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Chocolate Coaster: Love It or Hate It?
I saw these Chocolate Coasters ($12.95) and knew they'd be perfect for chocolate month. They come in packs of four and look exactly like hunks of brown or white chocolate. I think they might make a good gift for a super-chocoholic, but I'm not sure I'd want to use them on my coffee table.
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- Scenes from the 2009 Los Angeles Chocolate Salon.
Summer's Last Hurrah at the County Fair
As much as I hate to see Summer go, I don't mind bidding it adieu with one last hurrah at the local county fair. Tall enough to enjoy the rides on her own, my daughter grasped onto her tickets and ran for the shiny roller coasters pumping her arms up and down like she'd won the lotto. Thinking she needed easing, we put her on the most juvenile ladybug ride first, which turned out to be a bust as she yelled, "Stop!"
Yum Market Finds: From Coast to Coaster
One of my pet peeves is coffee rings on the table, they drive me absolutely crazy. That's why I love coasters (as long as you remember to use them, ahem, Jimmy, I'm talking to you). Well, it turns out that I'm not the only one who thinks coasters are fantastic.
Taste Test: Chuao Firecracker Chocolate Bar
Last year, I sung the praises of a small chocolatier, Chuao, for its unique and delicious flavor combinations, like strawberry balsamic and spicy Cabernet caramel. I had a chance to try their newest bar, the Firecracker, and it was no exception.The chocolate smelled typical enough — bittersweet and slightly smoky. But once I took a bite, my experience took a turn for the bizarre.
Biggest Headline of 2008: Cookies Die and Come Back
This year was a turbulent year for all, and the traditional snack cookie was no exception. Snack companies took fans on a roller coaster ride, discontinuing cookies and then announcing their revival. In January of this year, cookie classicists reeled from the loss of the Hydrox cookie, the crispy, chocolate sandwiches the preceded the Oreo.
PMS and PMDD: What's the Difference?
The hormonal ride we take monthly sends many of us into an emotional tailspin, clinging to a box of chocolate as if it were a life raft.
Did you know that about 75 percent of all women have PMS symptoms? We have to joke about it or we'll go crazy.
Yum Gift Guide Round Up
For those of you still doing some last minute shopping, I thought a quick review of my Yum Gift Guides might be helpful.
Fab Foodie - Cute Aprons, Plates and other fabulous finds
The Reader - Books guaranteed to stimulate their appetites and minds
Good Eats - Retro Chocolate Bars, Paella Gift Set and other delicious delights
Kitchen Geeks - Duet Blender and Food Processor, Nutritional Scale and more must have gadgets
Wine Lovers - Preservation Kits, Picnic Kits and other wine necessities
Stocking Stuffers - Cute coasters, kitschy toothpicks and more
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