Thursday, July 24, 2025

"World's Best Sweets Of The Week!"... Paraguay's Ka'i Ladrillo!




This Week's "World's Best Sweets of the Week"

goes to...  


...Ka'i Ladrillo!


This very special treat is 

from Paraguay, is a national favorite! It is in the 

shape of small bricks and is made from molasses 

and peanuts!






For all Photos and Gifs seen here, no copyright infringement is intended.






Thursday, July 17, 2025

"World's Best Sweets Of The Week!"... The Baklava!

 


This Week's "World's Best Sweets of the Week"

goes to...

...the Baklava!



This layered and flaky combination of filo, 


chopped nuts and syrup or honey, 


has been around since the 8th Century BC!






Friday, July 11, 2025

"World's Best Sweets Of The Week!"... Smoothies!

 


This Week's "World's Best Sweets of the Week"

goes to...

...the Smoothie!


Thought to have been around for centuries,

the Mayans and Aztecs blended fruits 

with water and spices.


Today, electric blenders can make nutritious 


smoothies very easily and conveniently!





Friday, July 4, 2025

"World's Best Sweets Of The Week!"... Chocolate-covered Strawberries!

 


This Week's "World's Best Sweets of the Week"

goes to...

...Chocolate-covered Strawberries!


As chocolate and cocoa spread around the world 

starting as far back as 1100 BC, 

the dark liquid evolved

in various cultures in different ways.


Someone thought to dip strawberries in the sweet dark cream, and


 the rest



 is history!






Friday, June 27, 2025

"World's Best Sweets Of The Week!"... The Ice Cream Sandwich!

 


This Week's "World's Best Sweets of the Week"

goes to...

...the Ice Cream Sandwich!


The late 1800s saw the invention of the ice cream sandwich, 

which started of with ice cream pressed between two paper sheets. 

Later, instead of paper, 


wafers and baked substances  

were used to make the whole confection 


edible. 

August 2nd is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day!




Friday, June 20, 2025

"World's Best Sweets Of The Week!"... The Doughnut!

 



This Week's "World's Best Sweets of the Week"

goes to...

...the Doughnut!


A pastry made from leavened fried dough,

they can have toppings and even cream in the middle.

Showing up in the early 18th Century England,

they have been a hit


ever since!





  










For all Photos and Gifs seen here, no copyright infringement is intended.




Friday, June 13, 2025

"World's Best Sweets Of The Week!"... Lemon Meringue Pie!




This Week's "World's Best Sweets of the Week"

goes to...

...Lemon Meringue Pie!













I must say that I did say, "Hey, look over there!"

Then, when no one was looking...I...


...absconded a piece!




"World's Best Sweets Of The Week!"... Paraguay's Ka'i Ladrillo!

This Week's "World's Best Sweets of the Week" goes to...   ...Ka'i Ladrillo! This very special treat is  from Paraguay...