The Sweetest Thing's Sunday…Twinkie Desert….Seriously?

And you thought I had a deep, thought provoking post for this Sunday! No, instead…it's all about the Twinkie! Talk about the history of a 'sweet'! This one is unprecedented! And I for one feel like I need to take it to another level!
I did do an earlier post about it which you can see here…but, seriously, the more I look into it I feel like I need to go deeper! I may just continue this little investigation! It's quite fun!
For those of you that don't know….Twinkie Dessert is my family's signature dish! And I for one could not be more proud of it!!! If you don't believe me….just pretend you trust me! My mom is probably the best cook I know…besides my precious mother in law! And they are equal in my book! MaryAnne makes 'Tipsy Pudding' and my mother makes  'Twinkie Dessert'! And these are ONLY made on Christmas and Thanksgiving and SOMETIMES, Easter! So, when I heard that my precious niece Kathryn ordered Twinkie Dessert for her 14th Birthday….I was sort of stunned…seriously! Holly and I are dieting so this was going to be a tough one!
Was it still going to be a "Sweetest Thing's Sunday post?" I wasn't sure! But it was….
A Sweet Sunday It Was, Indeed! 

It was definitely a sweet sunday spent with family! And I needed that! I needed something because Sundays have been hard since Miller left for college…and I'm not going to lie about it! Luckily, we've been pretty busy in general! In fact, it's been quite busy! I have a feeling God knew it would be like this and that this would keep my mind occupied as opposed to driving to Auburn every (other) day to make sure Miller is doing ok! I almost feel like we have to make the time to stop and smell the roses! Just like Rosie above…ok…it's not really her…but it sure does look like her! And little did I know this pic was from my good friend Teresa's blog,  Splendid Sass! 
Make sure you take the time to check it out…she's incredible!
With Holly and Brad living with us it's been a constant flow of normal to paranormal activity! There have been wedding parties and dinners out, and family members to see! 

So all of that is good and has kept me from getting to concentrate on being sad!

So, tonight we went to my mom's to celebrate my precious niece's birthday! Thank you, Kathryn for choosing an "easy" dinner  of hamburgers so that Mom would make you 'Twinkie Dessert' for your birthday! We all thank you! It's only our most special family favorite ever! In fact…I think I'm choosing it for my birthday next March! When it's your birthday I say you choose whatever you want! We were super excited! And it's the only reason I would ever cheat! It's that good!

Mom always does such special birthday dinners for all of us! We are very blessed!

And it's a lot of fun to act silly with cousins! No matter the age differences! Being together is what's really important.

I was so glad I didn't miss the moment of Kathryn blowing out her candles!

(Just look at this divine treat! I know the picture isn't great…but trust me…the dessert is!)

I hope you've had a wonderful weekend and a super sweet Sunday…..Promise me you will give this lucious dessert a try! It truly is our Christmas Eve dessert since I've been born!  We have never veered off to another and we will always be that loyal! I love it! And I love traditions like this! We've never strayed and never will! It's just that good! It's Twinkie Dessert! 

Much love,

Twinkie Dessert

1 12 ounce package chocolate chips
pinch of salt
6 eggs, separated
1 Cup sugar
1 t vanilla
1 box twinkles

Separate eggs into two bowls. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler. Sitrring constantly, add 6 egg yolks, one at a time. Beat 6 egg whites in mixer, adding sugar gradually. Fold into chocolate mixture. Add salt and vanilla. Cut twinkies into 3 lengthwise slices. Place a layer of twinkies in a greased 9 x 13 pan. Spread half of chocolate mixture on top, and then layer the rest of the twinkies. Then spread the remaining chocolate mixture on top. Chill overnight. Cut into squares and serve with REAL whipped cream!