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Impress Your Boyfriend With Unique Gifts

2010-03-12T23:37:25Z

Boy friend is a special person in a girl?s life. He is the one who listens to you, likes your naughty jokes, admires you and advises you. He is the one you look up to whenever you are in a difficulty or problem. You have to gift some thing special and unique to your boyfriend on his birthday, valentine day, or any common day. The gift has to be such that it should useful and he will remember it for years to come. The gift should not be costly but it should convey your love and care to him. He...

Ice Cream & Choc Over Puff Pastry

2010-03-11T21:15:11Z

<div><p>Puff pastry looks and sounds fancy, but preparing it couldn't be easier. Simply thaw, unfold one of the sheets, cut into squares, prick with a fork (so that it doesn't puff up too much), sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix, and bake. The one drawback? It's basically butter and flour. For a leaner alternative, swap in slices of Angel food cake.</p><p></p><p>Vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate Over Puff Pastry 1 package puff pastry, thawed 3 tbsp unsalted...

DiSpirito rehabs fatty American comfort foods

2010-03-09T11:33:18Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Rocco DiSpirito used all of his culinary tricks to slash calories from the 150 fatty foods Americans love in his new book, "NOW eat THIS!"</p><p>The 43-year-old chef showed that much of the fats and sugar in comfort food like macaroni-and-cheese and brownies can be replaced with ingredients such as Greek yogurt and beans without sacrificing taste.</p><p>DiSpiri...

A-listers, Olympians mingle at Oscar after-parties

2010-03-08T07:15:26Z

<div id="subtitle">A-list stars and Olympians mingle at Oscar after-parties</div><div><p>With his shaggy red hair, black leather jacket and skintight American flag-printed jeans, Olympic gold medalist Shaun White upstaged even glam Oscar winner Sandra Bullock at a pack of parties around town following...

Pastry BOC Launch

2010-02-16T20:31:09Z

LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 16: Jessica Jarrell performs at the launch of Pastry Box of Chocolates shoe line on February 16, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Pastry)

Copyright 2010 The Hershey Co. said Tuesday that higher prices helped boost its fourth-quarter profit and it will continue to look for potential acquisitions as its competitors get bigger.</p><p>Higher prices and gains in efficiency partially offset hi...

Earnings Preview: The Hershey Co.

2010-02-22T12:57:30Z

<div id="subtitle">Hershey report on fourth quarter expected to show continuing profit, revenue improvement</div><div><p>The Hershey Co., the nation's second-leading candy maker, reports its fourth-quarter earnings before the stock market opens Tuesday.</p><p>WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Whether Hershey's expanded marketing can extend its string of six s...

Out of race for Cadbury, Hershey on slower path

2010-02-22T16:20:51Z

<div id="subtitle">Out of race to buy British chocolatier, Hershey faces new challenges</div><div><p>The Hershey Co. on Friday conceded the race to acquire British candy maker Cadbury, opting for a slower road to international expansion but also possibly a tougher battle for shelf space in grocery stores at home.</p><p>The all-but-certain acqui...

Hershey has no immediate plan for Cadbury bid

2010-02-22T16:36:49Z

<div id="subtitle">Hershey said it has no immediate plan to bid for British candy maker Cadbury</div><div><p>Candy maker Hershey said Friday it has no immediate plans to make an offer for British competitor Cadbury, making it all but certain that Kraft Foods Inc.'s $19.5 billion bid will proceed unchallenged.</p><p>

Get the Delicious 9", Extra Deep, Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie

2010-02-22T16:55:12Z

Everybody love pies. They are so wide spread in America that there can hardly be anyone found of not having heard of them. Pies are served on special occasions such as Christmas or Thanksgiving or simply eaten as a delicious desert. Special type of pies are the pecan pies which include the use of pecan nuts in the recipe. Chocolate chip pecan pie is a very popular one as it combines the rich nutty flavor of the pecans with the sweet ta...

Kraft gobbles Cadbury in mega takeover

2010-02-22T18:08:35Z

<div><p>British chocolate maker Cadbury melted into the arms of US giant Kraft on Tuesday in a multi-billion-dollar deal to create a world leader in food and confectionery that sparked fears of job losses.</p><p>Cadbury's board agreed to an improved takeover offer valuing the British group at 11.5 billion pound...

Thank You Gift

2010-02-22T19:10:21Z

International Thank You Day is on January 11th every year. This special day reminds us to show our appreciation to the people who really make a difference in our lives. There are so many people we can express our gratitude to, including: our mom, dad, teachers, friends, business referrals, mentor, coach. However, it is generally more effective to show our appreciation right after receivng a favor or help. For example, if you are invited to stay with a host family for the holiday, it makes goo...

Cookies Are the Best Delectable Around

2010-02-22T19:58:37Z

The delicious aroma of cookies throughout our childhood homes is a memory treasured by many. It seemed too many of us that the cookies took forever to make their sojourn from the oven to the countertop. These cookies are a sweet and tender cookie that has wonderfully crisp edges. No wonder they become an American favorite even though they were once made primarily during the Christmas season. They are delicious whether dressed simply with a sprinkling of colored sugar or frosted with icing. Tw...

Hershey Cadbury

2010-01-13T14:17:04Z

In this combo made from file photos, Hershey's Chocolate Kisses are seen coming off a simulated production line at Hershey's Chocolate World in Hershey, Pa. on March 10, 2006, top, and Chocolate moves down the production line at the Cadbury factory in Birmingham,

Tasty Treats With Brownies Delight

2010-02-22T21:10:42Z

Brownies are fantastic and that is something we can all agree on. Brownies all around the world differ from cakey, cocoa flavored items to beautiful fudge of wondrous delights. Most people didn't know that the brownie was most likely invented smaller than a cake and that managed to fit easily into lunchboxes. The chef who did this was a true genius because he has brought a delectable masterpiece. The brownies he made had an apricot glaze on, which is not particularly exciting by today's stand...

Why Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans Make the Best Snack

2010-02-22T21:48:02Z

Many people are raving over this new sensation of chocolate covered coffee beans which makes it one of the best snacks you can consume. Let's begin with what are chocolate covered coffee beans, many wonder what exactly is it and how does it taste. If you are like many of the fanatic coffee lover, maybe you are already aware of this delicious treat .Chocolate covered coffee beans are confections which are made by coating roasted coffee beans in some type chocolate. This includes dark chocolate...

dwp hot chocolate

2010-01-11T17:48:06Z

World's largest mug of hot chocolate In a tasty effort to remind people of how important drinking milk is during the winter months, the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council heated up the world’s largest cup of hot chocolate in Bryant Park, N...

Special Valentine?s Day Deliveries

2010-02-22T23:12:39Z

When it comes to courier jobs, the only time of year that can rival Christmas in terms of workload is Valentine?s Day. Couriers all over the country take on the role of Cupid, delivering flowers, cards and love to our nearest and dearest. As you might imagine, the poor folk making these deliveries can get sick of the sight of flowers, chocolates and cupcakes, so this Valentine?s Day, why not give them something a little more exciting to deliver?<br><br>Struck by Cu...

Gourmet Christmas Baskets is a True Collection of All Kinds of Goodies, Including More That Just Sweets

2010-02-23T00:46:59Z

Have you thought about the perfect Christmas present and couldn?t come up with an idea of what you are looking for? Have you searched through hundreds of stores and didn?t find anything that fits both your taste and the person?s you want to give it to? Finding the perfect present is not easy. Have you thought of the qualities of your future present? Would you like it to be sweet, sensual, beautiful and enchanting? I bet you would because most of us want the person we give it to, to feel the s...

Kraft Cadbury

2010-01-05T12:17:43Z

In this combo made from file photos, packages of Kraft American cheese singles at a store in Chicago, top, and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bars at a store in London are shown. The battle for British candy maker Cadbury PLC was thrown further into doubt Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, when a major