Alright, alright, let’s talk about them…what do you call ’em? Parve desserts. Yeah, them things. You know, the kind you can eat after meat or milk, don’t gotta worry ’bout mixin’ stuff up. I ain’t no fancy baker, mind you, but I know a thing or two about makin’ somethin’ sweet when you got nothin’ much around.
First off, what is this parve stuff anyway? Well, it just means it ain’t got no milk or meat in it. Eggs are okay, I think. Fruits and nuts, those are good too. You can make a whole mess of stuff without touchin’ no milk or meat, you just gotta be a little clever about it. My grandma used to say, “Use what you got, girl,” and that’s what I do.
So, let’s say you want somethin’ simple. How about them peanut chews? You know, the ones that stick to your teeth somethin’ awful but taste so darn good? All you need is peanuts, sugar, and some corn syrup, I reckon. Melt that sugar and syrup together, throw in the peanuts, and let it harden. Boom! Parve dessert. Ain’t nothin’ fancy, but it gets the job done. My kids used to love them things, would gobble ’em up faster than you can say “Jack Robinson.” And lemme tell ya, kids are the best judges of what tastes good. They don’t care about fancy, they just want somethin’ sweet and chewy.
- Peanut Chews: Easy and Quick
- Melt sugar and corn syrup.
- Mix in peanuts.
- Let it harden and break into pieces.
Now, if you wanna get a little bit fancier, you can try makin’ a cake. Yeah, a parve cake. Sounds all highfalutin’, but it ain’t so hard. You can use oil instead of butter, and water or fruit juice instead of milk. There’s all sorts of recipes out there, I hear. My neighbor, she makes this lemon cake that’s to die for. It’s so light and fluffy, you wouldn’t even know it ain’t got no butter in it. She says the secret is a little bit of lemon zest and a whole lotta love. And I believe her, ’cause that woman can bake!
I remember one time, we had this big potluck at the church, and I was supposed to bring dessert. Now, I ain’t got no money to be buyin’ fancy bakery cakes, so I had to make somethin’ myself. I found some old apples in the cellar, a bit bruised but still good, and I made an apple crumble. Just sliced up them apples, threw on some sugar and cinnamon, and topped it with a crumbly mix of flour, oil, and more sugar. Baked it ’til it was bubbly and golden brown, and let me tell ya, it was a hit! Everybody loved it. They didn’t care that it was parve, or that the apples weren’t perfect. They just cared that it tasted good.
And that’s the thing about desserts, ain’t it? It ain’t about bein’ fancy or expensive. It’s about makin’ somethin’ sweet and tasty with what you got. Whether it’s peanut chews or a lemon cake or an apple crumble, it’s all about the love you put into it. That’s what makes it special. So don’t be afraid to experiment, to try new things. And don’t worry if it ain’t perfect. As long as it tastes good, that’s all that matters.
You know, back in the day, we didn’t have all these fancy ingredients. We used what we had on hand. And you know what? We made some pretty darn good desserts. That’s what I am trying to get across here. Don’t overthink it, just get in the kitchen and make something!
Tips for Making Parve Desserts:
- Use oil instead of butter.
- Use water or fruit juice instead of milk.
- Fruits and nuts are your friends.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment.
- Most importantly, have fun!
And there you have it. A little bit of wisdom about parve desserts, from a woman who knows a thing or two about makin’ do with what she’s got. Now go on and bake somethin’ delicious. Your family will thank you for it.
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