Friday, July 20, 2012

Motor City Casino Hotel, Detroit, MI

This was going to be where I told you that I would no longer be posting to this site, or at least I am taking a hiatus.  Bread pudding has gotten to be a habit that I need to break (among others).  I was ready to prey on your sympathy, though I can't think of a reason that anyone would feel sorry for me.  This is not a necessity.  ANYWAY, I am giving up bread pudding dessert, but on a technicality let me tell you about the GARLIC bread pudding I had at the Motor City Casino Hotel!  I totally avoided the sweets table because I was sated by this magnificent savory offering. A hint of rosemary and a subtle garlic flavor melded with some really good bread - I mean, could it have been stale and tasted this good?  I think some places are cheating and using fresh bread, but I digress.  I am thankful for this "transition" bread pudding and y'all pray for me that I have strength to resist any other surprises of the bread pudding variety that come my way.

More reviews in a bit (duration to be determined).

Price:  None, part of a lush buffet
Raisins: n/a
Sauce: n/a
Ice cream: n/a
Visited: July 2012

Cafe 4, Knoxville, TN

I searched and searched for bread pudding reviews in Knoxville and every place I found was either closed or no longer serving it.  Quel Surprise! I went to Cafe 4 for dinner, resigned to having to choose another dessert and lo and behold, a peach bread pudding!  The peach helped me forgive them the gelatinous texture.  I would have liked more than the sparse custard to bind the bread.  Somehow that made it a bit gummy.  But it was s solid 3.

Price: ~$5
Raisins: No
Sauce: Yes, bourbon?
Ice cream: No
Visited: July 2012

O'Possum's, Murfreesboro, TN

My friends who I was having lunch with in Murfreesboro should have known what motivated me to pick O'Possums.  Unfortunately, they don't serve bread pudding during Sunday brunch.  I was so disheartened the owner gave me a gift certificate and invited me back.  Well, as life would have it I had to be in Murfreesboro again that next week (after being in TN for a year).  I adore the place and the staff, but this is about bread pudding so let me get to it. 

I would give this BP a 2.75 because I have a feeling it can be better.  At first I thought, "Heavenly," but then I realized that I was fooled into a happy place by the marshmallow-y topping and powdered sugar.  O'Possum includes whatever fruit or flavoring they have available or left so this one was vanilla with a hint of cinnamon.  I guess there was no fruit handy.  The texture of these three slices was fine but the bread pudding itself lacked any umph, which is why it was dependent on the sauce.  That said, because I really liked the owner, waitstaff and comfy atmosphere, I would try again one day.

Price: ~$5
Raisins: No
Sauce: Yes
Ice cream: No
Visited: June 2012

O'Possums