Beijinhos + Brigadeiros
Have I told you how much I love working with international students? Well, if I haven't, let me do so now. I love working with international students, a lot. A lot a lot. What you see below is the product of spending time with just one international student. Just think, there are are 8,500-9,000 international students and visiting scholars at UCLA... I am one lucky girl! I'm kidding, but I am definitely blessed to be able to spend time with so many wonderful people from so many different places. Note: this pan was originally completely full to the brim with candies, notice how much has already been consumed. We made beijinhos which translates to meaning "little kisses" (in Brasilian Portuguese). Beijinhos are made of sweetened condensed milk (of course), Nescau chocolate, and a little bit of butter. Brigadieros which translates to the highest rank in the Brasilian Air Force, are made of sweetened condensed milk, coconut, and a little bit of butter. ...