Yesterday was one of the most enjoyable days in the past few days because I spent the day with the most extraordinary children in the world. Going back to Cape Cod to visit is one of the most exciting things in my life. I get to play with the children from my mom's day care( Happy Bees Family Child Care), go shopping with mom and sister, pick on my brother in law who never gives me a break, listen to my brother's fantasies, go to the beach, and eat the best Canjicao.
Playing with the children while my mom cooked lunch helped me learn more about how they learn and got me thinking about how important it is to talk and listen to children about everything. Communicating with them will open their minds to new ideas and possibilities. It's important to give them the attention they need. This will help them to boost their self-esteem, increase knowledge, and appreciation for others.
This time I didn't get to eat the delicious Canjicao that my dad makes, but here's the recipe in case anyone like to try it. I recommend.
http://www.ligadanasdicas.com/canjica-doce-receita/
Canjicao:
You will need:
1 lb/500g of hominy (found in Latin Markets or Latin aisle of your supermarket)
2 quarts of water
1 can of sweet condensed milk
1 can of coconut milk
2 1/2 cups (500ml) of whole milk
2 sticks of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
10 whole cloves (see note below)
2 tablespoons of sugar (or more to taste)
2 cups of shredded coconut
crushed, toasted peanuts (optional)
Soak the hominy in water overnight. In a large pot, cook hominy with it's soaking water until they are soft, about 50 minutes. Add the condensed milk, whole milk, coconut milk and mix it well. Add the spices (cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon, cloves) and sugar, bring it to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring every once in a while. The pudding will thicken slightly. Stir in the shredded coconut and sweeten if necessary according to your taste.
Serve hot in individual bowls topped with a pinch of ground cinnamon and a tablespoon of crushed toasted peanuts (if using).
Thank you Pink Bites
http://www.pinkbites.com/2009/03/hominy-and-coconut-pudding-canjica.html
