Maple creme brulee for two.
Crème brulee is my ace in the hole. It’s the kind of thing I like to keep in my back pocket and pull out when I need it. Frequently, I have 2 ramekins in the fridge awaiting a sprinkling of sugar and a pass of the torch. It’s not a bad thing to serve when your boyfriend or husband is a little mad at you. One bite of rich creaminess paired with crunchy sugar and you’re out of the dog house. You can trust me on this one.
See, I wasn’t going to talk about this because I like to pretend my life is a perfect square box all wrapped up with pretty ribbon. But it ain’t. My life is not all clean counters, empty dishwashers, and non-mildew smelling sponges. Nor is it all petite ramekins, small whisks and eggs that perfectly separate themselves.
Mr. Dessert For Two and I spent all of last month apart. I decided on my birthday that I wanted to be alone on the road of life. Do birthdays make anyone else do crazy things? It wasn’t so much him as it was that the idea of marriage paralyzes me with fear. I wanted to push him away from me just in case we got married and things didn’t work out exactly like I thought they should. Just in case I woke up next to him and hated my life one day. In case my logic is failing you: I feel like if I wake up alone and hate my life, it’s my own fault. I like to be in complete control of my life: my time, my space, my feelings, my heart. I want to be the only one in charge. Yes, it’s a lonely life, but it’s a safe life. If I love no one, then no one can let me down. If I didn’t have everything I wanted in life, it was up to me to get it—I don’t want to depend on anyone.
I feel a little like a freak: I don’t know why marriage terrifies me, while every other woman is elated at the thought of a big white dress. I don’t know how other women can put on a shiny diamond ring everyday and announce to the world that they have found the only person with whom they want to spend their life. What if you meet someone great at 50 and you’re stuck with the person you married at 27? What do you do?! These thoughts used to race through my head almost daily.
The thing about me and Mr. Dessert For Two is that marriage has always been on the table: he told me on our third date that I'm the woman he wants to marry and he asked me to “just let him know in my own little way that I was ready.” When he said that almost a year ago, I instantly picked a fight and pushed him away. That’s what any sensible woman does when the perfect man walks in your life, right? Tell me I'm not the only one.
Well, last month was a long one. I did a lot of thinking, and I’ve decided that the 27th year of my life is going to be a good one. The path Mr. Dessert For Two and I want to travel on sounds much better than the one I was planning alone. We have plans to buy land and create a farm that’s more than just a source of income: we want our farm to be the center of our lives, and maybe even the center of our little town. We decided we’d rather have 50 acres close to the city than 500 acres far outside the city because life is richer with people in it---including husbands.
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On a small but very special side note: I'd like to thank all Veterans for their service today, especially Mr. Dessert For Two. And I'd also like to wish the Marine Corps a very happy 236th birthday. Ooo-rah!
Makes 2 ramekins of maple creme brulee made with maple syrup. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Maple Creme Brulee for Two
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 458Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 438mgSodium: 132mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 0gSugar: 31gProtein: 12g
kayla @ la cucina del bargello says
your a strong and beautiful women! thanks for sharing :) Creme burlee is a great thing to have in you back pocket!
JulieD says
Love this creme brulee!
Life isn't all roses and a relationship is work. It's alright to be scared and I think it's better to admit it rather than not. All the best to you and the Mr.
nicole {sweet peony} says
big decisions like marriage are always scary but that's what makes it so wonderful! i was definitely scared before i got married! i'm glad that you worked things out on your own. i know that i like to have time to myself to really come to a decision because it always makes me feel like i thought everything through. your future plans sound awesome... a farm is so cool! my dad grew up on a farm in south carolina & i was always jealous that i never had an experience like that.
aaaanyways, the creme brulee looks delicious. i have a kitchen torch that i should bust out to make this :) happy friday christina!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
You don't sound like a freak ;) Marriage is hard but for me, at the end of the day it always comes down to the fact that it's easier to go through life together with someone you love despite all the hardships than alone (much like your realization.) And, if you meet that other person at 50,70,85 you can always up and leave like my great aunt just did after 61 yrs of marriage...I kid you not! haha
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i've been with my hubby for 14 years total; never thought we would get married (but obviously we did). you take your time and let your gut be your guide!!!
Cassie says
"You've got to have an ace in the hole!" Love it! These sound fabulous, friend. I love, love, love maple!
Cassie says
PS - this is such a sweetly written post. You are wonderful! :-)
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
Well, I thought you two were already married! I wouldn't trade being married to my hubby for the world! I hope y'all get your farm and live happily ever after.
Krissy's Creations says
LOVE this post! Just by the way you talk about Mr. Dessert for Two, I can tell you are meant to be :).
PS - I want to eat this Creme Brulee asap!
Ann from Montana says
A man who makes a committment AND allows you time to be ready to make one is not to be taken lightly :)!
There is nothing sure beyond the current moment but saying "I Do" to another AND meaning it...there is nothing finer!
Congratulations on a decision right for you and the Mr.
Thank you for sharing the story and the recipe!!!
Martin Svec says
I love you both...And thank you for sharing your journey which is so relatable for everyone. Applying it all to this recipe, I'd like to think that sometimes we need to break through that hardened, sugary surface we develop so we can get to the creamy richness of life.