Laying off the chocolate!

by Bean
(Sydney)

Just love it...can't say no to chocolate!

Answer
Hi Bean - I know, it's hard - but there are ways and means to curb your sweet tooth. Sign up for our course Get the Healthy Eating Habit for more information.

all the best
Elizabeth

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Nirvana Chocolates Milk Chocolate Gold Coins

Consumer: Chocolate lovers or gift givers

The purpose of the Nirvana Chocolates Milk Chocolate gold coins is to provide a unique chocolate gift for chocolate lovers.

Pros: The Nirvana Chocolates Milk Chocolate gold coins will make wonderful small gifts for friends and family. There are three little mesh bags in the Nirvana Chocolates Milk Chocolate gold coins package. Each bag contains 3.5 ounces of Nirvana milk chocolate that is wrapped to look like gold coins. These would make wonderful little keepsake remembrance gifts for brides to give to their attendants, or they could be used as stocking stuffers during the Christmas season.

The chocolate included in the Nirvana Chocolates Milk Chocolate gold coins bags is absolutely marvelous! Nirvana Chocolate is made in the town of Brugge, Belgium. The town is famous for at least three things. Some of the world’s finest lace in made in Brugge. There is medieval architecture that is a feast for the eyes and, of course, the best chocolates in the world (in my opinion) are made there.

Cons: It is hard to find anything to complain about Nirvana chocolate in any form. The Nirvana Chocolates Milk Chocolate gold coins will leave recipients wanting more.

Guarantee: There is a guarantee of satisfaction posted on the Chocolate Source website that reads in part, “If you need to return your item due to error, defects, or damage during shipping, or for any other reason, please notify Customer Service within 14 days of delivery and we will gladly replace it, exchange it or refund your money.”

Value for money: The Nirvana Chocolates Milk Chocolate gold coins gift really is a very good value and will provide a very unique gift of chocolate.

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Seattle Chocolate Truffles from The Candy Depot.com

Seattle Chocolate Truffles from The Candy Depot.com - Consumer: Gourmet Food Enthusiasts or Gift Givers

The purpose of Seattle Chocolate Truffles is to delight the palates of those who love and appreciate gourmet gifts.

Pros: After searching the entire Internet as well as every local gourmet store to find the perfect gift for my gourmet-food-loving friend, I finally found Seattle Chocolate Truffles. I was delighted as was my friend to whom I gave them.

The ordering was simple and the delivery was prompt and exactly as promised. What a refreshing idea....delivering what is promised! It was a pleasure doing business with The Candy Depot and I will be a repeat customer many times over.

I was delighted to learn that shipping of chocolate products is only done on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday to prevent the packages from lingering on loading docks over the weekend. Ice packs were included with the shipment to insure that the chocolate arrived still firm and not melted beyond recognition.

The Candy Depot says that they have the largest selection of candy on the Internet and it is priced lower than others price it. I have found that to be true.

Cons: The only downside is that these truffles are so delicious that people may over eat.

Guarantee: There is no statement of a guarantee on The Candy Depot Website. The only guarantee that would apply is that of Commission Junction.

Value for money: This one pound box of assorted truffles is an excellent value. The truffles are filled with toffee, cool mint, blackberry creme, espresso....treats for the gourmet palate.

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Healthy Chocolate Cake Recipe - Great Chocolate Birthday Cake or Healthy Dessert

Rich and gooey, this healthy chocolate cake recipe is perfect for special occasions. Try it as a chocolate birthday cake or healthy dessert.
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I first made this cake for a friend who can't eat dairy products.

Running my eye down the list of ingredients, I didn't have very high hopes - with no butter and no eggs, was this really going to be a cake worth eating?

The answer was a resounding 'Yes!' The cake is wonderfully dark, rich and delicious, as well as being very quick and easy to make. To make this into a low fat cake recipe, substitute apple puree for the oil.

You can leave it unadorned, and it makes an excellent healthy dessert or lunchbox cake. For a special occasion such as a birthday, decorate the top with whipped cream and fruit. For Valentine's Day, arrange sliced strawberries in a heart shape on top.

Grease and base-line a 20cm round, loose-based cake tin.

Heat the oven to 350F/180C/gas 4.

Sift together 250g (1 1/2 cups) plain flour, 4 tbsp cocoa powder, 250g (1 cup) caster sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) and 1/2 tsp salt.

In a separate bowl, mix together 5 tbsp (1/3 cup) of vegetable oil or apple puree, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 250ml (1 cup) warm water.

Mix these into the dry ingredients until just amalgamated. Do not over mix.

Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 30-35 minutes until the cake has risen and springs back when pressed.

Serve the cake just as it is, or to make it extra special, top with Greek yogurt and raspberries.

For more inspiration on the delightful art of healthy cake eating, see Healthy Cake Recipes.

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