I grew up in a very formal home (my grandparents) and there was desert every night. Monday thru Friday was something sort of light...pudding, fruit...like that. Saturday was usually a cake, pie, apple dumplings, strawberry shortcake...same on Sunday. That is not the way it is now. I seldom make a desert...only for a dinner party or a holiday and most of it is usually tossed. Funny, no weight problems the old way...we constantly diet now!