Bread pudding

Being Sick is Rough: Days 65, 66, 67 and 68

One of the things I did not plan for on this journey is illness. I went for two outpatient procedures on day 65 and 67, and therefore, didn’t eat as much bread this week. The first procedure knocked me out the whole day, so there wasn’t time enough to consume a whole loaf. The second procedure involved a tooth, so eating and chewing bread was a tough one.

One of the solutions that came forth was bread pudding, so I used this recipe to make a soft and warm bourbon glazed bread pudding that was really was easy to consume – together with all those calorie laden ingredients in the recipe!

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A delicious warm and custardy bread pudding was made with Rotella’s bread, topped with a creamy bourbon glaze.

A delicious warm and custardy bread pudding was made with Rotella’s bread, topped with a creamy bourbon glaze

Being ill is what I’m disliking most about this journey. I can’t challenge myself if I’m not in tip top condition. In addition, exercising was thrown out the window because I was either in pain or too weak to walk. Yes, I was a little down and upset these last few days.

I even made chicken soup so that my entire family can drown together in my sorrows with me.  I thought it was my worst chicken soup from a bag mix, but the kids still lapped it up. It’s going to take a few more days before I can get out from under this cloud.

I am really thankful for Rotella’s bread that was sitting on my counter and nursing me out of this misery. No, I’m not tired of consuming bread. I’m sad that I cannot consume enough. I really think I’ve affirmed something at this point in my journey – that eating bread makes me happy.

Eating bread with exercise makes me extremely happy.

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My bread stack for a day’s worth of bread.

On day 68, I was able to get out of bed and started eating my day’s worth of bread again. Can’t help but say that it truly brought me back to my almost normal self again. So thank you Rotella’s Italian Bakery. I got back on track again because your bread was waiting for me.

Here’s what I ate on Days 65, 66, 67 and 68 of EB90:

Food Portion  Calories 
Day 65 (Sick)
White bread 2 Slices (38g) 140
Butter 1 Tbsp 100
Pizza 2 Slices 680
Golden Oreo 3 170
Ice Cream 70g 160
Total 1250
Day 66
White bread 2 slices (38g) 140
Cranberry whole grain 4 slices(45g) 420
Whole Grain bread 4 slices (38g) 320
Baguette 100g 255
Butter 2 Tbsp 200
Ricotta Cheese 1/4 C 100
Sugar Free Strawberry Jam 2 Tbsp 40
Beef stew with Carrots 115g 250
Cherries 1C 74
Coconut water 2 C 100
Calcium Supp
Total 1899
Day 67 (sick)
White bread 2 slices (38g) 140
Chicken Noodle Soup 3 C 360
Bread Pudding 4 Slices 750
Bagel 1(100g) 210
Baguette 100g 255
Butter 2 Tbsp 200
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Day 68
Raisin Bread 2 slices 180
Bagel 1(100g) 210
Whole wheat bread 3 slices (45g) 285
Rotella’s Biscuit Bun with Ham and Cheese 90g 300
Rotella’s Brioche Bun 80g 270
Butter 2 Tbsp 200
Ricotta Cheese 1/4 C 100
Lemon Curd 2 Tbsp 120
Grilled Pork Ribs 2 244
Brussel Sprouts 1 C 82
Strawberries 1C 50
Calcium Supp
 Total 2041

 

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Bread Recipe Roundup

If all this talk about bread is making you hungry, why not give a shot at making your own?

There’s no reason to be intimidated by baking your own bread. I know, it’s so easy to just go pick up delicious artisan loaves off the shelf. However, there are hundreds of easy, tasty recipes that will make it hard to ever go back to store-bought bread again. From sweet to savory to classic and everything in between, you could be baking (and enjoying) bread today. Here are just a few recipes I found:

10 Delicious Bread Recipes

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1. Easy Bread Recipe

An easy, simple bread recipe that’s a great place to start. Plus, there’s no kneading involved.

http://www.alexandracooks.com/2012/11/07/my-mothers-peasant-bread-the-best-easiest-bread-you-will-ever-make/

 

2. Simple Crusty Bread Recipe 

With just a few ingredients and few steps, you’ll have a bread with a crusty crust that’s bursting with flavor.

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018203-simple-crusty-bread

 

3. Sweet Bread

Sometimes you just need something sweet. In just five minutes, you can whip up this sweet bread, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

https://julieblanner.com/sweet-bread-recipe/

 

4. Simple Whole Wheat Bread

If you’re looking for a more healthy option, you’ll want to taste this whole wheat honey loaf.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/6773/simple-whole-wheat-bread/

 

5. Hearty Whole Grain 

Whole grain products are rising in popularity, so stay trendy with this recipe for a satisfying bread that allows you to experiment with different whole grains.

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/hearty-whole-grain-bread/

 

6. French Bread

A classic loaf, and staple for some meals, is french bread. If you own a food processor, this is the recipe for you!

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/french-bread-235423

 

7. Pumpkin Brioche

Who says you have to eat your bread in a loaf? These brioche rolls are as unique as they are tasty!

http://www.bakerpedia.com/baking-recipes/pumpkin-brioche/

 

8. Rosemary Avocado Quick Recipe 

Vegan? No problem! Here’s a rosemary avocado bread everyone will enjoy!

http://www.thefussyfork.com/rosemary-avocado-quick-bread/

 

9. Bacon and Cheese Bread

While we’re adding things to bread, why not go all out with with this savory loaf that has BACON!

http://www.eatwell101.com/bacon-and-cheese-bread-recipe

 

10. Sourdough Bread

And last but not least: the classic but irresistible sourdough bread.

http://www.food.com/recipe/basic-sourdough-bread-34753

 

Do you have a favorite bread recipe? Let us know in the comments.