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PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING

   This smooth and creamy, golden-orange bread pudding gets rave reviews from our taste testers—also known as our customer service team, the friendly folks you talk to when you call our 800 number or baker's hotline. Ingredients 6 large eggs 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin or squash 2 cups (16 ounces) light cream 1 cup (8 ounces) milk 3/4 cup (5 7/8 ounces) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (2 1/2 ounces) brown sugar 1/4 cup (2 ounces) rum, optional 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons vanilla 8 cups (about 18 ounces) bread*, cut in ¾" cubes Directions *Try using our  Holiday Pumpkin Bread . The recipe makes 2 loaves, so you can enjoy one, and save the other for this pudding. Or use any non-savory bread: brioche, a sweet bread, or plain white or whole wheat bread. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, half and half, milk, sugars, rum, salt, spices, and vanill

THE SEVILLE FAIR FROM SPAIN!

    The Feria de Abril de Sevilla , literally  Seville April Fair , is held in the Andalusian capital of Seville, Spain.  the fair generally begins two weeks after the  Semana Santa , or  Easter Holy Week .    The fair officially begins at midnight on Monday, and runs for six days, ending on the following Sunday.  During past fairs, however, many activities have begun on the Saturday prior to the official opening.  Each day the fiesta begins with the parade of carriages and riders, at midday, carrying Seville's leading citizens which make their way to the bullring,  La Real Maestranza , where the bullfighters and breeder meet.   For the duration of the fair, the fairgrounds and a vast area on the far bank of the  Guadalquivir River  are totally covered in rows of casetas (individual decorated marquee tents which are temporarily built on the fairground).  Some of these csetas belong to the prominent families of Seville, some to groups of fri