Savoury Tendencies and Custard Tarts...

It's been such a long time since I've logged something in my blog and I've really found myself missing it. So, after such a long absence, I have come with something freshly discovered yet not all that interesting, so prepare yourself. Haha. I am going to make a statement about myself, yet (as I am human) it may not be always true or unflinching as I will explain... I have discovered that, against the choice between sweet and savoury tasties, I prefer savoury over all else almost 90% of the time. No telling why, but I found that a bit interesting - shocking, if I may! I used to think that I (like most of the people I come in contact with) would rather snack on sweet things rather than salty if given the choice. But when I look back on my (short-ish) life, I find that this assumption has been proven false the majority of the times I remember. I love savoury and powerfully flavourful food! It's just as unhealthy as sweets, but I am discovering more and more that it is so hugely my preference. Hehe. Granted, this always depends on my mood, but what I'm saying here is that my mood most often calls for salt before (or rather than) sugar. Yes, I definitely still desire a good Snickers bar now and again or a juicy apple pie or some thick and chunky ice cream (I could never deny that!), but it's almost sad and strange how often I discard sweets for a good portion of chips or popcorn or pickles or even a good kofte/chicken kebab. I have slowly realized, as well, that I don't feel attracted to chocolate much in general. I never have. Yes, like I said, I love Snickers and Kit Kats and yummy bite-sized crispy chocolates, but given a pure chocolate bar, I normally turn it down. I would rather drink tea than hot chocolate, Americano than a mocha, etc etc... It's funny and I feel like I am almost a betrayer of my own sex, although both my mom and my sister have observed this to some extent in themselves, so I think this is where I've gotten it. The bottom line is, when I'm really hungry and I crave something, I have repeatedly found that it is most often something savoury. Have you ever come to the end of a chocolate bar (even a small-ish one) or something of the kind and thought, 'Wow - I really shouldn't have eaten that - I don't feel so good'? I almost always feel that way when I eat something sweet, depending on what it is. But when it comes to savoury, I almost never regret it (in moderation, of course). :)

Now for the exception... and this relates to the 'depending on what it is' statement above. Drumroll please... ;)

I have a terrible weakness for little things called custard tarts! Oh man! Nothing could be more concrete than that statement! Haha. I cannot speak for all custard tarts in the world, but the ones that 'my' coffee shop sells are TO DIE FOR! I didn't really discover them (I mean, I knew we sold them, but never gave them a second glance) until my mom ate one and told me how amazing they were. One of our regular customers is an 'addict' as well, so I thought I should give it a go. I tried one... mercy gracious! They are what I have deemed as a sweet pie pastry crust filled with a smooth vanilla-like pudding, sprinkled with a light dusting of cinnamon, or something of the sort. Regardless of what it contains, even after the last bite, I find myself craving more! I never feel like I've eaten a whole dessert. It is one of the mildest, most refreshing, scrumptious desserts ever made! Especially on Thursdays... Our coffee shop/cafe, Santa Fe Coffee Company, always gets a new shipment in of fresh custard tarts on Thursdays... Ohhh, that shipment warrants an extra star for that day of the week for me. I don't really like Thursdays in general, but custard tarts up it a bit on my scale. ;) And custard tarts always remind me of one of my favourite Britcoms that my family and I used to watch together (and they still do): As Time Goes By. The character Lionel loves custard tarts and would seriously maim anyone who would take one from his tin. It interested me, these custard tarts... Now I'm sold - haha! Seriously, if you haven't tried one yet, do! I highly recommend it! :) And if you try one from somewhere else and don't like it, I am so sorry... But if you try one from our coffee shop and don't like it, I'm even sorrier. That would be my fault. :S Hehe anyways, enough from me. I'll talk to you later. Enjoy the day and eat your custard tart today!