How do you remember to spell dessert? Dessert has two s's, because you always want a second one.

I grew up eating dessert. A lot of dessert. After supper there was ALWAYS dessert. My mom was really creative in her presentation of after dinner sweets. Jello had bits of fossilized fruit, congealed into wine glasses. That was my mom's attempt at sneaking healthy stuff into me and my sister. But we had plenty of sugary, cavity causing temptations as well. I especially enjoyed bowls of whip cream, mini marshmallows and coconut all mixed together (actually, come to think of it, Mom snuck fruit into that too!).

It wasn't just supper. Lunch was also followed by dessert, usually something simple like a plate of cookies, but dessert none the less. Meals felt incomplete without it. That feeling, that lack of a conclusion at mealtime, has come back to me this week, as I resist the urge for some after dinner saccharine.

Mom gave us dessert out of love, and I have nothing but appreciation for it. Even though it's been a bit of a challenge, this week I have been able to understand that it IS possible to have a meal without being followed by dessert.

Here's a little video that is closely aligned with my feelings. This guy and I are totally on the same wavelength.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlSc1bdT9SI