A last hurrah
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381931)
Rockingham, Australia
June 23, 2019 5:43am CST
While we were travelling recently in France, Ireland and Austria, we ate out a few times but mostly had home-made meals. Then, while we were filling in time in the airport in Vienna, we spotted these yummy offerings and couldn’t resist a last hurrah, so to speak.
I had the dessert on the left and Vince had the cherry tart. I can’t remember the name of mine at the moment but I do know it was delicious and not a bit heavy. I always prefer light, creamy desserts whereas Vince is more likely to choose something heavier. This can cause a bit of a problem as we often share a sweet dish. Vince has Type 2 diabetes as isn’t supposed to have too much sugar.
He didn’t test his sugar while he was away but today it was within his normal range. He hasn’t put on any weight whereas I have put on a kilo (2.2 pounds). I’m pretty happy with that as it’s hard to go on holiday and not put on at least a little weight. Which of these two sweet dishes would you have chosen?
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@moffittjc (128831)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Jun 19
I would have chosen the dessert you ate, as there is more there to eat! I'm not going to lie, I am gluttonous sometimes! haha
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@moffittjc (128831)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Jun 19
@JudyEv I haven't met a dessert yet that I didn't like!
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@JudyEv (381931)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun 19
@moffittjc I like most but I also have favourites.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
24 Jun 19
At 2.2 pounds after a holiday you can be darned proud of yourself. On a cruise you can pack on almost 10 pounds in a week. It's tough when the offerings are delicious. LOL!
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@JudyEv (381931)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jun 19
@MarymargII That's true. I'll just soldier on eating. 
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
27 Jun 19
@JudyEv Well it worked out wonderfully and you don't have to go back to your bowl of stodge per day now to lose weight---lol
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@snowy22315 (208801)
• United States
23 Jun 19
The one on the left. I love desserts, and will often order one epecially if it is one I haven't tried before.
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@snowy22315 (208801)
• United States
24 Jun 19
@JudyEv Most restaurant desserts are things I have had before, so I don't necessarily want them, but if they are something new that sounds delicious I will have one. There is one restaurant though, that I love their one dessert so I try to leave room for it.
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@JudyEv (381931)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jun 19
@snowy22315 There are a couple of desserts that I really love so I always look out for them.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
23 Jun 19
Sorry to dampen your spirits !I don't like sweet dishes,though I don't suffer from diabetes.
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@RasmaSandra (97957)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Jun 19
I would prefer your creamy dessert. I do not like too many sweet things so creamy is always better for me.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
23 Jun 19
both of course! a sweet treat to end your vacation. it's great that you both got home still in good shape.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
25 Jun 19
@JudyEv i guess they were craving for something familiar, or have sensitive stomachs
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@JudyEv (381931)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun 19
@hereandthere The other men did the shopping and were just keen to be in and out so didn't even really look at what else was available.
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@JudyEv (381931)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jun 19
The cuisine over there is so different and so tempting. I was disappointed when the guys on the boat (not Vince) went shopping for something for lunch and came home with ham and cheese which we can get any old time. They could have chosen any of a dozen terrines or other cold meats but no... ham and cheese it was.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
24 Jun 19
Glad you are enjoying your holiday! It sounds like so much fun. Which place was your favorite?
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
24 Jun 19
@JudyEv Recently we traveled to places that had us saying the same thing. Although we have visited and lived in many areas, we should have stayed longer in some places while we were younger.
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@JudyEv (381931)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun 19
@PatZAnthony There is too much risk once you're past a certain age - at least I think so.
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
23 Jun 19
ya did well'n yer travels. glad to hear mr. vince seems to be keepin' 'n eye'n his sugars. hmmm, i reckon i'd go with yer choice 's i still cannot eat cherries, e'en jest the smell still turns me green.
i'm quite certain once yer rains dissipate yer gonna work those 2.2 lbs off quickly :)
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
24 Jun 19
@JudyEv i know such'll not take ya long, hon. could be that'd jest be fluid from the jettin' 'round? not sure how that jet lag thingy works...
oh, the cherries! yes ma'am, won a cherry stem tyin' contest eons 'go. tied 150 i believe? 'n the rules 'twere ya'd to eat the cherry'n tie the stem with yer tongue. e'en cherry flavored lollipops make me green jest smellin' 'em. positive note, i did win a sizable 'mount 'f funds from such a feat. 
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@JudyEv (381931)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun 19
@crazyhorseladycx Wow, how cool is that. I salute you! You had to tie the stem with your TONGUE?? and you tied 150? No wonder you can't face them anymore. 
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Jun 19
I would choose the cherry tart, but they both look delicious. Glad you all had such a great vacation.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Jun 19
@JudyEv I love anything with the word pastry in it!
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@JudyEv (381931)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun 19
@1creekgirl It's good we're all different, isn't it? 
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
23 Jun 19
They both look good to me, hard to decide. I might have chosen something totally different like a sacher torte.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
24 Jun 19
@JudyEv We do pretty much the same thing, this way you get to have the best of both.
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@JudyEv (381931)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jun 19
The cherry would have tempted me more if there was something a bit liquid with it - some cream perhaps.
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
25 Jun 19
those look amazing - you have to let go on vacation sometimes!
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@JudyEv (381931)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun 19
That's true and who knows when we'll be back - if ever.
