lot of recipes that call for vanilla pudding instead. E, happy holidays to you too!!! (well, to everyone else too! ) Cerise, I wish I had some of that!! Hard to find *anything* up north here...no isles like that..international foods, etc. Oh, Marylou...WOODMANSSSSSSSSSSSS. For the longest time after I moved here about 11 years ago, I called our local supermarket (Econo Foods and Super One) Woodmans! Just couldn't get used to it..if they have Ambrosia there, I *so* wish I still had one near me...Craig lovessssssssssssssssssss Ambrosia rice pudding in particular, but no can do around here! Looks like I will have to order online, and probably not for New Year's now, but he will like it anytime I do it, I know. Oh yeah..and Cerise...going to make some mini sausage rolls for our get together, probably tomorrow night. So glad I got the recipe from you that time!!! Anneelizabeth, great to see you around..it's been awhile!!! For everyone else, thanks a lot for the links and replies (Cherry, dr lha, Janice, Kezz, ajames...) Hope you all have a WONDERFUL Christmas and even better New Year!! :) M.

Merry Christmas Michelle!!!!! I hope you had a great day. Omg i cant imagine living without a Woodmans Besides Ambrosia custard they do have rice pudding as well. If you want we can figure something out and id be happy to send ya some up north, sure would be cheaper then ordering online. Enjoy the rest of your holiday Mary Lou

[MichelleandCraig 1]

That would be really *great* Marylou!!! When things settle down here in the next few days I'll send you a PM and we can sort out how much it costs in the store, approx. shipping,etc and 'get er done'! Will be a great little surprise treat for Craig!! :) Hope you had wonderful holiday too..we had a really nice one here! M.

[Mary Lou 681]

Ok, that sounds great Michelle Talk soon.....Happy New Year!!

Mary Lou

[Fandango 1,440]

anyone see that ep of Friends where Rachel made the trifle with ground beef and custard?

good times

[ajames79 0]

anyone see that ep of Friends where Rachel made the trifle with ground beef and custard?

good times

My mom and I were just talking about that last night!

[MichelleandCraig 1]

I've seen that episode a couple of times as well..pretty funny.

Just spoke to Craig's mum on the phone today, and she remembered me mentioning it last time we spoke, so she went out and got us some! will be sending it over with the next package, which is fine...can try to make it anytime really. She is also going to get us one of those trifle kits so we can try that...had never heard of it, but did see them online when I was looking. (other than this thread) Anyway,thanks everyone! Will be taking you up on the offer of Ambrosia pudding soon, Mary lou! M.

PS..not sure on that DM, if I will try it, (but thanks because I still may later...)but dr lha I will def. be trying out that custard recipe..doesn't look that difficult with your translations! Thanks!

Edited January 2, 2007 by MichelleandCraig

[Mary Lou 681]

Hi Michelle I hope you and Craig and Corey had a great new year!!!!!!! Gary and i made it to midnight then went to sleep lol Now that things have settled down after the holidays i will PM you in the next few days so we can sort the pudding and other goodies out

Mary Lou

[MichelleandCraig 1]

Thanks! You're the besttttttt! M.

[ajames79 0]

Chris isn't a huge fan of trifle..but I think I can alter it enough for his taste. But my mom used to make one all the time growing up.

This year for christmas his mom sent me all sorts of cooking gear. Mastered the yorkshire puds a long while ago...but I think I want to try to make meat pies in pastry! Have you done this?

His mom gave me pastry cutters so I think I can use those.....or maybe those are to make short bread! Pasteries are next on my list!

[MichelleandCraig 1]

I haven't, but I'll be interested to read what others post on that, ajames!

I did get a recipe from a friend for really easy sausage rolls though! Basically you just get some puff pastry, roll it out, put jimmy deans sage-flavored sausage in there, salt and pepper it, and then dab with milk where you can still see just pastry, and over the whole thing after you fold it up (I do them just like folding a burrito) and then bake at 375 until done..usually 30/35 min. or so. Craig loves them hot or cold (and we like em too!) M.

ETA: it would be great to know how you do the Yorkshire pudds if you don't mind posting it! Would have said, PM me, but someone else might be glad to know if they don't already as well... M.

Edited January 3, 2007 by MichelleandCraig