rare treats
Occasional sweet luxuries
Rare treats are special indulgences enjoyed infrequently, making them more valued or anticipated.
The phrase emphasizes scarcity as part of the pleasure: Ice cream was a rare treat when I was growing up.
Something called a rare treat might be expensive, seasonal, or simply reserved for special occasions.
- delicaciesChoice, refined foods
- fine diningElegant restaurant experience
- indulgencesExcessive self-granted pleasures
- guilty pleasureEnjoyment tinged with shame
- luxuriesNon-essential costly pleasures
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