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A Maltese Trifle

Pretty crystal dish that holds A rainbow delight Layers of coloured custard Jam spread sliced sponge cakes Sprinkled with sherry Meringue topped Dream! -------------------------------------------- 8th November 2014 Contest: Make Me Drool with Epulaeryu Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich Placing: 5th

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Jack Horne

Date: 11/3/2020 11:54:00 AM

yes, a dream indeed - a tasty write

Paul Callus
Date: 11/3/2020 3:36:00 PM

It certainly is, Jack! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 11/17/2014 4:14:00 AM

hahahaha just love the last line best Paul!!!! a very wholesome naughty challenging last line..:D i would love this by the way so send some to me...:D!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser
Date: 11/17/2014 7:11:00 PM

hahahha oh why not.. :D let's take your granddaughter.. :D!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/17/2014 2:36:00 PM

I do wish you could try it Olive_eloi...I am sure you would like it. Maybe you could be tempted to make one:) Perhaps one day we'll make one together! // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 11/16/2014 2:44:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Paul. Sounds delicious!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/16/2014 4:02:00 PM

Thank you Brenda. It sounds and tastes delicious! Hope you try it and then tell me what you think!:) // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/16/2014 10:07:00 AM

Wow, this dessert sounds so delicious, Paul. Congratulations on your win! Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 11/16/2014 11:18:00 AM

Thank you Sandra! Thanks to this contest I realized that many good cooks have graduated with honours from Soup! Hope you've been having a lovely weekend. // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/15/2014 9:07:00 AM

Congrats on your winning work..Way to go..It sounds delish..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2014 10:02:00 AM

Thank you Sara...as always yours is a welcome visit:) // paul

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 11/15/2014 7:21:00 AM

I knew this would definitely make it,no doubt a masterpiece,congrats Paul...huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2014 9:05:00 AM

Many thanks Kayod5 :) I appreciate your faith and nice congrats. Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Earl Schumacker

Date: 11/15/2014 7:12:00 AM

Good morning Paul, Very inventive and delicious looking meal. Great job. Great win. Good for you. Keep up the good work. Earl

Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2014 9:03:00 AM

Thank you Earl, both for the welcome visit and the lovely comments. Cheers // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 11/15/2014 3:32:00 AM

dropping back with my congrats - can't wait for my next visit to sample this delight:-) Hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2014 7:04:00 AM

ooh sounds like fun Paul:-) Hugs jan x

Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2014 7:02:00 AM

Thank you Jan; we can put both our presentations on the menu! I had not realized that there had to be an exclamation mark at the end!! Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/14/2014 11:24:00 PM

I think the picture you painted of this one made it sound prettier to look at than to eat. Great description. I bet it is a nice dessert!! Congrats in my contest, Paul.(you forgot your ! at the end, or I'd have given it higher!!!)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2014 7:09:00 AM

Hi Andrea! This dessert is delicious...and it looks even better than the picture I painted! Shame on me...I did not even realize that an exclamation mark was a must!:) Thank you for the fine placing:) // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/13/2014 3:27:00 PM

WOW, does that ever sound delicious? What can I say YUM YUM YUM!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2014 7:04:00 AM

It is YUM, Maurice! But taste it first before passing judgment! // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/10/2014 2:56:00 PM

Very interesting dessert..Delish I am sure..Way to go for the contest..Thanks for the visit to my page.Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 11/10/2014 3:22:00 PM

Hi Sara! It is delicious; we usually make it for special occasions; I can assure you it does not last long! Simple to make, too. // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 11/10/2014 10:20:00 AM

Crystals and rainbows all in one - and you say this dish is here on Earth, correct? Never heard of this food before, but your descriptions make it sound tantalizing.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/10/2014 3:18:00 PM

It is a Maltese specialty, easy to make and very tasty. But like all sweets, either you like it or you don't. Maybe you could tempt someone at home to make one!:) // paul

Tim Smith

Date: 11/9/2014 1:29:00 PM

I almost missed this gem Paul..I couldn't open it last night...you have my mouth watering...it must be delish

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2014 2:29:00 PM

Hi Tim...this used to by my mum's specialty; now my sister has taken over! ...and yes...it sure is delicious! // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/9/2014 11:46:00 AM

I love desert, this sound magnificent.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2014 12:42:00 PM

Thank you Richard....you're welcome to come and have your fill! // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/9/2014 10:57:00 AM

Tempting wow ! Paul I m on my way to Malta! Would be a dream come true if I eat up the whole of it all alone! Wish one day!! Gl in contest wid such a delicacy!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2014 12:41:00 PM

You better hurry Upma because the orders are coming in fast, and my soufflé won't last long! Thank you for the visit and 'like':) // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/9/2014 10:16:00 AM

there must be a maltese flavor here, paul, or you have to send me this meringue.. a most delectable read that entices! ... huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2014 12:44:00 PM

Hi Nette! To be honest I am not really a sweety person, but I like cooking and the sight of an attractive presentation always manages to draw my attention. hugs // paul

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 11/9/2014 1:22:00 AM

Hey Paul, the way you wrote this, I am sure you will send many quickly to the streets or kitchen in search of this Maltese Trifle:sherry,jam,custard; wow... goodluck in the contest Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2014 5:18:00 AM

Hi Kayod5! Looks like you too have been attracted to my soufflé! Pity we live miles apart...would have been willing to share!:) // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/8/2014 6:29:00 PM

I do it every once in a while..So yummy delicious..and in your poem sounds even yummier..Lovely.

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 11/9/2014 2:29:00 PM

I love all maltese yummies.I love the pudina and figolli too..Im hungry now :.)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/8/2014 7:04:00 PM

Trifle is one of my favourite sweets; my mum used to insert layers of ricotta mixed with cordial peel....mine is less complicated, but hers tasted better! she also sprinkled coconut on top with chocolate, instead of the meringue. // off to bed; will be back to you...tomorrow...goodnight! // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 11/8/2014 6:22:00 PM

WOW sounds absolutely divine :-) Good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xxx

Paul Callus
Date: 11/8/2014 7:08:00 PM

Hi Jan....Maltese trifle, when well prepared, is very tasty; it may be enriched with layers of ricotta, too. Maybe one day you'll be able to try it:) hugs // paul