I like rice pudding. I know, some people don't. So if you're one of them, every time I say "rice pudding," simply think "mac and cheese," or "chicken tikka masala," or "gingerbread" ... whatever yummy food item conjures up images of comfort and home, happiness, nostalgia, simpler times, and safety. For me, it's rice pudding. It's comfort food. It's not threatening, edgy, spicy, hard to digest, or difficult to make. I can eat a little or a lot. Sure, it's not exciting, but
