Did ya know you get in FREE on your birthday this year?
A Little side note~Nov. 18th is Mickey Mouse's Bday too!
Anyhow, It was a biggie for Louis, and this was a super way to feel young & enjoy our family together in a place where everyone has a perpetual smile on their face.
The weather was warm & wonderful...the lines were unbelievably short...and we all acted like kids, racing around from ride to ride until we had gone on our favorites twice.
We stayed until it was dark & getting cold...but not long enough for the ending fireworks show??? Weird, huh...considering what Louis does for a living.
What a great way to celebrate his turning 50...
...and I got to wear my 'vintage ears'!
Fun, Fun, Fun
Leeks, Cheese & Brioche
Over this past weekend, I found a backlog of Martha Stewart shows on my DVR & took the opportunity to get caught up. One episode featured Thomas Keller, of French Laundry fame, making a lovely leek bread pudding.
I'm not sure why, but I've been drawn to a lot of bread pudding recipes recently. I think it's the relatively reasonably priced, readily available, yummy BRIOCHE that is spurring me on.
All Things Bread!!! ~ that could really be my motto.
(I would be SO UN-happy on a low carb diet)
Anyhow, I had to zip over to the market & pick up the ingredients, as I don't always have leeks, brioche & fresh herbs in my kitchen.
A necessary washing of the leeks, then some grating, chopping & whisking, followed with the layering of the bread, cheese & custard....and pop it into the oven until it's puffed & golden brown.
My family (of 4) ate the entire thing for dinner (it was supposed to serve 6-8 as a main dish)....so I'd say it was a hit!
Even Jared, who is frequently groaning about wanting MEAT, raved about it.
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