Painful Boiled Custard....

It took over 2 hours to cook... and that's why my feet hurt. 2 hours of nonstop stirring for fear of scorching. *sigh*

I did follow the recipe exactly, though it was a little vague with the "cook in double boiler" directions. I put one together from my stainless steel stockpot and a new enamelware stockpot that I bought last night.

I was careful to make sure that the water didn't touch the bottom of the second pot, and the custard didn't thicken in 2 hours' time... So I got desperate and added enough water to hit the bottom of the pot.

Yay, it started to thicken really fast after that. Hope I didn't make a mistake by going ahead and putting it into the jugs. I set them out on the steps inside the enamel pot to cool. I'm just worried that one of those darn stray cats that won't leave my yard smell it and try to get in there to the custard.

On the brighter side, it tastes just like I remember Grandmother's tasting. :) I asked her to help me get it right, but I guess she was occupied with other things up there.

Now I just have to wrap all of my Christmas gifts. I have to run over to the school in the morning to pick up one that I left there by mistake.

LOL I emailed T to wish him a merry Christmas.... Wonder if he'll delete this one too. I was in the coffee shop with my brother today, and just like the other day when I was in there with my nephews, he didn't say hello. Today it was pretty noticeable. :(