Happy New Year!

I'm going to try this recipe for Figgy Pudding to ring in the new year.

Warm Sticky Figgy Pudding from Food Network

1 1/2 C chopped dried pitted dates

1/2 C chopped dried figs

2 C water

1 tsp baking soda

7 tbl sp butter, softened

1 C superfine sugar

2 eggs

2 1/2 C self-rising flour

*2 1/2 oz. dark chocolate-grated

*2 1/2 oz. white chocolate-grated or Carob

butter for coating ramekins

ice cream or whipped creme

Sauce 

2 C brown sugar 

2 C heavy creme