Some years ago when I was a pastor, I walked into my church office after a Sunday morning service to find a sandwich bag on my desk containing three chocolate brownies. Some thoughtful and anonymous saint who knew my love for chocolate had placed them there, along with a piece of paper that had a short story written on it. I immediately sat down and began eating the first brownie as I read the following story:

Two teenagers asked their father if they could go to the theater to watch a movie that all their friends had seen. After reading some reviews about the movie on the internet, he denied their request.

"Aw dad, why not?" they complained. "It's rated PG-13, and we're both older than thirteen!"

Dad replied: "Because that movie contains nudity and portrays immorality, which is something that God hates, as being normal and acceptable behavior."

"But dad, those are just very small parts of the movie! That's what our friends who've seen it have told us. The movie is two hours long and those scenes are just a few minutes of the total film! It's based on a true story, and good triumphs over evil, and there are other redeeming themes like courage and self-sacrifice. Even the Christian movie review websites say that!"

"My answer is 'no,' and that is my final answer. You are welcome to stay home tonight, invite some of your friends over, and watch one of the good videos we have in our home collection. But you will not go and watch that film. End of discussion."

The two teenagers walked dejectedly into the family room and slumped down on the couch. As they sulked, they were surprised to hear the sounds of their father preparing something in the kitchen. They soon recognized the wonderful aroma of brownies baking in the oven, and one of the teenagers said to the other, "Dad must be feeling guilty, and now he's going to try to make it up to us with some fresh brownies. Maybe we can soften him with lots of praise when he brings them out to us and persuade him to let us go to that movie after all."

About that time I began eating the second brownie from the sandwich bag and wondered if there was some connection to the brownies I was eating and the brownies in the story. I kept reading...

The teens were not disappointed. Soon their father appeared with a plate of warm brownies which he offered to his kids. They each took one. Then their father said,

"Before you eat, I want to tell you something: I love you both so much."

The teenagers smiled at each other with knowing glances. Dad was softening.

"That is why I've made these brownies with the very best ingredients. I've made them from scratch. Most of the ingredients are even organic. The best organic flour. The best free-range eggs. The best organic sugar. Premium vanilla and chocolate."

The brownies looked mouth-watering, and the teens began to become a little impatient with their dad's long speech.

"But I want to be perfectly honest with you. There is one ingredient I added that is not usually found in brownies. I got that ingredient from our own back yard. But you needn't worry, because I only added the tiniest bit of that ingredient to your brownies. The amount of the portion is practically insignificant. So go ahead, take a bite and let me know what you think."

"Dad, would you mind telling us what that mystery ingredient is before we eat?"

"Why? The portion I added was so small. Just a teaspoonful. You won't even taste it."

"Come on, dad, just tell us what that ingredient is."

"Don't worry! It is organic, just like the other ingredients."

"Dad!"

"Well, OK, if you insist. That secret ingredient is organic...dog poop."

I immediately stopped chewing that second brownie and I spit it out into the waste basket by my desk. I continued reading, now fearful of the paragraphs that still remained.

Both teens instantly dropped their brownies back on the plate and began inspecting their fingers with horror.

"DAD! Why did you do that? You've tortured us by making us smell those brownies cooking for the last half hour, and now you tell us that you added dog poop! We can't eat these brownies!""Why not? The amount of dog poop is very small compared to the rest of the ingredients. It won't hurt you. It's been cooked right along with the other ingredients. You won't even taste it. It has the same consistency as the brownies. Go ahead and eat!""No, Dad...NEVER!"

"And that is the same reason I won't allow you to go watch that movie. You won't tolerate a little dog poop in your brownies, so why should you tolerate a little immorality in your movies? We pray that God will not lead us unto temptation, so how can we in good conscience entertain ourselves with something that will imprint a sinful image in our minds that will lead us into temptation long after we first see it?

I discarded what remained of the second brownie as well as the entire untouched third brownie. What had been irresistible a minute ago had become detestable. And only because of the very slim chance that what I was eating was slightly polluted. (Surely it wasn't...but I couldn't convince myself.)

What a good lesson about purity! Why do we tolerate any sin? On the day of the Passover, the Israelites were commanded to remove every bit of leaven from their homes.  Sin is like leaven—a little bit leavens the whole lump (1 Cor. 5:6). Jesus, "our Passover" (1 Cor. 5:7), and sin, don't mix.

Help us, Lord, to "cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God" (2 Cor. 7:1).

Hate evil, you who love the Lord (Ps. 97:10).

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil (Prov. 8:13).

"A Little Leaven " ©2007 David Servant and ShepherdServe.org. You are welcome to repost this article as long as the article is unaltered and kept in its entirety (with all links and credits attached), and is not sold for profit.

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These wonderful 21st centurt Ultralight Stand On Strollers are a delight for todays busy moms & dads. Check them out here at Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stand On Stroller

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Todays marketplace for the sit and stand style strollers has been booming lately mainly owing to the fact that moms and dads with several little ones in the infant to tot range are looking for a sensible and simple preference in kid strollers.

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The Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stand on Stroller is among those tandem strollers which solves the issue like a dream for this market. A design that is both useful and functional makes this the stroller most coveted nowadays with shrewd parents.

Apart to the seating in the front of the Joovy Caboose Ultralight, there's another seating alternative for a child at the back of the stroller and it has that wonderful platform that will bear your standing child up to 45 pounds in weight.

All this in a stroller which possess gorgeous looks visually and is obtainable in many amusing color combinations, with entertaining names to match. Orangie, bluberry, greenie, brownie. Such creative and imaginary names tend to make you hungry deciding which of the ones is the best color choice for your family. Moral of the story is that they are all very cute and you really and truly cannot make a bad choice selecting any one of them. For sure you'll own the grooviest stroller on your street.

The corporation that produces these cool strollers have designed a total of 4 distinct types utilizing the sit and stand feature. The Caboose Ultralight is the Rolls Royce of these products for exactly the reason that it is named. Ultralight. At a measly 21 pounds or so any Mom or Father for that matter could handle this thing with no difficulty.

Painless to push, a breeze to handle light as a feather. It comes with all the bells and whistles, snack tray, adjustable harnesses, canopy roof and lots of storage space. The Joovy is a groovy and practical choice for parents with 2 little ones.

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5.    Share your food. It's not only a good bonding activity but also an effective way of curbing your appetite. Buy a dozen of donuts but don't eat until you've reach home and the whole family is ready to take a bite. Just seeing your kids enjoy the goodness of your pasalubong is enough to fill your heart with lots of love.

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1.    Eat slowly. Most dieters do this to control their weight. But more than that, it actually gives you time to savor the flavor of the food you're eating. You don't only enjoy the food but also helps keep your measurements ideal.

2.    Alternate food choices. A donut today, funcake tomorrow, brownies the next. It's not only fun to try different desserts every day but also helps you make wise choices and keep your diet in check.

3.    Have filling choices. Donuts are not the only products that Dunkin Donuts Philippines are famous for. There are a wide variety of filling choices that are as satisfying as full meals. Like the bunwich which is a certified bestseller. It has yummy varieties like the classic bacon, coleslaw and tomato, chicken salad and tuna salad for the health-conscious. It comes in two serving sizes so you're always reminded of your diet every time. If you want to add a crispy texture to your lunch or dinner, you can alternate it with the croissant, which like the bunwich has exciting fillings to choose from.

4.    Reach for a dessert. Yes, you don't need to deprive yourself of the sweetness that you've grown to love all these years. The funsize brownies are perfect to satisfy the craving and just right for your calorie limit. The muffins, funcakes and pastry choices are also good enough to share. Have a bite and leave the rest to the gang.

5.    Share your food. It's not only a good bonding activity but also an effective way of curbing your appetite. Buy a dozen of donuts but don't eat until you've reach home and the whole family is ready to take a bite. Just seeing your kids enjoy the goodness of your pasalubong is enough to fill your heart with lots of love.

Since Dunkin Donuts Philippines only offers products that are of high quality, you don't need to finish everything in one sitting. The donuts and the rest of the bakery products are still yummy the next day because they only use the freshest ingredients and tried-and-tested techniques.

There are many more innovative ways to enjoy your food without compromising your healthy and balanced diet. Remember to share and your sweet cravings will have a whole new different meaning.

dunkin donuts philippines brownie fudge recipe

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Anytime you can go to someone's house and smell the chocolate from outside then you know there is something good waiting on the inside.  Who can turn down chocolate desserts, chocolate candy and anything dipped in chocolate?  Once when I was a teenager I had my first dipped strawberry.  It was a fancy store and they were expensive.  It was worth every penny.  Then I found some simple chocolate dessert recipes and they had the Chocolate Dipped Strawberries listed.  We paid way too much money for that strawberry.  When I followed the recipe and melted the chocolate, my mouth was watering.  I placed the strawberry in the chocolate and put it on the waxed paper to cool.  Once the dark chocolate had hardened I then dribbled white chocolate across it to make stripes.  It looked like I bought them from the store and yet they were so easy to make.  You can do the same with oranges and pineapples too.

Brownies are another favorite chocolate dessert that people cannot resist.  You can add nuts and marshmallows or peanut butter chips and frosting and they will be a hit.  Brownies are a simple dessert and yet a crowd pleaser.  Chocolate chip cookies are another favorite.  You cannot keep them in the house.  If you bring them to party people will be picking them up two and three at a time.  Especially if they are still slightly warm.  You know what I mean, when you break the cookie in half and the chocolate is gooey and slightly melted.

What about when you have a special occasion and you make brownies topping them with ice cream and hot chocolate fudge and whipped cream.  It makes you want to celebrate your birthday or get a new job so you can celebrate again.  You are able to make these chocolate desserts cheaper than if you bought them in the restaurant.  You also know that the ingredients are fresher.  You can have as much or as little as you want and you can have it when you want it.  Invite your friends over and have some chocolate fondue and fresh fruit.  Once again the recipes are easy to find, easy to make and you can become one of the best cooks in the neighborhood with the dish for everything.  The best part is you do not always have to spend a lot of money making the dishes taste great.  So, do what you like to do and that is to cook and when you cook make it taste great.  Then enjoy your dish with your friends.

So stop by and try some Chocolate Dessert Recipes to serve your guests. They will be glad you did.

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Sticky Fingers Bakeries is well known for the quality of their baking mixes; from gooey brownie and scone mixes to delicious Muffin Mixes, everyone can now enjoy their favourite dessert treat from Sticky Fingers Bakeries. Popular in commercial and hospitality environments such as hotels and restaurants, Sticky Fingers' unique Muffin Mixes are also increasingly popular with individual customers, making it the perfect treat for a weekday afternoon or to cheer up a group of friends on the weekend. Experience authentic out of the oven muffins with Sticky Finger's selection of easy to use premium Muffin Mixes.

Sticky Fingers Bakeries has been providing delicious treats to customers for many years; the bakery first originated in San Diego, during the late 1980's, offering customers products such as sticky pecan buns, cakes, cookies, muffins and cinnamon rolls. A few years later, after Vogelman and Owens developed their well known scone mix, as a mean to obtain perfect consistency and quality every time, Sticky Fingers started offering customers a wide array of baking mixes, including the favourite Muffin Mixes. Now based out of Washington, Sticky Fingers is recognized as a worldwide leader of baking mixes, selling products to all well known hospitality institutions and a large individual customer base.

Muffins are a well known American treat usually available in a large variety of flavours. Muffins have become very popular as part of a breakfast and also as an afternoon snacks – they are often found in coffee shops and tea rooms, usually consumed with a hot beverage such as coffee or tea. Sticky Fingers has managed to bring muffins to a whole new level with their selection of tasty Muffin Mixes and will make even the finest muffin connoisseur fall in love with this recipe all over again.

Sticky Fingers Bakeries is proud to offer its celebrated Muffin Mix in a set of different unique flavours; wild blueberry, apple date oat bran, cranberry orange, morning glory and holiday special merry eggnog muffins. The Muffin Mixes only need an addition of water, eggs and oil, then a quick stir and are ready to put in the oven. The easy use of Sticky Fingers' baking mixes has made their products one of the most sought after bakery products all around the globe; customers seem to be seeking desperately that homemade bakery taste without the hassle of baking and cleaning the entire kitchen. Packed with wholesome ingredients, Sticky Fingers' Muffin Mixes are no stranger to the usual quality of their products and has become a favourite of their clientele.

Sticky Fingers has been a celebrated provider of baking treats for more than two decades; customers all around the globe are ordering Muffin Mixes and brownie mixes and other products, knowing that they will be entirely satisfied with the quality and taste of the treats. With a large variety of different baked goods, Sticky Fingers Bakeries is the biggest name in the country.

For more information or to order your selection of Muffin Mixes, please visit Stickyfingersbakeries.

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Want to know a cooking secret health conscientious chefs have known for years? Instead of whole eggs, use organic egg whites in your holiday baking to lighten up. Why egg whites? Egg whites are pure protein and have no fat, no cholesterol, no trans fats, and no carbohydrates. Egg Whites provide the only protein that is instantly absorbed by the body. Here are some 'egggg-samples' on how you can bake your holiday favorites without the guilt-

Vermont Pumpkin-Cranberry Loaf
Servings: 8_Serving size: 1 slice

WHAT YOU NEED:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup of sugar
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup of canned pumpkin
1/4 cup of vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
3 Eggology fresh egg whites, lightly beaten
3/4 cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Cooking Spray

INSTRUCTIONS
* Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
* Combine pumpkin, water, oil, vanilla, and egg whites; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
* Fold in cranberries. Pour batter into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle pecans over batter.
* Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan, and let cool completely on wire rack.

Junior Mint Brownie Bravado
Serving Size: 1 brownie. Yields 16 servings: 16_Notes: Two large (1.5 ounce) mints or 6 miniature chocolate-covered peppermint patties(such as York) may be substituted for 32 junior mints. _Yield: 16 brownies.

WHAT YOU NEED:
1/4 cup butter or stick margarine
3 ounces (approximately) 32 creamy small-size mints in pure chocolate (such as Junior Mints)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
3 ounces Eggology fresh egg whites
Cooking Spray

INSTRUCTIONS:
* Preheat oven to 350º.
* Coat bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
* Combine butter and mints in a 2-cup glass measure; microwave at high 30 seconds or until soft. Stir until smooth, and set aside.
* Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine flour, soda, and salt in a bowl.
* Combine sugar, cocoa, and egg whites in a large bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended.
* Add mint mixture; beat well. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
* Bake at 350º for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely on a wire rack.

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The preparations to welcome Christmas are on a high note and every one is busy buying gifts, shopping for adornments, and sweet goodies. This year welcome the festivities of Christmas with Sahara Care House. You are provided with various gifting options that include sweet delight like chocolates, brownies, cakes, and gift hampers especially for the occasion.

These variety of gifts for Christmas is an exclusive collection to suit your needs. You can find the various gift items such as:

Brownies:

These delicious and mouthwatering brownies available in various flavors, like vanilla, chocolate, honey, mocha, dates & chocolate and chocolate & almond brownies. Your loved one would be delighted to receive them while thinking of your love and care for them. They just melt in the mouth.

Chocolates:

Chocolates have always been the best gift to be given to anyone who you love to show the intensity of your emotions. Sinfully tempting and sweet, there is a whole range that would suit every taste bud, this includes; mini chocolate pack by dairy milk, chocolate bars, a mixed tin of various chocolates, mint flavored chocolates, assorted chocolates in beautiful boxes, almond chocolate box, cookies in various easy to carry tin boxes so as to preserve freshness and flavor.

Hampers:

You will find various combos of gift hampers that includes, Christmas greeting cards, mini Santa, various beautiful soft toy in each combo hamper that symbolize the Christmas spirit, combos that include various mini décor items for Christmas and assorted pack of chocolates.

Christmas gift ideas:

This category includes various gifting options that include: greeting cards, assorted chocolate packs, basket of Christmas goodies, and x-mass adornments.

All these products are exclusively available with Sahara Care House to suit your shopping and gifting needs for Christmas.  Now all you have to do is order any of these gift items and it will be delivered timely to your near and dear ones anywhere in India.

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Last week I was wandering around the supermarket.  I had bought my fruit, veg, fish, chickpeas etc and was looking at the trashy magazines, planning a quiet evening in with a big bunch of grapes and a catch up of what the celebs were doing.

But the headline that caught my eye was not what Brad and Ange were doing this week, or even the latest celeb diet which promised me I'd lose a stone in a week........but New Scientist magazine.

The headline read:  These Burgers are identical....but one will make you fatter.

Well obviously I was intrigued.  Horoscopes and celebs out the window, I started reading the article there and then.  When I got a comment about it not being a library I paid for the mag and read the whole thing before I got to the car. 

It was one of the most fascinating articles I have read in a long time.  The basic premise was that the way calories are calculated might be completely incorrect- up to 25% out. 

Now I have long believed that calories are not the key to long-term weight loss and health, as they don't take into account nutrient content.  I would rather eat a bowl of natural muesli which is packed full of fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals and loads of other goodies, that a bowl of 'low calorie' cereal, which might be lower in calories but is low in everything else too.

Well apparently I am right!!

Calories have been calculated in the same way for over 100 years.  The food is burnt in controlled conditions and the energy released from it measured.  However our bodies don't burn food - they digest it.  And when digesting food many factors can affect the amount of calories we can actually extract from it.  It may also give a fuller explanation of why some diets are effective.

The example used in New Scientist is a great one.  We want an afternoon snack, really fancying a nice chocolate brownie, but decide to be healthier and choose a nut based cereal bar.  However when we check the label, there are 50 more calories in the nut bar...so we choose the brownie.

Now apart from all the other nutrients in the nut bar, the calories are very deceptive. 

Fibre is a good example.  It is very resistant to digestion so we do not absorb all the calories it contains.  It also provides energy for the microbes in our gut so they take their cut before we get our share.  This has lead to estimates that the calories in fibre rich food are 25% lower than listed on labels. 

The calories in protein may be up to 20% lower as it takes energy for our bodies to digest it.  Could this be one of the factors why (despite not being hugely healthy) diets like Atkins do make us lose weight?

Simple carbohydrates (the ones we should avoid anyway) like sugar, white flour and white rice are more easily absorbed and digested than complex carbs such as oats, wholemeal flour and brown rice.  Meaning we get more calories from white bread or pasta than we do from wholemeal.  Even though the labels may tell us the calories in the food are the same. 

These factors may combine to have such an effect than the nut bar is actually lower in calories than the brownie.

Cooking can also have a large effect on the calories we take from food.  Cooking breaks down constituents in the food making them much easier to digest and absorb.  So the exact same steak or serving of carrots can contain fewer calories just by being served rare or raw.  Could this also help explain the success of the raw food diet for weight loss?

Surely that is it?  Well no.  The texture of food can have an impact.  Harder foods use up much more energy in chewing and digestion than softer ones.  So again the brownie loses as it will be softer and easier to chew that a hard or crunchy nut bar. 

So are these amounts really significant enough to have an impact on our weight?  Well yes.  An average woman should have around 2000 calories per day (men around 2500).  If this amount can be out by 25% we could be over or under eating a huge 500 calories per day.  When we consider an over eat of just 20 calories a day can lead to a weight gain of 1kg fat per year that could have a huge impact.

So we need to look at more than just the calories in food.

This new information basically supports eating the sort of food we know we should be eating anyway!  I couldn't sum it up better than New Scientist - the foods that should make up the vast majority of our diet should be the types of food that don't come with a label.

Lots of fruit and vegetables which are high in fibre and tend to be harder, crunchier (keep veg steamed or lightly boiled, no over boiled soggy cabbage please!) and take more chewing than other foods, should make up a large part of our diet. 

Proteins should also be consumed regularly.  The best types are lean meats (not processed types like ham, burgers and sausages), fish, tofu, nuts and seeds.

Carbohydrates should be complex and wholemeal - oats, brown rice, bulgar wheat and some wholemeal bread or pasta are ideal.  Simple carbs like sugar, white bread, white pasta and rice should be avoided.

Pulses and beans like lentils, beans and peas are high in fibre, protein and complex carbs so brilliant to include regularly in your diet.

In short exactly what we know we should be eating!!!

So when looking at food labels, don't read the calorie content, read the ingredients.  Look for all natural ingredients, no preservatives or sugar and ideally as few ingredients as possible.  If it contains anything you have never heard of or cannot pronounce, put it back on the shelf.

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If you are planning a Halloween or other Fall party and you don't want to spend a lot of time on foods, try these quick and easy recipes. Maple and Pumpkin Spice Popcorn is perfect for the occasion and the taste will surprise you guests. Set out a bowl of candy corn, after all what is Halloween or Harvest Parties without that seasonal treat? Put the candy corn in a seasonal bowl, the popcorn in an orange or black plastic bucket, and then set out a platter of Aggies Homemade Brownies. For extra effect sprinkle the brownies with some seasonal orange and black decorative candies.

MAPLE & PUMPKIN SPICE POPCORN

2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice mix
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans or almonds, optional
5 cups freshly popped popcorn in a glass heatproof bowl

In a small saucepan combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbly. Stir in the butter until it is melted into the hot mixture. Remove from the heat and add nuts, if using. Pour the hot mixture over the popcorn and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until all the corn is coated. Allow to coat before serving. Serve once cooled or store in an airtight container.

If you are planning a Halloween or other Fall party and you don't want to spend a lot of time on foods, try these quick and easy recipes. Maple and Pumpkin Spice Popcorn is perfect for the occasion and the taste will surprise you guests. Set out a bowl of candy corn, after all what is Halloween or Harvest Parties without that seasonal treat? Put the candy corn in a seasonal bowl, the popcorn in an orange or black plastic bucket, and then set out a platter of Aggies Homemade Brownies. For extra effect sprinkle the brownies with some seasonal orange and black decorative candies.

MAPLE & PUMPKIN SPICE POPCORN

2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice mix
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans or almonds, optional
5 cups freshly popped popcorn in a glass heatproof bowl

In a small saucepan combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbly. Stir in the butter until it is melted into the hot mixture. Remove from the heat and add nuts, if using. Pour the hot mixture over the popcorn and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until all the corn is coated. Allow to coat before serving. Serve once cooled or store in an airtight container.

Enjoy!

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Valentines Day is a great opportunity to show your loved one just how sweet you think they are, and there are many delicious ways to do that. Of course, there is the traditional box of chocolates, but if you want to be a bit more creative and unique, you can try something homemade.

A cake is a fail safe valentine dessert, and there are many ways to make it special for the occasion. You can bake your cake with a heart-shaped pan, or use a knife to cut a heart shape out of a circular layer cake. If you choose the latter option, you can do a double layer cake, cut a heart out of the top layer, and fill it with jelly or ice cream. Smaller individual size heart shaped cakes are also popular.

Cupcakes are a fun and versatile way to say "I Love You." For example, what could be more expressive than chocolate cupcakes with fudge frosting and white lettering on top? You could personalise the message or you could just go for a one word message such as "romance", "love", "valentine", or "mine". Another cute cupcake idea is brownie heart cupcakes. Make a pan of brownies, and when they are finished using a small heart shaped cookie cutter to cut out brownie hearts. Then make your chocolate cupcakes, frost them with vanilla frosting, and top them with your brownie hearts - simple and elegant.

Cut-out sugar cookies are easy and can be decorated a number of different ways. If you colour your batter with food colouring, you can make them red or pink and cut them out as all different shaped hearts. They can also be layered together with jelly centres or decorated with sprinkles or red dots. Icing and messages could also be added if you so desire.

If cookies are your thing, but you want something a little different, brown sugar meringue cookies could be for you. Baked in the shape of a heart, these can be "brushed" with food colouring or left au natural, but either way they have a classy look about them. Light and delicious all by themselves, they can also be dressed up a bit if you put two together with some ice cream in the centre, and you have meringue cookie ice cream sandwiches.

And of course, you can never go wrong with chocolate covered strawberries. Although they are a bit messy and labour intensive, the results are certainly worth the effort. For the seriously ambitious, you can use both white chocolate and dark chocolate when you are dipping them and make them look like they are wearing tuxedos. You will definitely get an "A" for effort on that one.

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Bring some history into your kitchen.  Get the kids in the kitchen to help you bake some cherry treats.  As you work together, talk to them about the early history of our country and our first President George Washington.  This can lead to even more talks about our history.  Don't leave it to the schools to teach your children the history of their country.  Unfortunately, many of today's textbook don't even have the correct information in them.  Let your kids learn from you as you build up our country in their eyes.  Most kids like to bake cookies and these Chocolate Cherry Cookies would be a good project for you  as they are simple and made from a cake mix.  And they are diabetic friendly so even the diabetic children (of all ages)  can enjoy them.  Or you can use a regular chocolate cake mix for regular cookies.  Tiny Cherry Cheesecakes are also a delicious choice and they are also diabetic friendly.  However they, too, can be made regular by replacing the Equal with sugar.  These tiny cheesecakes have a chocolate crust and who doesn't love chocolate and cherries together?  And speaking of chocolate, how about some Oh-So-Easy Cherry Brownies? 

CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES

1 (8 oz) pkg sugar-free chocolate cake mix

3 tbsp skim milk

1/2 tsp almond extract

10 maraschino cherries, rinsed, drained and halved

2 tbsp white chocolate chips

1/2 tsp canola oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl, beat cake mix, milk and extract with an electric mixer at low speed.  When mixture looks crumbly, increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes or until smooth dough forms.  (Dough will be very sticky.)  Coat hands with cooking spray and shape dough into 1-inch balls.  Place balls 2 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets.  Flatten each ball slightly.  Place cherry half in center of each cookie.  Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookies losse their shine and tops begin to crack.  DO NOT OVERBAKE OR COOKIES WILL BE HARD WHEN COOLED.  Remove to wire racks and cool completely. 

Place chips and oil in a small microwave-safe bowl and cook a few seconds at a time, removing and stirring until chips are melted.  Drizzle over cooled cookies.  Allow drizzle to set before serving.

TINY CHERRY CHEESECAKES

Crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup Equal-Lite

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup cold butter

2 tbsp cold water

Filling: 

6 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup Equal-Lite

2 tbsp milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg

1 can sugar-free or lite cherry pie filling

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Grease 24 mini-muffins cups and set aside.To make crust:  In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, Equal and cocoa.  Cut in butter until crumbly.  Gradually add water, mixing with a fork until mixture forms a ball.  Divide dough and shape into 24 balls. Place in prepared miniature muffin tins and press dough onto the bottom and up sides of each muffin cup.

To make filling:  In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and Equal until smooth.  Beat in milk and vanilla.  Add egg; beat on low just until combined.  Spoon approximately 1  tablespoonful into each muffin cup.  Bake for 15-18 minutes or until set.  Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.  Carefully remove from pans to cool completely.  Top each cake with a dab of pie filling before serving.  Store in refrigerator.

OH-SO-EASY CHERRY BROWNIES

If you are a fan of Black Forest Cake, you will love these cherry brownies.

 1 pkg. (21.5 oz) brownie mix

1 cup cherry pie filling

1/4 cup oil

2 eggs

1 1/4 cups chocolate chips

Combine brownie mix, pie filling, oil, and eggs together and mix well. Grease bottom only of a 13" x 9" baking pan. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes until done. After removing from oven, sprinkle with the chocolate chips and spread when they melt. Cool and cut into squares. To make a tasty and pretty serving, top brownie square with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a spoonful of the leftover pie filling.

Enjoy!

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Sometimes the best new recipes are the ones we pull from the past. Such is the case with these delicious old fashion Buttermilk Brownies with a Buttermilk Chocolate Frosting from my old recipe collection. Make these for a family treat, take them to family reunions, office pitch-ins, church potlucks, where ever you share them, you are sure to get rave reviews. Make them for your special someone just to let them know how much you care!

This recipe is from an old church group cookbook from a Midwestern state.

1 stick oleo
1 cup water
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a small heavy-duty saucepan, blend together the oleo, water, cocoa, and oil. Bring to a boil, stir until oleo is melted and ingredients are blended. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, salt and soda. Pour the boiled mixture over the flour mixture and stir to blend. Stir in the vanilla, buttermilk, and eggs. Stir until the mixture is well blended. Pour into a greased 17 x 11-inch baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until done. Frost with the following Chocolate Buttermilk Frosting.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK FROSTING

1 stick oleo
1/2 cup cocoa
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 lb powdered sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp vanilla

In a small saucepan bring the oleo, cocoa, and buttermilk to a boil. Remove from the heat and beat in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and nuts. Pour over the brownies while they are still warm.

Enjoy!

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Most of us are chasing after a dream, a goal or an objective and working our way up the corporate ladder. At times our efforts go waste while someone else steals the limelight while at others we are in seventh heaven due to appreciation for our efforts. It is not hard to guess that the productivity of an employee doubles every time he receives praise and recognition for a job well done. Appreciation and recognition are known to be the best motivators that can really influence an employee in any organization. Employers therefore formulate many plans and means by which they can successfully motivate an employee to outperform himself or herself in their line of work. Travel incentives are one such method of getting sure shot results from motivated employees.

An employee who has performed really well expects recognition for his work from the company. Now imagine if the company were to gift him and his family a package under travel incentives to his favored destination as a token of appreciation. You can bet that the employee will be over the moon and his loyalty towards the company and his employer will be strengthened by manifolds. Travel incentives hold a tremendous attraction for most of us and to have it gifted to us by our company further add to the charm of the holiday. When the destination is a place where you have wanted to go for a long time, there is no limit to your joy. A travel incentive package is something that you would be eager to show off to your friends and family members.

Many companies are opting for the option of providing travel incentives to their deserving employees. Such travel packages, which were earlier considered to be very expensive and therefore not much favored by the companies, are now gaining much popularity among the corporate. The main reason behind this rise in popularity is the reduced cost of group packages and bulk deals on travel incentives. Travel clubs provides such packages to companies at a reduced cost which works out to be mutually beneficial for all involved. The company is happy to provide travel incentives to its employees who will definitely be pleased with the gift. The travel clubs enjoy bulk sales and even the hotels at such destinations gain from corporate guests in a season where the normal tourist flow would be slow.

The travel incentives have therefore managed to create a win-win situation for all those who are involved in the transaction. Employees can also enjoy many paid holiday destinations with their families and get a well deserved break from their work. The employers are pleased with packages that do not cost much but yet keep their employees happy. So in case you are planning to opt for such a package for your company it is advisable to check out some reputed travel clubs over the net and through past references. Once you have located such a travel agent you can arrange for corporate deals for not only your employees but also for clients that will keep your company in their good books.

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Is it possible to have both fun and function in a fashionable, affordable shoe? Yes, it's true; they do exist! For comfort and cuteness, it's hard to top an ultra sweet pair of brown wedges. A fabulous choice for outdoor parties, barbecues, or everyday wear, you definitely cannot go wrong with the right pair of brown wedges. Whether you're on the hunt for a true splurge, or a delicious deal, we're taking you through some of the hottest trends in brown wedges so you can find the perfect, chic pair that suits you!

For those of you who think comfort is key, you are in luck, my friends! For super chunky heels and platforms are back, and back in style in the brown wedges department! From Charles David to Luichiny, Tribeca to BCBGirls, the latest styles in soles are definitely giving some weight to the term: brown wedge!

What does this mean to you? First, the thicker the sole and platform are, the lesser the pressure on your toes, so the more comfortable you will be. The slight downside for those of us with little time for weighty shoes is that modern brown wedges can run a bit heavier. So, if you like this look, but aren't about to carry an extra couple of pounds under your arches, look for cork heels, as they tend to run a lot lighter. Check out Charlotte Russe and Torrid for lighter versions of the ultra chunky, ultra hip, thicker heel. Second, the thicker your brown wedges are, the wider pant leg they can support--talk about perfect! Pair your newest brown wedges with white, navy, or spring pink wide-leg pants, and the fashionista in you will be smiling form the inside out!

Another fun trend that's popping up in brown wedges (probably as a result of the previous chunkier trend) is that designers are taking the heel to the next step! We're starting to see super playful and unique takes on the heel of brown wedges. Stepping away from a traditionally solid, unified heel, designers are now hopping on board with some truly funky styles! Charles David (always the trendsetter) has a fabulous Jester Wedge that features a four-inch cutout wooden wedge that is absolutely to-die-for! If you're loving this look, but not the price, not to worry! Xhileration's Tira Brown Wedge Sandals have a four-and-a-half-inch cutout platform heel in the same dark brown wood for just $24.99.

If you think chunky and cutout heeled brown wedges are nice, but are more interested in the latest embellishments and design details to send your look to the next level, studs and patterned straps are a super trendy way to go! From Dolce Vita to Frye, Mossimo to Old Navy, fabrics and patterns are the latest and greatest fashion forward step for straps and uppers. We're seeing everything from floral and plaid accents to more formal or professional lined and spot-inspired patterns. As far as embellishments go, stealthily places studs and stones are the way to go for the latest trends in brown wedges.

So, let's round out the trends in brown wedges: chunky and funky heels are in. Designer details from stones to studs are a definite fashion do, and patterns and floral accents are the definitely in--just don't mix the two!

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Breakups are no fun for anyone involved. No one wants to be the "bad guy" but when a relationship is over there's no point in dragging it out. That's why the best advice on ending a relationship will encourage you to do it quickly once you've made the decision. There's no point in prolonging the painful conclusion.

What else will the best advice on ending a relationship tell you to do? Keep reading to find out.

Make the break face to face. It's tempting to write a letter, send an email, or dial the phone but you owe it to your ex and the memory of the good times you've shared to look your ex in the eye when calling the whole thing off. This may not feel very good at the time but years from now when you look back on how you handled things you'll be glad you did.

Don't find excuses not to do it. This goes along with the "go ahead and do it" comment above. There's no point in drawing it out and even though you don't want to hurt your partner there's no reason to hang on to a relationship that isn't healthy or going in the direction you want to go with your life. You can spend years of your life trying to come up with the right time, right place, or right words to end your relationship. Don't do this to either of you. Either get back on board to fix the problems in the relationship or call it off and make a clean break.

Don't make up a reason for ending the relationship. This is the worst thing you could possibly do and it's completely unfair to the person being dumped. If you want to call it off that's one thing but give them an honest reason for calling it off rather than something lame like "it's not you; it's me," or "I'm just not ready for a commitment right now," or countless other excuses that are brandied about at the end of relationships everywhere. Even saying you don't know is better than saying something that isn't true but you should know if you're willing to leave a committed relationship for it.

Kindness may very well be the best advice on ending a relationship that's out there. Make it work to you and see how quickly both of you are able to move on with your lives.

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The Samsung F300 is, no doubt, a style conscious product from the mobile giant Samsung. It brilliantly combines the individual style and state-of-the-art technology. Users know the product very well right from its camera feature to the high-end features embedded in the phone.

But very few people know the other features of the phone which are also of the same importance. Let's start from its connectivity feature. It is of importance to know this feature since any phone without feature is absolutely of no use. So, a phone that is endowed with this feature must be explored and investigated.

The Samsung F300 comes with the PC Studio 3.0, which allows the users to connect his mobile to easily sync with the desktop computer. It helps to create and manage music library and play lists; enables CD ripping and burning, and music searching; supports USB 2.0 for high speed data transmission; in addition to it, the USB and Bluetooth of the phone provide effortless and quick connections to networks and useful peripheral devices including A2DP/AVRCP headsets.

Besides it, the phone also comes with the PIM tool. This tool helps to keep users busy schedule organized with the assistance of a scheduler, notepad, phonebook, alarm clock (with snooze and auto switch on), etc.; it enables Voice Mail to takes messages for you when you are unable to answer your calls.

And there is Voice Recording feature in the phone. It easily record the sounds around you - conversations, music, personal messages from your loved ones; record verbal memos to yourself - personal reminders, to do list, etc. With this feature in the phone uses feel convenient not carrying a pen or piece of paper handy always.

Next comes the Bluetooth feature of the phone. It provides wireless connectivity and convenience; consequently enabling faser and hassle-free file transfers. Users of the phone can connect to a wide range of wireless accessories and peripheral devices including headsets, speakers, etc.

At last, the Samsung F300 is not all about camera, messaging feature and browsing capabilities, but it is more than that.

Samsung f300

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If you are tired of the same old desserts, step out of the rut and try these really different recipes. The Persimmon Festival Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting comes from Southern Indiana where the native persimmons are celebrated every fall. If you prefer cake, try this Chocolate Orange Marble Pound Cake for a change of pace.

PERSIMMON FESTIVAL BROWNIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

2 cups persimmon pulp
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups butter
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/3 tsp nutmeg
3 eggs

Cream sugar and butter together; add persimmon pulp, buttermilk and eggs. Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake in greased and floured pan for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Cool and frost with the following icing.

CREAM CHEESE ICING:

3 oz cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
1 lb powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tbsp milk

Cream together the butter and cream cheese; add vanilla and milk; mix well. Add powdered sugar and blend in well. Spread over the brownies. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE MARBLE POUNDCAKE
3 cups cake flour
1 1/2 tsps baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 1/4 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup milk
1 tbsp grated orange peel
3 squares (1-oz each) semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly grease 10-inch tube pan with removable bottom and dust with flour tapping out any excess. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat together butter, sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy. At low speed, beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Beat after each addition until smooth. Place 2 cups of the batter into a small bowl and stir in the orange peel; set aside. Stir melted chocolate into the remaining batter. Spoon a layer of the chocolate batter into bottom of prepared pan. Top with a thin layer of the orange-flavored batter. Repeat with the remaining batters alternating orange over chocolate and chocolate over orange. With a large metal spatula, gently swirl batters together a few times to marble. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched with fingertip. Cool cake in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Loosen from edge of pan by running a thin knife or spatula between cake and pan. Remove sides of pan. Cool cake completely before removing the center and bottom. Cake is best when allowed to stand overnight before cutting.

Enjoy!

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