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5 delicious chocolate indulges

July 24th, 2015

Whether you are 6 or 60, everyone loves eating chocolates. This is our favourite dessert and will never get old. You can add chocolates into variety of dishes, and it will just enhance the taste of each dish. You can create several forms of chocolates like cakes, ice creams, custards, pudding and so many more. If you have a sweet tooth, then there is nothing better than chocolates for you. You can make your loved ones happy by sending chocolates by post anywhere across the world.

If you are an absolute lover of chocolate and can handle too much of it, then you should keep reading. We will tell you about the 5 most delicious chocolate dishes you must eat before you give up on chocolates. They are not deadly to your diet; they are sweet and balanced dishes.

The classic chocolate cake: What is better than the classic chocolate cake? This special and simple cake will not ruin with your diet plan. Once in a while, you can go a little free on yourself and enjoy this delicious treat. You can always switch to dark chocolates. This basic cake can be made with 5 ingredients- sugar, eggs, all purpose flour, butter and cocoa. All these five together, and you have a luscious, glossy and heavenly dessert! Decorate it with chocolate frosting or sauce to add more drama to the cake!

Chocolate fudge: These square shaped chocolate filled desserts are a blessing in disguise. Easy to make and rich in chocolates, this sumptuous sweet is one of a kind. You can always add dry fruits, nuts or chopped berries in it to make it healthy for the kids and for your diet. Using dark chocolate will solve your sugar issues.

Double chocolate cupcakes: Double chocolate cupcakes are a delightful dessert for parties and family gatherings. It is simple to make and like the name suggests, it is full of chocolate. This cupcake requires simple ingredients, and it is best made when dark chocolate and cocoa powder is mixed together. Besides that, top it with chocolate chips and some fresh cream for presentation and further taste. Make a dozens of these wonderful cupcakes in just sometime.

Chocolate mousse: Less in calories and rich in chocolate, a mousse is everything a girl needs! If you are a diehard fan of eating chocolates, you cannot miss out on this dish ever. This basic recipe takes only some time to make and should be topped with whipped cream to add more flavor. You can also mix some coffee into the chocolate mixture for a twist in the palate.

Chocolate pudding: This easy to go recipe takes no time at all. You can always use a microwave to perfect chocolate puddings. A great dish for when you are craving for some lovely chocolates. You can put in some chopped fruits and nuts to make it even more delicious. Pudding can be also used as a thick chocolate sauce for banana breads and wheat breads. Use it to make chocolate sandwiches too.

You might be thinking that chocolates have too many calories in it, but they are actually very beneficial for the cardiovascular system. They are also good for the nervous system and skin too. That’s why, create and eat one of these desserts for your loved ones. Sending chocolate gifts will always make anyone smile.

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7 easy-to-go birthday gift items…

July 24th, 2015

Some gift items are such that everyone comes up with when they have no ideas and these gifts are loved by the one receiving it. These universal gifts are all-rounders since they are sweet and not too expensive too. So, if you aren’t much of thinker when it comes to birthday gifts, then you can use one of these ideas and trust us, they are going to love it.

Greeting cards – This old school idea never fails. Whether you customize one or make it yourself, nobody hates a greeting card. It is just a great add on gift too if you create birthday hampers. So when in doubt, go for greeting cards.

Chocolates – If they are 10 or 90, they will like that you gifted them chocolates. This sweet treat is genuinely a sweet item to gift someone on their birthday. It is a hit with the kids and so with young adults. A cute box of chocolates never hurt anybody, and if you really want to make it special, you can make a chocolate recipe or make chocolates at home and gift it to someone. This way, you have put in efforts and they will appreciate that.

Clothes – It could be a top, pair of jeans, jacket, mufflers, hat or anything, usually when you gift something to your BFFs, you go for some fancy clothing item that they would life or may use. This idea could be lavish or in budget too. And you have lots of options to pick from. In the current trend, socks seem to be one of the most gifted items.

Accessories – For women and nowadays for men, this gift item always works. If you give women a ring, bracelet, neckpiece or earrings, she will be really happy and same goes for men. You could gift them sunglasses, keychains or watches. This is a safe bet and falls in budget too if you aren’t going for diamonds and gold.

Liquor – A bottle of wine always does the work! Throw in some flowers, glasses and your perfect gift birthday hamper is ready. You don’t have to be selective about the wine too until and unless it is your parent or lover. To gift a friend or co-worker a bottle of liquor, you can pick according to your budget and keep it simple. This gift idea always wins the case!

Toys – Every child would love to get toys. Sometimes when gifting kids, you run out of ideas since they could be a little picky about what they like and what they don’t. The best and safest thing to gift them is toys. You cannot go wrong with that.

Perfumes and grooming products – From perfumes to lotions to grooming products to spa coupons, all these things too are one of the most common gift items. A perfume, lotion and body bath set make up for not getting an out of the box gift.

It isn’t necessary that you pick from the list, but if you are in doubt, then you surely can pick one of these items and combine few to make a grander gift birthday hamper.

 

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10 easy flowers to grow at home!

July 21st, 2015

Growing plants at home from seeds gives a great satisfaction and enhances our gardens too. This is an inexpensive way to have some gorgeous flowers at home. There are many flowers, which you can reseed, and they come back year after year. So, here are 10 flowers you can grow at home.

  • California Poppies: A popular native of California, these flowers thrive in dry and sandy soil. Plant seeds as soon as possible. The ideal time to grow them is in the spring. California poppies usually reseed and show up in the driest corners of your garden. Happy planting!

 

  • Cosmos: If you want to grow heat-loving Cosmos flowers, then use any average soil. If your soil is too rich, they won’t grow well. Grow these lovelies during the late summer days and add some dash in your garden.
  • Calendula: These yellow or orange edible flower petals are to be grown in cooler temperatures. Plant the seeds during late spring and make sure to deadhead these flowers so that they bloom for a longer time

 

  • Four o clocks: These stunning and fragrant flowers open on cloudy days. Plant these seeds mid-summer and you will see Hummingbirds in your garden.
  • Hyacinth beans: These pretty vines grow 10 to 15 feet so you will need some support in the garden for this plant. If the pods are leftover of the plant over the winter season, it often reseeds again next year.
  • Morning Glories: Blue, purple and white, these are some of Morning Glories. They are a true beauty for your garden and are sown in full sun locations. It is recommended that you soak the seeds overnight before you plant.

 

  • Nasturtiums: This edible plant is worth growing in your garden. Add some spicy and peppery taste to salads, eggs and soups with the use of Nasturtiums petals. Usually, spring is the ideal season to grow this plant and make sure your soil isn’t too nitrogen rich. Otherwise, you will have more leaves than flowers.
  • Sweet Peas: Sweet scented and romantic looking Sweet Peas add a charm to spring gardens. Plant the seeds during late winter or spring and make sure you have fresh soil. This plant requires support for their stems and need rich soil.
  • Sunflowers: This glowing yellow sun loving flowers are best grown during full sun seasons. Attractive to several bees and birds, they are drought tolerant and very hardy. Sunflowers too can be used in cooking purposes. But make sure too many bees do not surround this plant in your garden otherwise you will not be able to utilise them.
  • Zinnias: This popular and beautiful flower is grown in rich soil and needs a lot of sun. They are one of the most easy to grow flowers by seeds. If you love butterflies, then Zinnias are like a magnet to them and will hover around the flower a lot.

You can grow some of these flowers and make bouquets and send it to loved ones. You can also get next day flower delivery in UK through the online companies.

 

 

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Tips for Corporate Gifts

July 21st, 2015

Giving gifts to friends and relatives is easy. You know them, you know their likes and dislikes and what they need. That helps you in picking up just a perfect gift for them. But how do you decide gifts for the ones you don’t even know or know well like your clients, your boss, colleagues, etc. There are a lot of reasons you may need to gift in your corporate circle. It’s tough, but then what are we for? We are here to give you ideas for corporate gifting. Pay attention:

1.  Mugs: Mug engraved with company’s name or brand name makes such a wonderful promotional gift for clients.

2. Pens– Pens engraved with company’s name are the most commonly used corporate gifts used for promotional purposes.

3. USB– These are extremely useful, innovative and comparatively cheap to be used as promotional tool. Engraved with company’s name, these are one of the best corporate gifts. And you can also add to it company’s personal touch to make your esteemed clients feel special.

4. Umbrella: These are the old gifts that have been used as promotional gifts, and of course, old is gold. This is something everyone needs and appreciates.

5. Caps– Caps with company’s logo embroidered on it makes a wonderful promotional gift.

6. Mouse mats– Everyone uses a laptop or desktop and everyone uses a mouse. So, it is evident that everyone needs a good mouse mat. So have it engraved with your company’s name and gift it to your clients.

7. Calendar– These are old and gold promotional gifts. You can put in the pictures of your products and get your company’s name printed at the bottom of the calendar.

8. Business card holders– These are elegant and very business-like gifts for your boss, colleagues and clients.

9. Leather organizers– These make the classic gifts for your boss and colleagues and are a perfect promotional gift. You can keep all your appointments and important visiting cards at one place and carry it along without hassle.

10. Magnetic key holder– Everyone keeps keys and most of them keep misplacing it. Magnetic key holders make a wonderful, innovative and appreciated give away promotional gift.

11. Adhesive rings– These are modern and fascinating gifts. These can be attached to the back of every device and make them easy to be held. Attached at the back of the devise, these also act as a stand for the device.

12. Rolling cubes– Two cubes with messages on all its sides that can be combined and used. Engrave company’s name on dice holders. These make thoughtful gifts for corporate clients.

13. Key Rings– These are one among the oldest corporate gifts. You can get them customized according to your corporate image.

14. Table timepiece– Table clocks are thoughtful and sweet gifts for corporate.

15. Pen holders. Pen holders or pen stands are one among the oldest and safest corporate gifts.

Apart from these, there are many other gifts that can be used for corporate gifting. Beautiful paper weights, shopping bags, gadget covers, etc. are taking tolls in market. For your much esteemed clients and boss, you can use few collective items and get the gift hampers delivery for them at their office.

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Sweet Delicious Gifts

July 21st, 2015

A chocolate gift is one of the most delicious gifts for your loved one. They are sweet and satisfying. A homemade recipe adds to the charm of chocolate. There are many recipes that you can make at home and then gift them. My favourite is Dark Chocolate and Banana Truffles, and I am going to share that recipe to you.

Dark Chocolate and Banana Truffles

Ingredients:

Centre:

  • 170 grams of dark chocolate
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana

Coating:

  • 225 grams of chopped dark chocolate
  • 1-2 teaspoon of cocoa butter which is optional

Recipe:

Take a round cake pan and line it with aluminium foil. Take a heat proof bowl, and put in it your finely chopped chocolates. Warm the cream in a sauce pan but don’t let it boil. Pour that cream over your chopped chocolate, let it sit for some thirty seconds and then stir it until it gets smooth. Put this mixture in a food processor and add banana to it. Churn until smooth and the stir in the vanilla extract. Now pour this mixture into your prepared cake pan. Smooth the top of it with a plastic and let it stay refrigerated for at least 4 hours, even better if you let it be overnight.

Remove the cake pan from your fridge and gently lift the frozen chocolate cake with the foil and gently remove the top plastic sheet. With a cookie cutter, cut out the pieces from the whole block. Arrange it on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Now, gentle melt the chocolate but don’t let it overheat. Using a fork, dip each of your chocolate banana cookie in the melted chocolate and then keep then on another parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle on them some decorations before the chocolate hardens. You can use it for a week by storing it in fridge.

On a second thought, I think I can tell you another of my favourite recipe which is Fudge Brownie Cheesecake Bites. These are pretty easy to make.

Fudge Brownie Cheesecake Bites

Buy one cheesecake and scoop it along with the crust. Put it on the wax paper and refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes. Now put a pan with water over gas foil boiling. In another heat safe bowl, put the chocolate for melting. Make sure the boiling water doesn’t get to touch the pan with the chocolate. Take out the cheese cake and gently roll it in to balls. Now dip these in melted chocolate. Repeat the same process with each of the scoop. Let the chocolate set at room temperature first and then put it in the fridge to set. These are ready to satisfy your sweet tooth.

These recipes are hassle free and easy to make. Moreover, they are just delicious and your personal touch makes it just perfect for gifting it to someone very close to you. For those, who crave for something sweet every now and then, make these and store them for indulging into the sweetest sinful taste that will make you crave for more.

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