I have to thank a reader for the following post.  Fellow Food Network fan, Nicky, at deglazing.com has started an interesting new blog series called Food TV Face Off.  In this version of the face-off, Nicky pits Dave Lieberman's Arborio Rice Pudding with Ina Garten's Rum Rice Pudding. 

Nicky proceeds by making both dishes, explaining any variations, and ultimatley crowning a winner.  For the recipes of these two dishes and for the winner of this battle, check out Nicky's site deglazing.com.