Dessert

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…

Alright, let’s talk about them dessert shells, you know, the ones you fill with all sorts of good stuff. I ain’t no fancy baker, mind you, but I know a thing or two about makin’ tasty treats. My grandmama, she used to make somethin’ similar, only she called ‘em “little boats of yum.” Same difference, I reckon. First off, you gotta figure out what kind of shells you want. Some folks like them puff pastry ones, all flaky and buttery. Them’s good, real good. You can buy ‘em ready-made at…

Alright, let’s talk about them sweet treat places in Nashville, you know, the ones where you can get somethin’ good to eat after supper or whenever you feel like it. I ain’t no fancy food critic or nothin’, but I know what tastes good, and I’m gonna tell ya ’bout some places I heard are real good. First off, there’s this place called Mattheessen’s. Folks say they got all sorts of goodies, real pretty-like, you know, the kind you’d take to a church picnic or somethin’. I ain’t been there…

Well now, let’s talk about this here “dessert lattice”. I ain’t no fancy baker, mind you, but I know a thing or two about pies and such. My old grandma, she used to make the best apple pies, and they always had them pretty criss-cross thingies on top. We just called ’em “pie strips” back then, but I guess these city folks call it “lattice”. Sounds all highfalutin to me! So, what is it, this “dessert lattice”? It’s just strips of dough, see? You roll out the dough, like you’re…

Alright, let’s talk about them dessert food trucks, you know, the ones with all the sweet stuff. I heard some folks call ’em “dessert food truck near me,” so I guess that’s what we’ll call it too. Now, I ain’t no fancy city slicker, but I do like me some good treats, and these trucks, they got ’em all. First off, where do you even find these things? Well, seems like they’re everywhere! Big cities, small towns, even out in the country sometimes. I heard tell of places like Palm…

Alright, listen up, y’all! We’re gonna talk ’bout them fancy desserts, the kind you eat on holidays, but without all that milk and cream stuff. You know, for folks who can’t stomach it, or just don’t want it. We’re makin’ dairy free holiday desserts, that’s what we’re doin’. First off, let’s tackle that pumpkin pie. Every holiday needs a pumpkin pie, right? But this ain’t your grandma’s pie, unless your grandma was hip to this no-dairy stuff. We’re gonna make a vegan gluten-free pumpkin pie. Yeah, you heard that right,…

Alright, alright, let’s talk about this “cultured dessert option” thing. Sounds fancy, don’t it? Like somethin’ them city folks eat. But don’t you worry, I’ll break it down for ya, simple and plain, like I’m tellin’ ya how to make a good ol’ apple pie. First off, what in tarnation does “cultured” even mean? Well, it ain’t got nothin’ to do with bein’ polite and readin’ books, I’ll tell ya that much. See, when it comes to food, “cultured” mostly means it’s got them little micro-critters in it, like yogurt…