"Oh, I don't know," I said, "Whatever you think people will like.""Ok," she said, "Well, I have some ideas on kinds to get. Can you help me at least narrow it down?" I give a somewhat patronizing sigh and smile. "Of course, mama."
"Well, I was thinking maybe a lemon cake with raspberry filling..."
"Mmmhmm," I say, half listening.
"Or maybe a banana cake with chocolate filling..."
Suddenly the heavens opened and a chorus of angels sang in my brain. I had no idea there was even such a thing as banana cake. "GET THAT," I say, perhaps a little too aggressively. My darling mother bust out laughing.
"I KNEW that would get you!" she chuckled. Why? Because I've been crazing bananas and chocolate like there's no tomorrow. The best part? I normally can't stand bananas.
I've heard a few stories on what causes food cravings in women. My favorite is that it's your body telling you what you need. That makes sense, right?... so why do I find myself craving so many sweet things? I normally don't have such a sweet tooth, but fruit, sugary cereals, and chocolate are things I'm all over now. Maybe since I was such a non-sweet eater before, it feels like I'm eating more sweet things. Or maybe my body is compensating for it?
I don't know... but I do know that I'm about to enjoy these peanut butter fudge bars I just made.
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