Candy... Candy... Candy...

LUNA has soy protein to promote heart health; calcium for strong
bones; folic acid for a healthy heart and healthy babies; B-vitamins;
iron and antioxidants such as Vitamins A, C and E that contribute to
overall wellness.

FLAVORS: (from the company website on 10-21-05)
Luna Bars - for Women - each bar contains 180 calories
with Women specific Ingredients...

Peanut Butter Cookie
Iced Oatmeal Raisin
Cookies 'n Cream Delight
Dulce de Leche
Sweet Dreams
Chocolate Peppermint Stick
Cherry Covered Chocolate
Chai Tea
S’mores
LemonZest
Nutz Over Chocolate
Toasted Nuts 'n Cranberry
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Orange Bliss
Key Lime Pie

- - - okay - now I am officially HUNGRY...
off I go to purchase some Luna Bars for myself... keep your mits off...

(smile)

did you hear about that Clif Bar - now has a NECTAR Bar ??
more details on that - click here

you can read more about the company and the bio of the owner
here:
http://www.tidbits-4-today.com/Blog/2005/10/gary-erickson-part-1.html

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Warning - this will make you HUNGRY...

Listen to the Ingredients:

Chocolate chips, real cocoa, Peet's Coffee, real fruit, apples, berries,
rolled oats... chewy, moist delicious baked nutrition bars by Clif Bar...
if you've never heard of them - you are in for a treat when you check
these out... give them a taste test... pack them in your purse for a
snack or toss a couple in the glove box of the car - to have when you
get stuck in traffic after work... they are excellent for bikers, hikers,
campers and such... The bars use wholesome grains like rolled oats,
cornmeal and rice flour. They are high in simple and complex
carbohydrates, naturally sweetened, and are 100% dairy free and wheat
free. Each Clif Bar flavor has a different nutritional composition
- to meet a variety of needs for an active person. All flavors are
chock full of free-radical fighting antioxidants. Each bar contains
between 4 and 12 grams of protein.



The company offers a full array of products. In addition to the Clif
Bars, you most definitely will want to try the Luna Bars for Women
(see below) and the Nectar Bars... Cinnamon Pecan, Cranberry Apricot
& Almond, Dark Chocolate & Walnut, Lemon Vanilla & Cashew... don't
the flavors of the Nectar Bars sound yummy ??

- - -more about the Luna Bars - Specifically for WOMEN - click here

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I am looking forward to seeing this movie... I remember the original when I was
younger... and I love seeing Johnny Depp in anything - so it will be two bonuses
for me - on this one...

I wonder if they sell more CHOCOLATE at this movie than others...


"Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"

starring Johnny Depp , James Fox , Freddie Highmore , Christopher Lee , David Kelly , Helena Bonham Carter , Noah Taylor

The movie is an adaptation of the classic book by Roald Dahl about Willie Wonka a creative wiz in the magical chocolate Factory, who

runs a contest putting a golden ticket inside the wrapper of a candy bar permitting the "finder" of the GOLDEN ticket to gain access inside

the Wonderful World of Willie Wonka's Magical Chocolate Factory.

Plot Outline: A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.

(2005)

Rated PG
Runtime: 106 min
Country: USA / UK
Language: English
Color: Color

Tidbit: Johnny Depp used shock rocker Marilyn Manson as his inspiration for his performance as Willy Wonka; Manson himself wanted the role of Wonka in the film.

Directed by
Tim Burton

Writing credits (WGA)
Roald Dahl (book)
John August (screenplay)


- - - the movie is to be released July 2005

Credited cast:

Freddie Highmore .... Charlie Bucket

Johnny Depp .... Willy Wonka

rest of cast listed alphabetically:

Helena Bonham Carter .... Mrs. Bucket

Sandra Darnell .... Translator

Eileen Essel .... Grandma Josephine

James Fox .... Mr. Salt

Jordan Fry .... Mike Teavee

Dominique Gerrard .... Salts Nuts Girl

Nikki Gerrard .... Salts Nuts Girl

Adam Godley .... Mr. Teavee

Garrick Hagon .... Denver Reporter

Francesca Hunt .... Mrs. Salt

David Kelly .... Grandpa Joe

Christopher Lee .... Dr. Wilbur Wonka

Missi Pyle .... Mrs. Angina Beauregarde

Annasophia Robb .... Violet Beauregarde

Deep Roy .... Oompa-Loompas

Harry Taylor .... Mr. Gloop

Noah Taylor .... Mr. Bucket

Franziska Troegner .... Mrs. Gloop

Philip Wiegratz .... Augustus Gloop

Julia Winter .... Veruca Salt

Stephen Humby .... Crowd member - (not listed in credits)

Jynine James .... Salts Nuts girl - (not listed in credits)

Georgie Smith .... Policewoman - (not listed in credits)

Ray Verma .... Photographer - (not listed in credits)

Tracy Yarkoni .... Violet's Neighbor - (not listed in credits)

although this isn't candy - it's so good it runs a close
second to candy...

this recipe was sent via eMail from Blair:



Blair Wrote:
Returned from vacation and finally got a chance to respond back to my
emails. While on our trip, came across this wonderful Zucchini recipe
and wish to share it with all.

Blair's Zucchini Loaves

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups shredded zucchini (1 1/2 pounds)
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl, stirring well.
Combine all purpose flour and next 9 ingredients, stirring well. Add
zucchini mixture, stirring just until blended. Spoon batter evenly
into 2 greased and floured 8x 4 x 2 1/2 loafpans.
Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in
center comes out clean. Cool pans on wire rack 10 minutes; remove
from pans and cool completely on wire rack.

Combine powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and milk, stirring
until smooth. Drizzle evenly over loaves; sprinkle with pecans.
Yield: 2 loaves.
**(These loaves may be frozen up to one month; drizzle with glaze
after thawing.)




- - - if you have a recipe to share - please send it to me here:
bell.mail (at) gmail.com

The Health Benefits of Chocolate
by Susie Cortright, http://www.bestselfhelp.com


Good news. Research says you can have your cake and
eat it, too. As long as that cake is chocolate.

For centuries, chocolate has been used to treat diseases
and maladies such as depression. Civilizations from
Mexico to Europe have hailed chocolate as an aphrodisiac.
The U.S. government officially recognized its virtues in
World War II, making the chocolate candy bar standard
issue for the military.

Chocolate's scientific name, theobroma cacao, is literally
translated as "food of the gods," and we chocolate cravers
don't need any studies to tell us the power of chocolate
in mood alteration. Its feel good chemicals have long been
associated with feelings of love, safety, and comfort.
Maybe that's why Americans eat an average of 12 pounds
of chocolate per year.

Chocolate contains vitamins A, B1, C, D, and E, as well
as potassium, sodium, iron, and fluorine. Now, researchers
say those creamy chocolate confections may actually help
us live longer, too.

Harvard researchers tracked nearly 8,000 males, with an
average age of 65. Those men who enjoyed chocolate and
candy lived almost a year longer than those who did not.
Those who ate one to three candy bars per month had a 36
percent lower risk of death (compared to the people who
ate no candy), while those who ate three or more candy
bars per week had a 16 percent lower risk.

Why? The researchers say they don't know for sure, but
that it might have something to do with antioxidants.
Chocolate contains the same antioxidant chemicals as
wine (phenols). In the chocolate bar, phenols help
preserve the fat. In our bodies, phenol can help
prevent atherosclerosis.

Like anything, chocolate is best enjoyed in moderation.
Just one ounce of solid chocolate packs about 150 calories
and can be as much as 50 percent fat. So, for your next
chocolate fix, consider reduced fat alternatives, such
as chocolate covered foods.

About the author:
Susie Cortright is the founder of momscape.com - http://www.momscape.com and
Momscape's Scrapbooking Playground - http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking -
devoted to helping visitors record and preserve their cherished memories. Susie
also trains and supports new scrapbooking instructors with a new and rapidly-
growing direct sales scrapbooking company. Find out how to join her
team here: http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking/business.htm
and get a steady stream of new ideas with her scrapbooking club:
http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking/scrapbookclub

Chocolate's Sweet Rewards
eDiets.com - Deerfield Beach,FL,USA
Dark chocolate is usually the "other" chocolate, while the milk
variety is its popular cousin. But now it may have become a little
more recognized. - - - more


Hoodia Gordonii plus dark chocolate equals weight loss...
Combine Hoodia Gordonii with dark chocolate, and the result could be
the Holy Grail of weight loss: Phytobase Nutritionals, Inc.'s patent-pending
ChocoLeans a sugar-free, low-carb, rich chocolate treat that suppresses
the appetite. - - - more


Feeding the creative urge for chocolate
Lompoc Record - Lompoc,CA,USA
run-of-the-mill candy bar will get hooked on the
mouth-watering concoctions she has dreamed up
at her new store and factory,
Sweet Creations Chocolate Shoppe. - - - more


The Journey to Find the Chocolate River -- Two Friends Share ...
ArriveNet (press release) - Castle Rock,CO,USA
Coco LaBon takes readers on a journey into the jungle with
her new children's book, The Legend of the Chocolate River
(now available through AuthorHouse) Read about how
Manda is stubborn and hungry for chocolate, set in an
imaginary jungle. - - - more


Attack of the killer cupcake
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
a chocolate chip cupcake the size of a softball... you've got to
see this and also check out the recipes for Espresso Buttercream
and Chocolate Ganache - - - more

although this isn't candy or even sugar related - it
is food related - and a few thoughts I wanted to
share with you...


I came across a site the other day that was talking
about finding a vintage cookbook a small 5 x 7 called
"Betty Crocker's Guide to Easy Entertaining: How to
Have Guests - And Enjoy Them"


It got me to thinking how fun it would be to be in a
group of others that also love to collect and read
vintage cookbooks... actually not only vintage but
any sort of cookbook... it's been a passion of mine
to read cookbooks since I was a child... picked up
the practice watching my mother drink a cup of coffee
and looking through cookbooks... she always loved to
try something new and was (and is) a GREAT cook...

when I get a chance I am going to start a web ring
sort of link exchange for others like me - that love
to look through cookbooks...

when I found this article about the cookbook mentioned
above - it got me to thinking if maybe I might also be
able to find the same cookbook for my collection...
I love to check out links to sites related to cookbooks...
never know what you will find - online to look at - free...
(smile)


here's a recipe from the Betty Crocker cookbook
mentioned above:

this is a luncheon type item:


Cream of almond soup

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
¾ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1½ to 2 cups chicken stock or consommé
¾ cup finely chopped, toasted almonds
2 cups cream
Grated rind of 1 lemon
Paprika

Melt butter over low heat. Blend in flour, salt
and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture
is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat.

Add chicken stock and almonds.
Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add cream. Heat through; do not boil.

Serve sprinkled with lemon rind and paprika.
Servings: 4 to 6.


- - - - I think I will try it sometime...
have you ever tried this recipe ??
will you ??
have one similar ??

have any cookbook stories, thoughts or memories
that you'd like to share ??

here's my eMail address:

bell.mail (at) gmail.com

April Fools Prank Dessert - and - Dinner

1 1/2 lbs. extra lean ground beef
1 eggs
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 Tbls. minced fresh onion
1 Tbls. lemon juice
2 Tbls. brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2/3 cup ketchup
4 ounces of chili sauce

4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

In a large bowl combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs,
onion and parsley... make 3 dozen meatballs about 1.5 inches
meatballs. Combine lemon juice, sugar, ketchup and chili sauce

set aside about 6 meatballs to cook separately for the April Fools
Surprise for your Family - those you will brown in a skillet on
the stove and then wrap in paper towels to soak off the grease...
place those 6 in the refrigerator to cool till later.

In a crock pot (electric slow cooker)... once the sauce has been
thoroughly combined - gently stir in the meatballs.

Set the cooker dial on low heat, cover with lid and cook for
8 - 10 hours.

Now - for the April Fools Day - Prank on Your Family:
Melt 4 cups of semisweet chocolate chips..
Take the chilled refrigerated 6 meatballs that you
browned in the skillet on the stove... stick a toothpick
in each one and gently lower them totally down into
the melted semisweet chocolate chips... gently
rotate in the chocolate to completely coat...
set them on wax paper in a plastic dish that will
have a lid you can tightly seal and re-refrigerate...

after dinner... bring them out on a plate for desert...
call them Buckeyes... LOL....

Lemony Rum Balls


1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon dried lemon peel
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (pecan meal)

2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons rum
2 tablespoons light corn syrup

1/3 cup granulates sugar (just to coat the outer balls)

In a bowl mix together the confectioners sugar, allspice,
vanilla wafer crumbs, cinnamon, coconut, lemon peel and
pecans. Add in the lemon juice, rum and corn syrup.
Thoroughly mix well and roll pieces into 2 dozen one inch
balls. Take a plastic bag and put in 1/3 cup of granulated
sugar, then taking 3 to 4 balls at a time coat them with the
granulated sugar and then remove them from the bag. Place
into a container that will seal well for storage. To bring
the flavor up, to develop the flavor leave covered and stored
for five to seven days for optimum results.

This is perfect for those that love the flavor of lemon...
and these are quick to make... only takes about 15 minutes...

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Valentine Candy credited with saving woman

It's true... I saw a mention of it in the news...
and you KNOW when they said candy - that definitely
caught my eye... after all - candy is my world...

Story:

A firefighter who helped rescue a woman after her car flipped into an icy river says she may have been saved by a heart-shaped box of Valentine chocolates.

read more here...


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can't live on candy alone...

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even though this is a Pie - it's made of candy bars....


Candy Bar Pie

1 package (15 oz.) Pillsbury All Ready Pie Crust

Filling:
5 mini 2.07 oz. SNICKERS Candy Bars
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
12 oz. cream cheese - softened
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

Topping:
2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
3 Tablespoons whipping cream


Preheat oven to 450 F.
Prepare 9 inch pie crust in pie pan - according to package instructions.
Bake at 450 F. for 5-7 minutes or until pie crust is very light golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Reduce oven temperature to 325 F.


In a small bowl combine cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
One at a time add in the eggs beating well after each one.
Add peanut butter, sour cream and beat mixture until smooth.

Cut up the mini candy bars in half lengthwise into pieces
that are about a 1/4 inch eac.

Spread the candy bar pieces over a partially baked pie crust.

Pour the mixture you made earlier over the candy bar pieces. Bake
for 30-40 minutes or until the center is set.
Remove from heat and cool completely.

In a small saucepan - heat whipping cream until very warm.
Remove from heat.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Stir until melted chocoate chips are smooth.
Spread over the top of the pie.
Refrigerate 2-3 hours before serving.
Store in refrigerator.

Serves 10

they've been in business a long time - I found something here that's
going to have me craving sugar all night now... LOL

here:
http://www.candydirect.com/

nope... fudge is not a candy...
many cooks refer to it in the same sections of cookbooks as
they do for cookies or bars... fudge is a dessert item in and
of itself... sort of like calling something a cookie and there are
zillions of types of cookies...

are you hungry for fudge now ??

I have made myself hungry for it - with all the research I did...

I came across recipes and varieties of fudge that I had never
heard of or even ever considered making... it will be fun to give
them a try as time goes on... not too often though...
I have zero self control when there is FUDGE in the house...

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is fudge considered a CANDY ??

I am not sure... I'll research that and get back to you with the answer
and at least 2 recipe's for fudge...

check back later....

candy is my world....