It is a grey day - the rain is back. However, sometimes we need rain. I actually love the rain as long as it does not wreak havoc. I was walking around without an umbrella - getting wet. I wasn't feeling sorry for myself but just enjoying the rainfall.
As the good ole dutch idiom says,
Wij zijn toch niet van suiker
The literal english translation is, "We are not of sugar after all" but what it is really saying is that we are not going to dissolve or melt away.
Indeed, I did not melt. I then came across, "The Corner Bakery". I remember when it was all the rave. My daughter could not wait to go there with her best friend. It was trendy then and maybe it's still trendy for other teenagers. The Corner Bakery is a breakfast and lunch place but is opened until 4pm. There are lots of healthy options but there is also the decadent milk shakes which were hyped.
Freak shakes - photo made by my daughter
In the photo are the Hot Chocolate Freak Shake and the Vanilla Freak Shake. It is decorated with whipped cream, a donut on top which is covered with sprinkles and marshmallows. Freaky indeed!! How decadent and sugary!! It's a gimmicky food item that's fun and pretty to look at. The colourful presentation made it a great photo for teenagers Instagrams and other social media.
When my daughter showed me this photo, I told her it looked like heart attack food. However, (hopefully) no one eats like this every day, there is no need to eat it all or go there often either. The price might also be a deterrent for teens - each costs Euros 12.95. My daughter said they did not finish it. It does not matter because these type of indulgences should be consumed once in a lifetime. They were forewarned before they entered via this awning.
It reads, "Calories don't count when you're at Corner Bakery. The place to be for every Foodie".
Needless to say, my daughter and her friend left there feeling very happy and probably experiencing a sugar high. I can empathise 馃榾 - everytime that I have a capucinno and cake.
As you might guess from the photo - I did not indulge alone. It is nice to share and it is nice to have treats that releases feel good hormones - like serotonin.
As another dutch tells us,
Alles met mate
The english translation is "Everything in moderation".
Poem
I am reminded of a rhyming poem I wrote a while ago. It was frivolous and it makes me happy whenever I read it. It's aptly called -
Indulgences
Thus, "Enjoy!" is my mantra every day.
"Little" indulgences I will allow,
The first of which is from cacao.
Chocolate is my sweet defeat,
It often beckons me to eat.
The dark variety is the main culprit,
Smooth, velvety, bittersweet - my favorite.
But only because I become so loud.
Wobbly with wine but sometimes gin,
My over-consumption, some call a sin.
Is my early morning, caffeine fix.
I start to shake and can't say "No",
To a steamy cup of expresso!
I hope you enjoyed (vicariously) having milk shakes, coffee and cake with me. Once in a while, it is good to satisfy one's sweet tooth to avoid cravings or sneaking around and over-eating later. In addition, enjoying a nice treat certainly enhances one's mood.
Have a fabulous weekend.
Meedoen voor spek and bonen
The literal translation of this expression is - To participate for bacon and beans but it really means - I am participating for fun.馃榾
This is my entry to FreeCompliments - Fun Friday