Chocolate Concepts - Eat Dessert First
One day I had a date for lunch with friends. Mae, a little old “blue hair” about 80 years old, came along with them—all in all, a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Mae who said, “Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.”
I wasn’t sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast.
“Along with heated apple pie,” Mae added, completely unabashed.
We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.
But when our orders were brought out, I didn’t enjoy mine.
I couldn’t take my eyes off Mae as her pie a-la-mode went down.
The other ladies showed dismay. They ate their lunches silently and frowned.
The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Mae.
I lunched on white meat tuna. She ordered a parfait.
I smiled. She asked if she amused me.
I answered, “Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible?
She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, “I’m tasting all that’s Possible I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should.
But life’s so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.
This year I realized how old I was. (She grinned) I haven’t been this old before.”
“So, before I die, I’ve got to try those things that for years I had ignored. I haven’t smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many books I haven’t read. There’s more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead. There are many malls I haven’t shopped. I’ve not laughed at all the jokes. I’ve missed a lot of Broadway hits and potato chips and cokes.
I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace. I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most. I haven’t cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need to feel wind in my hair. I want to fall in love again. So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die before night fall, I’d say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart’s desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired.”
With that, I called the waitress over.. “I’ve changed my mind,” I said. “I want what she is having, only add some more whipped cream!”
Be mindful that happiness isn’t based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we love and respect. Remember that while money talks, CHOCOLATE SINGS!
Ganache Filled Decadence - To Die For Chocolate Cake
Bittersweet Chocolate (about six ounces of the very best you can afford), four teaspoons sugar (if you must), and two cups heavy cream create the most delectible ganache. In a heavy sauce pan, heat the cream and sugar until is simmers gently over low heat. Pour over chocolate in a med-sized bowl and stir gently until the chocolate melts. Let stand for about 15 minutes, until all chocolate is melted. Stir gently until perfectly smooth, cool. Chill overnight, to very cold temperature to prevent it from curdling when whipped.
When ready to assemble cake, whip ganache until it’s stiff enough to hold shape. (DO NOT OVER WHIP.)
Spread ganache immediately on cake. It firms as it sits.
Keep Cake CHILLED.
And that, my friends, is just the filling. The cake is yet to come…
- Melt six ounces unsweetened baking chocolate.
- Mix two cups flour, one teaspoon baking soda, and one teaspoon baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Disolve two tablespoons instant coffee in two tablespoons very hot water.
- Add water to make one and a half cups liquid.
- In large mixer bowl, beat two cups sugar, one cup butter, and one tablespoon vanilla until creamy.
- Add three eggs and beat, one at a time.
- Stir in melted chocolate.
- Add in while continuing to stir, the flour mixture and the coffee.
- Pour into a prepared bundt or baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until center tests done.
- Cool 30 minutes and remove from pan to rack to cool.
- Cool completely before filling with Ganache. (Must be icy cold or ganache will melt.)
To fill a bundt cake, simply cut off a slice of cake about one inch thick from bottom of pan, scoup out bundt cake to leave about a one inch border of cake all around. Fill with ganache and replace slice. Place on serving platter and keep chilled. Glaze with melted chocolate drizzled over top.
To fill a sheet cake, simply slice the cake in half and layer filling and cake together. This may be used to fill a pound cake, by slicing in thin layers and filling individual layers. Keep this cake very cold and serve chilled.
Additional ingredients may be added. In a pound cake, I like to layer in almond slivers or slices or other nuts. Finely chopped apricots are also a nice addition to this desert. Raspberries add a delicate sweetness, as does very cold whipped cream.
Chocolate Decadence - Marketing Delectibles
When I feel overwhelmed I indulge! It’s an instant solution that brings succulent success. I can taste the stress leaving. What better way to escape the daily rigors of life than to sip it away in a luscious cup of mocha java or nibble it away in a fragrant and flavorful indulgence in decadent rich chocolate?
Black Midnight Chocolate Cake has been my most recent indulgence. I found this recipe and can’t get over the rich moist decadence. I’ve served it twice now to dinner guests and a business meeting. All thoughts of accomplishment disappeared as professionals in business suits got lost in the orgasmic pleasure of this small bit of heaven.
The simplicity of the web page belies the beguiling influence of enchantment. Honestly, you MUST get this recipe and try this delectible delicacy! Click Here!
Decadent Mules - Story Time Marketing
Recently I met a man who seems to think Mules are human. He’s convinced they’re nicer than most folks he’s ever met, and probably some chocolate too. I was surprised to find that he regards mules as his best friends. But then I got to know him.
Of all the mule-headed, chauvenistic, tee totalers I’ve met in my life, he stands out as one of the most significantly solid men I’ve ever known. His focus in life is family. Regardless of other interests, he treats his wife and family with the utmost regard and respect. I admire that. He values home and family with the kind of core sense of honor that I believe should be more prevalent in today’s society. I believe more families would be stronger if they had this kind of deep value ingrained in their lives.
When he asked me recently to set up a website for him to share his mule stories, I was thinking along the lines of a site to market his book. But what he is creating is a home style site with comfortable stories, friends and humor. He’s got a high traffic site in a matter of days. If you’re interested in viewing the site, go to “Oris George” and check out his mules.
If I didn’t know better, I’d think he was selling good old fashioned family values and homeland concepts. I’ll give him five Chocolate Drops for Accomplishment!
Marketing Overload - Do You Suffer Chocolate Addiction?
The first time I was introduced to Chocolate Addiction, I thought the person on the other side of the room was off their chocolate rocker! I wasn’t addicted to chocolate!
Then I began to think of all the times I ate chocolate whether I was really hungry or not. Ummm, okay, maybe. But was I ready to admit it? Nah, hand me another chocolate kiss!
In all reality, I was comfortable with my addiction. I liked the cozy comfort that I found snuggled up to a box of chocolates. I enjoyed the result of the chocolate nibbles I craved. So, I didn’t want to change.
That was the ultimate perspective.
I didn’t want to change.
Marketers get into that same swirl of cozy comfort, even if their marketing strategies aren’t working. They like it, they’re comfy, and they don’t want to change. But in order to succeed in a world of working marketing strategies - CHANGE must take place.
Decadent Marketing is about change.
It must be newer, more decadent, more elegant, extravagant, and without a doubt sinfully delicious or your buyers won’t be there to buy from you. They’ll escape to better, greener marketing concepts.
Improving your products, services, and marketing presentation is a requirement, in order to keep your market up to date and fulfilled. Are you still curled up with that old used up box of chocolates waiting for more indulgence, or are you out there seeking a better flavor, more decadence, and improved products and services for your business?
Move ahead with a Decadent Marketing Strategy for your Business Online and Market Your Business for SUCCESS!
Chocolate Marketing Concepts - by Jan Verhoeff
Essential Marketing Concepts relevant to Chocolate —- Are you listening?
When my favorite topic comes up, I’m usually Johnny-on-the-spot to hear it. Chocolate speaks my language. So, when people start talking Chocolate Marketing Concepts, I’m listening.
But what are Chocolate Marketing concepts?
1. Decadent revelations of desire - if you can desire it, you can have it, if you’ve got the gumption to get it.
2. Decadent appeal - if you present it, people will want it, they will buy it.
3. Decadent indulgence - if you have it, they want it, they’ve earned it and they deserve it.
Those key concepts relate directly to Chocolate Marketing Concepts.
Chocolate is THE BEST!
When you focus on getting what you want, you rarely settle for less. There’s a reason. You simply want the best. How can you focus on less, if you’re looking at the best? Keep your eye on the target.
There’s a website promoting the BEST Ezines and I was impressed. Several ezines I submit to, write for, and read are on that list. That’s a good thing. But the purpose of my writing is to share that you can have a top promoted article out there frequently, pushing up your ratings simply by continuing to focus on the best.
Sign up for some of these ezines and write for them. Start a weekly or monthly column and promote the heck out of it. You can write for a weekly column and get the word out for your own business. It’s possible. It can be done.
Do it!
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Valentine’s Gifts for Your Sweetheart
Valentine Gifts - Roses and Chocolate or Diamonds for Your Sweetheart
Guys, we’re outnumbered. Our girls have lists of people hooting and hurrahing for this holiday, shop keepers everywhere vie for our money. So, what’s it going to be? Roses? Chocolate? Diamonds? Your girl deserves a wonderful gift from you… Have you decided what to give her?
If you need a few suggestions, here they are:
Roses —
A magnificent vase of delicate long stemmed roses might be the perfect gift for your girl, but… is there something else she might like to go with them. Diamonds, perhaps? Try a pair of simple diamond studs, earrings to match her diamond stud necklace. You haven’t given her a diamond stud necklace? There’s an idea. Perhaps a tennis bracelet?
Dinner —
Candle light and dancing, what could be more romancing? Have you ever written her poetry? How about just a short message with your feelings for her on paper? Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to propose. Are there wedding bells in your future? Ask her on Valentine’s Day. Cupids in the air, red hearts everywhere… You won’t have to beg, she’ll accept and appreciate your consideration, if you pop the question on a special day.
Chocolate —
Decadent, rich, melt in your mouth, orgasmic chocolate… If you want your girl to be happy, give her chocolate. Whether you share chocolate cheese cake with her over dinner, or bring her tantalizing fudgy confections, or simply prepare a batch of orgasmic decadent brownies. I know you’ll be tempted, but don’t you dare take even a nibble! (At least not one she’ll notice.) Making two batches is allowed.
Do you have a recipe for those Orgasmic Brownies?
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You may be thinking how delicious the fudge will be on your tongue. Chocolate melting, drizzling down your throat… YUM!
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Sensuous Maketing Temptations for Chocolate Lovers
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