The days get even sweeter

As promised I have a delicious recipe for my sweet tooth minded friends. This isn't the most locally minded recipe, but it was an exercise in pantry cleaning. I only bought one new ingredient, (the dates), to make it!



Coconut Rice Pudding

Adapted from a recipe at Everybody Likes Sandwiches

coconut rice pudding
2 c cooked long grain rice
2 c whole milk
1 c half & half cream
1 1/2 c coconut milk (I used the super rich, 23% fat variety)
1/2 c white sugar
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t ground cardamom
4 medjool dates chopped
1/4 c almond slices

1. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 cups of milk with the rice over medium-high heat. When the mixture starts to boil, lower heat and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes.

2. Add in the cream, coconut milk, sugar, cinnamon and cardamom and return heat to medium-high. When mixture boils, stir for a few minutes and then lower heat to a simmer. The milk will start to evaporate and the mixture will thicken. Stir occassionally, making sure the mixture isn't getting too hot (ie. sticking to the bottom of the pan!). I found that this process took about 8 minutes on my stove. Stir in dates and almonds, shortly before removing from heat. Remove pudding from heat when mixture is just shy of rice pudding consistency. The mixture will thicken up when cool. Place pudding into a large bowl and cover with cling film touching the surface to prevent skin. I find this recipe delicious warm, room temperature or cold! Bon apetit!

Nice things today:

* Took a dance class today that reminded me how much I love to move!
* Coffee and dance videos with a dear friend
* Finishing the elusive second mitten!!! (Pictures to follow)