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sniff the chocolate first...it could be a turd!

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:38:20 GMT

clipped by: leevardi
clipper's remarks: sniff Paulson...he is a TURD

Forrest Gump Explains Mortgage Backed Securities:

“Mortgage backed Securities are like boxes of chocolates. Criminals on Wall Street stole a few chocolates from the boxes and replaced them with turds. Their criminal buddies at Standard & Poor rated these boxes AAA Investment Grade chocolates. These boxes were then sold all over the world to investors. Eventually somebody bites into a turd and discovers the crime. Suddenly nobody trusts American chocolates anymore worldwide.

“Hank Paulson now wants the American taxpayers to buy up and hold all these boxes of turd-infested chocolates for $700 billion dollars until the market for turds returns to normal. Meanwhile, Hank’s buddies, the Wall Street criminals who stole all the good chocolates, are not being investigated, arrested, or indicted.

“Mama always said: ‘Sniff the chocolates first, Forrest’.”

Chocolate-dipped, pistachio-topped, dried apricots

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:30:45 GMT

clipped by: skydv

Clip Source: www.thekitchn.com

Chocolate Apricots from Sunset

Here's a grown-up treat for Halloween that looks festive without being kitschy. Chocolate-dipped, pistachio-topped, dried apricots that look like sweet little pumpkins...

Ignite Your Brainpower with the 20 Smartest Foods on Earth

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:44:44 GMT

clipped by: wildcat

Clip Source: www.ecosalon.com

Simply put, your brain likes to eat. And it likes powerful fuel: quality fats, antioxidants, and small, steady amounts of the best carbs.

On a deadline? Need to rally? Avoid the soda, vending machine snacks and tempting Starbucks pastries and go for these powerful brain boosters instead. The path to a bigger, better brain is loaded with Omega-3 fats, antioxidants, and fiber. Give your brain a kick start: eat the following foods on a daily or weekly basis for results you will notice.

1. Avocado

2. Blueberries

3. Wild Salmon

4. Nuts

5. Seeds

6. Coffee

7. Oatmeal

8. Beans

9. Pomegranate

Brown Rice

11. Tea

12. Chocolate

13. Oysters

14. Olive Oil

15. Tuna

Garlic

Tags: brain, power, smart food

Atheist Politicians

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:52:40 GMT

clipped by: JohnWaterman
clipper's remarks: I am by no means a Tory but good for them.

Clip Source: scienceblogs.com

This is just the craziest thing I ever heard. Politics where you can actually have politicians who don't believe in god, and where you can talk about removing the privileged status of religion from the legislative body, and where all the major political parties have organized representation by freethinkers? Yeah, and they also have gumdrop trees and rivers of chocolate and beer volcanoes, too, I bet. Where is this magical place? Middle Earth, maybe? Nah, it's called England

Many leading Conservative thinkers have not required religious belief or superstition to define their lives or their political views

The creation of the Conservative Humanist Association means that all three major UK political Parties now have associations aligned with the British Humanist Association. We hope that all UK political parties will now recognise that the majority of our people want a more secular political system

Can you imagine a statement like that from either of our major American political parties?

Clip Source: www.youtube.com

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Secular Govt? What an Idea!

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:03:34 GMT

clipped by: AtlLiberal
clipper's remarks: A government that wasn't obsessed with who prays the loudest! How refreshing.

Clip Source: scienceblogs.com

Those crazy Brits

Can you imagine a statement like that from either of our major American political parties?

Pick a Cake!

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:26:55 GMT

clipped by: jesterbme

Clip Source: www.northpole.com

"Night Before Christmas" Coffee Cake

A Cake That's Fit For A Queen

Apple Cake

Applesauce Cake

Barron Family Cheesecake

Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake

Candied Fruit Cake

Carrot-Pineapple Cake

Cherry-Pineapple Dump Cake

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Chocolate Fridgecake

Chocolate Supreme

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cake

Christmas Chocolate Cake

Cranberry Coffeecake

Creamy Rich Chocolate Cake

Dreamcicle Cake

Festive Pumpkin Gingerbread

Fluffy Pumpkin Cheesecake

Hedge Hog Cake

Ice-Cream Chocolate Roll

Lemon Cake

Lemon Pudding Cake

Peanut-Topped Devil's Food

Pumpkin Pie Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Triple Chocolate Torte

"Real New York Style" Cheesecake Supreme

Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake

Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Classic Yellow Cake

Cup Cake Faces

Eggnog Cake

Gooey Chocolate Brownies

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Turtle Bars

Warcake

X-mas Fruit Cake Delight

Turtle Cake

Tiramisu Cheesecake

Cocoa Powder Brownies

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:06:57 GMT

clipped by: skydv

Clip Source: bbaking.wordpress.com

October 9, 2008 in Brownies and Cake Bars, Chocolate, Snacks | 6 comments

Every time I need a mega chocolate fix I make these brownies and every time I think “ooh must post these on the blog”. So this time I took the pictures before devouring them all. What I love about the recipe is that you would normally have all the ingredients sitting there in your store cupboard and even though they are made using cocoa and not chocolate they are just so incredibly fab and chocolatey. Seriously I am yet to find a recipe I like better.

Here it is;

“Mom’s Cocoa Powder Brownies” found here

3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sunflower oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts(optional)

Combine all ingredients and mix well. I just put it all in the food processor.
Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes in an 8×8 or 9×9 pan.
Allow to cool before cutting.

Choc Fondue

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:47:41 GMT

clipped by: paulatee

Clip Source: www.beka-cookware.com

Tip: add a drop of olive oil to the hot chocolate to avoid lumps.

Chocolate Cake in five minutes

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:12:01 GMT

clipped by: Sylviewarmath
clipper's remarks: Haven't tried it yet, but all the comments seemed very promising for the next time a chocolate cake craving strikes!

Clip Source: www.dizzy-dee.com

4 Tablespoons cake flour
4 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons cocoa
1 Egg
3 Tablespoons milk
3 Tablespoons oil
1 Mug

structions:

Mix flour, sugar and cocoa:

4 Tablespoons cake flour
4 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons cocoa
1 Egg
3 Tablespoons milk
3 Tablespoons oil
1 Mug

Spoon in 1 egg

Pour in milk and oil, and mix well

Put in microwave for 3 minutes on maximum power (1000watt)

Wait until it stops rising and sets in the mug

Tip contents out of mug onto saucer and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

avacado choc. mouse

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:32:51 GMT

clipped by: skydv

Clip Source: familystylefood.com

cake.

Luscious Chocolate Mousse

Renee recommends Green & Black's organic cocoa powder - it can be hard to find, but it does add another layer of delicious richness.

1 ripe Hass avocado, peeled and pitted
1/4 cup agave nectar or maple syrup
1 tablespoon organic evaporated cane juice or brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon aged balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon shoyu or soy sauce

1/2 cup high-quality cocoa powder

Process all ingredients except the cocoa powder until smooth. Add the cocoa powder and process again until completely blended - you might need to scrape the sides of the workbowl.

Serve in small cups or bowls topped with fresh berries.

Makes 4 servings.

Wedding invitations at great prices

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:51:05 GMT

clipped by: PaperOct
clipper's remarks: This site has a complete line of beautiful wedding invitations at really good prices. My fiancé and I found exactly what we were looking for.

Clip Source: www.theamericanwedding.com

Wedding Invitations & Announcements by The American Wedding

Personalized wedding invitations from The American Wedding add a touch of elegance to your special date. Complement your wedding invitations with save the date cards, favors and personalized tableware and gifts. Need help? Try our sample invitation wording, have a look at our new arrivals, or check out our clearance items.

Embossed pearlized “wedding cake” filigree with a slender black rule frames this endearing invitation.

A classy presentation! A slender Black or Chocolate Brown border frames your words of invitation on a single panel white vellum card. The card is then tucked inside a tri-fold folder that matches the border. A personalized seal fastens the folder for an elegant touch.

Seashells and starfish adorn this beach-inspired invitation. Your first names are printed on the front and the card opens to reveal your invitation wording

Tags: wedding invitations, wedding invitation, wedding announcements, american wedding album

Chocolate Florentine Cookies

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:55:37 GMT

clipped by: skydv

Clip Source: cookingandeatinginthewindycity.blogspot.com

Chocolate Florentine Cookies

From Nestle Classic Recipes

2/3 cup butter

2 cups quick oats

1 cup granulated sugar

2/3 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup light or dark corn syrup

1/4 cup milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

11 oz package chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or foil.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan; remove from heat. Stir in oats, sugar, flour, corn syrup, milk, vanilla extract and salt; mix well. Drop by level teaspoons, about 3 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets. Spread thinly with a spatula.

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on baking sheets placed on wire racks. Peel foil from cookies.

Carefully melt chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 10 to 20 seconds. Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate onto flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies.

Makes about 3 1/2 dozen sandwich cookies.

2-Point Peanut Butter Chocolate Bread Pudding

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:53:07 GMT

clipped by: joflo723

Clip Source: www.hungry-girl.com

HG's 2-Point Peanut Butter Chocolate Bread Pudding

Ingredients:

3 slices Wonder Light White Bread; lightly toasted and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 tbsp. NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Mini Morsels

1 cup Almond Breeze Unsweetened, Vanilla or Original

2 tbsp. brown sugar; not packed

1/3 cup Egg Beaters, Original

2 tbsp. Better ’n Peanut Butter

Cool Whip Free (optional topping)*

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place toasted bread cubes in a 1-quart baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray; sprinkle with chocolate morsels. Combine Almond Breeze, brown sugar, Egg Beaters, and Better 'n Peanut Butter in the blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour mixture over bread cubes (make sure all bread is covered); let stand 5 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until pudding is firm. Eat warm. Serves 4.

*Optional topping is not included in nutritional info.

(One serving: 127 calories, 3.5g fat, 230mg sodium, 20g carbs, 2g fiber, 10g sugars, 5g protein = 2 Points)

Yesterday’s Visions of the Future [PICS]

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:16:13 GMT

clipped by: lovemorgul

Clip Source: www.environmentalgraffiti.com

Everyone has lost a few hours to dreaming of what life would be like in the future but rarely do those dreams ever come to fruition. And it seems our hopes for the future have not changed much over the last hundred years. These images, produced in 1900 for a promotional campaign for German chocolate company Hildebrands, depict how Victorians envisaged their future, or more specifically, the year 2000.

From personal flying machines, ships driving out of the sea and glass covered cities; their ideas were really pretty cool. Unfortunately though, not very workable. True, technological advances have come on leaps and bounds and continue to do so but it will be a while before we have inventions like these in our grasps.

Tags: future inventions, futuristic design, living underwater, the future, underwater habitats, victorian design

Eating dark chocolate may keep heart healthy

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:38:51 GMT

clipped by: pancubano57

Clip Source: news.yahoo.com

Eating dark chocolate may keep heart healthy

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating dark chocolate regularly may help lower levels of inflammation, which is strongly associated with heart and blood vessel disease, Italian researchers report.

"In an apparently healthy population, even a small reduction of a low-grade inflammation such as that associated in this study with regular consumption of dark chocolate might have clinically relevant benefits in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease," Dr. Romina di Giuseppe of Catholic University in Campobasso write in the current issue of The Journal of Nutrition.

The benefits were seen when people ate up to one 20-gram serving of dark chocolate every 3 days, but eating more chocolate wasn't more beneficial; in fact, effects on CRP levels "tended to disappear" at higher consumption levels, the researchers found.

Tags: nutrition, heart health, diet, chocolate, dark chocolate