Greetings fellow Scribers π€
Hello everyone π€! My name is Daisy (Margarida in my native language) and I'm coming to introduce myself to the Scholar and Scribe community through the encouragement of @dreemsteem and to participate in another wonderful @dreemport challenge π.
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I'll be honest with you, dear reader, always! I'm a bit nervous (note to self - I guess most dreemers are) about this particular challenge and throughout this post I'm sure I'll be able to explain why.
π If you wanna join or know more about the dreemport challenge check this and this posts π
My favourite dessert π
But before we skip to the hard part, let's relax a bit and possibly salivate at the computer keyboard (note to self - yes, literally, let's hope) π. Luckily our first task of the next three weeks is an easy one and that is - describing our favourite dessert ππ π!
First, I think it's important to say I have a VERY sweet tooth, I just love sweets and especially anything that involves chocolate. So much so that I'm going to share with you one or two funny situations.
When I was a kid I used to sneak around and eat candies and chocolates all by myself, without sharing (note to self - still don't like sharing my chocolate π€, but I will, like the good adult my parents raised me π) .
I used to hide the wrappers of the chocolate from my parents thinking they wouldn't ever find out... We are talking about an 11-year-old girl here, ok? Well, the thing is, I used to hide them behind the heater... And I think there's no point in saying that by the time winter came, my father had quite the surprise ππ.
However, my favourite dessert, surprisingly, has NO chocolate whatsoever π!
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Hehehe, hope I got you there, dear reader π€π€! My top dessert is from my home country, Portugal, and it's called Bolo de Bolacha. The literal translation would be a Cookie Cake (note to self - I know right??? I'm looking like I had a stroke here! ππ)
So, what is this mystical dessert that I prefer above all others that have chocolate on them?
Well, unfortunately, I couldn't find any free images of bolo de bolacha to share... And I even texted my best friend that makes this amazing recipe to ask if she had any photos π. Otherwise, trust me, you would be salivating with me right now!
Therefore, I guess I have no other choice than to try my best in describing it (note to self - this must be an omen, this being a writing community and all...)
This traditional portuguese dessert is very simple and it only takes 5 ingredients. According to this portuguese cooking website, you will need a specific butter cookie we have here, called bolacha Maria, butter (note to self - yes, more butter) , sugar, 2 egg yolks and freshly made coffee.
I mean, it's just heaven! You first make a fresh bowl of coffee, then you will dip the Maria cookies into said liquid gold and layer them to make a bottom. Then, with the butter, sugar and egg yolks you will make a sort of paste that will go on top. And so on and on, finishing on the creamy part... You will then, top it off with more Maria cookies shattered and across the cake, going to the fridge until solidifying.
An infinite cake with multiple layers of cookies tasting like coffee and creamy, VERY sweet past to boost! I got a tell you that is not many people that I know off that likes the traditional recipe. Nowadays, it's very common to find fake versions of Bolo de Bolacha containing heavy white cream or chocolate for the creamy part.
Maybe my good friend @blanchy tasted this dessert I'm talking about on his trip to Vilamoura π€. It definitely wouldn't be a dessert I would recommend to anyone who doesn't love a sweet taste, because it is extremely sweet, border lining sickening sweet.
In conclusion, and to convince you that this is the best dessert EVER, I prefer this above chocolate and that in itself should say everything π€€. Additionally, not only is it a traditional dessert from my country but also brings me back some lovely and cherished Christmas memories with my whole family together, happy and united.
Plus, I mean, butter cookies with coffee?! Just try it ππ. (note to self - I already wrote the coffee word wrong so many times in this post, that I'm thinking I should cut down a bit on that π )
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Now to the hard part π
After all of this, I hope I got your saliva dripping (note to self - Ok, that sounded weird) , because I've been on the blockchain for only 7 months now, and I'm still trying to get the hang of this βΊοΈ. Yes, I still consider myself a newbie.
I have never written fiction before, and even my current writing has been a very recent joyful discovery. I've seen around the #scholarandscribe community and even met a few people already by reading a few awesome posts. But I never joined in, mainly because I never saw myself capable of writing a made-up storyline...
So, I'm expecting this to be a VERY challenging challenge! I enjoy writing and I have no problems with expressing myself (note to self - for the first time in my life) , but building a story from scratch? Nothing comes up to mind... Total blank.
Therefore, for this first week at least I planned to introduce myself (note to self - yey, almost done! Bear with me!) , and for the next couple of days, I'll try to leave my mind open and see if something comes up. Thankfully I already received some pretty awesome advice and encouragement from fellow dreemies, so I'll honestly try.
However, I'll not force it and if by friday I come up empty on that creativity lightbulb, then I'll just have fun by reading other's hivers posts. Migh as well take advantage of this opportunity to meet new like-minded people π€.
Who knows? Maybe by the end of week three, I'll do something I've never thought possible π€π€ (note to self - no pressure though!) .
Final notes π
If you made it till the end, thank you so much for bearing with me ππ. I hope I get to meet you, interact and have fun with you, dear reader π€.
It doesn't have to be a full post on this dessert - but convince us WHY THIS IS the best dessert
P.S: Upppps ππ, sorry @dreemsteem! Ok, if it were a short-story challenge it would be even worst for me... π°π°π³π³
See you around π
I love the sound of your native name. I just pronounced it now and it sounds cute and lovely to call.
Not written a fictional story could be a challenging challenge this month for you but here is a suggestion from me. You might just read a few story in the community and you will get an idea on how to form yours. This is what I do too.
I wish you the best in the challenge my friend π
I came through Dreemport π€
Thank you for your sweet comment Busayo π€π€
I'm planning on following your advice! I will read a few stories to see how it's done heheh
Thank you for the tip also! ππ
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I had the same problem finding a photo of my favorite dessert.
Your dessert sounds just wonderful!!! Next time your friend makes it she must send you photos!
Fiction is fun to write because you get to make up all the rules :D it's your story, so if you want someone to fly ...... they can fly :D it's as simple as that!!
Relax and just enjoy and make yourself laugh. That is what this is all about.
Hehe I saw that after taking a sneaky peak on your post ππ kinda relived I wasn't the only one heheh Hive is now full of tasty dessert pictures and I've been offline to control myself π€£π€£
I'm happy to know you liked my dessert! I already texted my friend "demanding" a big bolo de bolacha on my next visit ππ
Thank you so much for stopping by and for your advice on writing fiction stories! I just remembered I could do a super hero one π€π€π€ I'm kinda geek on super hero history ahahah
Yeah I had that dessert down in Vilamoura . Not this time around but last year and it was awesome as I love coffee. I don't have a photo either however..
Hehehe glad you enjoyed it and had the chance to taste it ππ it seems hard to find that picture of heavenly sweet dessert π
@blackdaisyft Welcome Margarida to Scholar and Scribe ! I'm glad you've decided to join us! π
I've had several cookie cakes in my life but never one from Portugal. I'm sure it's a wholly new experience. π As for your writing experience (zing), we welcome new and experienced writers alike! We're all bout sharing the love of writing with our fellow Hive members, so you're in good hands. π
And of course, no pressure. It's all about having fun. I'm glad to have you with us. π
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PS: I love your hair, reminds me of my ex. (in a good way, don't worry π π)
EDIT + PPS: Your gif didn't load. Just a heads up!
Wow, thank you so much for the warm welcome, I can see I'm in very good hands indeed! πππ
I'm a bit nervous but also very excited to be here! π€
P.S: thank you ππ I'm a bit vain about my hair heheh
PSS: oh, the first gif? That's weird, I see it just fine on both ecency and peakd π€π€ do you, by any chance, know why this might be happening?
Yeeee, I figured as much. π Women are either love their hair to death, or want to rip it out at the root and stem. π
As for the gif it's fixed now. I guess it was still loading when I was viewing your piece the first time. Weird. Well, it's fixed now so who cares? π
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You might be right ππ I always liked my hair but only recently I learned how to take care of it properly π although I have to tie it up everyday for work π
Hehehe glad the gif is fixed!
Take care π
I would have loved to see the image of your favorite dessert, hopefully, you make it yourself someday and share it with us.
You remind me of the "sweet tooth" series and I hope they continue it soon. It going to be a beautiful month with Scholars and Scribe, I am certain about that.
Hehehe I could try it, but I'm a lousy cook when it comes to desserts... I love to cook main dishes but every cake I tried it so fair didn't turned out to tasty ππ
But it would be nice to have a photo though π
I appreciate your visit! π
Knowing you have tried it is great, I am always shying away from baking despite having so much for the kitchen.
Just yesterday, I tried making pizza after watching a tutorial online and I was ashamed at the result I got. I love preparing real food and cheap snacks.
Hehehe I also like to try out different things! But my favorite thing to do in the kitchen is improvising instead of following recipes π I've come up with some decent dishes while others were dreadful ahahah
Nowadays I follow more recipes than improve but well ... learning and going heheh
I made it to the end and first, your writing is amazing. It has soul in it knowing a real person is behind the keyboard. The infusion of humor is applaudable. I know you will come up with something as awesome as this.
Thank you so much @kei2 !!! ππ that really means a lot to me π€π€ so so happy to see you enjoyed my writing π
I do try to make it a bit funny, at least it sounds funny in my head when I'm writing my little note to self hehehe π€£π€£ I tend to think I'm the only one, so it means a lot to me that you also find it funny π
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I honestly loved and enjoyed it. It was a breath of fresh air. Thanks for the luv.
I think your local dessert would be really nice with this explanations just making me salivate, lol.
This is indeed going to be a challenging challenge for me too and I hope to do the best I can do something new for a change.
All the best @blackdaisyft β€οΈ.
Yeeey! I made at least one person salivate π€π€π€ goal achieved πͺπͺπͺ
Thank you for your visit dear partner β£οΈ let's do this challenging challenge together π€
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You're always welcome partner Daisy, it's always a great pleasure to visit.
Yes you got me with your dessert π€.
I'll tell you... hahahaha THIS was challenging even for me - but I kept writing over the week.
at one point i just thought WHAT AM I DOING?!?!?! hahahahahaha
but i didn't give up.
I just kept letting the story tell itself.
and today - i finally finished LOL
well - part 1
i really wish that I could see this dessert! hahahahaha did you get a picture of it yet?!?! LOLOL
Yeeey!! I can't wait to read it ππ I came up empty this week... but that's ok, I was kinda expecting it!
I'll take the opportunity to read other dreemer's entries this week to get some ideas and next week I'll see if I have something ready to go... π€π€
Catch up soon on your post π₯°π thank you for stopping by π