I've been reading some Charles Dickens lately, specifically "David Copperfield." With the holiday season upon us, I can't help but ponder that mainstay of the Dickensian Christmas table, the plum pudding. Chef Jerry Pellegrino will tell you this is the kind of evocative treat that most folks think must be extremely complicated to prepare. But in fact, if you can add a heaping spoonful of patience, it's amazingly easy.

<p>I've been reading some Charles Dickens lately, specifically "David Copperfield." With the holiday season upon us, I can't help but ponder that mainstay of the Dickensian Christmas table, the plum pudding. Chef Jerry Pellegrino will tell you this is the kind of evocative treat that most folks think must be extremely complicated to prepare. But in fact, if you can add a heaping spoonful of patience, it's amazingly easy.</p>

Every Tuesday morning at 8:45 WYPR listeners are treated to a tasty serving of culinary advice on Radio Kitchen.

Advertisement