How to Make Chocolate Mug Cake

Thursday: Chocolate Mug Cake!

2011-02-01T11:00:00.001-08:00

Thursday: Chocolate Mug Cake! Video Clips. Duration : 0.75 Mins.

www.youtube.com I thought I'd make a mug cake xD Here's the recipe if you want to make one yourself: 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional) A small splash of vanilla extract 1 large coffee mug Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts (high). The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous). And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!

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Halloween Decorations & Treats for Parties : Ingredients for Making a Spiderweb Cake

2011-01-31T10:30:00.001-08:00

Halloween Decorations & Treats for Parties : Ingredients for Making a Spiderweb Cake Tube. Duration : 1.58 Mins.

Easy Halloween desserts! Learn how to make a spider web cake for Halloween in this free video clip about Halloween party ideas. Expert: Karen Weisman Bio: Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. Since then, she has helped a national grocery store chain develop and launch a gourmet food division. Filmmaker: Karen Weisman

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Naughty But Nice Gifts For Her

2011-01-30T10:15:00.001-08:00

The women in your life do so much for you throughout the year. They boost your ego and pick you up when you are feeling down. They have dinner all cooked and ready to eat when you cannot be bothered to make more than a slice of toast. They mop your fevered brow when you are under the weather. They deal with the practicalities of life, multitasking for efficiency as they go. So, don't you think when it comes to choosing gifts for her that you should treat her to something naughty but nice? Surely, after all she does for you; the least you can do for her is to make her feel good and happy knowing that you have taken considerable care in your selection.

Some of the most exciting gifts for her that are naughty but nice involve food of some sort - usually food that the girls know they should not even be looking at let alone considering consuming. With this in mind, the ideal gift for her is the cheeky little Naughty but Nice Lip Gloss set, with 6 mini cake lip glosses to keep her pretty lips soft. These dinky pots look and smell like the real thing. The only difference is she can't eat these tempting treats. They include delicious raspberry cream, sumptuous strawberry cream, lip smacking chocolate cream, mouth watering chocolate sprinkle, rich cream tart and scrumptious wild berry tart. They come in a gorgeous cake box display and each lip gloss comes in a handy size which fits nicely into a handbag or pocket.

How To Make Chocolate Mug Cake

Christmas would not be Christmas without all the festive food - the rich fruity Christmas cake, the Christmas pudding brought flaming to the table, the brandy butter and of course the chocolate log. A personalised Christmas Yule log will make a fabulous gift for her. Imagine how surprised she will be as she returns to the family dining room with dessert to find a chocolate log with her own name on it waiting to be distributed around the table. What a shame it will not last long either. There's one way to get around that problem though, and that's to order 2 Christmas yule logs. It will not be difficult finding a good home for them both.

Naughty But Nice Gifts For Her

If she really is serious about avoiding those extra calories, you cannot go wrong with a beautiful Personalised Chocolate Sauce Print. It features a slice of divine chocolate cake with her name written next to it in chocolate sauce. Try as she might, she will not be able to eat this slice and it will last a whole lot longer than the real thing. It comes in 2 sizes, which means that even the bigger version with a larger slice of cake can do her no harm.

We all remember the fabulous dance routines from Dirty Dancing. Some of us insist on actually trying to copy them. Some of us take it a tad too far and do this in public. But there are some memorably classic quotes from the movie too. If she loves this film still she will love the perfect gift for her - a Dirty Dancing in Your Pocket Keychain. This lovely vivid pink gadget plays some famous lines at the press of a button to brighten up the dullest of days and get her grinning again.

For those girls who are secret cookie monsters on the sly, the best gift for her could be Mrs Manley's Best Biscuits Little Cookbook. This decorative and traditionally presented gift includes 7 of the most delicious biscuit recipes, all of which are easy to follow. So even if she has never baked so much as a crumb before, she will be able to whip up and devour these mouth watering biccies in a flash. In fact, these recipes are so simple that this would also make a fab gift for little girls (and boys for that matter). She will never have to buy cookies again.

If you are buying for a female friend, I'm sure she will not be insulted by the Instant Adoring Boyfriend DVD. In fact, her hunt for the perfect man may suddenly screech to a halt when she watches this hugely satisfying DVD. Ladies, this guy is handsome, kind, considerate, sweet smelling, generous and would never generate an unpleasant odour in his wildest dreams. Let's face it girls, he exists only in our wildest dreams - he is seriously too good to be true. And if he does exist he is bound to have been grabbed by now. So let's dream on and spend some quality time with this fabulous hunk of a man. The perfect accompaniment to this lovely gift for her has to be an Emergency Chocolate Bar, made of delicious Belgian Chocolate. And the great thing is that she won't have to share this bar with him, because he's just too polite to ask. All girls deserve a naughty but nice present. Just don't expect them to share it.

Naughty But Nice Gifts For Her Chocolate Pudding Tube. Duration : 7.20 Mins.

Jenny Jones shows you how to make healthy chocolate pudding from scratch. Detailed recipe is below. Jenny's Chocolate Pudding 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups of 1% milk 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder. • In a measuring cup, combine the milk & egg yolk. • Add the milk mixture to the dry mixture in the pan and combine well until there are no lumps. • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a gentle boil. If desired, add a small 1" piece of dark chocolate. • Once it boils it will thicken in less than a minute so keep stirring until it's thick. • Remove from heat and add vanilla. • Pour into serving cups and chill for at least an hour. • (To serve it warm, just let it sit on the counter for an hour) Makes 4 servings **A printable .pdf version of this recipe is available on Jenny's website ( www.jennyjones.com )

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June the Homemaker - Harvest Moon Cake Edition!

2011-01-29T10:00:00.001-08:00

June the Homemaker - Harvest Moon Cake Edition! Tube. Duration : 9.83 Mins.

June shows you how to make an amazing fall loaf full of pumpkin and chocolate! Recipe: Harvest Moon Loaf Cake: ½ cup of butter or oleo 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 ¾ cups of flour 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of cinnamon ½ teaspoon of salt ½ teaspoon of nutmeg ½ teaspoon of ground cloves ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger ¾ cup of canned pumpkin ¾ cup of chocolate morsels ¾ cup of chopped nuts (walnuts) Cream butter adding sugar gradually and cream at high speed until fluffy. Blend in eggs, beating well. Alternately add sifted dry ingredients and pumpkin. Blend well after each addition. Stir in chocolate morsels and ½ cup of nuts. Pour into a 9x5" loaf pan, greased. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool. Spice Glaze: ½ cup of sifted powdered sugar 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon 2 tablespoons of cream Mix well and drizzle over warm cake. Second channel: www.youtube.com Check out my website: www.ladiesofthehouse.org Follow me on Twitter! http

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Cake in a Mug - Baking Tutorial

2011-01-28T09:15:00.001-08:00

Cake in a Mug - Baking Tutorial Video Clips. Duration : 4.72 Mins.

How to make cake in a mug! RECIPE: 6 tbsp. flour *for chocolate cake: 4 tbsp. flour, 2 tbsp. cocoa* 4 tbsp. sugar 1 egg 3 tbsp. milk 3 tbsp. vegetable oil small splash of vanilla 3 tbsp. chocolate chips Add dry ingredients to mug; mix well. Add egg; mix well. Add milk, oil, vanilla; mix well. Add chocolate chips, mix. Microwave for 3 minutes on high power. Let cool 5 minutes, invert onto a place, and enjoy!

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Christmas Hot Chocolate, a Peruvian Tradition and Recipe

2011-01-27T09:00:00.001-08:00

My husband lived in Peru for five years. His family moved to Lima, where his father was a physician at the British-American Hospital. While they lived in Lima, the family enjoyed many Peruvian dishes: broiled scallops with butter and Parmesan cheese, Biscoche (a meringue dessert with custard filling), and rich, frothy hot chocolate.

After the family moved back to the US, my mother-in-law continued to make these recipes and served the sweet, Peruvian treat at open houses. She poured the steaming mixture into a silver pitcher to keep it warm, and topped each serving with a mound of sweetened whipped cream. This beverage was very different from the instant cocoa we drink today.

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An article, "Rediscover True Hot Chocolate," published on the Whats Cooking America website, describes the difference. Hot cocoa is made with cocoa powder, whereas hot chocolate is made from melted chunks.
According to the article, the ancient Mayans made a beverage from ground cocoa beans, water, wine, and steeped hot peppers. It was hot chocolate with a "kick."

Christmas Hot Chocolate, a Peruvian Tradition and Recipe

The Mexican version of this recipe is made from tablets that resemble hockey pucks. Though these tablets contain cinnamon, additional cinnamon is often added. The hot beverage is frothed with a wooden whisk.

You may use whole milk, evaporated milk, and even sweetened condensed milk in this recipe. It can be expanded easily. If unexpected guests drop by, just add more hot water. This works, but the chocolate does not taste as rich.

The TasteBook website has posted a recipe and it includes, of all things, oatmeal. My mother-in-law would never have added oatmeal or more hot water to her recipe, I can tell you that. She used a double boiler to make the drink. Instead of a double boiler, you can use a Pyrex bowl over simmering water. Peruvian Hot Chocolate is the perfect holiday treat. Enjoy!

Ingredients

3 squares of baking chocolate
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt (to bring out the sweetness)
2 cups boiling water
6 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (or the seeds of a lage vanilla bean)
Sweetened whipped cream
8 cinnamon sticks

Method

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Stir in the sugar and salt. Add the boiling water gradually, stirring constantly, and continue stirring until smooth. Cook for five minutes. Whisk in hot milk and vanilla or the seeds of a vanilla bean. Continue whisking until cocoa becomes foamy. Pour into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick. Makes 8 servings.

Christmas Hot Chocolate, a Peruvian Tradition and Recipe Blueberry Lattice Coffee Cake Tube. Duration : 4.87 Mins.

Visit my blog at www.overthekitchencounter.com for more info on cooking and crafts. Blueberry Lattice Coffee Cake 2-1/4 tsp yeast 1 tsp sugar 1/4 cup warm water 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup milk 3 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese 2 egg yolks 2/3 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 Tbsp grated lemon peel 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

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Baking a Marble Cake from Scratch in HD

2011-01-26T08:45:00.001-08:00

Baking a Marble Cake from Scratch in HD Video Clips. Duration : 6.47 Mins.

Today we are baking a cake from scratch. The ingredients that go into this cake give it a distinctive homemade flavor. 2 sticks (16 Tablespoons) UNSALTED-butter 1 cup sugar 5 eggs (large size) 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 ½ cups flour 8 tablespoons heavy cream 6 pieces of semi-sweet baking chocolate 2 teaspoons vanilla extract A pinch of salt 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1. Preheat oven to 375 deg. F. 2. Melt 2 Tablespoons butter with chocolate. 3. Cut up rest of butter (14 Tablespoons) with sugar and salt and mix until smooth. 4. Add eggs on at a time and keep mixing. 5. Mix in baking powder and flour. 6. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream. Mix some more. 7. Split dough into two parts and add melted chocolate to the one half. 8. Coat baking mold with butter and breadcrumbs. 9. Layer in alternating layers of dough in mold. 10. Create marble pattern. 11. Bake 45 mins. 12. Sprinkle with powder sugar when cool.

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Lord Stanley's Cup Cake

2011-01-25T08:30:00.001-08:00

Lord Stanley's Cup Cake Video Clips. Duration : 9.77 Mins.

My friends had a hockey themed wedding reception. Charm City Cakes in Baltimore made their wedding cake. It was a life-sized replica of the Stanley Cup. It was delicious!

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How To Make No-Bake Chocolate Cookies

2011-01-24T08:15:00.001-08:00

How To Make No-Bake Chocolate Cookies Tube. Duration : 1.62 Mins.

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Seaworthy and more videos in the Cookies category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com You don't even have to turn on the oven to make these delicious—and super-easy—chocolate treats. To complete this How-To you will need: A microwave-safe dish One 12-ounce package of chocolate chips 2 tbsp. butter Two-cup combo of raisins, nuts, coconut, puffed rice, & crumbled cookies Waxed paper Butterscotch or peanut-butter chips Step 1: Melt some chocolate Melt a 12-ounce bag of chocolate chips with two tablespoons of butter on the stove or in a microwave. Tip: Use any kind of chocolate you like—milk, white, semisweet, or bittersweet. For variety, make some batches with peanut-butter chips or butterscotch chips. Step 2: Add filling While the melted chocolate is still hot, stir in a two-cup combination of any or all of the following: raisins, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, puffed rice, and crumbled cookies. Tip: Save the crumbs at the bottom of your cookie jar for when you make these treats. Step 3: Make clusters Drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto waxed paper. Step 4: Let them set Chill them until they're firm, about two hours. You'll get about 20 cookies per batch. Step 5: Store properly Store in an airtight container. Thanks for ...

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MARBLE CAKE - VIDEO RECIPE

2011-01-23T07:45:00.001-08:00

MARBLE CAKE - VIDEO RECIPE Video Clips. Duration : 3.48 Mins.

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com NICKO'S T-SHIRTS: www.zazzle.com.au Ingredients: 200g butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 3 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup milk 2-3 drops pink liquid food colouring 1 tbs cocoa powder, sifted ENJOY! ~ Nicko Music from Nicko's Kitchen is from www.incompetech.com Used with permission

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How to Make and Decorate a Chocolate Bombe by Wilton

2011-01-22T07:30:00.001-08:00

How to Make and Decorate a Chocolate Bombe by Wilton Tube. Duration : 4.90 Mins.

This dessert is dressed to impress. Smooth and creamy chocolate mousse hidden within the easy-to-make candy shell set on a creamy raspberry sauce makes this dessert a hit. Wilton will show you how to make and decorate this dessert the hit of the party. For a complete list of ingredients and instructions: www.wilton.com

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Chocolate Cake

2011-01-21T07:15:00.001-08:00

Chocolate Cake Video Clips. Duration : 7.83 Mins.

This is a great tasting and easy cake. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Dutch Processed cocoa powder 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1 cup Hot coffee 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla

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Old Fashioned Sweets and Class Reunions

2011-01-20T07:00:00.001-08:00

Most of us will agree that memories take an important part in all of our lives. We will all agree too that the most pleasant reminiscences are those that followed our preferred 'after school 'indulgences. Although it could be the case that your local corner shop does not exist anymore, but your favorite old fashioned sweets are once again obtainable for your enjoyment. With the help of old fashioned sweets, we can bring back those fond school day's memories and organize enjoyable class reunions after all these years.

Due to the numerous details involved, arranging a class reunion might not be a simple task. However, there is one important element that would count a lot towards a happy reunion. This Is the old fashioned sweets, which can double up as memento of the wonderful times with old School friends.

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Lively and engaging discussions about good old day's favorite old fashioned sweets can turn the reunion party into such an enjoyable experience. These old fashioned and other nostalgic sweets can be found online, thanks to online nostalgic sweets companies. You could place these old fashioned sweets in an embossed glass or mug, in case you want to overindulge and double the pleasure.

Old Fashioned Sweets and Class Reunions

You may also go the extra mile by personalizing your favorite old fashioned sweets. There are many choices for a personalized, sweet and delightful reunion favor. You can personalize candy bar wrappers or tins that you made or bought, with your reunion message. Custom M&M's embossed with the "Class of __" are also available in the market and can be ordered. If you want a really nice surprise, you may want to get your school mascot directly embossed onto the chocolate or cookies. This is done by online businesses that use food-dye, safe inks and you shouldn't be worried about their safety.

After the reunion is done and sweets are gone, small little items can be kept or stored in these personalized tins for a really lasting souvenir.

Old Fashioned Sweets and Class Reunions How To Make Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies Video Clips. Duration : 9.92 Mins.

recipe from the Chicago Sun Times and can be found on my blog, howtoeatacupcake.net (along with photos and a blog post about the recipe)

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Challenge Tim - Cup Cake Challenge (before)

2011-01-19T06:45:00.001-08:00

Challenge Tim - Cup Cake Challenge (before) Tube. Duration : 0.53 Mins.

Can you ever have too much of a good thing? Consumer Intelligence Tim finds out the answer by trying to eat a giant chocolate cup cake! Do you have an idea of what Tim's next challenge can be? Let us know and we may make him do it :)

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how to make te perfect cup of hot chocolate

2011-01-18T06:15:00.001-08:00

how to make te perfect cup of hot chocolate Video Clips. Duration : 5.73 Mins.

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Give Gift Baskets With Treats That Please the Taste Buds This Christmastime

2011-01-17T04:15:00.001-08:00

With Christmas and the New Year fast approaching, people will soon go on a mad scramble for presents that are sure to please. If your targeted recipients are people you regularly transact business with, you wouldn't go wrong with gifts that connote quality, like practical corporate gift baskets. For a boss who has everything, special gifts like gourmet gift baskets containing delicious treats like jars of green olives, spaghetti sauce, coffee, boxful of whole grain crackers, sardines, chocolates, and pasta will delight.

The higher-up's trusted associates or assistants may be given delectable gourmet chocolates and snacks in one beautifully wrapped package. Give only practical gifts that make an impact, rather than sticking to traditional holiday gifts like mugs and diaries that just pile up on desks and end up unused or recycled. Good places to get your special treats are an all-natural products store or online shops offering quality deli or gourmet items, which may even offer free shipping or discount. There are online shops that expertly select and package the finest gourmet treats. An example may be pates, cheeses, biscuits plus an excellent bottle of wine. If you have a female supervisor who loves to cook, and other colleagues who go for sugar-free snacks, you can personalize your holiday gift baskets to suit their dietary needs and preferences. Do your homework and be observant about the little items they keep buying or share through stories. Then give them the gifts you can hand with pride and which they'd surely accept with glee.

How To Make Chocolate Mug Cake

At Christmastime, you may also add cookies and cakes shaped like angels or the gingerbread man in your holiday gift baskets for your family and friends (or the parents of your significant other). Such gifts, when carefully selected - from the basket (you may opt for dark stain or a white wicker and sea grass basket) - leave a lasting positive imprint on the minds of the people you give them to. They make a good impression and show your recipients that you consider them special.

Give Gift Baskets With Treats That Please the Taste Buds This Christmastime

Quality gifts like gourmet gift baskets also reflect on your impeccable tastes. They are great gifts also to your business associates-turned friends. A basketful of goodies during the season of feasting and partying is quite handy. Wine and cheeses can immediately be served, whereas other items like parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, nuts, tomato sauce, pasta, salmon and cold cuts can be whipped up into a delightful entrée that can further perk up a family's Christmas banquet feast. Your gift packs need not necessarily be costly, too. Choose the choicest items to suit the food cravings of the person you're giving your Christmas hamper or mini food gift baskets to. Some of your work buddies may be ecstatic to receive a cappuccino mix along with a chocolate bar and a mug. Others may be delighted to get chocolate truffles and wafers along with some delicious cookies. For the boss and his family, you may opt to give a complete Italian gourmet dinner -- with natural pasta, pasta sauce, cheese, twice baked biscotti crisps with a distinctive crunch, and a bottle of wine. Your boss may end up exclaiming "Cibo magnifico!" faster than he can digest the sumptuous treat.

Give Gift Baskets With Treats That Please the Taste Buds This Christmastime How to make brownies Chocolate Cake from Sefat Video Clips. Duration : 5.30 Mins.

Instructions Things you'll need: Integrity of cake • 2 cups all purpose flour • 2 tea spoon baking powder • ¼ cup coco powder Mix very well • ½ cup water • 1 tea spoon coffee powder • ½ cup chocolate milk power Mix very well • 2 cup sugar • 4 egg • ½ cup oil • 1 tea spoon vanilla Bit together Integrity of Frosting • ¼ cup water • ½ cup spoon chocolate milk powder • 1 table spoon coco powder • 1 tea spoon coffee powder • 1 tea spoon vanilla Mix very well • 2 cup butter • 1 cup icing sugar Bit together by egg bitter 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Oil baking dish 2. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, in a large bowl. Whisk together until blended. 3. Combine water, coffee power, chocolate milk power, oil, vanilla, sugar and egg in a separate bowl and bit by egg bitter until just mixed. 4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and bit by egg bitter until just mixed. 5. Pour cake oil into baking dish. Bake cake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean. Cool cake and frost. Integrity of Frosting 1. Combine water, chocolate milk power, coco power and vanilla in a cup. 2. Combine butter and icing sugar a separate bowl. Mix together by egg bitter until just mixed Cut the cake 2 layer by cake cutter 1 cup water + 1 table spoon sugar made sugar syrup You have to put sugar mix water top of the cake Than you have to layer with butter top of the cake

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Preparation Checklist for Hiking in South Africa

2011-01-16T03:15:00.001-08:00

The comfortable backpack and a good water bottle are absolutely essential and comfortable strong shoes are also very important. The weight of your backpack (packed) may not exceed one third of your body weight.

Hikers must be fairly fit and should definitely get exercise before any hiking trail. Don't carry too many things with. Everything, even the smallest item, must be as light as possible.
Your backpack should always be packed to keep the load as close to your centre of gravity as possible. This lessens the "backward pull" you get when the bag is incorrectly packed. Pack as illustrated in the diagram above.

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Bible (one group member can pack a small Bible)

Preparation Checklist for Hiking in South Africa

Permit and a map of the route

Pencil and paper

Whistle

Plastic bags to use when raining

Sun glasses (Optional)

Camera, binoculars, mobile phone (Optional)

National tree or bird list (Optional)

Other important items:

Matches (try to get waterproof matches)

Small torch with new batteries

Pocket knife and tin opener

Plate, mug and spoon

Water bottle

Candles

Soap

Crockery

Tongs

Container to shake powder milk in

Cloth, dish washing detergent

Gas-stove and gas-lamp (see that you have enough extra gas)

Food (make your own selection):

A hiking trip's menu should always come to terms with personal taste and preference, although you should look at the following: Taste, nutritious value, is it filling, lightweight, prepared easily and is the cost reasonable?
One way of planning meals on a trail is to join with one or two more people and plan a joint menu. Everyone doing their own thing, or one person doing everything, (unless he/she is a qualified chef) can result in chaos - Gerald Crawford

Rusks

Instant soup and sauces

Any breakfast cereal or muesli

Salami

Dried fruit

Biltong (dried meat) and "droë wors"

Nuts for e.g. peanuts and raisins

Sweets (Super C's or Vita C's)

Chocolates

Powder cool-drink (Game or Clifton)

Fresh fruit (Oranges and Apples)

Cheese wedge's and Yoghurt

Pro-vitas

Eggs or powder eggs

Tin meat (Bully beef or Vienna's)

Dried mince (Dried in a microwave)

Instant potato for e.g. Mash potato

Tin tuna, sardines, Vienna's and meat

Vegetables (Carrots and Onions)

Dried vegetables (Pick 'n Pay)

"Meal in one" or similar meals

Fresh bread rolls

Jam, Syrup and butter

Meat can be used on the first night

Smoked and vacuum-packed meat

"Rooster koek" mix

Instant milk pudding

Woolworths ginger cake

Emergencies:

Vaseline lip-ice

Sun tanning lotion

Bandage and plasters

Mercurochrome

Headache tablets

Voltaren (Ointment that loosens your muscles)

Mosquito lotion (Tabard)

Antiallergic medicine

Malaria tablets (for trails in Malaria regions)

Plaster, bandage and an ankle/knee guard

Clothes:

Cap or sunscreen

Two sets of light clothes

One sweater and/or a warm jacket

A tracksuit for sleeping

Walking shoes with thick woollen socks

One short pair silk stocking

Slip-on's or light shoes for use after the days walk

Swimming suit and towel

Rain coat (Big plastic refuse bags can also be used)

Sleeping bag and small pillow

Washing-line and clothes-pegs

Needle, string, scissors and extra lace

Requisites:

Soap, wash cloth, toothbrush, -paste and Shampoo

Lip-ice and eye drops

Light towel and washcloth

Comb or brush

Mirror

Toilet paper (sometimes it is not provided)

Other:

Remember everyone doesn't have to carry everything with, groups can divide items among each other.

Preparation Checklist for Hiking in South Africa How to Make a White Christmas Cake : How to Mix Ingredients for a White Cake Recipe Tube. Duration : 2.20 Mins.

Learn how to mix ingredients to make a delicious cake with white chocolate in this free holiday baking video. Expert: Kip Bradford Bio: Kip Bradford has earned his living as a musician and sound system designer consultant. Filmmaker: Kip Bradford

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Snowman Soup Poem Variations

2011-01-15T00:45:00.001-08:00

There are a number of different snowman soup poem variations that you can find just by looking over the internet. While the general concept of each of these poems will remain the same, the way they are worded can add to the fun that you experience. We will take a look at some of these slight variations and come up with fun new ways to incorporate them into your recipes when you make them.

One of the biggest variations you will find is between standard jar mixes and general packets. This will depend on the style you are making. From the jar, you will likely read something like, "With a single spoonful or three, your snowman soup becomes a delicacy." In terms of the packet choices, you might end up with something simple like, "Pour your cocoa packet in a mug, looks like snow has turned to mud."

How To Make Chocolate Mug Cake

The next variation you will find will likely have to do with the chocolate chips. Sometimes the recipes you will find will have you place in standard chocolate chips, while others will call for Hershey Kisses or other items. So you might find, "With chocolate eyes of coal watch as this chocolate chips fall into your bowl." In the case of the kisses, you might find that it reads, "With eyes like kisses warm in the snow, it will melt your heart and steam your bowl."

Snowman Soup Poem Variations

You can even find a few variations in the mixing sticks as well. A majority of the time, they tend to be candy canes, but you can also find cookies, cinnamon sticks, and even general stick candy being used for this purpose. There really is no right or wrong choice for this, just simply find the one that works best for your needs.

Since the snowman soup poem variations will be as scattered as anything else you find, you should rely more on your imagination for coming up with the different sayings that might be fun for you. Keep in mind that from time to time you might want to change up the actual contents of you mix as well. This is a great way to go about doing that and adding a little fun, especially in cases where you are planning to gift your jars.

Take these ideas into consideration and perhaps sit down with your child and have them help you make the different jars as Christmas presents for their friends and other family members. Everyone will certainly remember these delicious drink mixes and you should find that your child has a blast helping you to make them as well. Just be sure that Santa brings them a special jar, with a holiday poem written in his unique handwriting.

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Rhubarb Bavarian Cream - A Decadant Dessert

2011-01-13T23:45:00.001-08:00

Love rhubarb? This easy to make "molded" chilled desert is oh so decadent and so gorgeous you may not want to eat it...but you should since it's made with homemade whipped cream. So grab those crazy molds you never use and make this dish to next time you want to make a tasty impression with a different type of dessert! Our family loves this one -- it's a golden recipe we have used for a long time!

Ingredients
Please note the 'Chill time' to allow this dessert to initially set up may take up 40 minutes to set before adding and folding in your whipped cream. 1 pound rhubarb 1/4 cup cold water 1/2 cup white sugar 1 envelope of gelatin (found next to the Jello at the store) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2/3 cups heavy cream ***Equipment needed: 2 quart stock pot, bowl, mold or pretty serving glasses to allow dessert to set once at final stage, spatula, mixer for making whipped cream
Directions:

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Wash rhubarb. Cut and dice up very small (less than 1/2" slices). Into a stock pot or soup pot, add diced up rhubarb, water and sugar. Let cook 10 minutes or until rhubarb is fork tender - like when making boiled potatoes. To soften gelatin, mix 2 tablespoons of cold water in mug or coffee cup and add gelatin. Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Then add to rhubarb and stir. Remove rhubarb from heat and add lemon juice then stir once more. Chill in fridge until almost set (it will do a little jiggle but not much) Put rhubarb mixture into bowl and beat mixture until smooth. Whip up heavy cream and fold into rhubarb mixture. Turn into mold or dessert glasses and chill. To serve, you can place mold for 1 minute in a bowl of hot water then with serving plate placed on top of mold, flip over and serve with whipped cream. If serving in dessert glasses, or something like martini glasses, simply serve with additional whipped cream. And for those who want to save on some calories, you can easily fold in low-fat ready whip you find in your grocer's freezer. Throw a sprig of mint on the top of each dollop of additional whipped cream for that "Oh My Factor" - and your family will bow down to you as they gobble up this dessert!

Rhubarb Bavarian Cream - A Decadant Dessert

The extra nice thing about this dessert, besides being easy to prepare is that it is different, and heck, if your people have not yet tried rhubarb, it is simply a beautiful addition to have in your diet. You may also add half of the rhubarb and add strawberries for yet another twist.

Rhubarb Bavarian Cream - A Decadant Dessert Baileys Irish Cream Cheese Cake Recipe - Great Dessert Tube. Duration : 1.38 Mins.

Baileys Irish Cream Cheese Cake Recipe - Great Desert For Filling: •24 ounces cream cheese, softened •3/4 cup sugar •3 eggs (room temperature) •3/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream liqueur •1/2 cup melted chocolate sauce •1 tablespoon vanilla Directions: Preheat oven to 350° F. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Blend in Baileys. Pour half of plain mixture into graham cracker crust pie pan. Add 1/3 cup chocolate sauce to remainder of the mixture and add as top layer. Drizzle remainder of chocolate sauce and add pecan pieces. Bake 10 minutes, then 55 minutes at 250° F. Cool for 1 hour then refrigerate covered with plastic wrap overnight. Note: This was supposed to be a layered/marbled cake but it didn't turn out that way, but still a yummy success!

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The Delicious Cupcakes And How They Are Baked

2011-01-12T23:00:00.001-08:00

Cupcakes are small cakes, also known as patty cakes, made to serve one person and available at almost all bakeries. A standard size cupcake is 3 inches in diameter and holds about 4 ounces of food volume for eating.

Cupcakes are popular amongst the masses because they are cheap; it is like having a couple of bites of a big delicious cake with the same taste but at a lower cost! Nevertheless, a few bites only.

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Cupcakes are normally baked in containers called "muffin tins" but they were baked in individual pottery cups before muffin tins became available. For the same reason probably, the word cupcake is attributed to cakes normally with the size of a tea cup. Specialized pans are also used to bake cupcakes which are similar in form to muffin tins. These special utensils are made from non-stick metal and have either six or twelve depressions like cups to adjust cupcake material to be baked. However, the pans may differ in sizes and shapes.

The Delicious Cupcakes And How They Are Baked

Butter, sugar, eggs and flour are standard ingredients for baking a cupcake. However, there are a number of different recipes of baking them. And with the aid of creativity it is possible to see hundreds of marvelous designs and tastes around.

One of the recipes is called 'cake in a mug' and interestingly, uses a mug as a cooking vessel. This recipe has gained its popularity from internet forums as well as websites. More so, this cooking in a mug can also be done in a microwave oven and takes less than five minutes to complete.

In addition, there is a recipe that creates what is known as a 'butterfly' cake, also known as a fairy cake because of its 'fairy-like' wings. The top of the cake is spooned out and filled with butter cream and the spooned out portion is cut in half and attached to the cream at the top, which looks just like wings of a fairy.

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How to melt the chocolate for chocolate mousse; get expert tips on making homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video. Expert: Karen Weisman Contact: www.kitchenandcrafts.com Bio: Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. She teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts. Filmmaker: Karen Weisman

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A Guide to Making Your Own Birthday Presents

2011-01-11T20:30:00.001-08:00

Have a think about this scenario: a member of your family's birthday is coming up and you have no idea what to buy. They don't have any requests and you could could even go so far as to say they're 'the person who has everything'. Needless to say you leave it too late and end up buying another mindless, bog standard gift just because you have to. Sound familiar? Now's the time to put an end to sub standard gift giving and go that extra mile; not by spending more but by making your gift from scratch.

Whether you're an experienced crafter or not, making a birthday present is suitable for all ages, budgets and time constraints. Paper mache bowls filled with scented pot pourri is a thoughtful present for women. Easy to make and cheap to do, paper mache is created by diluting a PVA glue mix and applying it to newspaper strips over a mould. In this case, apply the strips to a bowl of your choosing; not forgetting to wrap the 'mould' bowl in a thin layer of cling film so the mould and the paper mache can be separated when dry. After the paper mache has set, your bowl is now ready to paint with a design of your choosing; perhaps something that is in keeping with the person you're gifting to.

How To Make Chocolate Mug Cake

If it's a birthday boy you're buying for why not opt for another simple and affordable gift such as a bespoke ceramic mug? Plain white mugs can be picked up cheaply from a home store such as Ikea for next to nothing and can then be decorated with a wash-resistant enamel paint. To get your creative juices following it's a good starting place to think about what your recipient likes and try and translate this onto your mug. You could also look into applying a photograph onto the mug which is another personal touch. Kits to do this can be bought from most art stores and don't cost the earth.

A Guide to Making Your Own Birthday Presents

Finally, if you're looking for a present that's great at any age why not opt for a hamper filled with edible goodies? Hampers come in a range of sizes and styles and allow you to get creative in selecting which items you fill them with. Birthday hampers are the perfect surprise at any age; especially if you include a bottle of alcoholic or non alcoholic fizz, a birthday cake, some sweet treats like chocolates and even a helium balloon! If your recipients birthday lands in the summer months you could even go so far as to create a birthday picnic hamper and enjoy a celebration out in the sun.

Don't get stuck in the cycle of giving boring gifts. Turn gift giving into a fun and creative experience by making your own presents from scratch; they're guaranteed to be completely unforgettable.

A Guide to Making Your Own Birthday Presents Betty's Valentine's Day Red Velvet Cake Recipe Tube. Duration : 10.90 Mins.

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a Red Velvet Cake. This is an "early" Valentine's dessert for her husband, Rick. It is a four-layer cake that is chocolate-y and colored with red food coloring. It is a beautiful cake! Ingredients: 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened to room temperature 2 1/2 cups sugar 6 eggs 3 cups self-rising flour (If you use plain flour, for each cup of plain flour, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder to covert to self-rising flour.) 8 oz. sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (2) 1-oz. bottles red food coloring Beat 1 cup butter at medium speed with electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups sugar, continuing to beat until light and fluffy. Add 6 eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Stir together 3 cups self-rising flour and 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder. Add to butter mixture alternately with 8 oz. sour cream, beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla and (2) 1-oz. bottles red food coloring. Stir until well blended. Divide batter into 4 equal parts, and pour batter into (4) 9-inch cake pans that have been greased and floured. Use 2 racks to bake the 4 layers in a 350 oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in each comes out clean. Remove cake pans from oven and set aside and cool to room temperature before frosting. Now, make your Cream Cheese Frosting. You will find an upload for this recipe in ...

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Making a Special Chocolate Gift

2011-01-10T20:00:00.001-08:00

Chocolate candy is the perfect gift to give family, friends and loved ones for their birthdays, anniversaries, mothers day, Easter, Valentines Day, Halloween, get well or I am sorry. Chocolate candy makes a perfect gift during the Holidays for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Hanukkah. In addition, to the delicious candy inside, the packaging of chocolate is often overlooked but is essential for a great gift.

You can enhance chocolate as a gift by buying the right box or container. There are all kinds of chocolates available from the cheapest dine store variety to the more expensive gourmet kinds. Everyone has his or her favorite kind of chocolate so do your research. There are so many kinds to choose from. You do not have to buy a real expensive chocolate. Instead, you can make it special by picking a pretty wrapper box or bow to accentuate the candy treasure locked inside. There is nothing better than an M and M candy for quality, taste, and price. Think about how wonderful a bag emptied in an inexpensive fish bowl would look like.

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Another idea is to buy a cheap bag of malted milk balls, wrap them in colored foil so that they look like a baseball or basketball. You can fill a plastic cap with the candies for a one of a kind candy treat. Children and adults alike will love it.

Making a Special Chocolate Gift

You can buy small chocolate candies and fill a dog or cat dish as a unique gift for the animal lover on your list. You can wrap the whole gift in colored cellophane for that professional look. When they are done with the candy, they can use the bowl for there pet as an added bonus.

Another creative chocolate creation is to buy chocolate covered fruits. You can find chocolate covered fruit peels, chocolate covered cherries, or raspberries. Mix them together in a bowl and again cover it with colored cellophane. Put a label on it that reads chocolate fruit salad. When they are down eating and sharing the chocolate, they can make a real fruit salad in the bowl that remains. Every time they use the bowl, they will be reminded of the gift and your creative genius.

Baskets filled with chocolates are a fun gift idea. You can make a relatively inexpensive chocolate fondue basket. You can fill it with chocolate to be melted, a candle, a fondue bowl, fondue forks, fruit, and even some home made pound cake.

During the holidays, everyone likes to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate after placing outside in the snow. How about a hot chocolate basket? It can include hot chocolate mix, marshmallows, and mugs.

How about those outdoor lovers? During the summer, a smores basket can be fun. Add chocolate bars, graham crackers, and marshmallows. All that would be left is an invitation to join them. The great thing about baskets is that they are fun to decorate and they can be used after the contents have been used up.

Do not forget our love on Valentines Day. Nothing says I love you like chocolate. Think of creative ways to dress up the traditional heart shaped box with glitter bows and maybe some jewelry.

Making a Special Chocolate Gift German Chocolate Cake Recipe : Dry Ingredients For German Chocolate Cake Video Clips. Duration : 2.43 Mins.

How to add the dry ingredients for making German chocolate cake; get expert tips on making traditional French dessert recipes in this free cooking video. Expert: Bethany Cherry Bio: Bethany Cherry is an elementary school teacher who works with a deaf/blind girl, teaching her how to cook, among other things. She also has 4 years experience helping to cook for her 8 siblings. Filmmaker: hardy cherry

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Caramel Slice (Just like the Cafe / Cake Shop) - RECIPE

2011-01-09T17:15:00.001-08:00

Caramel Slice (Just like the Cafe / Cake Shop) - RECIPE Video Clips. Duration : 6.58 Mins.

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! au.youtube.com FOLLOW ME! www.twitter.com BECOME A FAN ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com Caramel Slice is a traditional dessert slice. It can be found in most cafes, cake shops and some supermarkets. A chewy coconut base, smooth creamy caramel centre and a crisp layer of decadent chocolate - perfect when served with coffee! It's quick and easy to make - give it a go! =================RECIPE FACT SHEET ================= INGREDIENTS IN THIS DISH: BASE 1 Cup of Self Raising Flour 1 Cup of Brown Sugar 1 Cup of Desecated Coconut 125g of Butter (melted) TOPPINGS 395g can of Sweetened Condensed Milk 30g Butter 2 Tablespoons of Golden Syrup 200g of Dark Chocolate Melts Preperation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes + Chilling Time Makes 12 - 24 Slices ALL MEASUREMENTS GIVEN ARE AUSTRALIAN STANDARD METRIC (Look up Google for a converstion chart if using Imperial) Music by Kevin McLeod (Used with Permission) incompetech.com

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2 Cakes 1UP - 1up Chocolate Cake

2011-01-08T15:00:00.001-08:00

2 Cakes 1UP - 1up Chocolate Cake Tube. Duration : 13.47 Mins.

What you need: Box of cakemix Box of custardpower 2 cups of cream 150-200 grams of chocolate 1 package of white marzipan 1 package of green marzipan Black sprinkles Recipe: Start with a box of cakemix, preferably chocolate cake. You are more than welcome, and in fact I encourage you, to make a chocolate cake from scratch, but one made from cakemix will do just fine! Slice it it three levels, horizontally. Then cut out the mushroomshape, make sure not to cut off too much! Proceed by making some custard. Once again, custard from powder instead of actually vanilla will do fine, and is what is used in this video. Whip one cup of cream, and then add almond brittle into the mix. About half a cup of it will do, then mix. Spread custard on the first level of the cake, add a top on that, and then spread the whipped cream-mix. Now heat up one cup of cream up til the point of boiling. Although, dont let it start boiling. Chop up 150-200 grams of chocolate. Then pour the warm cream over it, and mix it. Put it in the fridge for about half an hour, and then spread it across the cake. Next up, take white marsipan, one package, and start flattening it with a breadpin. It should be quite thin. Cut out a piece big enough to cover the mushrooms face, and then some. Put in place, tuck in the cornes, and cut of excess dough. The same routine goes for the green marzipan, but this time, you want to cut it out in a circle, about three inches larger than the mushroom itself. The spots are made ...

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How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes- spanish project

2011-01-07T14:45:00.001-08:00

How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes- spanish project Tube. Duration : 3.07 Mins.

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Quick And Easy Gluten-Free Holiday Homemade Desserts

2011-01-06T13:45:00.001-08:00

Your holiday guests will be most welcome in your home, and you'll feel pleased to be their host - until you remember that their habits, preferences, and needs might not match your own. Then anxiety might overtake your excitement and undermine your confidence in your ability to host the perfect get-together. For example, mealtimes can be a challenge, particularly when so many people have eliminated specific foods from their diets (meat, refined sugar, salt, and the like). So plan in advance. Decide what you will prepare for dessert if one of your guests is on a gluten-free diet.

It's not as easy to satisfy the eater's sweet tooth as you might think even for the most experienced cooks. Gluten-free foods can be difficult to come by, and time-consuming to find or to make. Of course, if you're on a gluten-free diet, you've probably already searched for an easy fix when the urge for a quick, homemade single-serving snack hits. And you already know that "delicious," "gluten-free," and "homemade" typically are not words that fit into the same sentence.

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Now imagine you can create a single serving of fresh-from-the-microwave-oven molasses pudding cake, a corn muffin, gingerbread, or pumpkin cheesecake. And imagine you can bake these gluten-free desserts in your microwave oven in a microwave-safe mug, and the only items you'll need to prepare them (besides the ingredients) are a small mixing bowl, a couple of measuring spoons, and a spoon to mix the batter. Imagine that each recipe works every time and that anyone - including a child (with adult supervision) - can easily and successfully prepare a gluten-free microwave mug cake in less than ten minutes.

Quick And Easy Gluten-Free Holiday Homemade Desserts

Now envision each of your guests enjoying his or her choice of 101 microwave mug cakes, secure in the knowledge that each of the microwave mug cakes contain no gluten - and some of them contain no added sugar, no eggs, no dairy, and/or no added oil. And imagine that, instead of worrying about what to serve all of your guests for dessert, you have the solution on hand anytime you need it.

Your guests need not be on gluten free diets to appreciate the homemade treats. All of your holiday guests can enjoy delicious holiday treats almost as quickly as they can select a recipe.

You'll enjoy creating microwave mug cakes as much as your guests - whatever their dietary constraints - will appreciate eating them. Cleanup will be a breeze. The most difficult challenge you'll face will be waiting until your guests leave to prepare yourself a single-serving microwave mug cake as a reward for demonstrating respect and consideration for everyone's dietary needs -- and helping everyone feel cared about and nurtured this holiday season. You won't want to share your own gluten-free microwave mug cakes with anyone else when the opportunity to treat yourself to your favorite gluten-free microwave mug cake arises!

Quick And Easy Gluten-Free Holiday Homemade Desserts Vegan Dessert Recipes : Mixing Ingredients for a Vegan Chocolate Cake Tube. Duration : 2.83 Mins.

Learn how to mix the ingredients of a vegan chocolate cake recipe in this free instructional video on cooking and making vegan dessert recipes. Expert: Chef AJ Bio: Nili Nathan, host of Great Healing Getaways visits with Chef AJ who has been cooking vegan for over twenty years. She is also an instructor at Chef's Inc. Culinary School in Los Angeles. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

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making cup cakes

2011-01-05T13:15:00.001-08:00

making cup cakes Tube. Duration : 5.27 Mins.

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Belly Fat Loss Tips For Chocoholics

2011-01-04T09:15:00.001-08:00

The people who pass out belly fat loss tips often take it for granted that everyone will have the same level of difficulty in following a regime aimed at getting rid of belly fat. In reality, we are not all the same. Some people are happy to exist on a diet of salads, fruit and plain water and don't understand why their favourite meals aren't everyone's idea of enjoyable eating. To some of us following a healthy eating plan to lose fat seems near to impossible.

How can you survive on a low fat, low sugar, restricted calorie diet when you just can't live without chocolate? The answer is that you will find it a lot harder to maintain a controlled eating plan than the people who prefer tomatoes to chocolate. If you have a sweet tooth, it will probably be hard for you to stick to a belly fat loss regime. These tips will help you to manage your cravings for chocolate and other sweet things and to lose the troublesome fat in your tummy area.

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The usual reasons any person gains weight are that we often eat the wrong types of food and we tend to eat too much. The body stores the extra calories as fat, our weight creeps up and our waistlines expand. When we look for help to get rid of some of the fat build up (particularly fat around the stomach area) we learn that we need to change our eating habits and increase our level of physical activity. If you are a sweet-lover, you will soon learn that the foods you like best are top of the list of things to avoid.

Belly Fat Loss Tips For Chocoholics

If you have tried dieting previously, you will know the feelings you get when you read the list of forbidden foods and find your favourite things there. Isn't it strange how just reading a diet sheet can bring on an immediate craving for chocolate? Don't worry, you will be able to overcome that feeling and you will be able to lose that dangerous fat lurking around your midsection. Death from chocolate deprivation is highly unlikely to occur on a sensible balanced eating plan.

The first belly fat loss tip for chocoholics or any sweet toothed person is not to let yourself get too hungry. You already have this natural fondness for sweet things; if you are also feeling very hungry it will be very much harder to resist snacking on the kind of sweet food that will just add to your belly fat problems.

The best ways to avoid hunger are to eat regular meals and to ensure that you include foods that will make you feel full for longer (the best foods for this are high fibre foods), and to substitute healthy alternatives to your usual high sugar treats. You might find you feel better if you eat smaller meals and have several snacks throughout the day as well. Some people swear by eating a large breakfast and smaller lunch and evening meal. Others do best on six small meals a day instead of the normal three. This is something you will need to work out for yourself by experimenting.

When you feel hungry in between meals, try drinking a large glass of water. As well as being good for us, water can give a feeling of fullness that will get us through to the next meal without resorting to snacking. Dehydration can also create feelings of hunger, so make sure you drink plenty of water throughout the day.

High calorie treats containing refined sugar should be avoided, but you can satisfy your craving for sweets by eating fresh fruit which contains natural unrefined sugars. In addition to avoiding refined sugar, you will be getting the added benefit of the vitamins and minerals which occur naturally in fruits.

Don't make yourself feel deprived by skipping dessert, simply make sure you avoid pastry or very creamy desserts, and opt for fruit based desserts instead. Fat free fruit yoghurts are an excellent quick dessert or snack.

Keep busy. You don't need to be a chocoholic to indulge in eating through boredom, many people fall into this trap. If you have been planning to start a project, this is the time to get going; a new interest will occupy your mind and keep chocolate fantasies at bay. If you can get involved in active messy jobs like gardening or decorating, you will be using extra calories, and keeping yourself occupied. Having dirty hands will also deter you from picking at foods. If you have nothing in particular to do, go for a walk, phone a friend, take a shower, take up Sudoku puzzles; what you do doesn't matter as long as you keep yourself occupied.

If your dieting downfall is cakes or cookies, you can try the special diet ranges, but be sure to read the labels carefully because low fat items often contain lots of refined sugar and as many calories as the normal non-diet variety. As most of these diet foods don't taste anywhere near as good as the "real" thing, they are best avoided altogether. If you can trust yourself to keep to a small portion, a piece of your usual favourite cake will be much tastier than a substitute diet product.

Chocolate! There, the word's out. Chocolate is the big one, the most common reason for people to break their good dieting habits. If you are a chocoholic you will know that there is absolutely no substitute for the real thing.

How are you going to lose your belly fat? Firstly, it would be a mistake to vow that you are going to live chocolate free forever. This pledge will make you feel miserable at the start and a failure later when you give into temptation; if you are a real chocoholic giving in to temptation is inevitable and will most likely result in a huge chocolate eating binge. The minute you ban something from your life, you will find it just about impossible to stop thinking about it.

It is best to take things step by step. If you can trust yourself not to cheat on the portions, you could allow yourself a small ration of chocolate as part of your daily calorie intake. If you don't trust yourself to stick to your chocolate allowance, it might be better for you to give up chocolate altogether for a set period.

If you follow through on a decision to eat no chocolate for, say a month, this will give you time to see some definite progress in your effort to lose belly fat. I won't try to kid you; you know it is not going to be easy, but seeing the improvement in your weight and size at the end of the punishing first month, will give you the strength you need to keep your chocolate eating under better control through the next month and the months after.

Most sweet "diet" food ranges leave a lot to be desired, but there are some low fat chocolate flavoured drinks available that actually taste the way a chocolate drink should. Try a comforting mug of guilt-free hot chocolate if you feel you are about to give in to your chocolate craving.

What should you do if you slip and indulge in a chocolate-fest? Pick yourself up, promise yourself that you won't let it happen again, and keep going. Don't use this slip-up as an excuse to abandon your attempt to lose your belly fat. Don't tell yourself that your diet is broken beyond repair; it is only damaged a bit, and it will still work if you give it another chance.

Belly Fat Loss Tips For Chocoholics Betty's Best Chocolate Cake with Double Frosting Video Clips. Duration : 14.00 Mins.

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Best Chocolate Cake with Double Frosting. This cake is composed of three moist chocolate layers that are frosted with Betty's Never Fail White Icing and then Betty's Rich Chocolate Frosting over the top of that. It is a gorgeous cake and is absolutely delicious! You will find the two cake icings in separate videos. Ingredients: ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature 2 cups sugar 2 cups self-rising flour ½ cup additional butter, softened to room temperature ½ cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Betty's Never Fail White Icing (video is in bettyskitchen) Betty's Rich Chocolate Frosting (video is in bettyskitchen) dark chocolate curls or shavings, optional In a small saucepan, combine ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 cup boiling water, and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir until smooth and set aside. Place 2 cups sugar and 2 cups self-rising flour in a large mixing bowl and stir until well-blended. Add cocoa mixture and ½ cup butter. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend. Add ½ cup buttermilk, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes with electric mixer. Ladle batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch cake pans that have lined with waxed paper on the bottom. (I used 8 ¾-inch cake pans, resulting in thinner layers and shortened cooking time.) Bake at 350 degrees (F) for approximately 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted ...

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HOW TO MAKE BROWNIES

2011-01-03T08:00:00.001-08:00

HOW TO MAKE BROWNIES Video Clips. Duration : 6.82 Mins.

Nicko makes his famous chocolate brownies! NICKOS DAILY VIDEO DIARY www.youtube.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com NICKOS T-SHIRTS www.zazzle.com.au Ingredients 125g unsalted butter 200g dark chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 cup plain flour 3 eggs, lightly whisked 1/2 cup dark choc bits 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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Cupcakes and Christmas Sweets

2011-01-02T03:00:00.001-08:00

Weekends are my favorite time of the week for my mom has all the time in the world for us. She's a working mom so we seldom have time for each. She's the chief nurse at the hospital and when I am off to school at day, she's out on duty at night. But when weekends come, she never forgets to bake my favorite- a cupcake topped with Christmas sweets.

Traditional cupcakes are commonly adorned with sprinkles and my mom used to do it too. But when I grew up loving Christmas sweets, I asked her if I can incorporate my favorite candies as topping too. Of course I could and I was so delighted with the colorful result. We bake cupcakes because it takes less time to cook. We also created chocolates, cookies and other pastries but I love holding this tiny creation.

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Cupcakes are easy to make and you'll only have to memorize 1, 2, 3 and 4 to know all the ingredients. The numbers equals to the number of cups you need for each ingredients. You'll need one cup of butter, two cups of sugar; three cups of flour and of course four eggs. Remember the equation butter, sugar, flour and eggs and equate that to 1, 2, 3,and 4. It's simple as gobbling up my favorite Christmas sweets lions fruit pastilles.

Cupcakes and Christmas Sweets

Cupcakes were called such because in the olden times they were baked in single pottery cups or ramekins. Even now that my mom and I used to bake them in various sizes of tin steel cupcake pan, they still retain the name "cup cake". However, some bakers still prefer cooking them in small coffee mugs or large tea cups. One time in my haste to learn, I tried baking cupcake in the microwave oven. Cupcake pans can't be used so I poured the mixture in my milk mug. To my surprise it took only a few minutes to bake it and I was too ecstatic when I finished topping it with Christmas sweets cherry lips.

But most of the time I top mine with colorful Christmas sweets jelly beans. Sometimes my mom would buy Catherine wheels and they look good on chocolate cupcakes. We also make butterfly cakes but I let my mom do the designing with a spoon. I tried sometime but it looked ridiculous. But with practice, I can now make perfect butterfly wings and top it with frosting.

Cupcakes and Christmas Sweets How To Make LAMINGTONS! Video Clips. Duration : 3.00 Mins.

I show you how to make Australia's best invention... LAMINGTONS! Here I show you how to make plain ones and jam ones SPONGE CAKE RECIPE: www.exclusivelyfood.com.au Ingredients: 1 sponge cake 2 cups of icing sugar 1/4 cup of cocoa powder 1tbsp of vanilla extract 4tbsp of water 1 1/2 cups of desiccated coconut

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5 Minute Cake

2011-01-01T02:30:00.001-08:00

5 Minute Cake Video Clips. Duration : 5.62 Mins.

This honestly takes about 5 minutes to make. It's a nice, fluffy chocolate cake. Ingredients are: 4 Tablespoons Flour 4 Tablespoons Sugar 2 Tablespoons Cocoa ---mix--- 1 Egg 3 Tablespoons Milk 3 Tablespoons Oil 3 Tablespoons Chocolate Chips (optional) + a small splash of Vanilla Extract ---mix well--- .. mix all ingredients well in a large coffee cup or microwave safe container. Put in microwave for 3:00 at 1000 watts. DONT be alarmed, it WILL rise over the top of the cup... tip it into a plate, (optionally) put some frosting or whip cream on it.. and ENJOY.

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Enthralling Birthday Gifts

2010-12-31T00:30:00.001-08:00

As the term implies, a birthday is the anniversary of the day a person was born on. Thus, birthdays are a special occasion and impressive birthday gifts make this occasion even more special. There are several gifts that are unique, special and apt for carrying forward your affection and wishes. But choosing a birthday gift can at times be a pain.

Therefore below is an itemized list of unique gifts that you can present your loved ones on their day:

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· Personalized gift:

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Personalized birthday gifts include any gift item that have a personal touch to it and have been designed and decorated with your own hands. The most commonly used personalized gifts are t-shirts, picture holders, mugs and greeting cards.

· A bottle of wine

Wine is a symbol of celebration with style and luxury. Gift your loved one a bottle of wine and they are sure to appreciate the gift. But, there's a catch here- you'll have to ensure that the bottle you are presenting has a nice brand name attached to it, so it can create an impact on the recipient.

· Gift basket:

A gift basket is one that has an assorted array of gifts. These range from food baskets to drink baskets and men's baskets. The most common basket is the food basket which depending from store to store contains various eatables, for instance chocolates, chips, cakes etc.

· Jewellery

If you don't have a constrained budget, then a gold bracelet or a diamond ring is surely one of the finest gifts you can present to a lady. For men, a gold chain or bracelet will work well.

· Flowers and chocolates:

These are the most commonly gifted evergreen gifts that gel with any occasion be it birthday or wedding anniversary. However, it will be good if you are able to find out the flavour of chocolate the birthday boy or girl enjoys.

· Perfumes

Last but certainly not the least perfumes are one of the most finest and swanky gift items. A perfume with a nice fragrance and a brand name attached to it will attract a huge price tag, but they are one of the most admired and appreciated gifts.

A birthday gift is a symbol of your love, affection, warm and heartiest wishes to your dear ones. The gift chosen should be such that it that it sends across your feelings and warm wishes and is as unique as the person to whom it is dedicated.

Instead of going for the regular run-on-the-mill gifts, like chocolate cakes, teddy bears and flowers, try being innovative and put more consideration into choosing that special gift. The more innovative and special the gift is, the more the recipient will appreciate the pain you took in selecting the gift.

Enthralling Birthday Gifts CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD Video Clips. Duration : 3.57 Mins.

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com NICKO'S T-SHIRTS: www.zazzle.com.au Ingredients: 300g unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 5 tbs cocoa powder 1/4 tsp bicarb soda icing sugar to dust (optional) ENJOY! ~ Nicko Music from Nicko's Kitchen is from www.incompetech.com Used with permission

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Natashas Death by Chocolate cake! #3 of 3

2010-12-29T23:45:00.001-08:00

Natashas Death by Chocolate cake! #3 of 3 Tube. Duration : 5.18 Mins.

12 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate,or really any Chocolate you like! chopped 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 6 large eggs, separated 12 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation: Make cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 9-inch- pan. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper or waxed paper; butter paper. . Stir chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Cool to lukewarm, stirring often. Using electric mixer, beat egg yolks and 6 tablespoons sugar in large bowl until mixture is very thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Fold lukewarm chocolate mixture into yolk mixture, then fold in vanilla extract. Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites in another large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until medium-firm peaks form. Fold whites into chocolate mixture in 3 additions. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake cake until top is puffed and cracked and tester inserted into center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack (cake will fall). Thats Okay! Gently press down crusty top to make evenly thick cake. Using small knife, cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Remove pan sides. Place 9-inch-diameter pan bottom or cardboard round atop cake. Invert cake onto cake board or plate or whatever you have that will fit a 9" cake. Peel off parchment paper. For Ganache! 2Lbs of any kind of chocolate ...

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How to make brownies Chocolate Cake from Sefat

2010-12-28T23:00:00.001-08:00

How to make brownies Chocolate Cake from Sefat Tube. Duration : 5.30 Mins.

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How to Make Chocolate Mousse : Pressing Chocolate Mousse Crust

2010-12-27T22:45:00.001-08:00

How to Make Chocolate Mousse : Pressing Chocolate Mousse Crust Video Clips. Duration : 2.17 Mins.

How to make the crust and press it into the pan for chocolate mousse; get expert tips on making homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video. Expert: Karen Weisman Contact: www.kitchenandcrafts.com Bio: Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. She teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts. Filmmaker: Karen Weisman

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter Cheesecake

2010-12-26T22:00:00.001-08:00

Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter Cheesecake Video Clips. Duration : 4.08 Mins.

This is an amazing dessert! Seriously! I would recommend that you bake the bottom crust for at least 15-18 minutes. I found mine a bit squishy (I baked mine fro about 10-12 because I didn't want it to be to hard after the second baking). You don't need to use a springform pan if you don't have one, a large cake pan or a 8"X10" baking dish would do. 1 roll (16 oz) chocolate chip cookie dough 1-8oz package cream cheese brought to room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup miniature or regular sized semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided into 2-1/2 portions) 1 cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts (divided into 2-1/2 portions) 1 cup butterscotch chips 1/4 cup peanut butter Chocolate flavoured syrup for garnish Heat oven to 350F. Break up the cookie dough into ungreased (I greased mine!!) 10 or 9" springform pan. Press in bottom to form crust. Baked 15-18 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add sugar and egg, beat until well blended. Stir in 1/2 of the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of the peanuts. Pour over cooled crust, spread evenly. In medium bowl microwave the butterscotch chips on high for one minute, stirring twice, until melter and smooth. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Drizzle over cream cheese mixture, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup peanuts. Bake 30-40 minutes longer until edges are set but center is still slightly jiggly ...

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Personalized Wedding Favors - Little Gifts That Can Bring Smiles on Guests' Faces

2010-12-25T19:45:00.001-08:00

Giving out personalized wedding favors is very rewarding, especially when you see their smiling faces while carrying a thoughtful and memorable present in their hands. More and more couples are becoming very fond of giving personalized wedding souvenirs. What makes such wedding items very special is, they let the guests feel they own something that is really made for them. They will tend to think that you are thinking of them while shopping for such mementos.

With personalized wedding favors, you are giving your friends a simple token of appreciation, yet reveal a personal touch. They can make you even more closer to all the people in your wedding. For the people who receives such tokens, they are sure that they would have something to hold on to whenever they feel like missing you.

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There are so many items that can turn out to be personalized wedding favors. Most of these items are very common and inexpensive, which were enhanced to give a unique and creative accent. Common stuff such as notebooks, bookmarks, pens, hand fans, mugs, dishes and picture frames can easily be personalized to meet your needs. They are not only attractive and inexpensive, but they are also useful gifts for the guests that they can you in their everyday lives.

Personalized Wedding Favors - Little Gifts That Can Bring Smiles on Guests' Faces

Edible wedding favors are among the most practical choices that you can give out at your wedding. Edible treats can make unique party souvenirs as you do not see them as wedding favors everyday. There are so many tasty goodies that can be given out as wedding favors such as cookies, candies, mints, chocolates, jams, pies and etc. They can either be bought or made at home. Edible wedding favors are also an inexpensive suggestion if you are on a tight budget. Make your own cookie favors at home and you are sure to save money on them. Even chocolates can be melted, molded and assembled using your creative skills. The rooms for creativity are plenty. There are several parts of your wedding that you can let your creativity shine through, stretching your budget for other important things.

Bottle openers, wine stoppers, tape measures, coasters and salt and pepper shakers are also practical favors that you can present to your guests. They are very common, but if customized, they can turn out to be memorable keepsakes of your big day. You guests will definitely love a functional gift that has some exquisite engravings on it, sure to be used and enjoy for years to come.

Some more selections of wedding favors are available online. Thousands of specialty stores are offering anything you need for your big day, from wedding favors, wedding invitations, wedding decorations and centerpieces, gifts for bridesmaids and groomsmen to so many more. Most of online wedding supplies can be personalized with both of your names, wedding date and venue, and a personal message. You will find online shopping more easy and fast, compare to conventional way of buying things at local stores. Visit your favorite online store today and check out great deals to complete your wedding day!

Personalized Wedding Favors - Little Gifts That Can Bring Smiles on Guests' Faces Sexy cake time Tube. Duration : 8.35 Mins.

Paul and Richard attempt to make a chocolate cake using only a mug and a microwave. It takes as little as 5 minutes meaning any fool can make it; as you can see.

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How to: Make 3 Minute Brownies!!

2010-12-24T19:30:00.001-08:00

How to: Make 3 Minute Brownies!! Video Clips. Duration : 4.12 Mins.

What you need: 4 Tablespoons of Flour 4 Tablespoons of Sugar 2 Tablespoons of Cocoa powder 1 Egg 3 Tablespoons of Milk 3 Tablespoons of Oil 1 Mug 1 Microwave 2 or more spoons/forks STEP 1 Mix flour, sugar and cocoa in the mug, STEP 2 Spoon in the Egg STEP 3 Pour in Milk and Oil, Mix well. STEP 4 Put in microwave for 3 minutes on maximum power. STEP 5 After the 3 minutes, take it out and let it cool down, then spoon it out from the bottom of the mug. STEP 6 Enjoy :) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any problems or questions ask me :D LINKS TUMBLR/WEBSITE www.floppybrady.tumblr.com FACEBOOK (most active here) http TWITTER www.twitter.com Thanks for reading and watching :D

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Things You Need to Prepare Cup Cakes

2010-12-23T19:00:00.001-08:00

In earlier times cup cakes were made in heavy pottery cups. Even in present day also these are made in pottery cups or coffee mugs by some bakers. There was a time when muffin cups were not available and people used pottery cups to bake the cup cakes. So inherently the name derives from of being baked in a cup size mold. Because of the fanciful description and design of the cake it is known as fairy cake too. The other main difference is that these are made by measuring the volume unlike the normal desserts which are measured as per weight. Usually these are baked in tins or loaves. The cupcakes baked in kitchen are also known as quarter cakes.

The materials used in making the cup cakes are butter, sugar, flour and eggs. One can prepare these cakes at home and they would taste even greater. You can also buy these from your favorite bakery. Those who are allergic to eggs can avoid using eggs in the cakes and can use gel from edible agar to make the cake. One can also use different materials which are edible to decorate the cup cakes.

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Even if you are not a professional cook, you can bake cup cakes at your home. You can add chocolate flavor to make chocolate cup-cake and also you can add grated small pieces of coconuts to give it a taste of original coconut. There are different variants of these cakes depending on the size and the ingredients used in the cup cakes. Another type of it is the butterfly cake. It is called so because it has wings like projections. Another type is a cake ball and forms a portion of the cake. Mixture of crumbled cake mixed with frosting makes this type of cake.

Things You Need to Prepare Cup Cakes

You can add carrot pieces and cashew to make the taste of the cake exotic. Once you have made cupcakes you can send it to your friends and relatives. Sprinkles are decorations on the cup cakes which simulate the decorations on a large cake. You can put the cakes in a decorated small box and then send it to your friends. However you should use good packaging material so that the cupcakes are not wasted while they are transported. You can also put a level of handle with care on the box carrying the cupcakes.

Things You Need to Prepare Cup Cakes Recipes from Cake mixes: #4 Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Video Clips. Duration : 2.13 Mins.

this was originally made as a video for "down the rabbit hole day" so it is in reverse! Still a good recipe though. :D Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe These taste more like muffin tops than cookies, but they are delicious and stay moist after a couple of days if stored in a sealed container. 1/2 cup butter 8 ounces cream cheese (slightly softened) 1 egg 1 package yellow cake mix (unprepared) 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups chocolate chips 1/8 to 1/4 cup milk or water (add just enough to make a nice smooth batter that isn't too dry) combine all ingredients. drop by tbsp on ungreased cookie sheets. Slightly flatten cookies before baking. bake at 350 for 10-12 minute. Color should only change very slightly golden, easy to over bake.

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How to Make a White Christmas Cake : How to Make White Cake Frosting

2010-12-22T18:45:00.001-08:00

How to Make a White Christmas Cake : How to Make White Cake Frosting Video Clips. Duration : 3.03 Mins.

Learn how to make white cake frosting to frost a white cake with white chocolate in this free holiday baking video. Expert: Kip Bradford Bio: Kip Bradford has earned his living as a musician and sound system designer consultant. Filmmaker: Kip Bradford

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Betty's Dole Pineapple Easter Cake Recipe

2010-12-21T17:15:00.001-08:00

Betty's Dole Pineapple Easter Cake Recipe Video Clips. Duration : 9.02 Mins.

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a luscious Dole Pineapple Easter Cake. This recipe comes from the Dole Company, and it is quick, easy, elegant, and scrumptious! Ingredients: 1 can (20-oz.) Dole crushed pineapple, undrained 1 pkg. (3.4-oz.) Jello vanilla flavor instant pudding & pie filling 1 cup thawed Cool Whip whipped topping 1 pkg (10-oz.) round angel food cake, cut into 3 layers Seasonal berries Mix pineapple and dry pudding mix in medium bowl. Gently stir in whipped topping. Stack cake layers on plate, spreading pudding mixture between layers and on top of cake. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until ready to serve. Garnish with your favorite seasonal berries. I used fresh strawberries and blueberries. This is a beautiful cake that is appropriate for a family gathering, but it is also healthier and lower in calories than most cakes. And it is delicious! Happy Easter from Betty & family!!! I hope you enjoy the cake! --Betty :)

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Recipes Using Cake Mixes: #12 Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

2010-12-20T16:30:00.001-08:00

Recipes Using Cake Mixes: #12 Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bars Video Clips. Duration : 3.70 Mins.

Music by: Jason Shaw www.youtube.com I was looking for a good recipe for a colleague at work who love peanut butter and chocolate. I found this one on the Woman's Day website. It was love at first sight. INGREDIENTS 1 box Chocolate Brownies mix 1⁄2 cup peanut butter chips 1⁄2 cup dry roasted peanuts (original recipe says chopped, I left them whole) Peanut Butter Filling 3⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup marshmallow cream (such as Marshmallow Fluff or Creme) 3⁄4 stick (6 Tbsp) butter, softened 3⁄4 cup confectioners' sugar (also called icing sugar or powdered sugar) Chocolate Glaze 6 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped 5 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp corn syrup PREPARATION 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-in. square pan with foil, letting foil extend above pan on opposite sides. Coat foil with nonstick spray. 2. Prepare brownie mix as package directs for fudgy brownies. Stir in peanut butter chips and peanuts. Spread evenly in prepared pan. 3. Bake 30 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. 4. Filling: Beat peanut butter, marshmallow cream and butter in a medium bowl with mixer on high speed until well blended. Reduce speed to low, add confectioners' sugar and beat until blended. Spread evenly over brownie. 5. Glaze: Microwave chocolate and butter, stirring at 30-second intervals, until melted and smooth. Cool slightly; stir in corn syrup. Spread evenly over Filling. Refrigerate 1 ...

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How to make a Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie PART 1- Ingredients

2010-12-19T14:15:00.001-08:00

How to make a Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie PART 1- Ingredients Video Clips. Duration : 4.15 Mins.

Ingredients-- this will make about two dozen cookies 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup cake flour 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 1/4 blended oatmeal 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 1/2 oz of Hershey's chocolate bar ( the big bar is enough )-- if doubling this recipe, try another brand for the other chocolate, like Cadbury 6 oz of chocolate chips ( approx 1 1/4 cup ) semi sweet chocolate chips or a mix VARIATIONS- you can also add 1/4 cup chopped nuts you can also add peanut butter chips if you want Bake ate 375 F for 10 minutes or 190 C for 10 minutes

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How to Make A "Death By Chocolate" Cake : Adding Ganache to "Death By Chocolate" Cake

2010-12-18T09:00:00.001-08:00

How to Make A "Death By Chocolate" Cake : Adding Ganache to "Death By Chocolate" Cake Tube. Duration : 1.68 Mins.

How to add ganache to "Death By Chocolate" cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video. Expert: Karen Weisman Contact: www.kitchenandcrafts.com Bio: Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. She teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts. Filmmaker: Karen Weisman

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Popular Wedding Favor Ideas These Days

2010-12-17T08:30:00.001-08:00

Wedding favors have become increasingly popular over the years. People invited to wedding will not only look forward to see the bride's gown, wedding cake, and the foods that will be served at the reception, but also the wedding favors that they will take home afterwards.

Wedding favors are little details that add accents to a wedding. In fact, there are various practical choices that can serve another purpose aside from being a wedding favor - such as place card holders, candle holders and mini picture frames. However, if you are really looking for useful items that guests can use in their everyday lives, consider bookmarks, mugs, fridge magnets, measuring spoons, tape measures, etc.

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Edible wedding favors are also one of the most popular favor choices given during wedding parties. Edible treats such as Jordan almonds, mints, truffles, jams, and cookies are great edible options to choose from. There are also unique choices like conversation heart-shaped candies, gourmet coffee or tea sachets that will sure to delight everyone at the party. These delightful treats can be packaged using mini bags, boxes, bottles or jars. Even these containers come in various designs, colors, and sizes to choose from. Favor bags are available in paper- or plastic-made bags in different colors to complement the colors of your wedding. Favor boxes come in various shapes that range from shapes like heart, cone, pyramid to purse. These favor boxes can be decorated by topping a decorative bow or a colored silk flower. Other than that, all mentioned containers can be personalized by including a custom label, tag or sticker where names, a date, and a message can be printed on.

Popular Wedding Favor Ideas These Days

Wedding favors are also available in seasonal themes. Depending on what season your wedding falls in, you can provide spring, summer, fall or winter themed wedding favors. Fall themed favors include autumn leaf inspired coasters, autumn leaf-shaped soaps, autumn leaf-like bookmarks and so on. On the other hand, winter favors come in various choices that range from holiday ornaments to show flakes-inspired decorative. Any of aforementioned items can be personalized by including a unique thank you tag or a short poem printed on a small card. Christmas or holiday favors can be packaged using gift boxes and holiday wrappers. Holiday ornaments such as mini sleighs can be purchased at your local craft store, and can be filled with holiday candies and other treats as favors for the guests.

Other popular wedding favor ideas include personalized recipe card holders, silver bottle wine stoppers, glass coasters, scented shaped candles, place card holders, cookie cutters, bath salts or beads, cocktail mixes, seed packets, mini wedding bells, mini wedding cakes, picture frames, hand fans, bottle openers, decorative soaps, compact mirrors, personalized golf balls, floating candles, mini bottles of wine or champagne and so on. You can get discount by buying any of these favors in bulk. Search the Internet to find online wholesale dealers that accept bulk orders. The Internet is a huge source of information on where you can order of unique favors and cheap favors online.

Popular Wedding Favor Ideas These Days 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake (in 10 minutes) Tube. Duration : 9.98 Mins.

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HOW TO MAKE FUDGE

2010-12-16T08:15:00.001-08:00

HOW TO MAKE FUDGE Video Clips. Duration : 8.08 Mins.

Nicko makes the best fudge you will ever have! NICKOS DAILY VIDEO DIARY www.youtube.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com NICKOS T-SHIRTS www.zazzle.com.au Ingredients: 2 tbsp. butter 2/3 cup.condensed milk 1 and 2/3 cup. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate pieces 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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The Holidays Are Coming! Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake

2010-12-15T06:45:00.001-08:00

The Holidays Are Coming! Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake Video Clips. Duration : 14.22 Mins.

Greetings! Recently when I uploaded my chocolate biscotti video, I received a comment from elinorsantiago21, asking me if I had a good recipe for pineapple upside down cake because she wanted to make something different for dessert for her Thanksgiving feast. Well, she must have been reading my mind, because I had been thinking about showing everyone how to make this super easy recipe for a while now. You will see that it starts with a pineapple cake mix. You can substitute yellow if you cannot find the pineapple, and a hint, the only company that makes the pineapple cake mix is Duncan Hines. Add in 1 cup of reserved pineapple juice from the cans of pineapple rings, 1/2 cup oil, 4 eggs, 1 small box of vanilla instant pudding and mix everything together. Then melt one stick of butter place in the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking pan or divide between 2 9 inch round cake pans (note; do not use 8 inch cake pans for this it will bake over and make a huge mess of your oven). Add in 1 cup of brown sugar and mix well until it looks like a caramel in the bottom of the pan. Place 12 pineapple rings on top of the sugar/butter mixture and place one stemmed maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring. Gently pour the cake batter over the pineapple rings and spread to the corners to even out the batter. Give the pan a good rap on the counter to break any air bubbles and place in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Check to make sure the cake if firm. If you touch it lightly and it ...

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How to Make Chocolate Browniesبراونيز بالشوكولاته

2010-12-14T06:00:00.001-08:00

How to Make Chocolate Browniesبراونيز بالشوكولاته Tube. Duration : 7.70 Mins.

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How to Make a White Christmas Cake : How to Pour Batter in Pans for a White Cake Recipe

2010-12-13T04:00:00.001-08:00

How to Make a White Christmas Cake : How to Pour Batter in Pans for a White Cake Recipe Tube. Duration : 2.10 Mins.

Learn how to pour batter into pans to make a delicious white cake with white chocolate in thisfree holiday baking video. Expert: Kip Bradford Bio: Kip Bradford has earned his living as a musician and sound system designer consultant. Filmmaker: Kip Bradford

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How Does a Vacuum Coffee Maker Work?

2010-12-12T03:15:00.001-08:00

A vacuum coffee maker is a fantastic way to make your coffee in an old fashioned and effective manner. Plus vintage models make for elegant room décor and can spice up your style a bit. What many people don't understand is how one of these vacuum coffee machines works and whether or not they actually make great coffee.

The start with the latter, yes, a vacuum coffee maker is going to produce extremely high quality, strong coffee. Plus you're going to get very consistent results, that aren't distorted by lots of machine and moving part imperfections.

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The way one of these works is that you have two pots which sit on top of one another and are connected with a tube on the inside, as well a tube on the outside. In the top pot you place your ground coffee, and in the bottom pot you place your water. You use a heating supply to get the water to boil.

How Does a Vacuum Coffee Maker Work?

As we know, when water boils, it evaporates as steam. This steam rises up through the external tube and into the upper chamber. The steam cools off slightly and mixes with the grounds to brew your coffee. As the water cools down even more, your freshly brewed coffee now automatically lowers back into the bottom chamber through the inner tube by the process of vacuum pressure, hence the name of the vacuum coffee machine.

And viola, you have authentic, fresh brewed coffee which you can now pour from the bottom chamber directly into your mug. Modern machines commonly do not include an external tube as described above and are only connected through the inner mechanism.

What's true with all styles of vacuum coffee makers is that you can choose how strong you want your coffee to be by allowing it to brew in the upper chamber for a longer period of time. In this way you have hands on control over the kind of coffee you want to drink and can guarantee that it's too your liking each and every time.

Additionally, there are actually several different types of vacuum coffee machines. The first are the stovetop coffee makers are those in which you rest the bottom pot directly on your stove, using that as the heating source. The benefit of this is that you don't have to bother with any extra heating sources.

The second broad group is the tabletop coffee makers, which use an alternative heating supply such as a Bunsen burner or an included heat source. The benefit to these is that you are not reliant on the stove, which means you can make your coffee from anywhere at anytime.

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Sign Vinyl - How To Prevent Your Sign From Failure

2010-12-11T03:00:00.001-08:00

Signs are a cost effective way to market your products or services. If developed correctly your sign will be long lasting and will deliver your marketing message clearly and uniquely. By using the right tools and techniques in the initial stages of application, you can guarantee your job will last the distance.

Prevention is the best way to ensure failure on your sign does not occur. You pay great attention to the design and layout of your marketing message and you should take the same position in developing your sign. Attention to detail is the key and making certain that you give your sign the best opportunity to give you a return on your investment.

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Clean the surface

Sign Vinyl - How To Prevent Your Sign From Failure

Rivets, curves and corrugations are classified as problem areas because they are prone to trapping contaminates such as water and dirt. These contaminates can 'cake' on to the surface making it difficult to clean and prepare correctly and as a result applying signage hard.
To clean the surface properly, and to guarantee the life of your sign, follow these three easy steps: Wash the surface with detergent and water. Wipe the surface with a product such as Wax and Grease Remover or Isopropyl Alcohol in a circular motion using a clean paper towel or rag. Make sure the surface is dried with a clean, dry rag before the solvent evaporates. When cleaning the surface, particular attention should be paid to curves, seams, rivets and in hard to reach places. If these areas are not properly cleaned, the vinyl may not adhere correctly and the product will fail. Dry the surface thoroughly. Allow time for the solvent, which may have entered the nooks and crannies, to dry. Use a heat gun to dry solvent around rivets, seams and in hard to reach places. Remember that substrate solvent retention may affect some adhesives. Excessive cleaning may also cause product failure, because this may cause the surface paint to fail. A sensible approach will provide the best possible result.

Apply it correctly

A sign is less likely to fail if particular care and thought goes into the initial planning of the sign. Points to consider:

How much of the total area the graphic will cover.

If the graphic covers a small area of the total sign surface it is less likely to fail. If you are applying large pieces of vinyl to a surface the risk of failure becomes greater because problem areas are less likely to be avoided. By using smaller pieces of vinyl, such as individual letters, you are more likely to avoid these problem areas.

Applying techniques

When application on problem areas cannot be avoided, consider cutting the vinyl into smaller pieces. This will enable you to work the graphic through the curve without stretching the material. Alternatively you could bridge the graphic over a small area and, while using a heat gun, heat and mould the graphic to fit the contour of the surface.

To ensure the risk of vinyl failure is reduced for your signage application, make sure you clean and prepare the surface properly and use particular care in the application process. With the right approach your job will have lasting results.

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Best Home Decor Gifts to Give a Woman

2010-12-09T23:45:00.001-08:00

There's nothing that can warm a woman's heart better that a well-chosen home décor gift. Whether it's a vase you saw or an expensive crystal collector's piece, it will make a special gift.

One way of looking at gifting a home décor gift is to go for the exotic. A Chinese vase, a bonsai tree, a handcrafted sculpture, an Oriental painting, you will be spoilt for choice. You can even look for products made from exotic material like ostrich leather key-chains, satin bedsheets, down quilts, gem-studded artefacts and so on.

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If your recipient is a practical kind, choose a home décor product that is functional as well. Decorative bathroom sets, pen holders, clocks, letter holders and similar items work wonders. Candles are available in a wide range of designs, colors and shapes and are always welcome.

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In today's world, an eco-friendly home décor gift would be greatly appreciated. Think cotton rugs, shell crafts, stone sculptures, bamboo mats, woven tapestries. Almost every culture has indigenous eco-friendly handicrafts and these have a character and flavor that the recipient will love.

Gift an edible home décor piece. How about a table centre-piece - a platter of fresh fruits or a cheese and meat platter. You can also go with a chocolate fountain, a delicious decorative cake or a wicker basket of cookies.

Gift something really warm, how about a colorful quilt or bedspread. Lamps and lampshades in different colors make good gifts too. You can also gift lights in fancy shapes like flowers or animals.

If you have a large heart and large budget, gift a piece of furniture. Depending on the taste of the recipient, you can pick anything from a large lazy bean bag, carved table, book case, couch, chest-of- drawers and so on.

If your friend has a green thumb, gift a potted plant in a decorative pot. You could also go for garden décor accessories like sculptures and garden chairs.

Gift a piece of history. Antiques make wonderful gifts as they have a significance behind them. Scour your neighborhood shops for antique artefacts like gramophones, lamps, mugs and so on.

Gift a custom plate with a message on it or look for other home décor gifts that can be customized like crystal figurines and mugs. Photo frames are an evergreen gift and you can find them in every material possible plastic, glass, crystal to sterling silver.

These ideas should help you get started on home décor gifts.

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How to Make a White Christmas Cake : How to Mix Ingredients for a White Cake Recipe

2010-12-08T22:15:00.001-08:00

How to Make a White Christmas Cake : How to Mix Ingredients for a White Cake Recipe Video Clips. Duration : 2.20 Mins.

Learn how to mix ingredients to make a delicious cake with white chocolate in thisfree holiday baking video. Expert: Kip Bradford Bio: Kip Bradford has earned his living as a musician and sound system designer consultant. Filmmaker: Kip Bradford

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List Of Fat Burning Foods - #3 Dark Chocolate

2010-12-07T21:45:00.001-08:00

The odd treat once in a while is vitally important to a successful weight loss regime. If your nutritional program doesn't allow for a little indulgence then it is probably doomed to failure unless you have super-human will power.

I've always had a very sweet tooth, and if I couldn't walk past a cake shop without going for a muffin, brownie or cake of some kind (it's a good job I don't live too near many cake shops!). But since I've been eating fat burning foods I've found that I don't crave sugary junk foods any more. And these two secret weapons are a major reason why:

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1. Organic fruit
2. Dark chocolate.

List Of Fat Burning Foods - #3 Dark Chocolate

I go crazy for fruit. I pretty much include one portion with every meal I eat. One of the reasons is because I love it. And the other is because the natural sweetness rounds a meal off nicely (not to mention the many health benefits). But if it's a bit of pure indulgence I'm after then I'll go for high-quality dark chocolate.

The key point here is that you go for dark chocolate. No matter what you do, never go for milk or white chocolate. Why? Because they are full of processed sugars and other junk, and contain relatively little cocoa. My personal favorite is a 90% cocoa blend, and I would never go below 70% or you risk too many nasties creeping in to your chocolate.

Is Cocoa Healthy?

Did you know that a cup of cocoa contains 3 times as many antioxidants as a mug of green tea? That's right, cocoa is rich in plant antioxidants, flavonoids. Antioxidants are vital from protecting our body from the illness and disease that can be caused by free radicals. But that's not all cocoa has up its sleeve.

One of the reasons that it is so effective at controlling sugar and junk food cravings is because of its bitter taste. This actually helps your body regulate appetite.

Why the heck would you decide to choose chocolate with a bitter taste if you only eat chocolate for a "sugar hit"? Well the reason you're craving sugar in the first place is down to the blood sugar spikes you get from unhealthy food, and the lows you experience after digesting them. Surprisingly, dark chocolate's bitter taste actually satisfies these cravings. And won't result in a blood sugar spike, causing you to store less fat and avoid the junk food cravings in the first place.

Cocoa also has another mechanism for helping to regulate appetite. Cocoa butter is a good source of stearic acid. This is known to slow digestion, keeping you feeling full for longer.

Portion Control

As you might expect, portion control is vital for making sure dark chocolate acts as a fat burning food rather than a fattening food. I like to enjoy just a couple of pieces every 2-3 days. It provides me will all the indulgence I need and still keeps calorie intake low.

If you are struggling to cut out those sugary junk foods then dark chocolate can work wonders for controlling those cravings. I really would recommend it to anybody starting out on a healthy eating campaign just to get them through the first few tough weeks.

Of course dark chocolate is a "high calorie" food. But if it helps you avoid the dreaded sugar binge, and you get all of that antioxidant power too, then you're on to a winner. And like I said, life is too short not to treat yourself occasionally.

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Creative Holiday Gift Ideas for the Person Who Has Everything!

2010-12-06T21:30:00.001-08:00

Tired of giving the same old-same old? Embarrassed to give out those impersonal department store gift certificates because you're stumped and don't know what to buy for the person who has everything? Well, here are some wonderful ideas for unique gifts; some unusual, some personal; something for everyone on your list!

Group two, three or more items (mix and match) and place in an interesting basket or unusual container to present your gifts, covering the container with colorful cellophane and topping it all off with a fancy ribbon and bow.

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Purely Personal

Creative Holiday Gift Ideas for the Person Who Has Everything!

- Scented candles, handmade soaps, bubble bath and a big fluffy bath towel.

- Fancy hair ties, hair clips, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner for the teenage girl

- A movie night basket with a video of DVD of a movie you know they don't have, a box of microwave popcorn, candy and a movie guide book

- An interesting book or magazine (and a gift subscription), a tiny booklight, a cute mug and packets of hot chocolate with mini marshmallows, or a small bag of flavored gourmet coffee

- A cozy robe - one pocket containing envelopes of hot chocolate and the other, a small bag of mini-marshmallows.

- A spa day with a pair of comfy slippers and a big fluffy towel or robe

- A set of fancy beeswax candles and a brass candle snuffer

- A towel wrap, terry-cloth slippers, shower soap, shaving lotion and a fancy hair comb (or a special moustache comb for the moustached man!)

- A hot/cold pack (see how to make - www.whimsies-online.com/hotcoldpack.htm) with a box of soothing herbal teas and a whimsical mug

- Buy a variety of medium to large seashells and fill some of the shells with melted red wax and a few drops of cinnamon candle scent; and the rest of the shells with melted green wax and a few drops of pine candle scent; adding a short wick before the wax sets and you have an assortment of bath candles all ready for the holidays.

Holiday Bath Salts

2-1/3 cups of epsom salts

1/2 cup of sea salt

5 drops of peppermint scent

3 drops of red food coloring

Pour half of the first three ingredients into a bowl. Pour the other half of the ingredients into another bowl, adding the red food coloring only to the second bowl. Using a tall, clear bottle, layer contents of each bowl until all ingredients are used up (think red and white stripes). Close the bottle and tie with a festive ribbon and a couple of small candy canes.

- The Gift of Time: coupons for one night of baby-sitting, car washing, gardening, cleaning out the garage, walking the dog, re- arranging a closet, etc.

Hobbies and Sports Gifts

- Tickets to their favorite game and a sweatshirt or t-shirt imprinted with their favorite team logo

- Art supplies that they use often - sketch pads, paint in often- used colors, charcoal pencils, etc.

- Scrapbooking supplies, storage boxes to keep supplies in, rubber stamp set, embossing powder and heat gun

- Computer supplies: CDRW's, blank CD cases, a furry Pet Virus novelty or a Virus Survival Kit just for fun (www.petvirus.com)

- For the aspiring writer (or student): folders, pencil case, binders and lined paper, fancy colorful pens, notebooks, personalized notes, a good thesaurus and dictionary, an agenda or diary, colorful post-it notes and a personalized CD coaster to hold their favorite mug of coffee (see how to make one - http://www.whimsies-online.com/cdcoasters.htm)

- For the young artist of craftsperson: a craft box with handle; colorful paper squares, set of scissors with different fancy blades, glue, felt in an assortment of colors, wiggly eyes, lengths of colorful wool, colored pipe cleaners

- For the person who love to bake: a set of cookie cutters in letter and number shapes, a pair of colorful oven mitts, a cute timer, a set of fancy cake tins, mixing bowls, cookbook on baking

- For the BBQ chef: BBQ apron, mitts, a set of large salt and pepper shakers, a BBQ brush, a BBQ recipe book

- A large interesting piece of pottery, kitchen utensils, a cookbook, a set of cute salt and pepper shakers, apron and potholder set

- A fancy flower pot with gardening tools, plant ties, garden gloves, a plant care guide and a kneeling pad.

Fancy Food Gifts

- Chocolate-dipped Spoons: buy heavy clear plastic spoons and dip them in melted chocolate, either all dark or all milk chocolate or let cool and re-dip in melted white chocolate but only halfway up the spoon bowl. Sprinkle with abit of cinnamon before the white chocolate dries for a variation. Let dry on wax paper. Wrap individually in colorful cellophane and tie with a curly ribbon. Add a couple of chocolate-coated spoons in a fancy mug along with packets of gourmet coffee.

You can also add abit of extract or liqueur or even cherry juice to flavor the chocolate before dipping.

For another variation on the chocolate-covered spoons, sprinkle the spoons with finely-crushed candy canes and let dry.

Drizzle melted white chocolate onto your dark chocolate-dipped spoons or drizzle dark chocolate onto your white chocolate-dipped spoons for a different look.

- Here's a different twist to your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. Make up a batch, let cool and then dip them halfway into melted chocolate. For a variation, add a sprinkle of coconut or candy sprinkles before the chocolate coating dries.

- Here's a way to use up those little plastic coffee creamer containers you've been saving. Check out this yummy recipe: Coffee Creamer Cherry Chocolates - http://www.whimsies-online.com/cherries.htm

- Breakfast Treat Basket: pour a box of pancake mix into a clean glass jar. Add the lid, cover the top of the jar with a square of pretty scrap fabric and tie on a colorful ribbon or raffia. Type the recipe from the pancake box and print it out onto cardstock to hole-punch and add to ribbon before tying the finishing bow.

Add small zip-lock bags of the following: chocolate chips, dried fruit including raisins, walnuts, almonds, pecans, coconut. One or more of these added to the pancake mix makes a unique treat! Include a bottle of pancake syrup and the gift is complete.

- Muffin Magic: add your favorite muffin recipe to a 1 or 2-quart mason jar or clear, fancy container. Decorate the jar with a square scrap of fabric and tie with a ribbon or raffia. Add your recipe to a printed card (make sure you adjust your recipe if you've cut the ingredients by half to fit the jar!). Include a muffin tin, a wooden spoon tied with a pretty bow, a bag of fancy paper muffin cups and a colorful oven mitt or two.

- Pasta Perfect: an assortment of clear glass jars filled with fancy pastas, a wooden spoon tied with a festive ribbon, a shaker of mixed Italian spices and another of grated parmesan or romano cheese

- Your Fortune: mix up a batch of Chinese fortune cookies (see recipe at www.whimsies-online.com/weddinggallery.htm) that you add your own printed fortunes or silly sayings to (think Confucious Say!). Place them in a colorful tin from the dollar store.

- Caffeine-fix: a set of small tins filled with an assortment of special hot cocoa mixes and/or flavored coffee using the following recipes. Create tags for each to describe each mix and the directions. (All cocoa recipes: add 1/3 cup of mix to 6 oz. hot water. All coffee recipes: add 1 heaping teaspoon, or more, to 6 oz. of hot water)

Basic Hot Cocoa Mix

1-1/4 cup dry milk

3/4 cup powdered coffee creamer

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

3/4 cup sugar

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Mexican Cocoa

Add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon to above mixture and a cinnamon stick to the tin when you tie on the recipe card.

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Cocoa-Malt

1/2 cup malted milk mix

1 cup instant cocoa mix

1/3 cup powdered coffee creamer

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Very Berry Cocoa

Mix one package of unsweetened Koolaide in a berry flavor to 3 cups of instant cocoa mix

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Coffee 'n Spice

1 cup instant coffee

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon allspice or apple pie spice mix

1 cup sugar

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Mocha Magic

1 cup instant coffee

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup sugar

1 cup powdered coffee creamer

1/4 cup dry milk

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Toffee Coffee

Mix equal amounts of brown sugar, instant coffee and powdered coffee creamer

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Personalized Gifts

- An arrangement of family photos in a large frame - use nice gift wrap or other fancy paper as a background, or a collage of handmade papers from your art store.

- Any item personalized with the person's name: a t-shirt with an interesting graphic along with their name; a personalized coffee mug; a picture of their favorite hobby or occupation in cartoon form with their name; a silly caricature made from their photo; a personalized BBQ apron.

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You'll find a unique assortment of personalized cartoon pictures for any hobby, occupation or occasion and fun computer novelties including the Pet Computer Virus at:

http://www.whimsies-online.com. Be sure to pick up your free gift just for stopping by!

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5 MIN CHOCOLATE CAKE?!?!

2010-12-05T21:15:00.001-08:00

5 MIN CHOCOLATE CAKE?!?! Video Clips. Duration : 4.23 Mins.

trying to make a cake in 5 mins. FULL RECIPE 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional) A small splash of vanilla extract 1 large coffee mug Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts (high). The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. And enjoy :D Please comment, rate , sub and add :D

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Christmas Party Food: Traditional and Unconventional

2010-12-04T21:00:00.001-08:00

Christmas parties are one of the most popular ways to celebrate Christmas. From offices to neighborhoods, a Christmas party or an early Christmas party is something that happens practically every weekend.

Traditional Christmas party food is made of eggnog, lots of Christmas cookies, fruit punch and of course fruit cake and a big roasted bird. There are lots of ways to have an interesting menu even if you keep things somewhat traditional. Wine may not be traditional but serving it during dinner is a good idea. Eggnog is usually served after dinner. Alternatively, you can serve hot cocoa with marshmallows. Even if you keep the food traditional you can serve it in a unique way. If you put cocoa out for your guest, skewer marshmallows on sticks and put them in the mug. Pile snow around the bowls to give it a fun look.

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Serve fresh fruit; fruit baskets are a timeless Christmas gift. In summer, people enjoy cream and strawberries; give them something new like chocolate covered bananas, pineapples and chocolate strawberries. If you're serving cake or pies for dessert, use the chocolate covered strawberries to garnish the cake.

Christmas Party Food: Traditional and Unconventional

Christmas cookies are not only a traditional Christmas party food but they're also something that you send to your neighbors on and off during the holiday season. Add some ingenuity to your cookie decorating. If you're baking gingerbread men or Santa shaped cookies make sunglasses or a monobrow with the icing to make your friends and family laugh and get the pickiest of kids to dig in to the cookies.

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Tasteful Wedding With Coffee, Tea & Chocolate Wedding Favors

2010-12-03T19:00:00.001-08:00

Wedding favors have become a traditional part of wedding receptions in recent years. Favors are small, inexpensive items that are given by the bride and groom to the guests as a special "Thank you" for attending. Favors convey the genuine gratitude felt by the couple in a manner that a simple "Thank you" card can't equal. When shopping for favors, most couples want their guests to know that they have good taste. Now it is possible to give out favors that taste good. Coffee and Tea Favors and Chocolate favors fit the bill on both counts.

Coffee and tea favors generally consist of a coffee mug with a selection of coffees, teas, or a mix of the tea included inside. Almost everyone drinks coffee or tea in one form or another, making these favors a type that will be greatly appreciated by all of the guests. It is possible to choose the flavors of coffee or tea in most of these favor items, so matching them to the guests' preferences should be fairly easy. Another advantage of giving coffee and tea favors is the fact that many suppliers allow personalization of the items by adding the names of the couple and the wedding date to either the cup or the coffee/tea envelopes. Personalization makes certain that the recipients will think about this wedding and the good time they had attending it whenever they drink the coffee or tea. Even people who do not use either substance will appreciate the mug and will think of the couple whenever they use it.

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Another tasty treat to consider giving as wedding favors is chocolates. Chocolate wedding favors may be cookies, cakes, or, more likely, sweet chocolate candies. No matter which are chosen to give as favors, the simple truth is that there are not many people who do not appreciate fine chocolate and most of those have an allergy or something that the couple would be aware of in plenty of time to substitute something else for that person. It is even possible to order personalized packets of hot cocoa to add to the coffee and tea favors mentioned above.

Tasteful Wedding With Coffee, Tea & Chocolate Wedding Favors

Many chocolate wedding favors come in the form of pieces or bars of chocolate that lend themselves readily to personalization. Wrappers for these bars and pieces must be manufactured anyway, so having them imprinted with the names of the new couple and their wedding date for larger pieces, or even an initial for smaller pieces will not add a significant amount to the price. It will, however, increase the value of these sweet treats and cause those who receive them to think about the couple and their wedding as they consume the chocolate.

All couples have a strong desire to give out favors that their guests will find in good taste. With coffee and tea favors or chocolate favors, these items are not only in good taste, but taste good as well.

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Hiking Guide For Beginners

2010-12-01T18:31:00.001-08:00

Experienced hikers know that a successful trip is largely down to preparation. Knowing what to pack and how to pack it makes all the difference. The following hiking guide for beginners will help you plan for a memorable hike.

When drawing up your packing list, there are ten essentials that every hiker should include:

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1. Water or water-purifying kit 2. food 3. map 4. compass 5. matches or fire starting kit 6. multipurpose penknife 7. clothing 8. wet weather gear 9. torch 10. first aid kit

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These are the survival items without which you'd find it difficult to get by. Failing to carry any of these would leave you open to injury should the worst happen. Assuming that everything goes well, there are a few obvious omissions to this kit list that you'd usually want to take:

1. tent 2. sleeping bag 3. gas stove or spirit burner 4. cooking utensils 5. mug 6. bowl 7. hat 8. sunglasses 9. sunscreen 10. travel towel

Combine these two lists and you have every you could need, whether you're planning a weekend hike or a longer trip. If you still have room in your pack after all this, below a few items you might include to the comfort and enjoyment of your trip:

1. water bottle 2. small thermos flask 3. self-inflating roll mat 4. sleeping bag liner 5. plate or receptacle for food preparation 6. soap (phosphate-free) 7. biodegradable detergent (phosphate-free) 8. notepad and pen 9. book 10. pocket camera

Of the items listed, food and clothing are among the most important. They're also the areas where good choices can make all the difference.

Food guide: Wet food can be heavy and takes up more space in your pack. Dried food is preferable. Instant noodles, oats, soups, milk, eggs, potatoes all in powered form are useful and filling. Complete nutritionally-balanced meals are also available from specialist camping shops.

Take dried fruit such as apricots, apple slices, dates. If you do carry fresh fruit, choose pieces that will not be crushed easily and make a mess inside your pack. Apples or oranges are good.

Nuts and seeds are a valuable source of protein. Of particular nutritional value are almonds, macadamias, brazil nuts, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds.

I'd recommend that you always take a concentrated sugar source for an instant energy burst. Mint cake is the best, although chocolate is a good substitute. To drink, tea and coffee are ideal.

Clothing guide: Choosing what to wear on a hike is essential to comfort and health. Always choose clothes that are breathable, protect you from the elements and are quick-drying. You'll also want to layer your clothing. Rather than a few thick layers, choose several lighter layers. A base layer, insulating layer, thermal layer and outer layer as suits your environment and the ambient temperature.

Materials are also of vital importance. Base and mid-layers should be made of lightweight polyester or polypropylene. Manmade fibres are highly breathable and wick perspiration away from the skin, moving it to the outer layers and keeping you dry and comfortable. A microfleece makes the ideal thermal layer. Outer layers should be breathable and both water and wind resistant.

Wind chill can severely drain energy by causing the body to work hard to keep warm. In case of heavy rain it is also worth having a rain jacket and trousers. These are specially designed to keep rain out without causing you to overheat. Lastly it pays to wear two pairs of socks, one thin polyester pair underneath a thicker hiking sock. This can prevent sores and blisters. Hats can be overlooked but whether the sun is beating down or it's the middle of winter, wearing a hat can keep you cool or cosy.

Packing tips: Always pack light items at the bottom of your backpack and heavy items at the top. This gives you better balance when wearing the pack and more support to your back. Your hike will be far more enjoyable if you follow this simple packing rule. Inexperienced hikers will often pack according to which items are likely to be used more or less. Pack instead for best space usage and comfort.

Pack items that you will need to reach quickly and frequently in the outer pockets and compartments. This might include water bottle Your tent and sleeping should be placed in waterproof drysacks and can be fastened to the outside of the backpack.

If you have a spirit burner, pack the fuel upright and ensure the container is correctly closed. For shorter hikes, gas stoves are probably better. Be mindful to keep fuel container away from your fire starting kit, utensils or other sharp objects.

The final word in this hiking guide of essentials must be: never overpack. Stick to your packing list and always use weight as a final check.

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ONE CUP MUD CAKE RECIPE

2010-11-30T06:15:00.001-08:00

ONE CUP MUD CAKE RECIPE Tube. Duration : 3.67 Mins.

Need a quick chocolate fix in five minutes fast? Then this is chocolate mud cake recipe is for you. Using ingredients already in your cupboard and a large mug, a one-cup chocolate mud cake can be yours.

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Something a Little Different: Truly Wonderful Dutch Stroopwafel Cookies

2010-11-28T05:45:00.001-08:00

After cupcakes, cake, chocolate, and other desserts, you can't help but crave something more exciting. We'd like to introduce you to Stroopwafels.

The Stroopwafel (pronounced "Strope-vaffle") is a truly wonderful Dutch cookie. Along with tulips, clogs, canals, and windmills, the Dutch are known for delicious Stroopwafels "syrup waffles", crisp, paper-thin coasters held together with a rich, gooey caramel filling. It's believed that Napoleon himself introduced the Stroopwafel cookie by dictating sugar be grown in Holland to free France from any foreign sugar reliance. Soon after, the Stroopwafel cookie was born in the Dutch town of Gouda. Incredibly delicious, these cookies are now gaining worldwide recognition-in Japan, there is a growing interest and various specialty supermarkets have started to sell these fantastic imported treats.

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Stroopwafel cookies have many names - syrup waffles, siroopwafels, stroopies, or waffle cookies. These treats are traditionally enjoyed at teatime, but of course you can enjoy them whenever you'd like. Stroopwafels are meant to be eaten after resting atop a steaming hot beverage. To fully enjoy your Stroopwafel cookie, place one upon your cup of tea or coffee. The two thin spiced waffle cookies have a lush, buttery caramel filling. Allow the heat to soften the layer of syrup between the two waffles and it'll become runny and gooey-a perfect treat. The entire cookie softens just a touch, and you'll enjoy a perfect melty and delectable caramel experience. The cookies are wide enough to rest atop of even large mugs. Perfect just the way they are, but you can also enjoy these cookies with whipped cream, a scool of vanilla ice cream. If you'd really like to enhance your Stroopwafel cookies, heat them gently under a broiler until the filling becomes gooey, than enjoy with fruit, marscapone cheese, and honey.

Something a Little Different: Truly Wonderful Dutch Stroopwafel Cookies

Of course you can enjoy Stroopwafels fresh and warm from the waffle iron in Holland when the caramel filling is warm and liquid, but Stroopwafels are also delicious when enjoyed at home. Your Stroopwafels will keep for a month in the cookie jar, but longer if you choose to refrigerate or freeze them. Chewy, caramel-filled, and with hints of cinnamon, Stroopwafels are perfect after-dinner treats or can be enjoyed for breakfast or at brunch. Also great for holiday entertaining, presents, small get togethers, tea time, and any occasion you'd like to pause and relax in your day. Children love Stroopwafels for dessert atop a mug of hot chocolate.

Unique Stroopwafel cookie gifts are perfect for weddings, holiday parties, celebrations, and sharing with friends and family. Give them a try!

Something a Little Different: Truly Wonderful Dutch Stroopwafel Cookies

Great Gifts For Coffee Lovers

2010-11-26T23:30:00.001-08:00

Many people can't get by without a hot cup of coffee. Indeed, there's nothing like the kick of caffeine in the morning to help you enjoy life. So if you need to buy a gift for a coffee lover, you might want to get something that will help that person enjoy his morning fix.

The good thing about coffee gifts is that they are greatly appreciated and come in just about any price range to meet your budget. Here are some great gifts to consider for coffee lovers.

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Coffee mugs make great gifts for any occasion. For a special teacher, why not give a coffee mug that reads A+ Teacher? If you look around, you can get a good coffee mug and still have enough money to fill it with that persons favorite candy.

Great Gifts For Coffee Lovers

For the busy commuter who has to endure rush hour and traffic, choose a travel coffee mug. These are insulated and designed to fit a standard beverage holder in most cars. There are plenty of designs to choose from. You can get one with no handle - just a great rubber thumb pad on either side and a recessed rim to keep the coffee from dribbling down. These cost 3 for at any local Walgreens. At that price, you can get a set of three mugs in different colors.

You can also make your own coffee gift basket. Just select two or three packages of gourmet coffee blends and put them in a nice basket together with a coffee mug. Or better still, buy an inexpensive bladed coffee grinder. Many coffee drinkers love the idea of drinking fresh ground. It makes a great gift for a student who is just setting up house or for a couple who have just tied the knot.

Great Gifts For Coffee Lovers The Great ROCK CAKE Video Clips. Duration : 0.65 Mins.

In my attempts to make the infamous 5 minute mug chocolate cake that has been stumbled upon numerous times on the internet. I sort of... made a wrong turn somewhere... take a look. Listen to the sound the knife makes as it attempts to penetrate this impenetrable cake construction. The smell alone, will take days to evacuate the premises.

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How to make a Chocolate Cupcake

2010-11-25T08:30:00.001-08:00

How to make a Chocolate Cupcake Video Clips. Duration : 3.73 Mins.

Our first video showing how to make a cake in a mug aka a cup cake Rate Favourite and Subscribe And we might send you a special mug [But don't count on it] ;p

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5 minute chocolate cake!!(yummy)

2010-11-22T23:15:00.001-08:00

5 minute chocolate cake!!(yummy) Video Clips. Duration : 1.25 Mins.

these r the ingredients and how 2 make it: 4 tablespoons of flour 4 tablespoons of sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional) A small splash of vanilla extract 1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe) Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous and add ice-cream for an even more splendid treat). enjoy!!!

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Espresso Maker - Make Your Own Mocha!

2010-11-21T01:45:00.001-08:00

An Espresso maker is almost a necessity today. Let's face it, everyone needs a little boost in the morning. A busy work schedule, a hectic commute, home life and hobbies fill our days and often leave us exhausted. Luckily, coffee is a great way to wake up in the morning and give you to extra boost you need to make it through another busy day. Espresso coffee makers are a great investment in more ways than one. Firstly, everyone likes a good strong cup of joe. But who likes waiting in those long lines at the coffee shop and paying upwards of four dollars per cup? That's right, nobody. An espresso maker is a great option for those who wish to make coffee in the comfort of their own home and save a ton of money in the process.

Most espresso makers are fairly inexpensive and can lead to years of coffee bliss. How many times have you been to your local coffee shop and gotten the wrong order? Too much whip cream? Too hot? Too cold? With the hundreds of people filtering through the coffee shop everyday, someone is bound to get something they didn't order. Life happens. If you want a perfect cup of espresso coffee every morning, served exactly the way you want it, buying an espresso maker. Espresso coffee is highly caffeinated to give you a jolt of energy, as well as a delicious morning beverage. Specialty mochas can cost anywhere from three to five dollars a cup, that can add up quick. Take it from me, a recovering coffee addict, I would easily shell out five dollars a day for coffee and then wonder where all my money went? That can add up to thirty five dollars a week which is almost $150 a month! Think of everything you can buy with an extra $150 a month! You could (and should) buy an espresso maker that's for sure.

Making espresso coffee drinks at home is easy. Simply steam some milk, add espresso coffee, and whatever flavor syrup you want! Steamed milk, coffee and some chocolate syrup makes a delicious mocha! There are many flavored syrups available online or at most groceries stores that you can buy to whip up endless coffee drinks possibilities! An espresso maker or espresso machine is a great way to entertain guests as well. Serve your guest delicious coffee drinks and they'll swore they were bought at the local coffee shop.

Just take a look at your local kitchen appliance store, or shop around online for even better deals. There are a ton of different espresso makers out there, each with different features. They come in all different sizes, colors, and coffee brewing capabilities. Make no mistake about it, if you love coffee, and I mean REALLY love coffee, you need an espresso machine. It may take a little while to perfect your homemade coffee recipes, but once you do, you'll be glad you did. Not only will you save yourself a lot of money, but you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you can make a mean cup of joe, each and every morning!

This is what i do on saturday nights...

2010-11-18T16:15:00.001-08:00

just a quick little video lol i was sick in bed all last week so i never got to make a video but i was feeling better so i made cake in a mug! I will hopefully be getting more videos up soon!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9u_5natmfY&hl=en

Celebration Cakes - For Occasions That Demand Something Special

2010-11-14T02:30:00.001-08:00

Cakes are a must for all sorts of celebrations. In fact, many a times, the success of a party depends on the kind of dessert that is served by the host. To have a memorable party, choose a cake that is not just yummy to eat, but also 'interesting' to look at.

Quite a few online stores offer designer celebration cakes for people who wish to make an occasion all the more special for their loved ones. These cakes are made on special orders and have designs that are quite creative. You can also ask for cakes with different layers, and have special designs on each one of them.

Whether it is a birthday, marriage or festivals, you can opt for cakes that can just pep up the moods of invitees. For example, on birthdays, choose a cake depicting something that the birthday boy or girl is fond of. It will definitely make the person feel extra special.

Designer celebration cakes can be a desirable addition to theme parties. Whatever be your theme - beach scene, fairytale, dark arts, kingdom, garden, etc. - pick a cake that can match up to it and decorate it with funny stuff.

Apart from adding on to the fun quotient of your party, these cakes are amazing as desserts. You can choose from flavours like vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, etc. In fact, bakers can actually provide an exciting mix-n-match of flavours to customise your cake and make it extra special.

All you need to do is scan the Internet for the best cake sellers online, make your choice from the scores of options available, place an order, and get the cake delivered right at your doorstep. These websites usually provide a pictorial display of variety of celebration cakes so that you can select the one that best suits your requirements.

How to make a Delicious Cup Muffin in 5 Minutes!

2010-11-12T23:15:00.001-08:00

A delicious and a simple cake to make! (Chocolate cake in a Mug!) This is very helpful to make if you can't eat a bunch of muffins by yourself or eat too much and feel guilty! :-) This is the perfect cake to serve 1 person and won't make you feel guilty either! ;-) --------------------------------------- Ingredients; 4 Tbsp Self-Raising Flour 4 Tbsp Sugar 2 Tbsp Baking Cocoa 1 Egg 3 Tbsp Milk 3 Tbsp Oil 3 Tbsp Chocolate Chips Utensils; Spoon Microwave and a...MUG (Microwavable Mug) --------------------------------------- #33 - Top Favourited (Today)) - Howto & Style - 30/05/10. --------------------------------------- Blogspot; iSaamuel.blogspot.com Formspring; http Thanks for watching, have a great day! ^-^ Copyright Reserved - iSaamuel.

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The Basic Food Items That No One's Kitchen Should Ever Be Without

2010-11-11T18:15:00.001-08:00

A lot of good foods can be made from scratch from the following ingredients that no kitchen should ever be without at anytime.

Sugar is used in a lot of different cookies to make them sweet and to thicken the batter. It is also used in coffee kool-aide and many other juices and drinks as well. How many times have you had a neighbor come over and ask to borrow a cup of sugar? Don't be that neighbor!

Flour is another kitchen staple that no home should be without as there is a large number of everyday uses for it. This is used to make many things. Many things made from flour are cakes, cookies, casseroles all different kinds of things are made from flour every day.

Salt is in just about everything we eat. It is used to bake certain types of breads and cookies and is as important as brown sugar is to spaghetti. Salt can go on anything to make it taste better. It can also be made as a meat tenderizer if you haven nothing else to tenderize it with.

I think almost every cake and cookie recipe needs baking soda. This is used to make many things like chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, cakes, and many other things as well.

Milk is used as a basic thing in a lot of cakes and cookies. You need this in almost every bakery to make your sweets. In addition to using it to bake with who doesn't want to have a nice tall glass of milk with a handful of fresh cookies?

Another staple that is often ignored is vinegar which has been used a lot over the years to make many homemade salad dressings. When I was growing up this was the only salad dressing we had! It can also be used on sandwiches as well.

Vegetable oil is used for all kinds of different things. You can use it to fry fish, chicken, or even turkey. Oil is used to cook almost everything. It is used in cookies, cakes, dressings, everything. Many recipes require that you oil the pans to keep the food in which you are cooking to not stick to the pan. Oil is in everything we eat and is used to cook everything we eat as well.

Butter is another kitchen item used every day. It is used to make chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, and German chocolate cake, okay any kind of cakes. It can be used to make grilled cheese. It can be spread on toast. You can cook with it instead of using oil on your pans. Butter is in everything also it can be used on biscuits and just bread. Butter will always be something that is used to cook something.

All these ingredients are in everything we eat. These will always be in everything we eat or at least a few of these items. A couple of things that will always be in everything we eat will be salt and sugar these care natural things that are in a lot of foods.

quick chocolate Cake recipe!

2010-11-10T12:15:00.001-08:00

A quick, easy to make recipe for chocolate cakes! Ready to eat in just about 5 minutes! Enjoy!!!! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlppr9jvdj8&hl=en

Microwave Mug Cake

2010-11-08T12:00:00.001-08:00

I teach you to make a Microwave Mug Cake, but honestly, it's not worth it. I got the idea from www.dizzy-dee.com Ingredients: 4 tablespoons Cake Flour 4 tablespoons Sugar 2 tablespoons Cocoa 1 Egg 3 tablespoons Milk 3 tablespoons Oil 1 Mug Try it yourself?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7uI2Djfpb0&hl=en

Gift Giving Trends in India

2010-11-06T22:15:00.001-07:00

Gifts are the ideal way to express mutual love and affection with each other in the busy society of today. They form the basis of mutual trust and bonding that people share with one another. I'm sure that as a child, you still remember your first gift - perhaps a toy from your parents, or your near and dear ones. It is not difficult to imagine how you must have clung to that gift with joy and delight. It is also possible that you shared the gift and your feelings of happiness with your siblings and friends alike.

If you are a grown up, you would have indisputably received gifts from your friends and acquaintances at some point of time. I'm sure that you would have cherished that gift equally. So, have you ever wondered why people gift and what makes gifts so popular? To begin with, let us try and understand how the concept of gifts originated and how exchanging gifts has become a popular activity today.

Since ancient times, humanity is familiar with gifts in one form or another. People exchange gifts as a token of love and appreciation between them. Many people exchange gifts on religious and social events also. The custom of exchanging gifts is as varied and diverse as the various cultures around the world.

The notion of gifts has expanded with the development of civilization. As society progressed, the concept of what can be gifted has acquired a wider and deeper meaning. Frankly, any thing that carries an evocative and nostalgic value can be considered as a gift. Today, people exchange gifts on a variety of festive and jovial occasions.

The idea of presenting gifts in India is also well established since ancient times. Ancient Indians gifted grain, cattle, fabric, pottery, and even gold and silver ornaments to their peers and loved ones. The custom of giving gifts is as popular in modern India as it is the world over. India's innumerable festivals, traditions, and diverse cultures form the perfect occasion for mutually exchanging gifts. People exchange gifts on festivals and events like Diwali, New Year, Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Eid, Father's day, Mother's day, Valentine's day and Dussera.

Exchanging gifts is not limited to social events alone. It is also popular in corporate and business circles to promote the company and increase brand awareness. Items like pen holders, diaries, calendars, folders, mugs and other exquisite objects make an ideal gift for the modern business person.

For the perfect occasion, items like flowers, cakes, chocolates, cosmetics, handicraft items, dry fruits, fancy bags, perfumes, photo frames, roses, sarees, soft toys, sweets, and wall pictures are simply great. For many people, flowers are the perfect method of communicating their love, fondness and affection. Cakes and chocolates are more preferred by teenagers and the younger generation. Cosmetics and perfumes are usually chosen by the youthful people on the move. Other traditional minded people go in for conventional sweetmeats and mithais instead. Many people in society do not like to follow the norm, and go in for alternative gifts like those made from recycled material. Many people express their feelings with the help of greeting cards. It is not surprising that the greeting cards industry has grown in strength and dimension because of the popularity of sending cards to each other.

Buying gift items online is also becoming an extremely popular experience too. A casual search on popular search engines will reveal that there are many online websites that cater to the gifts market. Sending gifts online has become very simple indeed. Merely click on the product, fill in the shipping details and pay by credit card or an agency like PayPal through a secure gateway. The online merchant will process your payment details and send the gift to the intended person. Therefore, don't let any cheerful occasion pass away without involving gifts. Make a gift to your beloved parents, friends, or partners, and see their smile grow!

Christmas Gift Ideas For Employees and Co-Workers

2010-11-05T21:45:00.001-07:00

Christmas, the festival of joy and happiness is also one of the best occasions to convey your feelings to loved ones and appreciate your employees and co-workers. This is the right time to appreciate someone special in your life. This is the time of the year when market is flooded with a wide variety of Christmas gifts. Buying presents for some one close to you is not an easy task. You should keep in mind his likes and dislikes, hobbies and activities that he or she does in leisure time.

Business organisations gift their employees some of the wonderful gift items so that they feel motivated and happy. However, while choosing present for employees, make sure you do proper planning and be creative to gift them something impressive and classy.

Check out few tips that would help you select an impressive present for your employees and co-workers:

Make sure you serve your employees and co-workers with the gift of special beverages or some other drink. Gift packs of hot chocolates, coffee and teas make for a unique and fun gift. In addition, recipients feel happy getting them. You can also consider to gift them travel or ceramic mugs.
Presenting your co-workers and employees with home made xmas gifts would leave a long lasting impression on their minds. One of the best things is that it is extremely easy to make home made gifts and they are fun to give.
Candles make for one of the most popular and readily accepted gift items. Conventional home made, beeswax and soy-wax candles are not only easy to make but they also make for an elegant and classy gift item. You can customise them depending upon the preference of your employees.
If you are someone who loves baking, gift your co-workers and employees a tin filled with delicious cookies and other baked items such as biscuits and muffins. Home made candies, cakes, brownies and cookies make for an inexpensive yet best gifts. With a little creativity involved in presentation and packaging, you can leave a long lasting impression on the recipients mind.
If you employees has everything, you can consider making donation in his or her name. You can donate money or some other essential at any social organisation helping people in need.

Therefore, following the above-mentioned tips would help you gift something valuable to your employees and co-workers.

Practical Bridal Shower Favors Ideas

2010-10-07T18:00:00.001-07:00

Bridal shower favors are cute souvenirs to commemorate a bridal shower. There are so many bridal shower favors to choose from, however the real challenge is to choose the most ideal favors that can easily commemorate the event. What better way to reminisce a momentous event than with practical bridal shower favors. Fancy figurines are really beautiful gifts but useful and functional ones are much highly appreciated. Here are some practical bridal shower ideas you may consider:

Chocolate Cups Bridal Shower Favors. Help your bridesmaids cozy up fire side with a delicious cup of hot chocolate. This adorable chocolate mug is perfect for filling with a sweet treat for your bridesmaids to enjoy after a day of hitting the slopes at your ski resort destination wedding. Perfect for a winter fairy tale wedding these adorable mugs are a delightful bridesmaids gift that you friends will love.

Cinderella Slipper Bridal Favors Key Rings. On your bridal shower day you want to feel and look just like Cinderella at the ball...after all you found your Prince Charming. To complete your fairy tale bridal shower theme this adorable Cinderella Slipper Bridal Favors Key Rings is a delightful bridesmaid's favor that your friends will adore. You found your prince charming and now are beginning your happily ever after so give your bridesmaids a gift that celebrates the day. This enchanting silver glass slipper charm keychain is so cute your bridesmaids will want to show it off every chance they get.

Personalized "It's Tea Time!" Teapot Tape Measure Shower Favors. This Personalized "It's Tea Time!" Teapot Tape Measure Shower Favors take you back to the days of tea parties with dainty tea cups and sugary cakes. These charming white teapots reveal a hidden measuring tape within its graceful spout. It has a handy silver key chain, so it can hook easily to your key ring or purse. The Personalized "It's Tea Time!" Teapot Tape Measure Shower Favors come in a lovely clear gift box with a green "It's Tea Time" label that features a white teapot design. A precious white satin bow adorns the center of the package. Each measuring tape can be personalized with the bride's name or shower date.

"Pink Polka Flip Flop" Pedicure Set Shower Favors. This "Pink Polka Flip Flop" Pedicure Set Shower Favors are adorably cute when closed and ever so practical when opened. Inside the clever vinyl flip flop packaging is a complete set of nail essentials including scissors, clippers, nail file and cuticle instrument. All four tools are held in slip inserts on the pale pink interior while the exterior zips shut. The "Pink Polka Flip Flop" Pedicure Set Shower Favors is decorated in sweet black polka dots on a vivid field of hot pink. Each set is labeled with a matching pink and black polka dotted tag that says "Thank You."

Visit online to see some more practical bridal shower favors. Thousands of wedding online stores have almost everything you need on your bridal shower, from shower favors, bridal shower decorations, bridal shower invitations to bridal shower gifts.

How to Make Old-Fashioned Hot Cocoa

2010-10-06T14:30:00.001-07:00

Here are three old fashioned hot cocoa recipes. They are not prepared as quickly as today's cocoa mixes, but the extra time, effort and ingredients will produce delicious results.

Hot Cocoa

4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
4 tablespoons sugar
Dash of salt
1 cup boiling water
3 cups milk

Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring almost constantly. Heat until scalded.

Combine cocoa, sugar, salt in a separate saucepan. Add the boiling water gradually, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and let boil for 3 minutes.

Pour cocoa mixture into scalded milk. Beat for 2 minutes, using a wire whisk or egg beater. If desired, use an electric mixer on low setting.

Variations: For extra-delicious cocoa, add 1/2 teaspoon and/or 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows.

Hot Chocolate

2 squares unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup sugar
Dash salt
1 quart boiling water
1 small can evaporated milk

Melt the squares of chocolate in a saucepan, being careful it doesn't stick. Add the sugar and salt. Gradually, pour on the boiling water. Bring to the boiling point again, and let boil for 5 minutes. Add the milk and boil for 2 more minutes.

If sweetened chocolate is used, omit the sugar.

Afternoon Cocoa

1 quart milk, scalded
3 squares unsweetened chocolate
3 tablespoons boiling water
2 tablespoons sugar

Melt the chocolate in a saucepan, taking care not to let it burn. Add the sugar and stir till both are dissolved. Add the boiling water and beat or mix till smooth. Pour scalded milk over chocolate mixture.

With an egg beater, whip the mixture till foamy, keeping over low heat. Remove from stove, pour into mugs, add sugar to taste if needed. Top each mug with a dollop of whipped cream.

If you would like the chocolate to be a little thicker, add 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch dissolved in cold milk during the cooking process.

Last Minute Gift Ideas For Procrastinators

2010-10-05T13:00:00.001-07:00

Frustrated? Then these last minute gift ideas are just what you need when time is not on your side. Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, and other events usually come at the same time each year, but somehow, for procrastinators they always seem to sneak up.

If your caught in a jam in need of a gift then use some of the ideas below to show your appreciation:

Pictures: If you need a last-minute gift for a family member, pictures are the ticket. If you don't have a formal portrait, that's okay. Make a collage of informal snapshots taken throughout the year and put them in a nice frame.

As a variation, you can take a photo of a child or grandchild; mount it on a colored piece of scrapbooking paper (don't use construction paper because it will fade) and add fingerprint people or hand prints (if the child has small enough hands) around it. Put the year on it. You can even start a tradition and create one each year as keepsakes.

Food: Bake delicious cookies, bread, cakes or other treats. Wrap them in colorful cellophane and attach a card with the recipe to it. You can even bake the treats, put an extra batch of the dry ingredients in a decorative jar, and attach the recipe. (This way they can enjoy it now and make more later.)

Gift cards: Giving cash is a cop-out, but a gift card can show a good deal of thought. You can get gift certificates for restaurants, books, tools and anything else that strikes the fancy of the one you are buying for. To make things even easier, some stores (such as Wal-Mart and grocery stores) sell gift cards for numerous merchants - one stop shopping for you!

Spices: Not quite the same as baking treats, selecting spices as a gift can make a gift quite personal and unique. You can assemble different sets for people who love to grill, people who love hot and spicy foods, people who love sweets - any taste can be catered to. Attaching recipe cards is a nice touch, as well.

Charity: If you know of someone who truly loves a certain charity, you can make a donation in their name to their favorite charity. (This is best coupled with another small gift, and should only be done if you really know the person will appreciate the thought.)

Gift baskets: Gift baskets are easy to assemble and are as expensive or inexpensive as you want them to be. Put popcorn, some small sodas (or other beverages) and a movie rental gift card for a Movie Night Basket. You can put together seeds, gardening tools and gloves for someone who loves gardening. Wrap spices, seasonings, oven mitts and wooden spoons for someone who loves to cook or bake. Coffee mugs and coffee, along with flavored syrups, are perfect for the coffee lover. Use your imagination and pick up 5-10 items that would go well together. Be sure to pick out a well-made, decorative basket - the basket itself is a gift, too.

Avoid the frustration and stock up on some gifts for a variety of events. It's smart to have some of these on hand for people who unexpectedly give you a gift (which happens every year).

Holiday Wedding Favors

2010-10-04T11:30:00.001-07:00

When talking about holiday wedding favors I am not just talking about Christmas, but also other notable dates in the year such as Valentines Day and Easter, both of which are popular for weddings.

If you are planning your wedding on one of these holiday dates then here are some ideas for wedding favors to give to your guests:

Christmas:
Christmas provides much by the way of inspirational wedding favors. Here are a few to consider:
- Sachets of mulled wine spice
- Bottles of mulled wine
- Miniature Christmas puddings or cakes
- Jars of homemade mincemeat
- Candy canes
- Gingerbread men
- Spice Christmas cookies
- Miniature knitted stockings filled with chocolates
- Scented candles with a festive aroma
- Whimsical candles shaped like Santa or snowmen
- Personalized tree decorations
- Christmas crackers

Easter:
Traditionally the start of springtime, Easter also offers much in the way of inspiration and not just with traditional symbols of Easter:
- Mini chocolate Easter eggs in a mock birds nest
- Chocolate rabbits
- Mini metal pails filled with chocolate eggs and decorated with chicks
- Packets of spring flower seeds
- Box of spring bulbs such as tulips, daffodils or narcissi
- Jars of honey
- A ceramic honey pot and server
- Easter and spring themed cookies
- Mini simnel cakes
- Recipe for hot cross buns
- Mini baskets filled with chocolate candies and flower shaped confectionery
- Butterfly shaped candles
- Box of flower shaped scented soaps
- Easter themed cookies such as eggs, chicks, rabbits, flowers, butterflies etc.
- Miniature carrot cakes

Valentines:
A perennial favorite, not only for weddings but also as a date for marriage proposals. Valentines Day has always been associated with love and romance, so here are a few wedding favor ideas to consider: Of source these items come in heart shape like.
- Soaps
- Candles
- Bottle stoppers, bookmarks or bottle openers
- Measuring spoons
- Traditional Welsh love spoon
- Photograph frames
- Cookies shaped like hearts, flowers and cupid
- Luxury truffle chocolates in a heart shaped box
- A mini book of love poems
- Mini heart shaped chocolate cakes
- Half bottles of champagne
- Rose shaped soaps or candles
- Key rings
- Coffee mugs with a sachet of gourmet coffee

Holidays can provide much in the way of inspiration for weddings and wedding favors and you will have no difficulty in coordinating your favors and packaging with your wedding theme. If you start your wedding planning early enough you may be able to take advantage of the holiday sales and purchase your wedding favors at a discounted rate when the stores reduce their prices after the holiday is over.

Cupcake Decorations For Grownups

2010-10-03T11:00:00.001-07:00

Cupcakes make great party fare and can be designed to appeal to both young and old. While cupcake decorations for grownups may look just as pretty and appealing to kids the addition of alcohol or certain flavors will mean they aren't quite so tempting to them after all. So put on your thinking cap for your next adult party and make something decadent for your guests.

Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Recipes are not included as this is more about decorating your cupcakes but I'm sure you'll have your own favorite recipes that can be adapted.

Pina Colada cupcake decorations are particularly easy. Add coconut rum and pineapple juice -- perhaps even crushed pineapple -- to the cake mix and flavor the glace icing with pineapple juice and a little of the coconut rum. If you prefer, use a frosting. Decorate your cupcakes with a cocktail umbrella pierced through a piece of glace pineapple and a glace cherry. Maraschino cherries with a little of the stem still on will be very attractive alternative.

Irish coffee normally has Irish whisky but you could substitute the whisky for coffee and Irish Cream in your cupcakes. Decorate with frosting made with Irish Cream flavoring. Pipe the frosting on the top of your cupcake and dust with a little cinnamon to look like a cup of coffee. Place a coffee bean on the top. If you have any coffee cups or mugs that your cupcake would fit into this would be a particularly nice touch. This decoration idea would be good for many coffee cupcakes. Other flavor ideas are: Caribbean coffee with rum, French coffee with brandy, Mexican with Kahula.

What about savory cupcakes? Many would recoil in horror that the sweet little cupcake may now have savory items added to it. But think of muffins -- they are not unlike cupcakes except for the texture. Savory cupcakes could be decorated with cream cheese instead of sweet frosting, topped with bits of bacon, tomato, dusted with paprika. Savory cupcakes could be your starter while the sweet cupcake is a fitting finish to your meal.

Whatever takes your fancy, I hope that this article both sweet and savory has helped to bring some ideas on cupcake decoration to your table to make your next grownup party something special.

Chocolate Cake In A Mug

2010-10-02T07:00:00.001-07:00

♥ Chocolate Cake In A Mug ♥ HEAVENLY 1 LARGE MUG of your choice •INGREDIENTS: 4 Tbsp Flour 4 Tbsp Sugar 2 Tbsp Baking Cocoa •(or Chocolate Milk Mix or Hot Cocoa Mix) 1 Egg • 3 Tbsp Milk 3 Tbsp Oil 3 Tbsp Chocolate Chips A Small Splash of Vanilla INSTRUCTIONS: Add dry ingredients to a coffee mug, mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil, mix well. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla, mix again. Put your mug in the microwave. Cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug. (This is normal) Allow to cool a little. Tip out onto a plate if desired. Enjoy!! Dont forget the ice cream Strawberries or Caramel Sauce COURTESY IS CONTAGIOUS!!! How can you serve others today!! **HAPPINESS IS A CONCIOUS CHOICE NOT AN AUTOMATIC RESPONSE**

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOilfeC2duU&hl=en

Housewarming Gifts For Prosperity and Joy

2010-09-30T10:45:00.001-07:00

Moving to a new home is a joyous event and is an important milestone in our lives. Traditionally, the proud new home owner will invite friends and relatives over for a housewarming party, in order to return the hospitality received in the past, and to show off the new house. When someone is a first time home owner, he/she may not have much household items. Friends and relatives usually congratulate the home owner with housewarming gifts that may be needed in setting up the new home. In addition, these gifts are often symbols of abundance and good luck, and are intended to bring prosperity and joy to the new home. This article provides some unique yet practical housewarming gift ideas.

1. Housewarming Gift Basket: This colonial house gift box is filled with gourmet snacks and household items that the new home owner can use. The recipients will be delighted to find items range from liquid hand soap, body and hand lotion, sweet smelling potpourri, scented jar candle, kitchen potholder and dish towel, combination screwdriver set, toothbrush and toothpaste kit to a small first aid kit. The recipients will also find gourmet butter toffee pretzels, French vanilla cocoas, caramel popcorn, and hard candy chocolate mints. Your recipients will appreciate your incredible thoughtfulness in sending them just what they need. Alternatively, you can send a Victorian house gift box filled with shortbread cookies, cheddar cheese stick, spinach artichoke dip, cheese twists, caramel filled chocolates, stuffed olives, Parmesan bread crisps and other treats. The gift box also contains an unique gift bag of chocolate mints with Welcome to your Home Sweet Home" message that will clearly deliver your best wishes.

2. Candles: Candles bring light, warmth, good scent and are symbols of light in life. Candles are very affordable, and have many styles and scents to choose from. It is not surprising that candles are popular housewarming gifts. For example, you can deliver the scent of home by sending a willow basket filled with pillar and votive candles with the scent of apple pie, oatmeal cookies, and strawberry potpourri. This gift also includes glass candle holder, glass votive holders and glass candle plates. Another great candle gift for housewarming is a crystal candle holder with ivory colored unscented taper candles. This crystal candle set can be placed on dining room table to create a wonderful atmosphere for special occasions.

3. Breakfast Gift Baskets: Traditional housewarming gift usually includes a loaf of bread to symbolize that no one in the new home will ever go hungry. However, a more elegant gift would be a breakfast gift basket that brings warmth and comfort. You can send a wicker basket packed with moist, rich pound cake, chocolate chip blondies, and brownies with walnuts. These scrumptious fresh baked goodies will sure deliver good taste. Alternatively, you can send an unique gift that includes necessary items for the kitchen: a large cutting board, hot pad, kitchen towels. Also included are Buttermilk pancake mix, Vermont Maple syrup, blueberry tea, drink mix and biscotti. Breakfast will be an event that everyone looks forward to in the new home.

4. New Home garden: Plants bring prosperity to a new home. This inexpensive container garden that blooms consists of easy-grow seeds, nutrients, soil in a decorative leak-resistant container that is used for its very own growing pot. The recipient just have to plant, water and let the plant grow in the container it came in. This very unique gift will be an unforgettable new home gift. This gift is great as a moving gift for friends and coworkers, or as a welcoming gift for new neighbors.

5. Gardening Gift: The new home owner will likely be busy in setting up his/her garden. You can send a gardening gift basket filled with needed tools and gourmet treats to make the work for the gardener more enjoyable. One such gift consists of a keepsake woodchip basket filled with a mini wooden bird house, a handy gardening cloth apron that holds matching hand tools (spade, rake and two different weed cutters), a soft foam garden knee pad and cloth floral gloves, a variety of five flowering seed packets for planting, and a mini ceramic garden sign with words of widom from the garden. The recipient can take a break and snack on goodies as chocolate mints, key lime white chocolate cookies, gourmet peanut butter pretzel nuggets, pistachios while she is reading the Blessings for Home and Health paperback book. Alternatively, you can send a gardening gift tote that came with a lovely inspirational book entitled Wisdom from the Garden, she can take time out from her gardening to enjoy the treats inside this tote! She will find lemon shortbread cookies, creamy dill cheese spread, Parmesan sticks, barbecue sliced almonds, lemon tea, mint tea, and lemon sours. She will also find gardening notepad with pen, gardening gloves with rawhide palms, pruning sheers, digging spades, branch snippers, and Spritzer bottle.

6. Congratulations Gift Basket: You can send a congratulations gift basket for the housewarming party. The gift consists of a star embossed metal ice bucket filled with a bottle of sparkling white grape juice, decadent chocolates, cookies, truffles, English almond toffee and more. The silvery ice bucket adds a touch of class to the festivities and can be put to use after the party.

7. Coffee Gift Basket: The ideal housewarming gift for coffee lover is a coffee gift basket. Filled with chocolate chip cookies, chocolate drizzles biscotti, cappuccio caramels, gourmet coffee, a nostalgic coffee mug, chocolate covered almonds, and creamy coffee candies, the hand painted solid wood gift container can be used long after the gourmet treats are gone. This unique gift is a terrific way to send your sincerest wishes.

8. Tea Gift Basket: Similarly, the perfect gift for tea lovers is a tea gift basket. This Zen-inspired collection includes a chai tea sampler, green tea chocolates, delicate biscuits, inspiring ginger sweets and more in a ceramic planter complete with natural river stones. Alternatively, you can send a floral paperboard tea pot filled with goodies, including teapot shaped sugar cookies, a mini honey bear and assorted teas with a wooden honey dipper. Honey represents sweetness in life. This thoughtful gift delivers your best wishes to the recipient for a sweet and peaceful life in the new house.

9. Kitchen Essentials: This collection of kitchen items will be a delightful welcome when received. It comes overflowing with gourmet teas, chocolate chip cookies, gourmet white yogurt dipped pretzels, Peanut Delight nut mixture, individually wrapped chocolate truffles, box of milk chocolate caramel hearts, fancy Kernels caramel popcorn all hand packed in a coco basket. Also included is a few fun mini kitchen tools, such as a wooden rolling pin, metal whisk and wooden utensils with a cloth tote bag that holds everything.

In summary, housewarming gifts deliver symbols of a prosperous and joyful life in the new home. Popular housewarming gifts include housewarming gift basket, candles, breakfast gift baskets, gardening gift, congratulations gift basket, and container garden. These gifts not only provide useful items for the new home owner, but deliver our best wishes for the new home owner.

Yule Log Recipe : Melting Chocolate for Yule Log Dessert Recipe

2010-09-27T20:15:00.001-07:00

Learn how to melt chocolate for a yule log recipe in this free cooking video on making a yule log dessert recipe for Christmas or other holidays. Expert: Kip Bradford Bio: Kip Bradford has earned his living as a musician and sound system designer consultant. Filmmaker: Kip Bradford

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHpq2jD1ig0&hl=en

Wheat-Free Vegan Choco Cookies. 06.17.09

2010-09-26T14:14:00.000-07:00

Stacey's Wheat-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies. pre heat oven to Bake 300F. grease pan with margarine. Ingredients: 1 cup spelt flour 1/4 cup brown rice flour 1/4 cup soy protein powder 1 cup raw brown sugar 1/4 cup cane sugar 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup apple sauce 1/4 cup soy margarine 1 cup vegan dark chocolate 1 tsp vanilla extract Place cookes on sheet in dollops, press down with a fork. Bake for 20 mins or to your liking. then eat :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLAg2ZoZILc&hl=en

Chocolate - Christmas Chocolate Mocha Recipe

2010-09-25T08:15:00.001-07:00

The Aztec believed that chocolate was healthy and they used it as a medicinal drink. In sixteenth century Spain, chocolate was considered a health food. Chocolate is healthy for its antioxidants and brain stimulants. A 3 1/2 oz. dark chocolate bar will provide iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, copper, and calcium. Naturally I did not have to tell you that. I have not found a person yet who did not love and crave chocolate all at the same time.

I have found a wonderful chocolate mocha recipe in a book published in 2007. The book is authored by Camilla V. Saulsbury and is titled, "Enlightened Chocolate". I have taken her advice and prepared the chocolate mocha mixture in a blender in batches so we always seems to have some around. I highly recommend that you do the same and be generous this Christmas season. Pass a warm chocolate mocha mug to all of your friends and family.

Christmas Chocolate Mocha

Makes 4 Servings

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

2 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso or coffee powder

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

pinch of salt

4 cups 1% low-fat milk

1. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, brown sugar, espresso powder, the vanilla, a pinch of salt, and water and heat the mixture over low heat, whisking, until the cocoa powder is dissolved and the mixture is a smooth paste.

2. Gradually add the milk. Heat the mixture over moderately low heat, whisking, until it is hot, but do not let it boil.

3. Divide between 4 mugs and serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving (1 Mug)

Calories: 233;

Fat: 3.7g;

Protein: 10.2g;

Cholesterol: 12.2mg;

Carbohydrates: 46g;

Be sure to visit our web site for more chocolate mocha recipes and other wonderful food creation ideas and practical cooking tips.

Business Holiday Gift Ideas

2010-09-24T05:30:00.001-07:00

The holiday for gift giving is coming and it's time for us to think of the best gift ideas for friends, families, and special people. But have you ever thought of giving a gift to your employees, clients, and business associates? If not, then it might be the best time to have it considered. You can think of some business holiday gift ideas that you can give to your employees, associates, and clients. These gifts will surely foster you a good business relationship with your colleagues especially that they are the ones that you meet and work with all through out the year. Giving them something that will let them feel important to you could be one of your ways to express your thanks and appreciation of their unsolicited efforts on their works.

Who can be your recipients? Remember who greets you every time you step into the office? Yes that friendly face in snappy body-the security officer. As your employee he has a commitment to serve you and your other employees in the office. You might give him some special token to express not only your appreciation but the entire company's as well on his utmost commitment of service. You can give him a simple watch that he can use as he keeps watch on all the people who are coming in and out of your office. To avoid envy or jealousy, you must also have thought of the business holiday gift ideas for all you employees and even your associates. You can give bags for the ladies and caps for men or other accessories that they can use everyday. In this way every time they sit on their desks they can see your gift and it can surely inspire them as they go on with their works. Giving foods such as cakes and chocolates won't be a bright gift idea. The spirit of giving will just end on their stomach. After consuming it all, it's gone and might be forgotten.

Your business holiday gift ideas must be long lasting, especially when you are giving it to your clients or customers. Most businesses give company calendars to their customers during this season. This is very common and most of the customers have more than three calendars in their homes coming from other businesses. To make you gifts different, you can consider giving accessories such as key chains that have the logo of your company. This does not necessarily mean putting your company logo on it, you can think of the things for example your product that if anyone sees it they can easily tell that it's you and it's your product.

Giving gifts especially during these holiday seasons is very easy but thinking of the gifts especially the business holiday gift ideas might not be as easy as you think. You have to think of the gifts that will not only please them but also will leave a mark on their hearts.

50th Birthday Party - Around the World Beer Party Theme

2010-09-23T02:30:00.001-07:00

A creative theme for a 50th birthday party is "Around the World Beer Party". Especially if the birthday guest of honor enjoys drinking beer this can be a very fun and memorable theme for a 50th birthday. Here is a step by step plan for an Around the World Beer Party.

Invitations

Each invitation to the party can be unique when you consider the options from varying regions around the world. Before you send out invitations, decide what regions you want to highlight at your Around the World Beer party. Use images of beer labels printed on card stock and on the other side include information about the party. Don't be afraid to ask guests to bring their own samples. Your friends may introduce you to a brand new experience. It is a great way to get everyone involved!

Another creative way to entice your guests with the Around the World Beer theme is to include a few bottle caps in with an invitation printed with a world map. For those who are beer fanatics, the scent remaining on the cap may be alluring.

Get hands on with your printer and a pair of scissors. Print out images of a full beer stein, with the party information on the mug, on a piece of card stock. Cut out the stein and mail to your guests.

Say something in the invitation like: "See what's on Tap for an Evening of Beers from Around the World"

Decorations

Checkout your local party store for Around the World decorations like international flags and maps. Post flags at the walkway or entrance to the party for a grand international feel.

Scour thrift stores and restaurant supply stores for beer steins and pilsner glasses to serve beer in. Fill some of these glasses with lights or brightly colored tissue paper for a festive effect.

Check the internet for public domain images of beer signs from the representative regions. Take the images to a printer and have them blown up to poster size. The images can be anything from beer labels, bar signs or neon signs.

Games

Besides the traditional party games played while drinking beer, there are many options incorporating the Around the World theme. Invite party guests to bring their favorite international beer. Let every guest do a sampling of each beer brought to the party. Provide scorecards with categories for AROMA, COLOR, TASTE, and AFTERTASTE. The guest who brought the winning beer wins a prize (a special stein for the party) and the guest who brought the losing beer gets to help clean up after the party!

Reuse some of the trash from the party and collect ten empty beer bottles, clean them out and play beer bowling. What goes better with beer than bowling!

If room allows, lay a board on a soft surface like a mat or carpet. Organize your guests into teams and challenge them to build the biggest beer bottle pyramid. Earn extra points for incorporating the most regions from around the world.

Food

Every party with beer as the centerpiece needs to have snacks! Fill beer mugs with pretzels, spicy peanuts, potato chips, and popcorn.

As the main course, go with a wide variety of appetizers representing the various regions from around the world. Here are some ideas:

Japan-sushi rolls or egg rolls
Ireland-mini corned beef sandwiches
Mexico-nachos, mini tacos, or tamales
Belgium-dip some pretzel logs in delicious Belgium chocolate
Jamaica-jerk chicken skewers or fried plantain
Germany-mini sausages
U.S.A.-mini cheeseburgers
England-mini fried fish and chips (French fries)

Cake

Ask your local bakery to create a cake with world map on it. Strategically place candles in the areas on the map that you are representing.

If you have the time and the proper tools, it's easy to get creative with a simple box cake. Bake a sheet cake and carve out a beer bottle shape. Mix food coloring with white icing to create a brownish color for the bottle. Green can also be used for the bottle. Use white icing to simulate a label. Find writing icing at your local grocery store and write all of the names of the countries from around the world that are represented at the party.

Cupcakes have become a popular cake option at parties. Bake plenty of cupcakes to accommodate the guests at the party. Use food coloring, white icing and writing icing to decorate the tops of the cupcakes like the different bottle caps of the beer. This may take some extra time, but it will definitely impress your guests!

Tea For Two and Two For Tea

2010-09-22T00:00:00.001-07:00

Tea is one of the world's most important drinks, and is certainly one of the UK's greatest cultural icons. After all, what could be more quintessentially British that afternoon or high tea? Or of sitting down to a cup of tea and a slice of cake? Although traditions differ from family to family and region to region, it is possible to argue that tea plays a major role within the social fabric of British society; for example, it is often served during social engagements, at breakfast, during the giving of good news, and as an accompaniment to some relaxing pastime.

And although we are familiar with tea in both its loose and bagged forms, the preparation of tea has taken other forms in previous centuries. Initially prepared as a brick, tea has also been ground into a fine powder. Tealeaves prepared in this way are turned into a drink by emptying the tea directly into the cup before adding the water. After the liquid has been added, a bamboo whisk is then used to mix the tea and water into a deliciously frothy brew. Originating from China's Sung dynasty, this method of creating tea was later incorporated into Japanese culture and forms the basis of the renowned tea ceremony, which exists to this day.

Although originating from China, the Camellia Sinensis plant is now cultivated in a number of different countries, including Japan, Sri Lanka, India and Korea. The four main true types of tea are green, white, black and oolong, a partially oxidised tea that is somewhere in between green and black tea. However, other types of tea, such as yellow tea and post-fermented tea are also available.

This fine beverage was introduced into the UK during the 1660s, following the marriage of King Charles II with princess Catherine of Braganza. Although initially introduced for medicinal use - as had been the case in China - the drink became a popular beverage among the aristocracy by the time of the final years of the 17th century. In particular, the importance of tea increased significantly between 1690 and 1750. It is now known that, when not drunk to excess, tea has a number of beneficial effects upon the body.

While it cannot be denied that tea contains tannins, in addition to the presence of methylxanthines such as theobromine - which is also found in chocolate - and caffeine, which has been associated with a number of unpleasant side effects, tea is also incredibly good for you. Tannins have a great antioxidant effect, and tea is also a source of theanine, an amino acid with powers to reduce levels of stress.

So, if you're looking for personalised gifts that really show you care - not just about their happiness, but also about their health - then why not splash out on a Bespoke Blends - Personalised Tea? Whether or not the recipient of your gift likes their tea with milk or sugar, or even if they prefer their hot cuppa black or green, it's probably safe to assume that it's made from a mainstream supermarket blend. And while there's not essentially anything wrong with drinking such an 'ordinary' tea, their morning brew is hardly likely to fully compliment their personality, tastes or hobbies.

However, the Bespoke Blends - Personalised Tea is the ultimate in personalised gifts. Using nothing but a description of an individual's likes, dislikes and hobbies, the personalised tea is then expertly crafted by a Master Tea Taster to suit the lucky individual. Each personalised tea is then packaged with a description of the blend, in addition to being given its own unique name.

Lovers of personalised gifts may also appreciate a Personalised Tea Cosy. Designed to incorporate a photograph of your choice, the Personalised Tea Cosy is the ideal way to keep your tea warm as it gently infuses in the pot and is a beautiful accompaniment to any personalised blend. After all, there's nothing quite like the personal touch.

Addicted to love chapter 11.

2010-09-20T23:00:00.001-07:00

I do not own this song, No copyright infringement intended. I do not own the Jonas Brothers- (Sadly D: Lol) Sorry I havnt posted, been quite busy with homework and stuff at school. Believe, Ive been busy. Here's chapter 11.. Btw; I wrote an awesome chapter and then Onetruemedia went crazy and deleted it, so sorry if this one isnt as good. ______________________________________________________________ Normal POV A week had gone by since what happened with Annie and Selena. Everything was a lot easier at school. Unfortunately Alex was still hitting on Selena every opportunity he got, and Selena and Kayleigh were becoming very close. Greda and Selena still hadnt talked, unless they had to. They still shared a room together, but barely ever spoke to each other. It was 5 PM on a friday afternoon and the whole Vandersargez family were sitting in the family room, waiting the arrival of Andy,Greda,Selena,Annie + Rayana's snobby grandparents. "Why do they have to come?" Andy groaned, throwing the magazine he's just read on the floor beside the couch. "Pick that up this instant Andreas, their coming because their my mother and father and havn't been here since we moved in" Mrs Sargez, panickly replied to her son. Making sure everything in that particular room was perfect. "Not as if they want to come. Grandmother wants to inspect if we're ladylike enough and she's snobby, poor Grandfather's always left to chase after her" Annie snickered. "Dont talk about your grandmother like that ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ2N38yov8Q&hl=en

Betty's Lemon Sunshine Mother's Day Cake Recipe

2010-09-19T07:15:00.001-07:00

In this video, Betty demonstrates a tribute to all mothers: her Lemon Sunshine Mother's Day Cake recipe. It is a simple cake to make, but is dramatic and impressive. Mothers (and Dads) will like it! Ingredients: 1 pkg. white cake mix (2) 3 oz pkgs. lemon Jello 2 cups boiling water 16 oz. container Cool Whip (Regular works best here.) Prepare the white cake mix as directed on the package. Bake the cake in 2 well-greased and floured 9-inch cake pans at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until done. (Cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.) Cool in pans for 15 minutes. Poke the cake layers with a fork at 1/2-inch intervals. Do not remove from cake pans. Dissolve the two packages of Jello separately, each in 1 cup of boiling water. Pour each portion of Jello liquid over a single layer. Chill the two layer cakes in their pans for 4 hours. Unmold one layer, and place it on a cake plate. Top with approximately 1 cup of Cool Whip. Spread it out evenly. Unmold the second layer, and place it on top of the first. Frost the sides and the top with Cool Whip. Garnish the frosted cake with lemon slices, arranged in a pretty way on the top of the cake. I wish all of you a Happy Mother's Day! --Betty :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkbxznOynUc&hl=en

Yogurt Lemon Cake - Recipe with my Grandmother

2010-09-16T23:30:00.001-07:00

This yogurt lemon cake is one of my favorite cakes as a child. When my grandmother used to bake it, I would wait next to her in the kitchen to get a piece of cake right out of the oven... I love to dip the warm cake in cold milk, absolutely divine! The measurements are based on the cup of the yogurt you are using - it is the way they used to measure the ingredients for this cake in Morocco. This is a simple and delicious recipe that will make your friends and family love you more! Enjoy :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt1vzCHlu-8&hl=en

Great Snacks For Lunches

2010-09-15T23:15:00.001-07:00

Are you getting bored of chips? It seems like just about every who packs a lunch from home ends up with chips in their pack. In my family it's a rare occurrence to see chips. In fact, usually you will see something different for at least a week or two.

If you have no clue what else to do then don't worry. Here I have put together a short list to help you get started on snack ideas for your lunches.

1. Cubed Cheese- I watch the sales and get large cheese blocks and then cut the block into bite sized cubes. My kids love them, they're healthy and they are far cheaper then chips or even buy the cheese pre-cubed.

2. Brownies/Cakes/Cookies- This works best with brownies and cakes, but it does work okay with cookies. Over the weekend I prepare (from scratch because it's much cheaper) a couple treats, then I cut them into individual servings and freeze them. When it's time to pack lunch throw one square into each pack and it's ready to go.

3. Veggies and fruit- When I go shopping it is often a full day event, because I get the food then I come home and prepare a great majority of it. This is to make the rest of the week much easier. So I cut up carrots and celery for lunches, pick grapes off the vein for easy lunches and I prepare just about every produce item I bought. This way when morning comes, lunches are easy to throw together.

4. Muffins- Again, over the weekend I will prepare an assortment of muffins and/or delectable breads and freeze it in individual servings for quick lunches. Usually when I do this I will pour them into the little mini muffin pans, this way they cook fast and are easy to eat at school, work or on the go.

Hot Chocolate - Spanish Style!

2010-09-14T14:45:00.001-07:00

Chocolate is an exceptional food and ingredient because of the cacao plant. This plant thrives in tropical regions that are all equidistant from the equator. Cacao can become a solid, a liquid, or a powder. Chocolate itself comprises several hundred complex chemicals, including stimulants and antioxidants that are now understood to have a positive effect on heart and health. Chocolate is the top-ranking flavor for most Americans . It has a wonderful taste and its miracle chemicals can stimulate and calm our senses.

The cacao tree originated in the upper Amazon basin. It was identified as a crucial crop more than 2,000 years ago when it grew in the tropical rainforests of Mesoamerica. The first people known to have produced chocolate from the cacao plant were the ancient cultures of what is now Mexico and Central America. The word chocolate is said to derive from the Mayan term "xocoatl" and cocoa from the Aztec name "cachuatl". The Maya were well known chocoholics and many vessels have been found that depict their fondness for all things chocolate. This wonderful recipe will satisfy any heart young or old. Chocolate consumption is widespread in Spain and you can get a cup of this rich delicacy at all hours of the day. I hope you enjoy this wonderful recipe and will visit our website for more exquisite recipes.

Spanish Hot Chocolate

Makes 1-3 Servings (Depending On Mug Size)

4 1/2 cups whole milk

10 1/2 ozs. bittersweet chocolate (preferably 70% cocoa) broken into small pieces

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Combine the milk chocolate and sugar in a medium sauce pan.

2. Whisk the milk mixture vigorously over high heat until the chocolate and sugar dissolve, about 10 minutes. Do not let it boil.

3. Pour the thick liquid into mugs of choice and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

How to Make Homemade Chocolate Cake

2010-09-13T08:30:00.001-07:00

Visit my blog at www.overthekitchencounter.com for more info on cooking and crafts! You can't go wrong with a homemade chocolate cake! This is the best recipe I've found - perfect chocolate taste in a perfect textured cake! Perfect for a birthday or special occasion and a real treat for an everyday dessert. It's so easy! 2 cups sugar 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jGiTSk6njg&hl=en

Network Marketers - Identify Your Target Market

2010-09-12T02:30:00.001-07:00

Traditional business owners are familiar with target markets, but for many multilevel marketers the concept of focusing sales efforts on a select group of people is a new one. After all, haven't most of us have been told by our companies that EVERYONE is our target market?

Well, everyone is NOT your target market. Identifying who is will allow you to focus your sales efforts and can mean the difference between success and frustration.

Who is Your Target Market?

Simply stated, your target market consists of people who already have a perceived need or desire for your product.

Notice the words "already" and "perceived".

It doesn't matter if people really need your product or not. Nor does it matter if YOU think they need your product. The only thing that matters is that THEY think they need it.

The real key, however, is to find people who ALREADY want whatever it is you are selling. Trying to convince someone that they need your product is a huge mistake that usually ends up with a lost sale - and your potential customer running the other way! Remember: people love to buy, but they hate to be sold!

Finding People Who Want Your Product

To find people who want your product:

1. Brainstorm. Start by making a list of the groups of people who would most likely want your product. If you are selling high-end kitchen items, for example, you might think of brides-to-be and gourmet cooks. Brides-to-be are setting up housekeeping and are likely to be looking for kitchen items while gourmet cooks might be interested in upgrading to higher-end products.

Once you have your list, narrow it down to find the one group that is most likely to purchase from you or is the most cost-effective to advertise to.

For example, if you are selling your kitchen products through home parties that give discounts or free gifts for the host or hostess, your best bet might be brides-to-be since they tend to be younger "party- oriented" people looking for both kitchen items and for discounts. They are also likely to have friends who are newly weds or brides-to-be so, in addition to selling your products, there is a good chance you will get additional bookings from their parties.

2. Look for people who have purchased your product or a similar product in the past. People who have purchased a particular product in the past are the most likely people to purchase that product again. So, if you're selling vitamins, look for people who have purchased vitamins in the past and so on.

One good way to find such people is to check out your competitors. If, for example, a major competitor is slanting their advertising to young male executives, (they advertise in magazines that are read by young male executives or run ads targeting this particular group) this tells you that young male executives are purchasing the type of product you sell.

3. Follow-up with your customers. Your previous customers have not only purchased your product in the past - they purchased it from YOU. And, they are the most likely people to purchase that product from you again. They will also refer others to you - IF they don't forget you! So regular follow-up with your customers can pay off handsomely!

A great way to follow up with your customers is by sending them greeting cards. You can do this for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries - or just to occasionally say hello and wish them a great day. (There is a fabulous on-line service that I personally use to do this, and you can sign up for it for free. To learn more about it just send me an e-mail at the address listed below.)

Directing Your Sales Efforts

Once you have identified your target market the next step is to direct your sales efforts to that particular group.

Using the example of brides-to-be, you may wish to advertise in publications that target brides or leave flyers with people who regularly do business with that particular group such as cake decorators or wedding photographers. These are also great people to help you find the best ways to reach your target market since they are likely to have experience reaching out to that particular market themselves.

Follow these steps and you should be on your way to successfully marketing your products.

Disney Dining Plans - Are They Affordable and Do They Save Money?

2010-09-09T09:45:00.001-07:00

Will using a Disney Dining Plan save you money?

That's a good question. Disney says that if you use one of they plans you'll get a 20% - 40% discount off your restaurant bills. That sounds like a really good deal, but is it?

In January of 2009, Disney added the Quick Service Plan to the other dining plans to give guests a complete range of discount packages to choose from. There are 3 basic "dining" plans to choose from. They range from the Quick Service to the Deluxe Package. Here's a synopsis of each. (All meals are per night of your stay)

* Quick Service - 2 meals (at Quick Service locations) and one snack. Includes a refillable mug. 2009 price $31.99 for adults, and 9.99 for children (ages 3-9) per night of your stay.
* Dining Plan - 1 Quick Service meal, 1 Table Service meal (at all participating restaurants) and 1 snack, Includes a refillable mug. 2009 price $39.99 for adults, and $10.99 for children (ages3-9) per night of your stay.
* Deluxe Dining Plan - 3 meals and 2 snacks per person. Includes a refillable mug. 2009 price is $71.99 for adults and $20.99 for children (age 3-9)

Disney has some other plans but they include recreation activities.

The fine print - all guests listed in your party must be on the plan. The plan must be booked for the entire length of your booking. Gratuities are not included.

Back to our question, will the plans save you money?

If you use them to their fullest, yes they will. But using them to the fullest is not an easy task. Let's look at an example day from each plan.

The Quick Service plan -

* Breakfast - $6.99 for a Ham and Cheese Omelet (most expensive thing on the menu) at the Everything Pop at Disney's Pop Century - Refillable mug used for drink.
* Lunch - $8.48 for a combo hot dog meal and soft drink at Casey's Corner in the Magic Kingdom.
* Snacks - 4.94 for a Mickey ice cream bar and a soft drink.

Day total $20.41. If you are staying 5 days the prorated portion of the refillable mug would be $3.00. That brings the total to $23.41. That's a long way from $31.99.

You have to work pretty hard to make the Quick Service plan a good deal.

The Dining Plan -

* Breakfast - $6.99 - I'm a creature of habit. (Same as above.)
* Dinner - $30.99 - Adult price at 'Ohana.
* Snack - $2.59 for a Mickey ice cream bar

Total $39.57. Again the prorated cost of the refillable mug is $3.00.

This one almost makes sense. You can save money using a Disney Dining Plan by choosing Disney World restaurants where the meals cost more than average.

The Deluxe Dining Plan -

* Breakfast - $16.98 - Steak and eggs and juice at Kona Cafe.
* Lunch - $31.75 - Tacos de Pato, Tacos Al Pastor, Flan de Vanilla at San Angel Inn in Epcot.
* Dinner - $41.95 Shrimp Cocktail, Nihonbashi, Chocolate Ginger Cake at Teppan Edo in Epcot.

Total $90.68 - Now that's a good deal.

Yeah, a real good deal if you want to weigh 700 pounds when you get through with your trip. Three full-service meals a day is a lot of food. It's also takes a lot of time. Each sit down meal takes about an hour and a half. That would be over 4 hours a day eating meals not to mention about a billion calories.

The Disney Dining Plans are designed so you can prepay your meals and to make you think you're saving money. They are not designed to help you save money. Disney is in business to make money. They are pretty good at it.

The Disney Dining Plans can be affordable if you are careful to choose higher priced restaurants for your meals. But for the most part these plans only make sense for Disney.

The best thing about the Disney Dining Plans is once or twice a year Walt Disney World offers them for free.

The Italian Holiday Starts With the Seven Fish Feast

2010-09-06T19:45:00.001-07:00

When it comes to the holidays, few traditions are as bountiful as the Italian seven fishes feast. This delightful holiday tradition is celebrated on Christmas Eve, and it is a very big affair. This is an event that has family and friends alike gathered around for a festive meal of several different forms of fish to give toast to the holidays. You will find virtually any and all fish within this Mediterranean region. Anything from Anchovies to eel is used to show appreciation for this wonderful event, and you will find this event actually takes place not only in Italy but all around the world.

What Is The Meaning Of This?

When it comes to the meaning of the seven fishes feast, there is actually a great deal of speculation yet no definitive answer. Some believe that the feast is set to represent the seven days that it took God to create the earth. While this is a very common thought among the Christian Italians, there is no substantial proof one way or another that this is the case. There are also many that believe that the feast represents the seven sins, and that each fish dish is set to be in the face of the specific sin. This again is merely speculation, and there is no proof one way or another. What is known however, is that this celebration is something that is very much appreciated and shared by most Italians whether they live in Italy or they are abroad from their homeland.

Great Recipes Make For A Great Event

Whether it is a casserole that is made of anchovies, or a great striped sea bass roasted in kosher salt the fact remains that the dishes that are involved in this day's celebration are anything but plain. The recipes that are to be used for this feast are not set in stone, rather they are merely determined that they will be of seven various fish to represent the seven days. There are many things that will share space on the table with the seven various fish recipes, yet none will share the limelight with the fish itself. You will find some of the finest seafood dishes on this day, and each and every one of them will be memorable until the next feast in the following year. This is a feast that brings family and friends together to celebrate a very important evening, and the fish recipes that adorn the tables are only the icing on this festive cake.

Who Invited The Eel?

While an eel is not technically a fish, it has a very important place in the seven fishes feast that the Italians celebrate every Christmas Eve. Usually this eel is done in a wonderful sauce, and is prepared by the host for the festivities. You will not find a guest bringing the eel dish, as it is also a tradition for the host to offer this dish to their guests on this particular evening as a sign of prosperity.

Betty Makes Pecan Puff Cookies with Grandson Carter

2010-09-05T14:30:00.001-07:00

In this video, Betty and her grandson, Carter, make Pecan Puff Cookies. These are buttery cookies with ground pecans inside, dusted with confectioner's sugar on the outside. Yummy! Ingredients: 3/4 cup pecan pieces, chopped until they are fairly fine 1 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups self-rising flour 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup confectioner's sugar Chop 3/4 cup pecans finely, and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Add 2 cups self-rising flour, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and finely chopped pecans. Shape into 1-inch balls, and bake on ungreased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Roll warm cookies in confectioner's sugar. Let cool, and then roll the cookies in confectioner's sugar again. Place on a nice serving plate. These cookies are very easy to make, and they look elegant and taste great! Enjoy!!! --Carter and Betty :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yf1oEWr5h4&hl=en

Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe - 4 Tips, 2 Recipes

2010-09-04T06:45:00.001-07:00

Yes, yes, I know homemade hot cocoa is supposed to be better than hot cocoas that begin with some mix named Nestle Quik, Ovaltine, Carnation, or Swiss Miss -- but when I want a cup of hot cocoa at the end of a long day, or when I'm planning a casual gathering with friends, the last thing I think of is finding some blocks, chunks, or chips of chocolate to melt down in a water bath.. Consider me spoiled by convenience -- wonderfully, gloriously spoiled, and ready to share my tips on how to make a hot cocoa mix recipe shine.

Here's Tip No. 1: Your selection of a hot cocoa mix should be the only shortcut you take toward your destination of a rich, decadent, completely satisfying cup of warm chocolate bliss. Hot cocoa mix is already diluted chocolate -- all mixes have cocoa powder blended with sugar, many of them have cocoa powder blended with milk solids and fat (some are meant to be added directly to water), and many of them are processed with additives that assist smoothness of texture (pure cocoa powder is very gritty). None of these facts by themselves prevent you from using hot cocoa mix to make some spectacular cups of cocoa, but if you cut corners in other areas, you're headed for disaster.

Tip No. 2: When using hot cocoa mixes meant for milk, forget that most common of all modern kitchen shortcuts -- the microwave. Sure, you can put a cup of water into the microwave, heat it up, and then put a water-ready cocoa mix into it to your heart's content -- it won't be the most spectacular cup of cocoa, or the warmest (because your mix will cool down the water), but it will work. But you just can't take chances with your milk. In the first place, milk has a tendency to overcook quickly. Given the variation of strengths in microwaves, you are taking a big chance with the quality of your milk -- and nothing ruins a cup of hot cocoa like some overcooked milk. Nothing, that is, except overcooked chocolate, which also tends to overcook and scorch quickly. This is why chocolate is always melted in double boilers or water baths -- and it is also why you should take out a nice heavy-bottomed pan and heat your milk carefully within it, never, ever allowing it to boil. Simmer is the word, and gently simmer at that, if you must -- and once you've added the hot cocoa mix, you'll need to be very gentle indeed. The chocolate does not need to cook in the pan -- once you've added it and gotten it mixed in, it's time to get the cocoa into the cups or mugs.

Tip No. 3: Avoid all things "nonfat" like the plague. I am now going to praise skim milk and its counterpart, nonfat soy milk, before I bury them. Skim milk and nonfat soy milk are wonderful for many things. With cereals, particularly those that tend to be better as they soak up liquid, they are delightful. As regular beverages for those of us that need to watch our cholesterol, they are honored staples, and make acceptable additions to our coffee and tea. Skim milk has a further boon; because of its calcium, it makes wonderful fertilizer for tomatoes. But tomato season is usually well over when hot cocoa season begins, so when hot cocoa is in view, it is past time to put the nonfat stuff away. A water-ready cocoa mix with water will be richer and rounder in taste than a milk-ready mix with skim milk. Nonfat soy milk would be even worse. Hot cocoa is about decadence, not denial -- save the nonfat items for your cereal or daily consumption, and use a reduced-fat milk or soymilk if you can't bring yourself to take the calorie hit of whole milk or half-and-half.

Tip No. 4: Take special care about sweetened soy milk or milk treated for those with lactose intolerance. Many brands of soy milk are flavored, most often with "vanilla." Basically that boils down to added sugar. By contrast, milk treated for consumption by those who are lactose intolerant is not sweetened, but the process by which the milk sugar -- lactose -- is broken down into two simpler sugars leaves the treated milk sweeter to the taste than regular milk. Hot cocoa mix already contains sugar; adding it to sweetened soy milk or milk that has had its lactose broken down may lead to a cup of cocoa that tastes too sweet. I would avoid the sweetened soy milk entirely; there are plenty of unsweetened brands. As for the treated milk, you may have to add a touch of cocoa powder to balance out the perception of extra sugar -- or melt half a block of unsweetened chocolate into the pan.

Tip No. 5: Color matters, before the pan and in the pan. I have my favorite cocoa mixes, and I have them for several complicated reasons, but for you I just put forward one point. You don't want a pale hot cocoa mix. Before the pan, a light-colored mix means that the ratio of cocoa powder to the other ingredients is low, and you need an abundance of chocolate, not sugars, milk solids, fats, and other additives. In the pan, you will have to use a great deal more of a low-chocolate mix to get the flavor you want -- and then you still won't get that, because the other ingredients will be piling up as well. The whole brew will also begin to take on an uncomfortable thickness -- and while it is sometimes very desirable to serve yourself or your guests the equivalent of fudge in a cup, dark, thick, and just short of being warm chocolate mousse, it is emphatically not desirable to serve a sludge composed mainly of sugar, fats, milk solids, and other additives. Just because you don't have to pull out your double-boiler does not mean you don't have to pay attention to the reality of chocolate -- whatever hot cocoa mix you pick should have a great deal of chocolate in it, and one of the ways to tell is by the mix's color.

Those are the basics, the instructions for the fundamentally blissful cup of hot cocoa from a cocoa mix. And here are the basic recipes (just double the amounts as needed).

For hot cocoa mixes requiring milk:

1. Eight ounces of reduced-fat milk (or whole if you can stand it)
2. Two heaping tablespoons of your chosen cocoa mix
3. Dash of cinnamon (optional)
4. Dollop of heavy whipped cream (optional)

In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat milk on the stovetop until it is very warm (not boiling!), continuously stirring. Add cinnamon if desired; stir. When milk is hot (again, not boiling!) and you can smell the cinnamon, put in the hot cocoa mix, turn off the heat, and stir until milk is a uniform color, with no lumps. Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream if desired. Makes one eight-ounce cup or two four-ounce cups (you know, those cute little teacups).

For hot cocoa mixes requiring water:

1. Eight ounces of water
2. Two packets of your chosen cocoa mix
3. Dash of cinnamon (optional)
4. Dollop of heavy whipped cream (optional)

Heat water in a pan on the stove (or a microwave it in a cup if you want and you're just serving yourself), then add cinnamon and two packets of your chosen hot cocoa mix. Use two packets because, tablespoon for tablespoon, there is generally less chocolate in a mix made to be used with water than there is for cocoa mixes that work with milk. Stir vigorously, serve immediately, putting whipped cream on top if desired. Makes one eight-ounce cup or two four-ounce cups (those same cute little teacups).

5 MIN MUG CHOC CAKE

2010-09-03T04:00:00.001-07:00

We thought we'd make the 5 min mug chocolate cake. ^_^ And experiment with the video effects :3 FORMSPRING www.formspring.me TWITTERS twitter.com twitter.com

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Easiest Cookies EVER!!!

2010-09-01T14:15:00.001-07:00

WATCH IN HQ.... OTHERWISE IT LOOKS CRAPPY :) Box cake mix (any flavor) 1/2 cup of vegetable oil 2 eggs (room temperature) about 2 cups of chips, any flavor and or nuts :) Sift cake mix...Mix all, spoon on cookie sheets and bake at 350 for 8 - 12 minutes Special appearance by OhCurt youtube.com Nutcheese youtube.com

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The Coffee Gift Basket Is A Unique Gift For Anyone Who Loves Coffee.

2010-08-31T09:00:00.001-07:00

Coffee has changed over the years and is now available in so many different forms. We no longer have just decaf and regular to choose from. Coffee can be purchased as beans, powder, granuales, pods, sachets, and even fresh. Coffee is also available in many flavours and you can choose from espresso, cappuccino, latte, Americano and many more.
There is so much variety that you could include in your coffee gift basket.

To Create Your Own Coffee Gift Basket

The following step by step instructions show you how to make your own coffee gift basket to really impress your friends and it does not cost too much either.

o Purchase a basket from any craft store

o Along with the basket you will also need to buy cellophane wrapping, colored tissue paper, ribbon, bow and items which make the coffee gift basket personal to the occasion. (for instance if it is a present for Easter you may want to consider buying a fury yellow chick or perhaps and Easter egg)

o Begin by lining your basket with the colored tissue paper.

o Arrange the coffee items in the basket starting with the bigger items at the back.

o Place the main item (ie the Easter egg)in the centre.

o Surround the main item with various smaller coffee items which could include such things as a coffee mug, coffee flavored chocolate or biscuits, coffee syrups, coffee cakes. You could even melt some coffee flavored chocolate over items that are of interest to the person.

o Decorate The outside of the basket in the theme that relates to the person the coffee gift basket is intended for.

o Once you are happy with the display of your coffee gift basket cover it with the cellophane, ribbon and bow.

If you would prefer to get your coffee gift basket made by a pro it will cost more money and may not have the personal touch that you can provide if you make it yourself. There are so many choices of coffee items that you can include in your coffee gift basket and so many varieties of coffee you could make them to suit your own budget. You could also add flowers or plants and even jewelry to make your coffee gift basket ultra special for the loved one in your life.
If you really do not like the idea of making the coffee gift basket yourself or you do not have the time to do so, many major coffee houses such as Starbucks will probably make one for you if you ask.