Costco Apple Walnut Caramel Bread Pudding

I wish I'd saved the packaging or taken a photo but I think it was by We Take the Cake. I bought it as Costco for maybe $10.99. It was exceptionally delicious - easy to heat, in a compostable package. The apple wasn't strong and the walnuts were plentiful. I loved it, especially with the Bourbon flavored whipped cream from Aldi. I did find a seed hull in almost every serving, but that didn't slow me down or make me any less likely to not eat at least 2 servings each time. Microwaved or oven heated, it was almost magical. 

Shotgun Willie's BBQ Butter Pecan Bread Pudding

Shotgun Willie's BBQ is open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 11 am - 3 pm, so talk about a captive audience if one actually makes it there on the right day at the right time. The restaurant is known for its Texas barbecue, but the day we went there was butter pecan bread pudding made by one of the Willies. You're a Willie, I'm a Willie - we all have a little Willie in us, according to the owner, whose name is not Willie. 

The bread pudding was ok (OK, like this terrible photo). I give it 2.5 forks, and an extra half fork for the fun I had while ordering. I love pecans and walnuts in everything, so that made me happy. However, it was really dense and light on flavor, so I wasn't crazy about it. However, I would be willing to try the next Willie's take on BP if I ever happen by on the right day. I think it was about $6.

Shotgun Willie's
New location coming soon (3/2024)

Ruby Slipper White Chocolate Bread Pudding Pancakes

Ok, the menu planner person and the chefs/cooks at Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine need to be, well I don't slap people so this is just metaphorical, slapped! For those who don't know, this is a compliment. Like if I said someone put their foot in those pancakes. I'm saying that this is the first entry in years and these pancakes deserve that honor. Don't think I haven't had bread pudding in the interim, though I have it less often. And then I forget how to update this site, but that's tangential. All I have to say is get those pancakes. 

I asked for them with the sauce on the side and that directive was not followed, and guess what, I didn't care. My dining companion was charming and engaging, and so were those cakes. I think I responded to her and gave her most of my attention, but I can't guarantee it. Bad Jenifer! I have no idea where bread pudding was in these tasties, and that's OK with me, too. It's worth a trip to [crowded] Hillsboro Village, where you can sit outside, hold up your plate and grin-giggle at the people in line for that pancake place across the street. 

RUBY SUNSHINE - NASHVILLE, TN
1800 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
(629) 210-3060
Monday - Friday: 7:00am-2pm, Weekends: 7:00am-3pm

I think the plate was around $10.