Creamy Rice Pudding - two ways

Here I am, recuperating from surgery, being cared for by my husband, who is making sure I eat well and get rest.  But, you know, most men cook main meals well, but when it comes to desserts, some men cannot score an A+ in that category.  Well, the chef here falls into that category, who loves his desserts but cannot make them.  So, what do I do when I cannot get what I want? I've no choice but try to make it myself.  You cannot tie down a foodie....who knew.

I'll post the recipes later, but for now here is the rice pudding with two different toppings.  The first one has slivers of crystallized ginger, and the other caramelized pears.....yes, I managed to caramelize pears!