Whip it Good

I'm blessed to be able to get everything I need in the Dominican, along with most things I want. 

Most. 

Not Cool Whip. 

We have Reddi-wip (and multiple knockoff brands of aerosol whipped topping), some $$$ brand of vegan, coconut-based whipped topping, and heavy whipping cream, but none of these is synonymous with pumpkin pie's perfect contains-less-than-2%-light-cream partner. 

Elsewhere in the region, I've seen it at a gas station in Belize, of all places, and at S Foods in Kingston, Jamaica. I have no idea what it cost in Belize but totally regretted not snapping it up for awhile there; in Kingston, I made the conscious decision that it wasn't worth nearly $10. 

With El Paso, TX, for Thanksgiving as the last stop on a 3 1/2 week tour of duty in November 2023, though, I hatched a plan. 

I didn't even have to make a special trip to Wally World; Communication Specialist Luz and I went on my first full day. 

I'm cheaper than I am brand-loyal ;) Also on our list: 185 Roma tomatoes and 15 bunches of cilantro. Ya know. Casual. 

Leave my "Cool Whip" alone and no one gets hurt.

Ready for its 2,300+ mi. journey. 

Straight into the freezer for safekeeping until the opportune time. 

 

The opportune time was dinner for two seminary families (Bolivia and Venezuela) tonight. I had multiple Cool Whip-dependent dessert options pinned on Pinterest but went with Butterfinger Pie based on other ingredients I could/couldn't find at the store the day I went. 

Seminarian Jesús (Venezuela) gave dinner a 10/10. I thanked him but pointed out that we hadn't had dessert yet. I was angling for 11...and got it :)

Until next time, blessings in Christ!