Desserts to die for
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381837)
Rockingham, Australia
March 28, 2020 6:02pm CST
In 2013, we joined a cruise on the Queen Mary 2. We dined like royalty which was pretty fitting. The menus changed nightly.
I'm sure you've all heard the term 'eat your sweets first', the idea being that you never know when your time is up so best to start with dessert! I subscribe to that and always read the dessert menu first. I am often unable to fit in a dessert after a big main course. It is even more impossible if we have entrée as well.
For instance, on the menu one night was a choice of: Ice Grand Marnier Parfait, Chocolate Croquant Royale, Vanilla Lemon Souffle with Limoncello Sauce, Low in sugar – Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Pistachio and Chocolate Ice-cream with Strawberry Frozen Yoghurt and Kiwi Sauce, Cheese Selection with Stilton, Gouda and Cheddar.
The cheese plate came with biscuits, dried apricots and grapes. One of the ladies at our table would choose the cheese platter but only eat the biscuits, grapes and apricots.
The waiters were happy to explain any fancy wording. The presentation of the various dishes always had us oohing and aahing. As you can imagine, mealtimes were a highlight of the trip. I don’t know the names of the desserts in the photo.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Mar 20
I just gained 10 pounds.
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@rebelann (117206)
• El Paso, Texas
29 Mar 20
I have friends who have taken cruises but the ones they've told me about would not appeal to me because it was all about the glitz and glimmer, not my taste @JudyEv
Somehow a cruise on the Queen Mary II sounds a little more elegant and probably much more expensive.
Where did that cruise take you?
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
29 Mar 20
Mmm, looks scrumptious, but tiny servings. I like double the size of them.
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@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Mar 20
@oahuwriter They were all delicious. I didn't have any I didn't like.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
29 Mar 20
@JudyEv
But so dainty and looks so scrumptious!!! Which one did you enjoy?
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 Mar 20
I have to admit, I rather like this idea.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 Mar 20
@JudyEv totally! I never have room for them otherwise.
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@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Mar 20
@Jessicalynnt Same here. And you can hardly go to a restaurant and just order dessert. Maybe ordering two desserts would be okay. What do you think? 
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@moffittjc (128831)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Mar 20
Who cares what the fancy names were for those desserts, as long as they tasted delicious, which I'm sure they did! And what great timing for your post....we're all stuck in quarantine in our homes and you are dangling the tantalizing desserts before our eyes!
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@moffittjc (128831)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Mar 20
@JudyEv Way to go Judy, teasing us with delicacies at the very moment when we can't enjoy those delicacies! Shame on you! 
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Maybe I'll spark a rise in home cooking. 
@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
29 Mar 20
If I went on a cruise I'd weigh 1,000 pounds. Thanks for sharing when we can't go out and eat! lololol :-) Stay safe and healthy!
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
29 Mar 20
@JudyEv I can't wait until we can eat in a restaurant again!
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
29 Mar 20
The desserts are the main attractions for me in any buffet
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@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 20
@amitkokiladitya It's not possible, is it? 
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
29 Mar 20
@JudyEv yes...I wish I could eat them without putting on weight
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@snowy22315 (208784)
• United States
29 Mar 20
I will often check a dessert menu first in a restaurant to see if any are worth ordering, if it is run of the mill stuff, I don't usually bother but something that looks particularly delicious, or I haven't ahd before I will get. I think I would have gone for the Ice Grand Marnier parfait or the ice cream treat.
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@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Mar 20
I do that too. I check out the desserts. If I want to have a dessert I might just have soup or a small entree first.
@Orson_Kart (8261)
• United Kingdom
29 Mar 20
The 2nd dessert looks like a panna cotta. A sumptuous Italian delight.
Yes, on the cruises I have been on, it was a struggle to leave room for dessert, but I always forced myself. Often to the point of feeling uncomfortable for the rest of the night.
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@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 20
More than likely it was a panna cotta. They are one of my favourites. I like all the creamy, light desserts.
@RasmaSandra (97940)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Mar 20
You just made me so hungry I am mixing up a batch of chocolate cupcakes tomorrow, They all look and sound so good.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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29 Mar 20
I imagine many calories were added to your daily intake with a menu like that 
Yes, you could go out with a smile on your face eating those desserts
Yes, you could go out with a smile on your face eating those desserts 1 person likes this
@yoalldudes (35030)
• Philippines
29 Mar 20
Just looking at them makes me drool . And the plating is state of the art.
. And the plating is state of the art.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 20
The presentation was superb. I hated poking my spoon in them.
