Wendorff Rules of Desserts
It all begins with an idea.
Growing up, my dad’s family would have get-togethers at my grandparents house. It could be for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, anniversaries or any other reason we felt like.
We would hear all sorts of stories, and these were informal occasions.
Each family would bring a dessert, a kid’s dream and a parent’s nightmare.
Over time, we started these random rules and it just kind of stuck.
You can count how many families are there by counting the number of desserts.
Out of respect to the baker, you should try at least one piece of each dessert. (Kids were excluded from following this rule)
When you take a piece, make sure to take all the crumbs and frosting. You are helping to clean the pan.
It is absolutely acceptable for the baker to eat a piece prior to the event. Taste-testing for quality assurance.
No halfsies (taking only half a piece). We call this the Aunt Alfrieda move, she would take a half piece only to return later to take the other half.
Finish the row. If there are two pieces left in the row, you either take both or find someone to take one of the pieces.
Cut pie or round cakes in 6 pieces (because I can’t eat 8).
Remember this quote from my grandfather “Might as well enjoy it while I can before they tell me I can’t” So treat yourself occasionally to the dessert.