Prepared Meals in the Spotlight! August 20, 2007

 Let me start by saying I used to love cooking. I’m a single mom of one daughter and I have a mate. We all live together. Currently I’m going back to school taking online classes working on a Master’s Degree in Business Management. I’m a fulltime homemaker and recently started a home business. Cooking no longer fits my hected schedule so I have been ordering prepared meals from a few different companies. These are not like those traditional frozen dinners in your local grocer. These are gourmet dinners prepared by chefs that can be customized with your favorite items and different portions.  This is very convienient for me during the week and saves me lots of time and money. You may have heard of some of these companies before. Recently I constructed a website with a lot of popular items and  some of my favorites. You can visit  my  One Stop Lunch & Dinner Spot

or check out some of my favorite places to order from. If you’re dieting don’t worry I have you covered. My site as well as the other sites I will list, offer several low carb and low fat items to choose from as well as healthy snacks and desserts. Always check back regularly I will be adding products daily.

My Favorite! Delightful Deliveries
 If you’re not familiar with Delightful Deliveries, you’ll want to make it your business to do so! This is a unique site that offers the best of the best treats, gifts, prepared meals, gift baskets and much more. I love that place! But you don’t have to take my word for it, just click the link above and be dazzled! Oh yeah they have the PERFECT Valentine’s Day Gift’s and sales going on so don’t miss out on that. A special gourmet dinner delivered is sure to spice things up a bit.  

Gourmet Prepared Meals at Home Bistro 

Delicious Low Carb Meals at Home Bistro

Chocolate of the Month Club July 31, 2007

Give the gift of chocolate! Each month Dan’s Chocolate will bring a new and exciting chocolate discovery. With 3, 6, and 12 month subscriptions you are sure to satisfy any and all chocolate cravings or if it’s a gift for someone they are sure gonna love you more month after month! A subscription cost’s $30.00 per month but is very well worth it and is billed in monthly increments. These guys have done all the research for you, they only offer the best chocolate treats around month after month. I usually get a 3 month subscription twice a year because that’s all I can afford to spend on chocolates but these are very good and worth every dime. Here is a sample of last years monthly sendings:

January – Harbor Sweets
February – Ethel M Chocolates
March – Roger’s Chocolates
April – Korkunov Russian Chocolates
May – Knipschildt Chocolates
June – NewTree Chocolate Bars
July – Dan’s Chocolates
August – Pacific Cookie Company
September – Chocolove Chocolate Bars
October – Sterling Truffle Bars
November – Stephany’s Chocolates
December – Nirvana Belgian Chocolates

You are free to cancel your subscription at any time, so if something comes up don’t worry!

Deep Dark Chocolate Souffle July 31, 2007

This one dirties a lot of dishes, but it’s worth it! Makes approximately 6 servings 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup European style cocoa 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened 1 cup milk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs, separated Vanilla ice cream (optional) Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 6-cup soufflé dish and coat with 1 tablespoon sugar. In medium bowl, combine cocoa and flour. Add butter and blend well. Set aside. In medium saucepan, heat milk until very hot. Reduce heat and add cocoa mixture, beating with wire whisk until smooth and thick. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla. Cool slightly. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Cool to room temperature. In large mixer bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until stiff. Stir small amount of beaten whites into chocolate mixture. Fold chocolate mixture into remaining whites. Carefully pour into prepared dish. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until puffed. Serve immediately with ice cream.

Chocolate Lover’s Cookbook for Dummies July 31, 2007

Looking for tempting but easy ways to indulge in your passion for chocolate? In this book, you’ll find everything you need to make delectable chocolate desserts that will wow everyone – including yourself! Fun recipes for goodies like cookies, cakes, brownies, ice cream, sauces, candies, and even a chocolate soufflé give you dozens of ways to reach chocolate nirvana. This cook book has a five star rating at Amazon based on 1 review and you can purchase it for as low as $18.99.
Chocolate Lover’s Cookbook for Dummies

Chocolate Lover’s Beware July 27, 2007

Looking for something sweet? Dan’s Chocolates offers the freshest treats around. Don’t spend fortunes on a fancy package and settle for cheap chocolate when you can have the best of both world’s for a fraction of the cost. Dan’s has been around since 1999 and due to the quality of his products he has become the champion of delicious chocolates. When you order from Dan’s you get your chocolates delivered right to your door guaranteed fresh. You won’t feel guilty about eating these chocolates because the founder Dan Cunningham donates a percentage of every sale to various charities and organizations. With over a dozen of differnet varieties of chocolate treats you are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.