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Facts about chocolates you never knew!

November 6th, 2015

Are you a chocolate lover? Do you have a tough time resisting chocolates? Well, if you are a diehard fan of this rich food item, then you must read some unknown facts about it.

  1. In 2007, a thief managed to rob around 28 million dollars of jewellery because he had gained the trust of the guards that worked at the bank in Belgium. He used to offer them chocolates every day to gain their trust.
  2. The famous movie Psycho from which the famous shower scene was made using chocolate syrup. Yes, the blood was actually chocolate syrup.
  3. The Nazis plotted a plan against Winston Churchill with an exploding slab of chocolate.
  4. Chocolate has a scientific name which is Theobroma Cacao. This means, food of the god. Well, chocolate is quite heavenly!
  5. Theobromine is the compound found in chocolates, which is like poison to dogs, this can kill humans too. If a child has around 1900 miniature chocolates, then he/she will reach the stage of risk.
  6. Chocolates were consumed in the liquid form instead of solid in olden days.
  7. Aztec emperor, Montezuma II has drunk at least more than 50 cups of chocolate each day.
  8. During the time of the revolutionary war, a lot of soldiers were paid in chocolate sometimes.
  9. This one might make you stop eating chocolates – It is said that people who dislike or are allergic to chocolates are mainly allergic to cockroaches. It is believed that around eight insect parts are found in one bar of chocolates. This has been stated by the Food and Drug Administration.
  10.  The woman who created the famous chocolate chip cookie had sold her recipe to the company Nestle and in return, Ruth Wakefield asked them for a lifetime supple of chocolates.
  11. The first ever chocolate bar created was by Joseph Fry in the year 1847.
  12. Did you know that the chocolate industry makes around 110 billion every year? We eat a lot of chocolates!
  13.  In the year 1947, a lot of Canadian kids boycotted chocolates after the price increased from 5 cents to 8 cents.
  14.  The largest and hugest chocolate bar, which was ever made, weighed more than 12,770 pounds that is around 5792 kg. We wonder who ate it all.
  15. The most valuable and costly chocolate bar ever in the entire world is around a 100 years old and is a Cadbury bar. It was sold in 2001 at an auction for around 687 dollars!
  16.  It is said that chocolate milk is very good and works well post workout. It provides instant energy.
  17.  Milk chocolates do not contain cocoa. Hence, they are not true chocolates. We guess you knew this already!
  18.  Chocolate milk was first founded in Jamaica by Sir Hans Sloane. It is said that he randomly mixed chocolate and milk when he was in Jamaica in the early years of 1700.

These facts are sure unknown and unique. So, order chocolates by post now whilst reading these interesting details!

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Super fruits that fix hair fall!

November 6th, 2015

Nobody likes it when their hair keeps falling constantly. We are protective and sensitive about our hair and especially when it is constantly falling, we want to find a way to save this issue. You might take supplements, but they will help you on a temporary basis only. If you have these fruits every day, then you can surely prevent hair fall and cure the issue as well. You will notice a change in just a month! Keep reading if you want to know about these wonder fruits: –

 

  1. Strawberry: – Strawberries have tons of benefits, but the most important one is that it works wonders for our hair. The fruit is loaded with the goodness of silica, which prevents baldness and stimulates hair growth over time. This is the biggest reason why you start eating strawberries!
  2. Apples: – We all know that an apple a day, keeps the doctor away. This wonder fruit helps in keeping you away from a lot of problems including hair loss. The richness of vitamins and antioxidants in this fruit is what help a lot in the entire process of hair growth. It might not stop hair fall completely but surely stimulates the growing of hair.
  3. Grapes: – We all know what miracles grape seed oil can do for us. But did you know that grapes are equally effective when it comes to preventing and controlling hair fall? If you consume grapes every day, then you will be cleaning your system and filling it with all the good things like vitamins, nutrients, etc. This delicious fruit must be a part of your day to day diet even if you do not have any hair loss problems. It is better to take actions before anything could happen. There are several other benefits of grapes and that is why this fruit should always be there in your fruit baskets.
  4. Banana: – Bananas do not only provide energy, calcium and protein, but they are also good for your hair. More than controlling hair fall, they help in improving the texture of your hair. Since this fruit is loaded with potassium, vitamin B, fibre, magnesium and pectin, it works great for the hair and scalp overall. It also increases the thickness of the hair if you suffer from hair thinning due to which hair fall takes place. Other than eating it, you can also make a hair mask with this fruit and apply it to the scalp. This will soften the hair and act as a natural conditioner for a week!
  5. Orange: – Packed with vitamin C, we do not need to say how amazing oranges are for you. But wait, is vitamin C alone going to help? Well, if you suffer or are going towards a lot of hair loss, then this one vitamin will not help but magnesium, flavonoids, beta-carotene and other nutrients in oranges play the role too. You can directly use the peels and rub them on the scalp. Other than that, include this in your regular diet.

These natural ways work wonders and do not have any side effects!

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Amazing British cakes you cannot avoid!

November 6th, 2015

You will find a lot of different desserts from around the world and Britain plays an important role in it. Some of the best cakes were first created by the British and how delicious are they! Thanks to the chefs in Britain who made these cakes in the past. On this note, we have decided to list down of the cakes that came straight from United Kingdom.

  1. Welsh Cake: – The traditional welsh cake is made with flour, raisins, sultanas and currants. It has a hint of two tasty spices that are nutmeg and cinnamon. This cake is made on a bakestone. It is worth giving a try if you are anywhere in Britain.
  2. Fondant Fancy or French Fancy: – In some places, it is known as the Fondant Fancy and in the others as the French Fancy. This is an iced sponge cake, which is topped with lots of fondant icing and buttercream. This is a famous cake at children’s parties. If you love buttercream, then you must taste this cake. You will fall in love with it!
  3. Victoria Sponge: – This is one of the most famous cakes of Britain. It is named after the one and only Queen Victoria. She too loves having this cake with her afternoon tea. This is a soft sponge cake, which is filled with whipped cream and jam. Caster sugar is dredged on the cake. This is that one cake that makes an incredible combination with any tea.
  4. Fat Rascal: – Rough dome shaped kind of a cake, which looks similar to scone; this is called as the fat rascal in Britain. It is made with candied peel and currants. It was first created in Yorkshire and is still quite famous.
  5. Battenburg Cake: – This is one of the most unique cakes ever created around the world. With the looks of it, you know how much time and technique the chef put into this. It is a check pattern cake, which is covered with marzipan. The pink and yellow checks are what captivate anyone towards this cake. This gorgeous cake was made when Queen Victoria`s granddaughter was getting married to Prince Louis of Battenberg in 1884. The four squares on the cake are said to represent the 4 princes of Battenberg, Louis, Henry, Alexander and Francis Joseph. With having an interesting history, the cake has a quirky look with an intriguing taste too.
  6. Eccles Cake: – This small cake which is of round shape and has the richness of currants is known popularly as the Eccles Cake. This cake is quite famous in Manchester. It is made with butter and flaky pastry, which is topped with demerara sugar. The cake is named after a town in Manchester known as Eccles. This cake is yet another must have while you are trying British desserts!

Few of these cakes are super easy to bake. So, if you cannot visit Britain anytime soon, you can cook these cakes at home and also send cake delivery to loved ones.

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Italian cakes you must try!

November 2nd, 2015

Pasta is not the only Italian dish which is perfect. There are several other desserts, mainly cakes that that Italy has perfected. Since we are big fans of desserts, we have decided to list down some of them. These are those cakes/sweets, which you must try when you are in Italy else if you spot them near your home. Some of them are easy to bake. Check out our list of few of the most scrumptious desserts originated from Italy…

1. Tiramisu: – Tiramisu was founded in the 1960s at an Italian restaurant in Treviso. This dessert contains of coffee and alcohol both. People think that it is easy to perfect the tiramisu, but once you taste the original one made in Italy, you will forget all the ones you ever had. Mixed with rich cream, chocolates, coffee, mascarpone and so much more, this delicious cake is worth it. If you are a coffee lover, you will enjoy eating this dessert.

2. Stollen Biscotti: – It kind of looks like a cake, but this dessert is different. Filled with the richness of dried fruits, spices, nuts and few other heavenly ingredients, this is a treat for dinners in Italy. You can have this during the tea or coffee time too.

3. Italian rum cake: – The Italian rum cake is quite popular and is found at many countries. You can find many boxed cake mixes of this recipe which is easy to make. So, if you cannot fly to Italy to have this delightful flavoured, cake then you can make it at all and send cake delivery to your loved ones too. Make sure you prepare the cake 12 hours in advance if you are sending it abroad.

4. Lemon & Honey semifreddo: – Like the interesting name, this dish is intriguing too. Semifreddo is a sliceable and fluffy ice cream, which is a staple found at every Italian restaurant. The soft texture of this dessert melts in the mouth and the combination of honey, orange marmalade, and lemon juice and lady fingers is interesting. This is dessert is a must try!

5. Mascarpone with dark chocolate cream: – This special mascarpone recipe is served in white chocolate cups. So, basically, you can eat the entire dessert including the container. You have to really plan if you want to bake this dessert because it is a little tedious to bake the entire dish perfectly. Certain ingredients involved in the process need to freeze properly while others would need time to cool down in the recipe procedure. Make sure you prepare this dessert in advance if you want to try making it at home. Other than this, if you eat this at a café or bakery in Italy, you will see there are tons of flavours added instead of dark chocolate cream. The original recipe includes dark chocolate cream, but there are many alternatives made to add to this recipe.

There are several other recipes you must eat while you are in Italy or at any Italian bakery. These were the most popular ones!

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Live a Fruitful Life

November 2nd, 2015

We all know that oranges are seasonal fruit. But it has numerous benefits. So keeping an orange in ones regular diet can be very helpful. If someone is looking for fruit basket delivery to their closed and loved ones, do not forget to add oranges to it.

Tasty, Tangy and Lovely

There are very few persons who hate oranges. It is a source for a sudden burst of energy. The other good that it does to a human body are given here.

  • Rich with citrus content, orange helps to prevent lung, breast, stomach and colon cancer.
  • Drinking orange juice on a regular basis helps in controlling kidney diseases and prevents formation of kidney stones.
  • It has high amount of soluble fibre. This helps in lowering the level of cholesterol.
  • Potassium, an electrolyte mineral helps in a good heart function. Oranges have a high level of potassium. It helps in keeping the heart rhythm normal.
  • Oranges are rich with Vitamin C. This helps in preventing regular diseases like skin problems, nausea and cold.
  • The amount of polyphenols that are present in this fruit helps the human body to protect itself from viral infections.
  • Oranges are full of dietary fibre. Those who have constipation problems must have an orange on a regular basis.
  • The carotene compounds those are present in this juicy fruit helps to maintain a good vision and eye health.
  • The magnesium present in orange helps to reduce the high blood pressure.
  • It is rich with anti oxidants and protects the skin cells from damage resulting in a blemish free skin. It also acts as an anti ageing agent.
  • Being an alkaline rich fruit it helps in the digestion system. Keep the bowels clear.

Bitter Sweet health

Grape fruits are one which may not taste very good. But it has a lot of benefits. Try it. You will not be complaining about the taste anymore.

The Vitamin C content of this fruit helps in preventing asthma.

Due to its fibre and water content, grapefruits helps prevent constipation, thereby promoting a good functioning digestive system.

Grapefruit is one of the fruits, which is very hydrating as it is made up of almost 92% water and full of essential electrolytes. It is a good snack to have in hand to avoid dehydration.

High amounts of a certain compound which are found in citrus fruits such as grapefruits and oranges may lower stroke risk in women. Those women who consumed the most amounts of citrus fruits had a 19 percent lower ischemic stroke risk by 19 percent than those who ate the least. So, well if you want to live longer, keep grape fruits in your regular diet.

Narigenin, which is known for the bitter taste in grapefruit, is found to successfully avert the formation of the kidney cysts. This compound, which occurs naturally, regulates PKD2 protein, which is responsible for kidney stones. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects help in preventing formation of cysts and also reduce the swelling in kidneys, which is caused due to fluid retention.

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