Comments on: Tapioca Pudding and…First Week Back Melt-Downs

By: LIssa

LIssa — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:51:49 +0000

I have so many of these parents in my year I am determined never to interfere. My justification is – what if I’m wrong ? I am not a trained primary school teacher – but the people creating the classes are. I moved 7 suburbs to send my son to the school I very carefully chose for him pretty much straight after he was born – I HAVE to place my trust in them. I watch parents with these incredibly “gifted” children whine about every aspect of school, which is by the way about 8th in the state list in terms of testing (but is non-selective), and meet with their teachers non-stop throughout the year making sure their childs path is very carefully smoothed in front of them. Like all the comments above, I think a few bumps and some unpredictability are good for a well rounded child. I totally understand gifted children, my son does test as one, but I DO NOT think this requires he gets the “best” teacher every year, have to attend weekend school, or be removed from the normal everyday challenges of making new friends or coping with disappointment.

By: Deeps @ Naughty Curry

Deeps @ Naughty Curry — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:30:19 +0000

i wonder if most parents are so overly protective of their kids, this sounds too stiffling to me! i donte ever remember mom requesting my teacher to change my class & i like to think i turned out ok! 😀 that tapioca pudding looks absolutely lovely… gonna try this out for sure

By: Daisy@Nevertoosweet

Daisy@Nevertoosweet — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:12:32 +0000

Oh oh oh this is my FAVOURITE malaysian dessert!!! I still haven’t had the chance to make it yet hehe its on my ‘must make’ list soon 😀

By: Sonia@LifeLoveandHiccups

Sonia@LifeLoveandHiccups — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:02:38 +0000

Lmao I can relate to this post on so many accounts. I had phone calls fro stressed out friends last week that wanted to vent about their kids class situation. I am so not fussed, and I love the fact they get to make new friends every year when they are mixed up. I too get to meet some awesome new friends through the parentsof my boys classmates.
Now you really got me with this post because I LOVE tapioca. My kids lve it but my hubby hates it. Says he had it too much growing up. For me as I am allergic to dairy, itis the perfect dessert. I add a tin of passionfruit pulp too. Yum mmm xx

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:32:11 +0000

Yumm…love this recipe and love your presentation in the glasses! I think I could imagine a bit of alcohol in these too for a really nice adult dessert!

By: yummychunklet

yummychunklet — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:03:56 +0000

This sounds delicious. Here’s hoping next week will be a lot smoother!

By: Sissi

Sissi — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:48:22 +0000

I have never used tapioca. This dessert sounds both intriguing and delicious.

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:30:39 +0000

I hope you do give it a try John. This is tapioca pudding with a Thai twist and the palm sugar gives a wonderful caramel flavour that is mellowed out by the coconut cream. And the fresh coconut on the top is a wonderful way to finish off the dish.

By: Casey

Casey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:08:21 +0000

I teach in a small school with only one class per grade from fourth grade up. It is getting bigger so soon, that is going to change and I wonder what will happen with requests.

You are smart not to make many requests. As a teacher , I know the best thing to do is to save the request for when you really need it and it can be a for something a lot bigger than a teacher request.

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:19 +0000

Yes, palm sugar adds that beautiful caramel flavour. I must say, this was a delicious dessert and there was absolutely nothing left over.