Natilla (Colombian Custard)
Natilla is a Colombian custard-like dessert made with milk, cinnamon and coconut. This sweet treat is traditionally served alongside fried Buñuelos at Christmas time. Every Christmas my mom and I get a bit carried away with our holiday baking. We love giving homemade shortbread cookies, marshmallows and other treats to our friends and family – it’s our tradition. This year we tested out a few new recipes (including a chocolate truffle that just REFUSED to set), but this Colombian Natilla recipe just might be our new favourite. I had been asking my friends what they eat during the holidays, and most people named the standard fare (cinnamon buns, panettone, fruitcake etc.). We actually had a…
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Growing Your Own Food in Containers: Seed Starting
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