Dessert

Alright, let’s talk about them Honduran sweets, the kind that make your mouth water just thinkin’ ’bout ’em. I ain’t no fancy chef, mind you, just a plain ol’ woman who knows what tastes good. So, if you’re lookin’ for some highfalutin’ talk, you best go elsewhere. But if you wanna hear about real-deal, stick-to-your-ribs kinda desserts, then you’ve come to the right place. First off, there’s this thing called Torrejas. Now, them folks say it’s from Spain, but we Hondurans, we make it our own. It’s like, uh, fried…

Alright, listen up, y’all! Today, we’re gonna yak about some fancy-schmancy galaxy desserts. Don’t you go gettin’ all confused now, it ain’t nothin’ too complicated. It’s just sweets that look like them purdy stars and stuff up in the sky. You know, the ones we see at night when the chickens are sleepin’ and the cows ain’t mooin’ so loud. First off, them Macarons, them little cookie things. They call ’em “out of this world.” Well, I reckon they ain’t from Mars or nothin’, but they sure are somethin’ special….

Alright, let’s talk about this “Frozen Dessert” thing, whatever it is. Sounds fancy, like somethin’ you’d eat at a city folk restaurant, but it ain’t food, y’know. It’s somethin’ else, somethin’… herbal, you might say. Now, they say it’s a mix of two other things, “Ice Cream Cake” and “OZ Kush BX2”. Sounds like a whole lotta mumbo jumbo to me, but I reckon it means they mashed together two different plants to get this new one. Like breedin’ chickens, but with weeds, I guess. These plants, they ain’t just…

Alright, let’s talk about them drinkable desserts, you know, the sweet stuff you can gulp down when it’s hot as blazes outside. I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, just a plain ol’ body who likes somethin’ cool and tasty when the sun’s beatin’ down. First off, you got them slushies. Remember when we was kids? Just ice and some sugary juice, whizzed up in a blender. You could use anythin’ – Kool-Aid, soda pop, even just some squished-up berries and water. Nowadays, they got all sorts of fancy flavors,…

Alright, let’s talk about them Disney desserts, you know, the sweet stuff they got at that there magical place. I ain’t no fancy food critic or nothin’, just a plain ol’ person who likes a good treat now and then. First off, you gotta talk about that Dole Whip. Everybody and their brother seems to love it. It’s like a pineapple soft serve thingy, real sweet and tangy. Can’t say I understand all the fuss, but it’s cool and refreshing on a hot day, I’ll give it that. You can…

Alright, let me tell ya ’bout some sweets, the kind that start with the letter “S”. You know, the stuff that makes your mouth water and your belly happy. I ain’t no fancy cook or nothin’, but I know what tastes good, and I’m gonna share it with ya. Strawberry Shortcake, now that’s somethin’ special. It’s like sunshine in your mouth. You got them sweet berries, all juicy and red, and that crumbly biscuit stuff underneath. And don’t forget the whipped cream on top! Makes it all fluffy and sweet….

Alright, let’s talk about them sweet wines, the ones you drink after dinner, you know? Folks call ’em dessert wines, kinda fancy, but I just call ’em sweet. So, there’s a whole bunch of ’em, more than you can shake a stick at, I tell ya. First off, let’s talk about that “Vin Santo.” Sounds all holy and whatnot. They say it’s somethin’ special, somethin’ saintly even. I don’t know about all that, but it sure is sweet. Thick and syrupy, like honey, but made from grapes, mind you. It’s…

[Body] Alright, let’s talk about this here “dessert wine crossword” thing. I ain’t no fancy pants, but I do know a thing or two about words and, well, I like a little sweet somethin’ after supper sometimes. So, this here crossword, it’s all about them sweet wines, the ones you sip after you’ve had your fill of vittles. Now, from what I gather, folks are always lookin’ for answers to these crossword puzzles. They got clues like “dessert wine” and they gotta figure out what fits. Sounds like a lot…

[Body] Alright, let’s talk about them sweet treats in Tampa, Florida. You know, the kinda stuff that makes your teeth hurt but your belly happy. Folks call it “dessert” in fancy places, but I just call it good eatin’. So, I hear tell there’s all sorts of places in Tampa where you can get your sugar fix. They got places with names like “K Dessert cafe” and “Chocolate Pi.” Sounds real highfalutin, don’t it? But I bet they got some good stuff. I mean, who don’t like chocolate, right? And…

Alright, let’s talk about them fancy little dessert shots, you know, the ones they serve in them tiny glasses? Yeah, those. I seen ’em at that there fancy party Mrs. Johnson had, all them city folks sippin’ and whatnot. Looked pretty, but I tell ya, I can make somethin’ just as good, maybe even better, right here in my own kitchen. And it won’t cost you an arm and a leg, neither. First off, you gotta figure out what kinda dessert you want. Me? I like somethin’ simple, somethin’ that…