Dessert is a course that typically comes at the end of a dinner, usually consisting of sweet food but sometimes of a strongly-flavored one, such as some cheeses. The word comes from the Old French desservir, "to clear the table."

The word dessert is most commonly used in Ireland, U.S., Canada, Australia (and in France), while sweet, pudding or afters would be more typical in the UK and some other Commonwealth countries for this course. According to Debrett's, pudding is the proper term, dessert is only to be used if the course consists of fruit, and sweet is colloquial.

Dessert as a standard part of a Western meal is a relatively recent development. Before the 19th-century rise of the middle class, and the mechanization of the sugar industry, sweets were a privilege of the aristocracy, or a rare holiday treat. As sugar became cheaper and more readily available, the development and popularity of desserts spread accordingly.

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coolcanucks (roxxyroller) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:25:08 -0000
Urban Chic Boutique Jessica Simpson Dessert Beauty Body Shake Giveaway http://tinyurl.com/yzgb4b7 US&CAN
@michaelsarver1 so is a Pizzownie your new favorite dessert? ;)
CherylandFamily (Cheryl AKA... NANA) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:24:19 -0000
@michaelsarver1 so is a Pizzownie your new favorite dessert? ;)
@AgentRCW now we can show our love to the PUBLIC Ro-Ro. And also attract customers to my shop hopefully. Free for dinner and... dessert? ;]
royalneon (Frankie Royale) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:23:44 -0000
@AgentRCW now we can show our love to the PUBLIC Ro-Ro. And also attract customers to my shop hopefully. Free for dinner and... dessert? ;]
bfast, dessert, wash clothes = TICK! next, tidy up room! [HOT! -_-]
irenex9o4 (Irene) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:23:41 -0000
bfast, dessert, wash clothes = TICK! next, tidy up room! [HOT! -_-]
RT @TheDailyLove: Throw caution to the wind - EAT DESSERT FIRST!
JustKeepnItReal (Gin DeVita) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:22:25 -0000
RT @TheDailyLove: Throw caution to the wind - EAT DESSERT FIRST!
I worked extremely hard on this dessert, and it didn't even win. I am very disappointed!
kthomas610 (Karen Thomas) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:21:51 -0000
I worked extremely hard on this dessert, and it didn't even win. I am very disappointed!

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