Now, I like rice pudding, but it has to be baked in the oven, and have nutmeg in it, and a vanilla bean, but not cinnamon, though a few pods of cardamom and a small amount of lemon zest works too. Served hot with a dash of cream, or cold with a dash of cream, always with cream. NO RAISINS !
I agree with almost everything you posted,
but good lord woman.. no cinnamon?! 
Please tell me that you use lots of cinnamon in an apple pie at least!
I am assuming that as a Canuck with discriminating tastes, you will be completing that apple pie with a slice of cheddar!
John
