Noah's Pudding

A few weeks ago, Matt and I went with my Uncle Andy to the Pacific Institute in Salt Lake City for an evening of celebration in honor of Noah's Pudding or Ashure. The tradition of Noah's Pudding is an ancient one. The legend says that after Noah and his family stepped off the ark, Noah put all of the food they had left into one pot and boiled it all together. Every family has their own recipe for Ashure, so there are literally hundreds (maybe more!) recipes for Noah's Pudding. The dessert takes a long time to prepare, but it is delicious! Some of the common ingredients include chick peas, pomegranate seeds, lima beans, sugar, wheat, and sesame seeds. The idea of Noah's Pudding is that even though each of us is different, when we work together, we can create wonderful solutions. The message is simple, but powerful.

The delicious Noah's Pudding.

 My Uncle Andy was invited to speak at the Pacifica Institute about his current project, a glass sculpture collection of pieces that represent the 99 Names of Allah (you can read more about it here). He gave a short address about the importance of Noah's Pudding and was able to discuss a few sculptures he brought with him. It was a great evening. Matt and I were able to make a few new friends and enjoy delicious Turkish fare.