zxcvbob > wrote in :

> Last time I baked brownies, Wife asked if we could cut them (as soon as
> they had came out the of the oven.) I told her no, they had to cool
> first, and they would taste better anyway after they fell. She grabbed
> a big spoon and helped herself to a huge portion right away anyway,
> while they were still scaldingly hot. DD wanted some and I told her to
> wait. When she protested, I reminded her that she is not a
> self-absorbed idiot like her mother; she agreeded and waited about 10 or
> 15 minutes for them to cool.
>
> The brownies were wonderful when they were fresh and just warm. They
> really aren't very good if you eat them too hot -- even with ice cream.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob
>

There's nothing I'd like to do more than cut into a pie hot out of the
oven, but I know better. Most people do know better about cutting into
piping hot baked goods. What is it with those that persist in doing so?
Sheer piggishness?

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.