some people find it shocking when i say that my family is not big on sweets or desserts. growing up, desserts were NEVER a part my family's daily routine.  sure, my parents treated my sister and i to ice cream from time to time, but dessert was never expected after a meal.  the same was true about sweet treats. now that i have a family of my own, it's the same way.  sweet treats are rare.  sure, i bake cupcakes & cookies from time to time, but our pantry is not stocked with sugary snacks.  nor do we serve dessert on a regular basis.  it's just not part of our routine and my children have grown up not to expect it.  when it comes to something sweet, however, i do make one exception:  COOL WHIP Whipped Topping. pumpkin pie at thanksgiving is not pumpkin pie without a … [Read more...]