Many times during the Christmas season we were given this tradional Christmas treat. Natilla is a very stiff pudding and the little balls are like a corn meal ball that is fried. This was our before dinner appitizer at our Christmas lunch.
I have chosen the title "Hermona Patrona" because my husband has for many years affectionately called me La Patrona. In Spanish the word jefa means "she who is the boss". My husband, however, says that the word patrona refers to "she who commands". In other words, La Patrona is more powerful than La Jefa. Because we are serving on a mission, he now calls me "Hermana Patrona."