Chocolate pudding.....for me, another quintessential comfort food. As a little girl, I remember it being a favorite dessert. This is a bit more sophisticated with the addition of some cinnamon and toasted pine nuts. Some recipes will yield a pudding that has a soft, loose consistency. This one makes a dense, rich, and intensely chocolate dessert. It comes from the book Mario Batali Holiday Food.
Sharing Italian customs, as well as recipes, is something I've wanted to do with this blog. But, I have to admit, that to share or not to share this next custom with you has caused me a bit of anxiety. It's something I've never been aware of, and it was a bit shocking to me....even a little disturbing. (Do I have your attention yet?) I've gone back and forth and finally decided....I'll just go for it. Learning about different cultures is good, right??
