Croissant Bread Pudding CRAFTED BY CHEF CHRIS WILLIAMS The new location of Roy’s Grille in Irmo may have opened only last fall, but Chef Chris Williams has garnered a devoted following from his previous locale, housed in an unassuming gas station. His commitment to seasonal ingredients and time-honored techniques elevates comfort food into culinary delights. “Local produce is near and dear to my heart because not only am I in touch with what I’m giving my customers, I can also build that relationship with that farmer,” says Williams. For his decadent croissant bread pudding, Williams uses croissants from a local bakery, which are then baked in a mixture of spices and half and half; topped with tender peaches and a candied pecan crust; then finished with a cinnamon bourbon glaze and a dollop of whipped cream. Scan to watch the video and get the recipe. For that ideal Southern peach— sweet with some “twang” and a yellow-gold color with a hint of pink—Williams turns to nearby Titan Farms , which grows 58 varieties of peaches from May through September. “Having that chef-to-farmer relationship is a great opportunity to showcase what is in season,” says Jason Rodgers, vice president of operations for Titan Farms. Thankfully, Roy’s Grille is an ideal place to see what is in season at any given time. DiscoverSouthCarolina.com 13
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