In 2005, it was reported that Cookie Monster would start eating a more healthful diet. Instead of his signature song, “C is for Cookie”, he would now sing “Cookie is a Sometimes Food.”

For an Ouphe has broken his vestal vow; He has loved an earthly maid, And left for her his woodly shade;

Sous-chef Daniel O'Reagan prepares an array of tempting desserts, including a zabaglione and marzipan bombe, chocolate mousse torte and an amaretto-flavored cheesecake.

As I entered the room, the fire from the large square stove, where the logs were burning lustily, threw a red, flickering light through the wide-open door over the room, which was very deep, and furnished in the old style with high-backed Russia leather chairs, and one of those settees which were intended for farthingales and straight up-and-down positions.