1.   I grew up in Barranquilla, Colombia, and in Miami, two places where the caramel custard that the Spanish call flan is a beloved institution.

2.   One of her current Thanksgiving favorites is a caramel pumpkin custard that eliminates fussing with a crust and can be made two days ahead.

3.   Practically every little Cuban cafeteria and Latin or Haitian restaurant makes a good version of caramel custard.

4.   Wanda Lowe, Granbury, would like a recipe for a caramel custard pie that her grandmother used to make.

5.   Waiters approached with platters of chocolate and meringue concorde, caramel custard, mixed berry tart and napoleons.