Southern Weddings

My favorite dessert story was sharing a poodle cookie dessert with my mom at Zoe in the W in New Orleans. It was our yearly shopping trip and time to spend together. We got to laughing at this beautiful dessert and starting laughing so loud the guests around us where staring. Just a little mom and daughter time. I love you mom!!

My favorite dessert experience was definitely on my wedding night! My new husband and I arrived at our hotel room, and were greeted by a bottle of champagne and a box of luxurious chocolates. Though it wasn’t anything gourmet, we had so much fun curling up on the bed eating chocolate and talking about all of the day’s events. We didn’t get any of our wedding cake (couldn’t get us off the dance floor long enough) so this was the perfect sweet ending to a perfect day!

my favorite dessert story is when I went on my trip to Pakistan, we went to a Dunkin Donuts to get breakfast, something to eat that wouldnt make us sick, but in front of Dunkin Donuts was this guy with a street cart selling fresh hot jallebis (orange colored sugared fried dough). The smell made not only mine but my moms and grandma’s mouths water, and we were so tempted but decided it probably wasn’t sanitary and we couldn’t afford to get sick on a short trip. We went inside, looked at the donuts and other breakfast items, looked at each other and left. We bought 2 lbs of jallebis from the man, and ate more than half right there. They were so warm and yummy and the just melted in my mouth. Best jallebi i’ve ever had. Never had them be so good. YUM.

I love these! They are so cute! And my fiance and I love desserts so much that we are having a desserts-only reception!My favorite dessert experience was in college when my roommate and I shared a Chocolate Lover’s Banana Split from Kopp’s on Valentine’s Day. We have a picture of us holding it up before digging in and we have the most excited looks on our faces! It consisted of chocolate ice cream, chocolate covered bananas, chocolate sauce, chocolate whipped cream and chocolate shavings topped with a chocolate covered cherry! I still believe there is no such thing as "too much chocolate"!

My favorite dessert experience has always involved making desserts with my mom, especially around the holidays. When I was a little girl I loved helping her in the kitchen with whatever you she was making. And now when I am home for a visit we are able to share some of these same moments together. The best part is that usually she is making something for a family get-together or a church social, so, I know I will be able to enjoy a taste of what we’ve made together – along with other loved ones, friends, and family.

My favorite thing to bring to a potluck is dessert and my favorite dessert to prepare is tiramisu! Therefore, my favorite experience is actually sharing my desserts with other people. I love being in the kitchen and making every detail perfect…from shaving the chocolate to dusting the sugar! However, the best feeling, hands down, is seeing others take that first bite and enjoy what I’ve created :D!

There are two really distinct memories that are my favorite when it comes to dessert and I can’t choose just one. The first- my wedding day. For years on my birthday my girlfriend’s mom makes me a homemade German Chocolate Cake with frosting inches thick and for our wedding I asked her to make one for the dessert bar. This wasn’t just any ole’ cake. This was an 8 inch tall masterpiece and my slice, "the bride’s slice" was a 1/4 of the cake. I proceeded to eat it all over the course of the night. The second- last Christmas my hubby and our best friends went to dinner for sushi and martinis. After a few good martinis we walked down the block and stopped at a great bistro for flourless chocolate cake and oatmeal stout beers. I don’t think I have even been so full in my life and so happy at the same time!

My favorite dessert experience involves meeting my fiance’ for the first time. We attended a housewarming barbeque where mutual friends were going to introduce us to each other. I brought two Lemonade Pies with me (it was Augusta in Georgia so you know it was hot!). The first time he saw me I was carrying the pies and he opened the door for me. The next time he saw me he gave up his chair for me so I could sit down and eat. All of this took place without us knowing they we were going to be officially introduced. When this happened, he had the nerve to ask if I made those pies or bought those from the grocery store. It was a great conversation starter and the beginning of a courtship.

I know it sounds cheesy but as soon as I found myself alone with my husband after the reception, we were so tired and hungry that we split a chocolate bar my mom had brought back from home (France) and since then we have one every anniversary.

My favorite dessert story is, early on when my fiance and I were dating I always wanted to create romantic dates. Looking back any time I really tried it never worked out. I wanted to take him on a picnic and for us to drink champagne and eat homemade desserts. I spent all weekend getting recipes, then grocery shopping for the best ingredients. When it finally came to make the desserts by apartment building’s power went out and I ending up having to rush to the grocery store before he picked me up and we ate cheesy candy bars and deli desserts. It ended up being very romantic but not because of me. He brought his guitar and played for me in the park for the first time. It was perfect!