the proof is in the pudding

[MicroBob]

I really don't like pudding that much.
The texture just feels too icky for me.

It's kind of like mashed potatoes. I can't eat mashed potatoes straight up because the texture makes me want to gag. But with turkey or chicken or steak or whatever and then scooping some potatoes along with works for me.


I would also like some info or speculation as to the origin of the phrase 'proof is in the puddling'.
huh? What pudding? Seems kind of a strange thing to say. Especially considering that some of your audience might not even like pudding.