| My family simply must have dessert, even if | | | | chocolate slivers, but fruit and cheese are a |
| it’s nothing more than a bowl of fruit with | | | | better choice when alcohol is being served. Try |
| whipped cream on top. I have noticed that some | | | | slicing an Anjou pear; sprinkle the slices with |
| families don’t have dessert. Actually, many | | | | grated sharp cheddar and some chocolate |
| families today don’t even make time to sit | | | | shavings. Bake just long enough for the cheese to |
| down for dinner together. I just believe that | | | | melt slightly, not brown. Serve it up warm, along |
| eating together is important. | | | | with your favorite glass of wine. |
| I’m as pressed for time as anyone else, so | | | | When the main dishes are heavy, serve simple |
| I’ve had to come up with some impromptu | | | | desserts that are light and airy. Italian Ice, for |
| meals and very simple desserts over the years. | | | | example. To follow-up seafood and salad, you can |
| But, I have always managed to pull something | | | | serve a “heavier” chocolaty dish. |
| together. | | | | Cheesecake follows most any meal nicely, but |
| For special occasions, I go all out and try to make | | | | there are other choices that you can order on line. |
| an “impact” with the presentation. On | | | | Try truffles as an ending sometime. They literally |
| ordinary days, we usually serve ourselves in the | | | | melt in your mouth. |
| kitchen and then gather back around the table. | | | | You can try some of the simple desserts that |
| Have you tried strawberries and cream? | | | | I’ve mentioned here, but you might also want |
| You simply take fresh strawberries, sprinkle lightly | | | | to check out the cheesecake-delivery option. The |
| with sugar and pore in a little cream or skim milk, | | | | cakes available from Cheesecake stay fresh in |
| if you prefer. That was one of my mother’s | | | | the fridge for five days and can be stored in the |
| favorites. She would sometimes have it as a | | | | freezer for four months, a handy thing for those |
| midday snack. | | | | unexpected visitors. |
| No matter what the occasion, if you want to be | | | | They offer next day delivery and they have |
| a success and leave your family and friends filling | | | | something for everyone, whether you’re a |
| satisfied, but not bloated, the end of the meal | | | | nut for nuts or a fan of fruit. Their Samplers are |
| should complement the other dishes served, as | | | | great for those that are undecided, which often |
| well as the beverages. Remember, red wine and | | | | includes me. I’ve come up with a lot of ideas |
| chocolate don’t mix. You might end up with a | | | | over the years, but for truly simple desserts, |
| sick guest or two, if you try that combination. | | | | it’s nice to let someone else do the work for |
| A sweet fruity wine is a nice accompaniment for | | | | a change. |