I hear that Hazrat Umar, one of the Muslim Caliph was allowed to take his rations from the treasury. He liked dessert (sweet dish), so his wife used to save a portion everyday, so that his favorite dish can be made. While serving the dessert she revealed how she manged to save every day for his dessert. Hazrat Umar told her to start taking less ration from the treasury, because he can't waste public money on luxurious item (dessert)...