Valentine’s Day is back again; the festival of hearts, the occasion of romance and the excitement of couples. More so for those who have been placed apart by the arrangements of life for time being and are aligned by hearts. When it comes to express love, care and concerns for someone, words fail to carry your real feelings and they look for some other outward assistance. Gifts! Yes valentine gifts can help you convey your message...more
Everyone love chocolate, right? Well, if you are a chocolate aficionado, then you will want to spend a minute reading this. We know that chocolate when it is organic and prepared correctly, is actually a very healthy food to consume. It is known for its high antioxidant and magnesium content, as well as its feel good chemical PEA. Is there anyone on this planet that doesn't want to feel good? I have searched high and low to bring...more
Torino, the capital city of Piemonte, is home to region’s ‘bon viveurs’ and pays homage to one of its finest products, chocolate. Chocolate making in Torino began as early as the seventeenth century, and soon master chocolatiers in Torino were exporting throughout Europe. It became known as the capital city of cocoa, producing 750 pounds of chocolate daily. In 1802 the age-old problem of making liquid chocolate solid again was solved, thus giving rise to the chocolate bar. From this time on, the leading traditional workshops and producers have grown up around Torino, and the region has become the “Italian district of chocolate”. Considered Torino’s ambassador of confections, Gianduiotto chocolates were originally created as a result of necessity. While Piemonte was occupied by French roops under Napoleon, supplies of cocoa were erratic due to the depredations of the English naval fleet. In response to this scarcity the chocolate makers of Torino stretched out their cocoa by mixing in toasted ground hazelnuts. The small chocolates, originally called givo because they looked like cigarette butts, were unexpectedly successful and continued to be manufactured...more
Was there anyone who made a better chocolate cake when you were a child than your grandma? Why not go back in time and enjoy a delicious old fashion chocolate cake today with your family? Be sure to make the Chocolate Creme Cheese Frosting too as that really makes the cake delicious. Who knows this cake may taste like Grandma's...more
This cookie recipe is just about perfect! It uses two of our favorite ingredients, peanut butter and chocolate. Even better it is made with Splenda Blends making it less in calories and sugar. Even the diabetics can enjoy a couple of these cookies. If making for diabetics, I suggest using the sugar-free chocolate chips instead of the...more
Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? (Job 38:2)Yes, Im quoting God from the book of Job, chapter 38, second verse - a book that Ive finally decided, reluctantly, needs to be looked at.I say reluctantly because its a depressing book, and depressing not only because it deals with the series of depressing events that befall the storys main character, but depressing too because the mans search for an answer to his problems never gets a result that I find satisfying.Im assuming that you are at least a little familiar the book of Job, but in case you've never read it let me give you a quick outline:The book of Job is about a called Job (no surprises there) - a character who we are told at the beginning of the book was a blameless and upright man who feared God and turned away from evil.If you didnt get to meet the historical Job, youve no doubt met his modern equivalents, and quite possibly in church. Hes the sort of guy who is so pristine and respectable that he probably makes you squirm a bit.Hes the guy Winston Churchill described as having all the virtues I despise and none of the vices I admire. Hes just a little too clean and upright and Peter Perfect when...more
Who doesn't love a choco fudge cake? I for one love it so much that I always try and make 1 for celebrations & parties so that I can share it with friends and family. When I bring one, it usually disappears from the table after the first cut has been...more
If you don't know how to laugh at yourself, you sure aren't going to know how to laugh at a Lisa Lampanelli concert. The self-proclaimed insult comic isn't about to keep her material PG-rated just because an audience member seems more sensitive than...more
One thing us women all have in common is our love of chocolate, sugary things and often wine too! We love these things so much we even get cravings for chocolate, sugar and wine, particularly around the time of our periods, or during pregnancy.Have...more
Herbs are fun and easy to grow. When harvested they make even the simplest meal seem like a gourmet delight. By using herbs in your cooking you can easily change the flavors of your recipes in many different ways, according to which herbs you add....more
Ever since Amazon launched what is perhaps the most well-known, but not the first, affiliate program in 1996, other merchants in every business category imaginable have followed suit. And even though many webmasters have earned money from these...more
Almost everyone knows a chocoholic. A chocoholic is a person who absolutely loves chocolate. Sure, you could treat them a simple Hershey's bar but would it be even more delightful if you'd give them the best stuff - the gourmet stuff?...more