My First Raspberry

No I'm not about to tell you a story about my fond memories of the first time i did a cute little pop-off infront of a guy that smelled like roses and made me giggle!

One night last week at the family dinner table i was delighted to see fresh fruit was being served for dessert. Don't get me wrong, i have become accustomed to, and enjoy the creamy cakes and tarts that get put in front of me after every lunch and dinner....i actually get a bit miffed when only biscotti (biscuits) comes to the table for dessert...ANYWAY fruit was good, my body needed ,wanted fruit. The plate was full of the most amazing fruit i have ever tasted. Delicate rockmelon, juicy divine peaches, sweet strawberries and fabulous fresh raspberries. This was to be my first real fresh raspberry(yes! do you believe it, the natural confectionery company arnt the only ones who do a good raspberry!)

I closed my eyes as i tasted this raspberry, it was like an orgasmic, euphoric, spine tingling sensation......as i opened my eyes Lucas(lovely) mum was holding a small white tub of something infront of my face with a spoon in it. My eyes focused on the tub and i saw `doppio panna´ written on the side SHIT! that means double cream!
Now something i have recently begun to fully comprehend is that you can NEVER say NO to an Italian mama. Especially if she is offering you food. Saying no is like you are cursing god while spitting on the steps of the Vatican while flipping the bird to the pope! Probably worse.
So as my head was screaming NO just say NO my hand was reaching for the doubley creamy, doubley fattening double cream that was being offered.
I cringed inside as my fabulous fresh, healthy fruit was smothered in sweet double cream. Needless to say i ate the whole lot and went back for seconds....

My two saving graces at the moment are :

1. I did not offend mama, i was a good girl and took what was offered
2. My only mode of transport at the moment is a bicycle, its 35° and humid and there are lots of nice big hills to ride up....

......So i can have my raspberries and eat my cream to!