My Chocolate Fantasy

The Yuletide season has just set in and the mood is that of a merry one as people are busy planning out the perfect way to celebrate their Christmas. Personally speaking, the magic of the occasion never ceases to fill me with the same feeling of goodwill and blissful merry making as we happily indulge in more than just decorating the Christmas tree. Singing carols at friends’ places are always there, although it always seems like doing a new thing every time. The real attraction, however, is provided by the assortment of several well dressed cakes to mark this auspicious occasion. And talking about cakes, you don’t need to squeeze out time from your busy schedule to bake them either, as you can easily shop for celebration cakes over the Internet or at stores.

It is really amazing how times have changed, and all for the better of course. Although replacing the older method of baking cakes frantically, this new trend hasn’t replaced the custom altogether. While shopping for gifts to give out to friends and family, you can visit a bakery and order from some of the most attractive cakes baked ever. Things which could have been quite a challenge for you are now possible through a string of celebration cakes that come in all kinds of flavours and toppings for a real treat.

To add to the sparkle that is set through brightly decorated lights and a richly adorned Christmas tree, you would obviously want the food to be equally special. With celebration cakes, you can now have all that you could have desired. You can go for cakes with figures of Santa or the baby Jesus carved on the top. You can choose between options like chocolate cakes with rich fillings, lemon drizzle cakes with butter cream fillings, maderia sponge cakes and so on.

All that you need to do to fill your Christmas with these celebration cakes is to simply order over the Internet and receive the same through courier.

When looking for the perfect gift, people tend to seek out the best and most unique that they can possibly find. No matter what the occasion, a gift is special every time. Some gifts bring about a small reaction, while others have the ability to bring about strong emotions of happiness and surprise. There are those gifts that require a lot of thought and then there are those that are spur of the moment and not very well thought out. In most instances, we have no idea what will make someone truly happy when it comes to gift giving. Confusion and wonder can suck all of the life and fun out of buying gifts, causing it to bring more pain than pleasure. We have all been there, and during those times, a kosher gift basket will do just perfectly. Be it an anniversary, birthday, or just because, there is a kosher gift basket for everyone. Some of the things that you will find inside of a kosher gift basket are gourmet chocolates, wine, pretzels, white chocolates, and several other very tasty quality treats! The best thing is that the baskets come with all of these high dollar treats, and are sold at a very affordable price. One of the kosher gift baskets is called the VIP Executive Choice. This is a gift that anyone will take pleasure in because it includes Gourmet Crackers, Chocolates, Smoked Salmon, Pecan Caramel Turtles, Wine, Jam, Pecan Caramel Crunches, Chocolate Covered Oreo’s, and Gourmet Cashews. Those are only a few of the items that come complete with the VIP Executive Choice. Another example of a smaller basket is the Gourmet Indulgence Kosher gift basket. It has been decorated with festive colors and stuffed with several high quality gourmet treats. The Gourmet Indulgence gift basket comes complete with Swersy’s Chocolate Bars, Gourmet Almond Crunch, Brent & Sam’s Cookies, Chocolate Meltaways, and Pirouline Wafers. As you can see, Kosher gift baskets are a very unique choice for a gift. They are especially great for giving away to your co-workers and clients. Having a Christmas party? What about a Thanksgiving party? These gifts are so versatile that you can even purchase the VIP Executive Choice, and let everyone choose their own treat! These baskets can really go along way, and they make a lasting impression. So, when that time comes, and you are still feeling a bit confused about what to present for a gift, choose a Kosher gift basket! You’ll find that it is the ultimate life of the party. Everyone loves a tasty treat, especially when it has been made gourmet style!

 This year, why not floor your competition with a gift that they will never forget? Delicious, personalized chocolate cigars carrying a heartfelt personal message will leave an impression that won’t go away in a hurry.

 Custom chocolate cigars are a highly innovative idea. They can be used for a number of wonderful occasions. You may use them for wedding receptions, bridal showers, birthday parties, baby showers or at wedding anniversaries. You may use them as wonderful and attractive centerpieces, or you may use them during fundraisers, annual company meetings or client parties.

Chocolate cigars are particularly handy when you want to announce the birth of a baby. You get readymade blue or pink cigars and you can personalize it by adding your own message to these wonderful cigars. According to new parents, Jim and Hannah Hayes, “Personalized chocolate cigars are a huge hit with small kids, big kids and adults. The cigars look absolutely amazing and they are fantastic treat for smokers, non-smokers – just about everybody!”

Whatever the occasion, there is one thing you can be sure of when it comes to chocolate cigars – the recipient will always love what he/she got, without exception. In the rare case where the recipient may not be a chocolate fan, you can still rest assured that someone in the family or close circle will love it. So, your gift will never go unappreciated.

Personalized chocolate cigars add a touch of extravaganza and celebration to every event, more so because everyone associates chocolates and fine cigars with celebrations. It is also the perfect gift for the special man in your life. Whether he is into cigars or chocolates or both, he will love it. Says Wendy Perble, “My dad loves cigars. He used to import some of his favorite brands all the time. But a year ago, he was asked to stop smoking completely. Since then, my sister and I make it a point to send him authentic custom made chocolate cigars twice a year. And you know what; he loves them just as much as his real cigars, or may be even more.”

Another huge plus in the favor of custom chocolate cigars is the opportunity to make these favors exclusively yours. You can add your own logo, pictures, sayings or quotes to give your personalized chocolate cigars a highly personal touch.

Personalized chocolate cigars are undoubtedly wonderful. They are a great way to express warmth, and anyone who receives them cannot help but fall in love with them.

 

In my humble opinion, there is not a better cookie in the world than a well-made chocolate cookie. I am about to tell you how to make the perfect chocolate cookie.

The Perfect Chocolate Cookie

Cocoa drop cookie, the best chocolate cookie. They are not only delicious, but very easy to make as well.

The ingredients required for this recipe are: ¼ cup butter, softened; ¼ cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; ¾ cup buttermilk; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 ¼ cup sifted all-purpose flour; ½ tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; ½ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened; and 1 cup of chopped pecans.

1. Cream the shortening and butter with sugar; beat in egg.

2. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla

3. Sift the dry ingredients together and add to the first mixture.

4. Stir in the pecans, and chill the cookie dough for about an hour.

5. Use a teaspoon to drop the dough onto a greased baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between the cookies.

6. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until set.

7. Then cool and frost with a simple chocolate or vanilla icing if desired.

Shortbread Cookie Recipe

Here is the recipe for another great cookie, the chocolate covered shortbread cookie recipe. For this you will need: 8 ounces butter at room temperature; ½ cup powdered sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted; and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.

1. Combine all ingredients.

2. Knead with your hands to made sure they are well mixed

3. Press into lightly buttered pans.

4. Bake at 325°F for about 20 minutes.

5. Cut into wedges while they are still warm or break them apart.

There are many fabulous recipes out there but here are two of the best. Remember these recipes around the holidays and you can present your friends and family with delightful treats that will be remembered the rest of the year.