The Provocative Power of Cake.

King Cake.  If you live in the south, especially along the Gulf Coast, you know what this is and how it tastes if you get it from the right bakery.  But I'm here to tell you that the devil himself is in this colorful confection, and it has the magical power to lure you in with promises of heaven.  LIES! lol No, seriously... it's really really a BAD idea to have King Cake around when you're watching your diet closely.  Dear God, but T has yet to listen to me about this stuff!

Now, the King Cake in the photo is a little different than the traditional version, which is more a coffee cake than an actual cake.  But, I liked the photo---So there's that.  Now, if you're fortunate enough to get the cream cheese AND pecan-filled version, then you're in for a REAL treat.  But be warned, if you get it from the wrong place it may leave you disappointed.

Anyway....

So T brought home a KC last night.  OMG.  Help me!  I had a piece and am sure that there's crack in these things.  It's gorgeous, beyond tasty, and really something you should refrain from having around when you need to limit sugar and the like.

Today is a challenge with respect to eating better.  The devil's pastry is STILL sitting in the kitchen and I'm exercising GREAT willpower not to simply eat every last bite!  No, I'm not going to eat it, but I have to say I'm not very happy that the temptation is in there to begin with.

DAMN the forces that conspire against me!

Oh screw it!  Laissez le bon temps rouler!