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Patricia
April 25, 2014
Fruit is such a glorious way to end a great meal. (But I wouldn't turn down the spoonful of chocolate mousse.)
cucina D.
April 24, 2014
Le dolci in Italia are also very simple and light... I do not favor heavy sweets, but do love fruits with liquore and biscotti with my wine and fruit. Wonderful article about keeping it simple and beautiful.
Alyse V.
April 24, 2014
Brilliance and beautiful. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us to use simple ingredients to make elegant dishes.
dandelioneyes
April 24, 2014
Gorgeous! I'm also a fan of liquer (limoncello or framboise) over ice cream, with pound cake or fruits if I'm feeling energetic.
Katherine T.
April 24, 2014
Why do I always have to make dessert so involved? This is the perfect ending to a meal and so easy.
CarlaCooks
April 24, 2014
One of my favorite simple fall desserts is soft persimmons, cut in half and drenched in either cognac or brandy. Really simple, really tasty, and not too heavy.
Nancy G.
April 24, 2014
So inviting…I would linger with this all evening instead of heading back to clean the kitchen. More time with guests…with simple special treats
mkate72 @.
April 23, 2014
All great ideas! Anything to keep me with the party instead of alone in the kitchen :)
Claire O.
April 23, 2014
I love your idea of fresh cherries or grapes on ice. I will have to try it soon - thanks for the great post!
Amukta A.
April 23, 2014
Fresh seasonal fruits is always a win. Love the ideas...so simple and satisfying.
Allison (.
April 23, 2014
I love all of these suggestions, especially never underestimating the glory of seasonal fruit (as dessert)! Cherries and grapes served over ice both sound delightfully elegant. :)
ATG117
April 23, 2014
Glad you, too, prefer dried fruit and chocolate. I'm really not a fan of fresh fruit dipped in chocolate. I just never think either one tastes as good together as they do apart.
Kathleen |.
April 23, 2014
I'm always at such a loss as to what to serve for dessert - this will certainly come in handy.
Alexandra H.
April 23, 2014
I am obsessed with all things Buvette! Locke the idea of mousse au chocolat served on spoons!
erin
April 23, 2014
I like to make the mousse ahead in small jelly jars. It's easy to prep and has a rustic elegance.
Michelle T.
April 23, 2014
my favorite snacks fruit, nuts, cheese and crackers but I need to take it up a notch, excited to get connected looking forward to learning
Susan T.
April 23, 2014
Fresh fruit and hunks of chocolate are a beautiful way to end a meal. Great Suggestions!
Nancy S.
April 23, 2014
I love that most of these desserts are not too sweet, and everyone can indulge precisely how they wish. What a great way to extend the evening around the table!
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