Chocolate World Expo 2009‏

Had I been given more than 2 days notice I would have planned to go... damn!

Please join Prestige Chocolates at this year's
Chocolate World Expo!

WEST NYACK, NEW YORK – With more than 50 vendors featuring a wide assortment of gourmet chocolates and other delights, Chocolate World Expo 2009 is expected to be among the largest retail-level chocolate shows in the United States. This event, which will take place on Sunday, March 29th, at the Palisades Center in West Nyack, NY, 11am-7pm, will also offer an outstanding selection of baked goods, specialty foods, ice cream, cheeses, wine and beer. As an extra special bonus to the first 4,000 attendees, Chocolate World Expo sponsor Viva ® Paper Towels will be providing free ice cream sundaes!

For additional information please visit www.ChocolateWorldExpo.com
Sunday, March 29th, 11am-7pm
Palisades Center Mall • 4th Floor
Chocolates • Baked Goods • Specialty Foods • Cheeses • Ice Cream • Wine • Beer
Live Performances by Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, Better Days, Wide Variety, Speed Limit 50, Girsa, and Shea
Adults: $10 • Children 5-11: $5 • Children Under 5 Free
Proceeds will benefit Camp Venture’s programs for children & adults with developmental disabilities.
www.ChocolateWorldExpo.com

Wanna win Again?

Alright Ladies, this one is strictly for y'all!

I reviewed the Smooth Away hair removal 'system' a few weeks ago and now... I have one to give away!!

All you have to so is post a comment in this post and on April 3rd I'll pick one lucky winner

Cheap and Easy.. 3 ingredient dinner

Yesterday was one of those days.. Besides the fact that the weekend flew bye and my office was chaotic with 7 lines ringing almost continuously all day I knew I was going home to an empty refrigerator with no idea as to what I was going to make for dinner.

As I sat on the bus contemplating if I should stop at the supermarket on my way home or find an alternative it dawned on me.. There was an onion in the fridge and that became the foundation of my dinner... yea, it sounds weird, but keep reading... I just had to stop at the deli and get Swiss and I was ready, woo hoo!

Years back I rented from a little German lady who gave me this recipe one of those nights when I was in college, working and raising a toddler. It’s fast, easy and the best part above even that.. It’s Delicious!

(She made this recipe using Spaetzle, but I just use regular pasta when I’m in a pinch) Tyler Florence’s recipe for Spaetzle, I dont’ use chives though)

1 batch Spaetzle or ½ box Ditalini (cooked)
1 medium onion, diced
½ lb. Swiss cheese, diced

Cook pasta according to box directions (or Spaetzle according to recipe) Drain and set aside.

In the same pot that you used to cook the pasta heat 1 Tbs. oil and add onion, Cook until lightly browned. Turn off the heat and add the pasta, stir to coat the pasta and then add the Swiss cheese. Stir to combine and melt the cheese. Cover for 2 minutes and serve with a salad.

Viola! Dinner :)

OMG Easter is almost here!

It just dawned on me that Easter is 3 weeks away and I haven’t even started planning the Easter basket for The Kid. I don’t put a lot of candy in his basket, he’s not a big candy eater. I put some candy in there, but I like to do unique things, last year it was a few traditional Easter candies like Jelly beans, Peeps, cadbury eggs, reeses and m&m’s.. But I also hid a whole bunch of Astronaut Ice cream in there that I got off ThinkGeek (man, I love that store!) And a game for the Wii.

I’m stumped this year though! Come on Moms and Dads I need some Great Easter Basket ideas.. I always love to *WOW* The Kid on Easter morning.

Makin' Whoopie.. Pies, that is, lol

I haven't made whoopie pies in a long time.. and the only recipe I have is for chocolate and I've been so good not to have any chocolate since I gave it up for Lent so finding a really good whoopie pie recipe that is not chocolate was like a gift dropped right into my lap (or, as the case may be, my inbox) This came to me via the Delish Newsletter, which is one of the many foodie related newsletters that make their way to my inbox on a daily basis.

Mmmmm.. cream filled lemon whoopie pies

Whoopie Pies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup(s) cake flour
• 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
• 1 cup(s) sugar
• 2 tablespoon(s) sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup(s) milk
• 1 lemon, zested and squeezed for 1/4 cup juice
• 1 cup(s) cold heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon(s) crystallized ginger, chopped

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Directions

• 1. Make the cakes: Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together and set aside. Beat the butter and 1 cup sugar in medium bowl using a mixer set on medium-high until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Mix the vanilla and milk together and add to batter in thirds, alternating with the flour mixture, until combined. Stir in the lemon juice and zest. Pour 1/3 cup of batter into each section of a nonstick muffin-top pan and bake until the cakes test clean with a toothpick and are golden around the edges -- about 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Release from the pan and cool completely.
• 2. Make the cream filling: Beat the heavy cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar together to firm peaks. Stir in the crystallized ginger. Invert half of the cakes and place about 1/4 cup of cream on each. Spread to about 1/2 inch from the cake edge and top with the remaining halves. Serve immediately or keep