I learned to spell dessert, as opposed to desert, by the mnemonic, “Which would you want more of, dessert or desert?” You want more dessert of course, and thus we remember that dessert has more esses than desert. But this philosophy of dessert is wrong.
Dessert should be modest and discrete. Dessert should be of the highest quality but should never undermine the meal. Similarly in lovemaking, the post coital dessert should be relaxed and unpretentious. Even so the eater or the lovemaker would be remiss to forget dessert.
Take time after the main course to breathe in the fading smells of the dinner. There may not be too much to say at this moment and digestion is peaking. The blood is no longer in your brain because much has been devoted to your stomach and loins. Enjoy these moments and let your mind return before eating dessert.
Once thoughts are able to roost in your mind again it is time for dessert. The swimming ecstasy of the main event is passed. Cuddle with your lover and feel the touch of each other’s nakedness without the mind wrenching need to fuck. Dessert will bring flavors to the palate without the distraction of hunger. It is time to enjoy the bitterness of coffee, the tartness of limes, the pungency of cheese and the sweetness of flan.
Dessert marks the end of the meal. No needs are left and the cerebral experience of taste and touch finalize the evening.
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2 comments:
well said.
though i can't help but notice, while you certainly have the difference between dessert and desert down, the distinction between breath and breathe, and pallet and palate evade you.
well I don't have any clever mnemonics for those!
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