Resistant Gelatin

Christmas is over but there is still jello in my fridge. Every other holiday dish was devoured weeks ago.  Why does the jello languish?

Let's consider the properties of jello; it  literally shakes from side to side.  We've been taught to recognize any food that moves to be alive.  Conversely, this jello is green, and doesn't green food usually connote spoiling? 

Additionally, jello's transparency reveals bits of decimated fruits unfortunate to have joined in the jiggling mass and lost their original nutritional and visual value.

I have some jello shapes, too, but I am l loathe to eat anything in the shape of Santa or his aerial team.

Let's not forget that jello is devoid of flavor.

On the positive side jello does coat the palate like waxing a slide so that other foods go down easier. And a big spoonful can soothe a stomach attacked by spicier foods like sausages and mulled wine.  But overall jello's appeal is limited.

So it's no surprise that the jello is the last dish standing; except, of course, for the fruit cake.

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