Advanced Composition Portfolio
Sundae Perfection
Have you ever craved an ice cream sundae, needed to indulge into a huge pile of ice cream and toppings? Or have you ever been inclined to do something nice and brighten somebody else’s day? These are feelings that everyone, at some point in their life, has experienced, and it is a very hard desire to ignore simply because you are “on a diet.” I am going to give you the steps to make the perfect sundae that will completely fulfill your sundae craving, BUT if you are not going to add the necessary ingredients because “it has too many calories” then it will not do the trick. If you are one of those people you should just stop reading now.
Okay, so here we go. The unbearable craving for a sundae comes from only one thing, the perfect weather. The perfect day needs to be mildly hot, between seventy and seventy-five degrees, with very few clouds and a bright hot sun. This perfect day is enhanced by a light breeze that rolls through your backyard periodically, and gives you a quick break from the sun’s heat. Yet without the sun this setting is not quiet as good because without the sun it is usually very humid and sticky. It can’t be too hot either because when it is too hot the sweltering sun‘s relentless heat stalks you and drains you of all your energy to the point where you crave nothing but a dark, cool room. This type of weather makes it too hot for you to worry yourself with having to make a sundae. Also in the winter ice cream is the last thing you want to eat after walking into your warm heated house after being outside in the harsh, frigid coldness of winter.
The next step to making the most delectable sundae is to find the right ice cream. There are many different routes that you can take to finding the perfect ice cream and it can vary with your mood. You can opt for the smoothest, creamiest, vanilla ice cream that is the perfect consistency so that it is almost like soft serve, because gives you the freedom to choose whatever toppings you want. Or you can opt for an ice cream that is loaded with your favorite cookie or candy. This is a good choice because then you don’t need to add the topping that is already in the ice cream, and can coordinate additional toppings with the filling already in the ice cream.
The last real decision that must be made is what toppings to put on your colossal mound of ice cream. There are a few toppings that must be a staple for every sundae. First is the banana, which must be perfectly ripe without one brown spot. You can either slice it in half or into little pieces, whichever you prefer. The other necessities are whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and colored sprinkles. But after that it is up to you, you can choose anything from gummy bears to crushed Oreos to marshmallows. The final step is the assembly of all of the delicious irresistible items. First you need to put at least four scoops of your ice cream into the bowl. For appearance purposes use an ice cream scooper and try to get the scoops as round as possible. If you split your banana in half put each half on opposite sides of the ice cream. If you sliced your banana then put around the outside of the bowl. Next comes the whipped cream, which should be spiraled into a cone shape. Finally you add the toppings, first comes the chocolate syrup that should be put in parallel lines across the top of everything. Next just pile the toppings on top and admire the beautiful monument that you have created.
As you leave the air conditioning of your house to reenter the heat that waits, you are delighted about the pristine statue that you are holding. And as you sit down and prepare to indulge in the sundae, you smile as you remember the first ice cream sundae that you ever had as a kid. Yet that is quickly forgotten as you begin to feel the heat and you dig your spoon into the bowl trying to get a little bit of everything in the first bite. As you put it into your mouth and taste all of the flavors and the wonderful texture of the smooth ice cream you have successfully fulfilled your craving. Or if you are doing to raise some ones spirits present it to them when they least expect it, and watch the frown on their face instantly turn into a glaring smile.
Yet fulfilling a craving is not the only purpose that an ice cream sundae has. It has the ability to put a smile on your face by making you remember the first one you ever had. Or it can put a smile on your face simply by the sheer deliciousness of it. Also it has the ability, if given to somebody else, to cheer them up and give them a break from whatever it is that is putting a damper on their day. Yet whatever the motives for making an ice cream sundae, all that matters is that you just made somebody very happy, even if it was you.
Okay, so here we go. The unbearable craving for a sundae comes from only one thing, the perfect weather. The perfect day needs to be mildly hot, between seventy and seventy-five degrees, with very few clouds and a bright hot sun. This perfect day is enhanced by a light breeze that rolls through your backyard periodically, and gives you a quick break from the sun’s heat. Yet without the sun this setting is not quiet as good because without the sun it is usually very humid and sticky. It can’t be too hot either because when it is too hot the sweltering sun‘s relentless heat stalks you and drains you of all your energy to the point where you crave nothing but a dark, cool room. This type of weather makes it too hot for you to worry yourself with having to make a sundae. Also in the winter ice cream is the last thing you want to eat after walking into your warm heated house after being outside in the harsh, frigid coldness of winter.
The next step to making the most delectable sundae is to find the right ice cream. There are many different routes that you can take to finding the perfect ice cream and it can vary with your mood. You can opt for the smoothest, creamiest, vanilla ice cream that is the perfect consistency so that it is almost like soft serve, because gives you the freedom to choose whatever toppings you want. Or you can opt for an ice cream that is loaded with your favorite cookie or candy. This is a good choice because then you don’t need to add the topping that is already in the ice cream, and can coordinate additional toppings with the filling already in the ice cream.
The last real decision that must be made is what toppings to put on your colossal mound of ice cream. There are a few toppings that must be a staple for every sundae. First is the banana, which must be perfectly ripe without one brown spot. You can either slice it in half or into little pieces, whichever you prefer. The other necessities are whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and colored sprinkles. But after that it is up to you, you can choose anything from gummy bears to crushed Oreos to marshmallows. The final step is the assembly of all of the delicious irresistible items. First you need to put at least four scoops of your ice cream into the bowl. For appearance purposes use an ice cream scooper and try to get the scoops as round as possible. If you split your banana in half put each half on opposite sides of the ice cream. If you sliced your banana then put around the outside of the bowl. Next comes the whipped cream, which should be spiraled into a cone shape. Finally you add the toppings, first comes the chocolate syrup that should be put in parallel lines across the top of everything. Next just pile the toppings on top and admire the beautiful monument that you have created.
As you leave the air conditioning of your house to reenter the heat that waits, you are delighted about the pristine statue that you are holding. And as you sit down and prepare to indulge in the sundae, you smile as you remember the first ice cream sundae that you ever had as a kid. Yet that is quickly forgotten as you begin to feel the heat and you dig your spoon into the bowl trying to get a little bit of everything in the first bite. As you put it into your mouth and taste all of the flavors and the wonderful texture of the smooth ice cream you have successfully fulfilled your craving. Or if you are doing to raise some ones spirits present it to them when they least expect it, and watch the frown on their face instantly turn into a glaring smile.
Yet fulfilling a craving is not the only purpose that an ice cream sundae has. It has the ability to put a smile on your face by making you remember the first one you ever had. Or it can put a smile on your face simply by the sheer deliciousness of it. Also it has the ability, if given to somebody else, to cheer them up and give them a break from whatever it is that is putting a damper on their day. Yet whatever the motives for making an ice cream sundae, all that matters is that you just made somebody very happy, even if it was you.
I chose to write about this topic because i do thoroughly enjoy eating ice cream sundaes, and do feel that they always can bring a smile to some ones face. I don't think that anything was hard in my process to write this essay besides trying to find a subtext and intertwine it into the story. It was also easy because i believe that I have mastered the art of making an ice cream sundae. Yes, I am pleased with this essay. However if I was given more time i would try to inlay the subtext more.
