Sweet Indulgence . . . .

[Bucky]

Just for fun . . . and who doesn't need some fun in their lives? . . . this thread is about Sweet Indulgence.  What is the "special something" that you just crave some times?  Most of the time when I think of sweet indulgence, I think of some sort of dessert.  But, it doesn't necessarily have to be something to eat - it could be something you enjoy doing.

I'll start . . . . last night, later in the evening, I just had this "I want something sweet to eat" feeling.  Opened the pantry doors and stood look surveying what was in there.  Peanut butter granola bar . . nah.  No candy in here . . . shoot!  Cookie . . . nah.  I ended up with a little container of vanilla pudding.     Some times I like the "sweet and salty" combination - so I got a few potato chips and dipped them in the pudding.  YUM! 

Last night, that was my sweet indulgence.  That's my story and I'm sticking to it!!      

What's yours?

Bucky

[Carebear]

I buy the moistest gluten-free chocolate cupcakes from a local bakery.  They are topped with fudgy dark chocolate icing...actually I could do without the cupcake part and just eat the icing! 

Excuse me.  I need to take a drive! 

[norwegian79]

If I really, really crave the best indulgence ever, I tend to ignore my sensibility to dairy-products, and stuff myself with rich vanilla icecream with strawberries and chocolate sauce.....

Yummmm....(but I SO get the backside the following day.... )

[Joe S.]

Or should this be labeled comfort food? Glorified rice. Grilled stake and potato. Mock crab alfredo. Deviled Eggs, Angel food cake with equal portions of cool whip-fruit topping. Walnut shrimp. Coconut shrimp. Lobster in butter sauce. Cranberry Steamed Pudding soaked in butterscotch sauce. Valveta fudge. Maybe just a good dish of Macaroni and cheese.

It can be waist enlarging when Jan decides to cook comfort food. Left overs disappear on their way to the fridge.

[jpd54]

Bucky,

Your posts always lift my spirits.  Can a nice warm bath/jacuzzi qualify as a sweet indulgence??  For years I have had extremely dry skin, cracking and flaking.  The last place I need to be is in a warm bathtub with a good book.  However, I still indulge every now and then.

   jpd

[Scottietottie]

Recently my craving has been for extra strong mints and a desire to bid for things on Ebay.

Cravings usually mean my thyroid is going out of kilter - or it may just be craving for the summer break!!   

[newhorizons]

My sweet indulgence is that I went today for lunch at Panara Bread Co and ate their new fruit salad with romaine lettuce. With whole wheat bread as side item and the biggest glass of water flavored with lemon.

Oh how delicious as had 'deprived' myself while dieting from going to that restaurant!

No Bucky, I did not get one of their chocolate cookies!  Though know I better stay out of that place!!!!

newjoy

[Meld256]

Bucky, your posts always make me smile.   

I was just looking in the kitchen tonight and dreaming of making some fudgey brownies. Alas, I have no egg and not enough chocolate and it's 2 a.m.  My grocery closes at midnight, and I'm not driving across town to Walmart.  I settled for a chocolate pudding cup. I think I'll be baking tomorrow!

Joe, you have quite a list and it all sounds mah-velous. 

newhorizons, we had a Panera Bread Co. near the church I attended when we lived in Ohio. Here in eastern KY, I think I'd need to drive an hour to find one.  I miss them; and Target stores. 

I also crave some new reading material.  Since I'm feeling better than the entire last month (yeah!) I may just be off to the library tomorrow and stopping by Kroger to get some baking items. 
If the weather is decent tomorrow evening,  I can read a good book on my porch swing, and indulge in a brownie and a good cup of coffee.  Sounds lovely...

[engy]

Peanut Buster Parfait from Dairy Queen is mine! Yum 

[Sooki]

Lately, Costco has had bags of giant frozen cherries.  In the evening, I pour out a bowlful, nuke them for 30 secs, and eat them soft-frozen with my fingers which then get stained red.  Life is just a bowl of.......

[Patze]

Okay Bucky, you asked for it!   Lately, it's been those fat soft pretzels dipped into melted jalapeno cheese...it hits the spot (kills the everything in my mouth all the way to the stomach, but boy is it yummy)!


Patze

[Bucky]

Mmmmmm . . . . pumpkin pie with whip cream    There's a piece left that can be split in two for the first two takers . . . if my boys don't beat ya to it!!   

Bucky

[Linda196]

All those things sound delish, but my current indulgence might make you all laugh........low fat cottage cheese (don't even like the regular stuff) with diced peaches, maraschino cherries and coconut!  I love the flavour of coconut and haven't been able to eat it because it's by nature dry and crumbly, and I just can't manage. Coconut milk was a reasonable substitute but a bit pricey. By letting the shredded coconut soak in the cheese and juices, its softens nicely, and I get the feeling of a tropical getaway!

Looks pretty in a clear bowl, too! I'm a strong believer in attractive food presentation.

[Patze]

Oh Linda, that sounds YUMMY!!!  Wanna send some down my way?


Patze

[Meld256]

Linda,

Your treat sounds really good! I have some cottage cheese w/peaches quite often. Now just need to add the cherries and coconut. Thanks for the idea.