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Chocoholics Unite!!
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Etoile said:
LOL, now admit it, you are secretly happy you did, right?!!
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You wicked wench ... off to feed the sugar demon. And looky here ... a 3 year old just came up to me saying "Want some candy?" with Chocolate meringues in hand ... is that poetic justice, or what?Etoile said:
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Re: Sometimes ...
LOL, well I live 10 minutes drive from Germany...any help? Oh, and Kit Kat are one of the ones I like also when I am in the right mood....have to see if they have the new ones here as yet.
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AngelicAssassin said:
LOL, well I live 10 minutes drive from Germany...any help? Oh, and Kit Kat are one of the ones I like also when I am in the right mood....have to see if they have the new ones here as yet.
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Re: Re: Sometimes ...
Back thou wicked teasing wench!
May your favorite flogger hit the pillow instead of your @ss! http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/363868/yelrotflmao.gif
... besides ... i've got chocolate nummy meringues in my mouth and nothing else in the world matters, so there ... pftftftftftftft ...
Oh lovely ... now i've got a slave teasing me.catalina_francisco said:LOL, well I live 10 minutes drive from Germany...any help?Catalina
Back thou wicked teasing wench!
May your favorite flogger hit the pillow instead of your @ss! http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/363868/yelrotflmao.gif
... besides ... i've got chocolate nummy meringues in my mouth and nothing else in the world matters, so there ... pftftftftftftft ...
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Re: Sometimes ...
AA. you are a bad bad bad man...
running off to melt up some dark chocolate to dip strawberries in
AngelicAssassin said:
AA. you are a bad bad bad man...
running off to melt up some dark chocolate to dip strawberries in
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Phoenix Stone said:
Well- I am really in Japan and they tend to get picky about shipping such things. Most places won't ship to an APO
Damn military postal- if they don't break it, crack it or maim it, it gets "lost" in the shipping.
Unless its insured- then it arives perfectly.
And Japan's picky about thier imports.
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Thought some might appreciate this bumped incase like me, they need some good excuses. 
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graceanne said:Muhahaha
Chocolate is the new snake oil....cures all ills and chills!! That's my latest excuse anyway.
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======================catalina_francisco said:Found this gem which can not only bring a smile, but provide us with 20 excuses for worshipping chocolate. http://www.submission.org.uk/humour2.html
Catalina
chocolate?
n e s t l e s.....makes the very best!
the wolf
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http://www.submission.org.uk/humour2.html
why is this a dead link?
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Etoile said:
*cries*
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Netzach said:
You are a stronger woman than me!!
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timberwolf05 said:
I've changed my view on that...I am hooked on Ritters and Cote d'Or since coming to Europe....now when I have Nestles or Cadbury, it tastes real bad and lacking something in the kick to the taste buds.
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Catalina, have you ever been to Cologne? There is a Chocolate museum, where they have a chocolate fountain and a GREAT gift shop...
My favorite chocolate is Lindt. Especially the 'Lindor'. It's so melty, tasty, delicious... I do like Ritter Almond a lot, too, though. And I can pay it and don't have to wait for christmas, when my mom goes to the Lindt outlet at Aachen and buys chocolates as christmas gifts.
Why is it that chocolate tastes better when it's a Santa or a Easter Bunny?
P.s. All the links seem dead
My favorite chocolate is Lindt. Especially the 'Lindor'. It's so melty, tasty, delicious... I do like Ritter Almond a lot, too, though. And I can pay it and don't have to wait for christmas, when my mom goes to the Lindt outlet at Aachen and buys chocolates as christmas gifts.
Why is it that chocolate tastes better when it's a Santa or a Easter Bunny?
P.s. All the links seem dead
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chris9 said:Catalina, have you ever been to Cologne? There is a Chocolate museum, where they have a chocolate fountain and a GREAT gift shop...
My favorite chocolate is Lindt. Especially the 'Lindor'. It's so melty, tasty, delicious... I do like Ritter Almond a lot, too, though. And I can pay it and don't have to wait for christmas, when my mom goes to the Lindt outlet at Aachen and buys chocolates as christmas gifts.
Why is it that chocolate tastes better when it's a Santa or a Easter Bunny?
P.s. All the links seem dead
Damn on the links.....ha, that is my fave Ritters too!!!! Have tried Lindt and liked it but haven't been to the Choc museum as yet....sounds heavenly.
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OK, some new links but I will paste as well incase the same happens:
* Because I'm a chocoholic and I don't want to be cured!---H.B.
* Because I AM the SWEET CLOWN ! "Cotton Candy " the clown.---N.K.
* Because it's one of life's greatest gifts! (to give or receive, but especially receive!)---R.R.
* Because I just had a baby, and I need a little luxury !---L.L.
* I don't need one. I am 58, have 2 children and 5 grandchildren and if they think it is okay it is fine with me.
* Real friends don't let their friends eat chocolate alone, they join them! ---S.G.
* Because you need your morning fix and coffee just doesn't do it.
* Because it is "that time" of the month.
* Because everyone else eats it.
* Because my size 24 jeans were getting a little too loose.---K.B
* Because I'm addicted to it.
* Because it makes me feel so good that I can't stop eating.
* Because I said so!!!
* Because THESE are the best chocolates I've ever had.
* I don't need an excuse, but I make one up when I get caught eating it.
* Because life is short and we're supposed to enjoy it.
* Because my mouth made me do it.
* Because that little voice inside me wouldn't stop until I ate some!
* Because I love chocolate, that's why!
* Because it's there.---S.H.
* Because no matter how bad things are going, chocolate puts a smile on my face (AND A POUND ON MY WAIST).
* Because I deserve it!
* Because it will melt in my hand.
* Because I'm out of Kaluaha!
* Because if I don't eat them, the kids will, and they don't need them.---B.F.
* Because I stayed away from it for too long.
* Because its the best comfort food available.---L.C.
* Because you know when you send it as a present, it's the best present you can give...it's as good as a HUG!---J.H.
* Because I bought some when I was in Montana last summer, and like an idiot gave them to my mother, who has begged me to find more. This time I ordered some for myself too!
* Because there is nothing like dark chocolate truffles, a glass of wine and a bubble bath for two to end the day.
* Because it was on sale.
* Because I do a lot of volunteer work and need some sweet relaxation.---M.P.
* Because all the pounds it puts on me will keep me warn in this below zero weather.---L.M.
* Because I CAN!
* Because my blood sugar crashed!---E.H.
* Because my daughter is a teenager and I need a break.---J.C.
* Hey, I'm a big boy now and I can eat what I want!---T.S
* I use the two day rule, and since my husband doesn't eat his fast enough, there's more for me.---W.P.
* Because I'm awake!
* I have to meet my minimum daily requirement---Its nasty stuff, but I will force myself to eat it.
* Because the sun is shining, or was shining or eventually will shine.---A.D.
* I looked at the clock and it was Chocolate Time.---C.D.
* Happy---Sad---PMS---Everyday!---J.W.
* A little chocolate doesn't hurt anyone.---L.A.
(http://www.candymaamcandies.com/ChocoExcuses.htm)
4 More Excuses to Eat Chocolate by Sue Gilbert
Drink Chocolate Milk
1. Recent research at both Pennsylvania State University and the Southwestern University Medical Center in Dallas show that high levels of milk chocolate consumption do not raise blood cholesterol levels, even though chocolate is high in saturated fats. It seems that the predominant type of saturated fat in chocolate, stearic acid, does not have the same effect on cholesterol levels as other types of saturated fats.
Eat Chocolate Bars
2. Chocolate is loaded with antioxidant polyphenols. These are those same compounds found in red wine, fruits and vegetables that are touted for their heart-healthy and other disease-preventing qualities. Research presented at the American Chemical Society in March 1999 reported that chocolate contained, pound for pound, the highest levels of polyphenols of any food. In fact, a regular chocolate bar contained as much as an eight-ounce glass of red wine, or the same amount as five servings of fruits and vegetables. Cocoa contained the most, followed by dark chocolate and then milk chocolate. What is still not known is whether the polyphenols in chocolate can be absorbed by the body. Those studies are still preliminary and ongoing. Early results in animal studies are looking positive. This could be one science experiment where it may be fun to be the guinea pig.
Chocolate Is Better for Your Teeth
3. Chocolate is better for your teeth that other foods with a similar sugar content. Apparently the nature of chocolate makes it easily rinsed from the mouth by saliva, leaving it in contact with teeth for a shorter time. Chocolate also contains tannins, which inhibit the action of cavity causing bacteria, perhaps by not allowing them to stick to the teeth.
Chocolate Is a Natural Drug
4. Although you would have to eat several pounds at one sitting, chocolate has been found to contain chemical compounds that stimulate the same receptor sites in the brain as marijuana.
http://health.ivillage.com/eating/ebenefits/0,,2f1m,00.html
###Oh this is scary!!....see women have been discriminated on for eons!!
Did you know that the Aztecs considered all chocolate an aphrodisiac? Because of this, all foods made with chocolate were strictly forbidden to women.
Although chocolate is not an aphrodisiac, chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA), a natural substance that is reputed to stimulate the same reaction in the body as falling in love. So - heartbreak and loneliness are great excuses for chocolate gorging!
Chocolate is old-school Viagra. Montezuma reputedly chugged a cup of chocolate before entering his harem, while Casanova called chocolate the "elixir of love" and drank it instead of champagne.
Christopher Columbus is said to have brought back cacao beans to King Ferdinand from his fourth visit to the New World around 1502, but they were overlooked in favor of the many other treasures he had found. Records suggest that he didn't particularly like the Aztec delicacy of "hot chocolate"- a thick cocoa drink laced with ground chillies and dyed red to look like blood - but recognising its potential he took a load of cocoa beans back to Spain.
The early Spanish explorers thought the primary (if not only) use of chocolate was medicinal. Chocolate drinks were developed in Spain that were seasoned with pepper, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon or mixed with beer or wine. They became such a hit that Spanish society ladies had them served during Mass.
The first attempt at making a solid chocolate product came in the 1700's, when Mexican nuns raised money for their convent by producing and exporting solid chocolate bars.
The first "chocolate box" was introduced by Richard Cadbury in 1868, when he decorated a candy box with a painting of his young daughter holding a kitten in her arms. Cadbury also introduced the first Valentine's Day candy box.
Chocolate Toxicity In Dogs - Did you know that chocolate can be lethal to dogs. About 2 ounces of milk chocolate can be poisonous to a 10-pound dog. The same holds true for cats and other household pets. Check out the follow article Chocolate is dangerous for pets.
Chocolate doesn't cause acne. This is just another myth about chocolate that has been disproven by doctors for some time.
The ability of the sugar in chocolate to drive up blood sugar (glycemic index) is about the same as oatmeal.
And more interesting facts from the same site:
Eating 2 ounces (50 grams) a day of plain chocolate with a minimum content of 70% chocolate solids can be beneficial to health, providing protection against heart disease, high blood pressure, and many other health hazards as well as essential trace elements and nutrients such as iron, calcium and potassium, and vitamins A. B1, C, D, and E and it's a lot tastier than boring old vitamin pills too. A 1 1/2-ounce square of chocolate may have as many cancer-fighting antioxidants as a five-ounce glass of red wine.
About 50% of all food cravings are for chocolate, far more than cravings for "something sweet" (16%), salty foods (12%), baked goods (11%), and fruit (4%). Some people go so far as saying they are addicted to chocolate. But that's no license to go on a chocolate binge. Eating more dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure. Remember, you do have to balance the extra calories by eating less of other things.
What is it that makes chocolate so irresistible? A large part of chocolate's allure, of course, lies in the taste - a deliciously rich concoction that satisfies the most intense craving. But several chemical reactions are also at work. For one thing, chocolate stimulates the secretion of endorphins, producing a pleasureable sensation similar to the "runner's high" a jogger feels after running several miles. The question arises: Why is chocolate such a powerful food? And what makes it the most commonly craved food? (About 40% of women and 15% of men report chocolate cravings.)
A new study by market research publisher Packaged Facts titled Market Trends: The U.S. Market for Gourmet Chocolate reports that the higher cocoa, lower sugar content and antioxidant properties of premium dark chocolate are making it a more attractive treat for health-conscious Americans, especially those counting carbs. The potential health benefits of premium dark chocolate versus higher sugar, higher fat mass-market counterparts are causing consumers to reevaluate their attitudes toward the gourmet chocolate market.
A word of caution: Not all chocolate is heart healthy. White chocolate, which a Harvard researcher points out is "not really chocolate at all," and milk chocolate may expand the hips rather than help blood flow. And none of the instant cocoa mixes in the local grocery store contain the flavonoids that improve blood vessel function.
http://whatscookingamerica.net/chocolate.htm
Catalina
* Because I'm a chocoholic and I don't want to be cured!---H.B.
* Because I AM the SWEET CLOWN ! "Cotton Candy " the clown.---N.K.
* Because it's one of life's greatest gifts! (to give or receive, but especially receive!)---R.R.
* Because I just had a baby, and I need a little luxury !---L.L.
* I don't need one. I am 58, have 2 children and 5 grandchildren and if they think it is okay it is fine with me.
* Real friends don't let their friends eat chocolate alone, they join them! ---S.G.
* Because you need your morning fix and coffee just doesn't do it.
* Because it is "that time" of the month.
* Because everyone else eats it.
* Because my size 24 jeans were getting a little too loose.---K.B
* Because I'm addicted to it.
* Because it makes me feel so good that I can't stop eating.
* Because I said so!!!
* Because THESE are the best chocolates I've ever had.
* I don't need an excuse, but I make one up when I get caught eating it.
* Because life is short and we're supposed to enjoy it.
* Because my mouth made me do it.
* Because that little voice inside me wouldn't stop until I ate some!
* Because I love chocolate, that's why!
* Because it's there.---S.H.
* Because no matter how bad things are going, chocolate puts a smile on my face (AND A POUND ON MY WAIST).
* Because I deserve it!
* Because it will melt in my hand.
* Because I'm out of Kaluaha!
* Because if I don't eat them, the kids will, and they don't need them.---B.F.
* Because I stayed away from it for too long.
* Because its the best comfort food available.---L.C.
* Because you know when you send it as a present, it's the best present you can give...it's as good as a HUG!---J.H.
* Because I bought some when I was in Montana last summer, and like an idiot gave them to my mother, who has begged me to find more. This time I ordered some for myself too!
* Because there is nothing like dark chocolate truffles, a glass of wine and a bubble bath for two to end the day.
* Because it was on sale.
* Because I do a lot of volunteer work and need some sweet relaxation.---M.P.
* Because all the pounds it puts on me will keep me warn in this below zero weather.---L.M.
* Because I CAN!
* Because my blood sugar crashed!---E.H.
* Because my daughter is a teenager and I need a break.---J.C.
* Hey, I'm a big boy now and I can eat what I want!---T.S
* I use the two day rule, and since my husband doesn't eat his fast enough, there's more for me.---W.P.
* Because I'm awake!
* I have to meet my minimum daily requirement---Its nasty stuff, but I will force myself to eat it.
* Because the sun is shining, or was shining or eventually will shine.---A.D.
* I looked at the clock and it was Chocolate Time.---C.D.
* Happy---Sad---PMS---Everyday!---J.W.
* A little chocolate doesn't hurt anyone.---L.A.
(http://www.candymaamcandies.com/ChocoExcuses.htm)
4 More Excuses to Eat Chocolate by Sue Gilbert
Drink Chocolate Milk
1. Recent research at both Pennsylvania State University and the Southwestern University Medical Center in Dallas show that high levels of milk chocolate consumption do not raise blood cholesterol levels, even though chocolate is high in saturated fats. It seems that the predominant type of saturated fat in chocolate, stearic acid, does not have the same effect on cholesterol levels as other types of saturated fats.
Eat Chocolate Bars
2. Chocolate is loaded with antioxidant polyphenols. These are those same compounds found in red wine, fruits and vegetables that are touted for their heart-healthy and other disease-preventing qualities. Research presented at the American Chemical Society in March 1999 reported that chocolate contained, pound for pound, the highest levels of polyphenols of any food. In fact, a regular chocolate bar contained as much as an eight-ounce glass of red wine, or the same amount as five servings of fruits and vegetables. Cocoa contained the most, followed by dark chocolate and then milk chocolate. What is still not known is whether the polyphenols in chocolate can be absorbed by the body. Those studies are still preliminary and ongoing. Early results in animal studies are looking positive. This could be one science experiment where it may be fun to be the guinea pig.
Chocolate Is Better for Your Teeth
3. Chocolate is better for your teeth that other foods with a similar sugar content. Apparently the nature of chocolate makes it easily rinsed from the mouth by saliva, leaving it in contact with teeth for a shorter time. Chocolate also contains tannins, which inhibit the action of cavity causing bacteria, perhaps by not allowing them to stick to the teeth.
Chocolate Is a Natural Drug
4. Although you would have to eat several pounds at one sitting, chocolate has been found to contain chemical compounds that stimulate the same receptor sites in the brain as marijuana.
http://health.ivillage.com/eating/ebenefits/0,,2f1m,00.html
###Oh this is scary!!....see women have been discriminated on for eons!!
Did you know that the Aztecs considered all chocolate an aphrodisiac? Because of this, all foods made with chocolate were strictly forbidden to women.
Although chocolate is not an aphrodisiac, chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA), a natural substance that is reputed to stimulate the same reaction in the body as falling in love. So - heartbreak and loneliness are great excuses for chocolate gorging!
Chocolate is old-school Viagra. Montezuma reputedly chugged a cup of chocolate before entering his harem, while Casanova called chocolate the "elixir of love" and drank it instead of champagne.
Christopher Columbus is said to have brought back cacao beans to King Ferdinand from his fourth visit to the New World around 1502, but they were overlooked in favor of the many other treasures he had found. Records suggest that he didn't particularly like the Aztec delicacy of "hot chocolate"- a thick cocoa drink laced with ground chillies and dyed red to look like blood - but recognising its potential he took a load of cocoa beans back to Spain.
The early Spanish explorers thought the primary (if not only) use of chocolate was medicinal. Chocolate drinks were developed in Spain that were seasoned with pepper, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon or mixed with beer or wine. They became such a hit that Spanish society ladies had them served during Mass.
The first attempt at making a solid chocolate product came in the 1700's, when Mexican nuns raised money for their convent by producing and exporting solid chocolate bars.
The first "chocolate box" was introduced by Richard Cadbury in 1868, when he decorated a candy box with a painting of his young daughter holding a kitten in her arms. Cadbury also introduced the first Valentine's Day candy box.
Chocolate Toxicity In Dogs - Did you know that chocolate can be lethal to dogs. About 2 ounces of milk chocolate can be poisonous to a 10-pound dog. The same holds true for cats and other household pets. Check out the follow article Chocolate is dangerous for pets.
Chocolate doesn't cause acne. This is just another myth about chocolate that has been disproven by doctors for some time.
The ability of the sugar in chocolate to drive up blood sugar (glycemic index) is about the same as oatmeal.
And more interesting facts from the same site:
Eating 2 ounces (50 grams) a day of plain chocolate with a minimum content of 70% chocolate solids can be beneficial to health, providing protection against heart disease, high blood pressure, and many other health hazards as well as essential trace elements and nutrients such as iron, calcium and potassium, and vitamins A. B1, C, D, and E and it's a lot tastier than boring old vitamin pills too. A 1 1/2-ounce square of chocolate may have as many cancer-fighting antioxidants as a five-ounce glass of red wine.
About 50% of all food cravings are for chocolate, far more than cravings for "something sweet" (16%), salty foods (12%), baked goods (11%), and fruit (4%). Some people go so far as saying they are addicted to chocolate. But that's no license to go on a chocolate binge. Eating more dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure. Remember, you do have to balance the extra calories by eating less of other things.
What is it that makes chocolate so irresistible? A large part of chocolate's allure, of course, lies in the taste - a deliciously rich concoction that satisfies the most intense craving. But several chemical reactions are also at work. For one thing, chocolate stimulates the secretion of endorphins, producing a pleasureable sensation similar to the "runner's high" a jogger feels after running several miles. The question arises: Why is chocolate such a powerful food? And what makes it the most commonly craved food? (About 40% of women and 15% of men report chocolate cravings.)
A new study by market research publisher Packaged Facts titled Market Trends: The U.S. Market for Gourmet Chocolate reports that the higher cocoa, lower sugar content and antioxidant properties of premium dark chocolate are making it a more attractive treat for health-conscious Americans, especially those counting carbs. The potential health benefits of premium dark chocolate versus higher sugar, higher fat mass-market counterparts are causing consumers to reevaluate their attitudes toward the gourmet chocolate market.
A word of caution: Not all chocolate is heart healthy. White chocolate, which a Harvard researcher points out is "not really chocolate at all," and milk chocolate may expand the hips rather than help blood flow. And none of the instant cocoa mixes in the local grocery store contain the flavonoids that improve blood vessel function.
http://whatscookingamerica.net/chocolate.htm
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