Alright, let’s talk about them desserts, the ones that start with that “H” letter. You know, like when you’re hungry and you want somethin’ sweet. I ain’t no fancy cook, but I know what tastes good, ya hear?
First off, we got that Hot Fudge Sundae. Oh, honey, that’s a good one. It’s like warm, you know? Warm and gooey. You got that ice cream, cold and all, then you pour that hot, thick fudge all over it. Sometimes they put a cherry on top, makes it look all pretty. Kids love it, I love it, everyone loves it. It ain’t complicated, just good ol’ fashioned sweetness. If you’re feelin’ fancy, you can add some nuts, but me? I like it plain and simple. Good ice cream, good fudge, that’s all you need. It is a real classic dessert.
Then there’s them Hazelnut Brownies. Now, brownies, them’s good on their own, but you put hazelnuts in ’em? That’s somethin’ special. Hazelnuts give it a little crunch, a little somethin’ extra, you know? They make ’em with flour and sugar and all that stuff. I ain’t much for bakin’, too much messin’ around with measurements and all that. But I sure do like eatin’ them brownies. Warm ’em up a little, maybe with a scoop of ice cream? Oh, my! That’s a treat right there. Perfect for a party or just sittin’ on the porch in the afternoon. It is a good way to bake with nuts.
- Speaking of nuts, have you ever had Honeycomb? It ain’t exactly a dessert all on its own, but you can put it on ice cream, on cake, or just eat it by itself. It’s crunchy and sweet, like candy but different. My grandbaby, he loves it. Says it looks like a sponge, but tastes like heaven. Kids say the darndest things, don’t they? It’s real easy to make, too. Just sugar and honey and some bakin’ soda, I think. You boil it up and it gets all foamy, then it hardens. Magical, I tell ya.
- And don’t forget about Halva. That’s a funny name, ain’t it? It’s a sweet, dense kinda thing, made with sesame seeds, I think. Or maybe sunflower seeds? I don’t rightly know. But it’s sweet and kinda crumbly. They sell it at the store sometimes. It is kinda different, you know? Not like cake or cookies. But it’s good. A little goes a long way, though. It’s real rich. It can also be a good vegan option for those who do not eat eggs or milk.
Now, there are probably a whole bunch more desserts that start with “H”. I just can’t think of ’em all right now. My memory ain’t what it used to be. But these ones I mentioned, them are good ones. You can find ’em all over, not just around here. I heard they even eat ’em in them fancy places, like New Zealand and Korea and even Sweden. Folks all over like somethin’ sweet, I guess.
Desserts are important, you know? They make you happy. They make you feel good. After a long day of workin’ in the garden or cleanin’ the house, there ain’t nothin’ better than sittin’ down with a little somethin’ sweet. It makes life a little bit better, ya know? Even if you’re just havin’ a bad day, a little dessert can cheer you right up. So go on, treat yourself. Have a Hot Fudge Sundae, or a Hazelnut Brownie. You deserve it.
And don’t worry too much about bein’ fancy. Good food don’t have to be complicated. Simple is good. Sweet is good. That’s all there is to it. Just make sure you got enough to share, ’cause eatin’ dessert is always better when you got someone to share it with. That’s what I always say. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I hear that ice cream truck comin’ down the road. Maybe I’ll get myself a little somethin’ sweet…
