"Coincidence? I think not.” (author unknown)
How did I ever wind up with someone who doesn’t like desserts the way I do? It’s incredible: Joe could go the rest of his life and wouldn’t care less if he never saw another piece of cake or a cookie. And ice cream? He’s the only person I’ve ever met in my life who doesn’t like it. Me, on the other hand, I’m a total sucker for sweets. A Dove bar sends me into paroxysms of ecstasy.
I tend to want to eat more healthy foods as a rule than he does, and when it comes to vegetables and fruits, I love them. If I do indulge in sweet things, I'll try to mentally adjust, thinking of what I should NOT eat at the next meal, so that "it will all balance out in the end." But I definitely love my desserts. The more decadent, the more I enjoy it.
Growing up, my siblings and I never ate snacks in-between meals. Unlike some homes, we never had chips or candies sitting out for us, but we always had a dessert after every dinner, every day of our lives. So now, after a meal, I tend to crave a sweet ending to it. Now, Joe will enjoy a good pie, which is fine by me... I like pie, ...and I like it even better with a good dollop of ice cream or whipped cream on top of it...but life without cake would be cruel, indeed.
“A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.” (-author unknown)
16 comments:
Especially wonderfulpost today Sue!!!
Something dear to my heart - dessert & SWEETS of all kinds..well almost..
Snacks were never left out in our house but well hidden. Just not well hidden enough adn that made it doubly challenging and more fun when you found the goodies!
It must be part of my nature now to seek after the unobtainable cookie. Who wants what's left out. Only the pigeons.
MERCI!
Your post has made me hungry! I love the little painted cupcake with a strawberry on top. Have a geat day!
oh these are wonderful paintings. Makes me want to start painting in watercolors. :) oh and of course go find a cookie or something really sweet too. lol
Carol, you’re making me remember us girls as kids, coming home from school, seeking out where my mom had “hidden” the cookies! One of us would invariably yell out “I found ‘em! They’re in the garage, in one of the cabinet drawers!” I’m laughing remembering that now!
Oh, Sue, your post made me SO hungry! Maybe a nice cup of tea with take my mind off these goodies...
Oh, wonderful! I've just decided where we're going after the museum trip in July---to a new gelato place with delicious Belgian chocolate, too!
Lovely cupcake painting, madame ;D.
Sue, I am living proof that there is hope yet for Joe. When I met my future husband, I ate like a normal person, pretty much enjoying each food group equally. My DH, however is a total sweet-a-holic. He was weaned on ice cream. Over the years, I have come round to his way of thinking....and eating....and loosening my belt. A lot. Once a week, all summer long, I have ice cream for lunch. Just ice cream! So just keep parading those sweets in front of Joe.
thank you, everyone!
Cris, DO give watercolors a try. They're great fun.
Laura, that sounds excellent to me! I'm game. Looking forward to getting together with you guys!
Jeanette, that's good to hear. I'll definitely keep at it, then! I do have him trying more things than I'm sure he ever did before!
yum! Love that balanced diet... cookie in each hand... classic!
Thanks, Fifi! I know--I like that idea myself! I appreciate you stopping by--I glanced through your blog and it's just delightful!
Love this watercolor~YUMMY looks good enough to eat! Fantastic quote too!! :) Also love the watercolor of the Hershey bar wrapper & another fantastic quote!!
I'm a bit of a choco holic, & have a huge sweet tooth! :)
Love your work!
Cat
This is a dangerous subject in my world. Much of my added girth is due to a love of sweets. Mr. Bob thinks I grew up with dessert at every meal, not realizing that my mother regarded his coming to dinner as a reason to serve company fare. As a child I wasn't allowed sweets and have been making up for that shortage all my adult life. Even at my advanced age I'm struggling to learn the art of restraint and not making a whole lot of headway. Know then that I loved this posting.
Thanks. Cat and Jane. I think we all struggle with sweets! As well we probably should struggle.
“A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.”
Terrific quote---words to live by...
I so enjoyed this sweet post. Chocolate? Cake? Pie? I hear you!
Desserts, well made and beautifully presented...Truly one of life's best pleasures.
Yes, indeed, Lavinia! I hear you!
Seeing the fruit pizza reminded me that it's been about 20 years since I made one. I remember it as being very delicious. Your paintings/photos are yummy, too!
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