jmcquown wrote:

>
> I'll ask. My mother has often commented in the past wondering why
> people expect dessert to accompany dinner. I wasn't brought up that
> way. I suppose it has something to do with her and Dad being raised
> during the 1930's Depression. They were lucky to have food on their
> plates, forget about dessert! But some people expect it. So I'll ask
> her
>
> I'm not fond of pumpkin pie and pecan pie is so cloyingly sweet. Maybe
> a pound cake? Or Jell-O? (no vegetables added!)
>
> Jill

Well, perhaps she was bitchin' about dessert after ordinary meals rather
than holiday special ones?
I know *I'd* be a bit disappointed to not be offered dessert after a
Thanksgiving meal.
That you don't like dessert doesn't mean it wouldn't be welcome by
others. Make the effort, it would honor your guest if you did. And not
jello! Geesh!