Chocolate Fondue: Thinking about Valentine’s Day

Posted: February 2008 in Food,Health,Items,Light Recipes
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It’s almost Valentine’s Day and why don’t you prepare a delicious dessert for you and your love one that is High Fiber, Low Sodium and Low Cholesterol.

I found this Chocolate Fondue recipe at EatingWell , it’s very easy to make.

  • 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, choppedchocolate-fondue.JPG
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon brewed espresso (see Kitchen Tip)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 banana, peeled and cut into 8 pieces
  • 8 1-inch chunks fresh pineapple
  • 4 strawberries

1. Place chocolate, cream, espresso, vanilla and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Pour the chocolate mixture into a serving bowl. Serve with fruit.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Per serving: 345 calories; 19 g fat (10 g sat, 2 g mono); 20 mg cholesterol; 54 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 7 g fiber; 81 mg sodium; 382 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (90% daily value).
3 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1 carbohydrate (other), 4 fat

TIP: Kitchen Tip: If you don’t have an espresso maker (or coffee makers), look for instant espresso powder at your supermarket.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Equipment: Fondue forks or bamboo skewers

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Reebok Freestyle Valentine’s Day

Posted: February 2008 in Accessories,Clothes,Shopping
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These are the “Reebok Freestyle Valentine’s Day” specially released thinking about valentine’s day.

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I personally love the design and wouldn’t mind if my DH offered me a pair.You can find them at Caliroots.

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Handbags for you

Posted: February 2008 in Accessories,Buy Better,Gifts,Shopping
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If you are a Handbag lover than you should check Accessory Bug online store. They have available a wide variety of Handbags, Spy Bags, Purses among other items.

If my readers use the coupon code wintersale until 31/3/2008 you will get a discount of 10%

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An idea for a Valentine’s gift

Posted: February 2008 in Accessories,Gifts,Items,Shopping
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With Valentine’s day just a few days away, finding the right present for your DH is probably worrying you.

  • A perfume? Again (DH answer)
  • A box of chocolates? I’m on a diet (DH answer)
  • Flowers? That’s for girls (DH answer)

asanti-grilles.jpgWell, I know it might sound strange but your DH will probably like it. What about checking the Asanti grilles and buy one for his car? It’s a man thing so I guess the gift might be appropriate. That’s just an idea…

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Branson’s World’s largest Toy Museum

Posted: February 2008 in Items,Outdoor,Travel Tips,Vacation
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I was searching the internet for toy’s shows and exhibitions and I come across an information I really wasn’t aware of. In Branson you can find the World’s Largest Toy Museum. Here you can find toys from all times and for all tastes: trains, action figures, dolls, wind-up toys among other small treasures. For what I read, it’s a place where we can spend a few hours of pure joy.
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Branson also has other attractions like Golf and Museums. Branson is an area where you can easily find hotels and villas where you can stay and spend a few days visiting this wonderful city. You can also check land for sale Branson has available if you are thinking about moving or buying a vacation house.

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Insignificant changes can make the difference

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I used to have my bedroom TV on top of a TV table. It was great to lay down in bed and watch movies and series from the tv-mount.jpgcomfort of my bed. After a few weeks I realized that my back and neck were always hurting. I thought it was stress but then someone mention the TV position and I realized that I was making an extra effort to be able to watch TV from bed. The solution: I bought a tv mount with wall support and put my TV in there. Now I can watch TV lying down in bed without having to have my head and neck excessively lift up.

There are these small details we not always pay attention to, that can really make our life a little uncomfortable. When you have some physical symptom check all the options:

What have you changed recently?
Using some new gadget?
Bought a new house gadget?
Increased your daily walk distance

It can be a small, insignificant change that can make the difference.

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Vegetable: Broccolis

Posted: February 2008 in Health,Vegetables and Health
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Broccolis are not my kids favorite vegetable, in fact they don’t like to eat them. Broccolis are a green vegetable that is great for anemic people. Their main component is water, followed by carbonate hydrates and proteins. They are a great source of vitamin C, folic acid and carotenes, as well as a good provider of vitamin E and B6. Regarding minerals they have potassium and phosphor.

Broccolis have an anticancer function, with a main role in the heart disease and cancer prevention. Due to the high quantities of calcium and phosphor they are beneficial for bone health. Together with all the green leaves vegetable, they are excellent to prevent and treat anemic states.

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