Have a sweet tooth? Friday is National Dessert Day!
While there is no history on the origin of the day, we do know where the word “dessert” came from. The word comes from the French word “desservir,” which translates to clearing the table, or removing what has been served. The course would be served after all the other dishes were cleared, and the coined term has been used since the early 16th century in France.
During this time, a dessert consisted of spiced wine, fresh or dried fruit, fruit confits or nuts covered with a hard candy shell, which has evolved significantly over five centuries.
Falcon News interviewed students and staff about their sweet tooths.
April Ream
Question: What is your favorite dessert?
Answer: “Cake.”
Q: Do you prefer vanilla or chocolate?
A: “Chocolate.”
Q: Cakes or pies?
A: “Cakes.”
Q: When given a cupcake, do you eat the frosting or take it off?
A: “I eat it all.”
Mike Raz
Q: What is your favorite dessert?
A: “Pumpkin pie is my favorite.”
Q: Do you prefer vanilla or chocolate?
A: “Uhh, chocolate.”
Q: Cakes or pies?
A: “Pie.”
Q: When given a cupcake, do you eat the frosting or take it off?
A: “I, in fact, eat the frosting.”
Tessa
Q: What is your favorite dessert?
A: “Banana split, all hot fudge. None of the other garbage.”
Q: Do you prefer vanilla or chocolate?
A: “Vanilla!”
Q: Cakes or pies?
A: “Pies.”
Q: When given a cupcake, do you eat the frosting or take it off?
A: “No, split it in half and make a sandwich.”
Caleb Taubr
Q: What is your favorite dessert?
A: “Cinnamon roll.”
Q: Do you prefer vanilla or chocolate?
A: “Chocolate.”
Q: Cakes or Pies?
A: “Pie.”
Q: When given a cupcake, do you eat the frosting or take it off?
A: “I don’t like cupcakes.”
Jack Reichenberger
Q: What is your favorite dessert?
A: “Tiramisu.”
Q: Do you prefer vanilla or chocolate?
A: “Chocolate.”
Q: Cakes or Pies?
A: “Pie.”
Q: When given a cupcake, do you eat the frosting or take it off?
A: “Eat it.”
